I have a bunch of relatives who want to become Hokage.

But Minato Namikaze showed the magnanimity expected of a Hokage, and Shingen Uchiha felt he could have high hopes for him.

Just like he told Shisui, he had absolute faith in the Hokage.

If he doesn't receive it, he might suffer psychological trauma and lose trust in people. The Hokage is the guardian of the village, and he certainly wouldn't let his comrade suffer such severe psychological trauma.

Upon returning to the clan's territory, before he could even go back to deposit his money, Uchiha Shingen was stopped by Uchiha Tetsuka, who had come upon hearing the commotion.

"Brother Xinxuan, you're finally back!" the guy shouted. "The clan leader is looking for you and wants you to come right away."

Uchiha Shingen had no chance to escape; his voice was so loud that anyone would know he had returned from the Hokage Building.

"I know, I know."

Helpless, Uchiha Shingen could only follow this overly excited guy toward the Uchiha Fugaku clan.

The Fugaku family mansion of the Uchiha clan is considered to be in a class of its own in terms of luxury.

Entering the mansion, even though it wasn't his first time there, Uchiha Shingen still felt the inhuman extravagance.

This is not something to be envied, not because Fugaku Uchiha became the clan leader, but because his lineage was skilled in business and was a well-known wealthy family in the clan before he became the clan leader.

Because he was not short of money at all, after becoming the clan leader, Fugaku Uchiha used all the dividends he received from the clan to subsidize clan members who were short of training resources.

Uchiha Shingen receives this subsidy every month.

Therefore, despite Fugaku Uchiha being a stoic and expressionless man, Shingen Uchiha always thought that the clan leader was incredibly handsome.

When I met Uchiha Fugaku, the clan head was writing calligraphy.

Upon seeing Uchiha Shingen, he asked a question first.

"Shingen, if you were to fight Shisui, what do you think your chances of winning would be?"

Chapter Sixteen: Open Competition

"Shisui?" Uchiha Shingen didn't quite understand the handsome clan leader's question. "Why would I fight against my own people?"

"Shingen, you've always been very cautious." Fugaku Uchiha amplified his expressionless face to show his dissatisfaction with the answer. "Even now that you're home, you're still unwilling to tell the truth?"

Hmm? Home? Is this a gift of the house to him?

Can it be converted into cash?

However, judging from Fugaku Uchiha's expression, it doesn't seem like the right time to make fun of him.

"Clan leader, when two Uchiha clans fight, there's no such thing as a winner or loser, right?"

The Kaleidoscope Eye Technique is a bit overpowered. He doesn't know if he can withstand it. What if Shisui can't take a loss and gives him a Kotoamatsukami, making him think he's in the third playthrough, or even the doujinshi world...

Then forget about being human and just start a third playthrough.

But what if I didn't use a kaleidoscope...

Isn't that a waste of time?

Why waste his time when the entire ninja world is scrambling for orders?

"Winning or losing isn't the goal; everyone's here to see the differences between you." Fugaku Uchiha put down his brush and wiped his hands clean.

Uchiha Shingen glanced at it and felt that the characters... needed improvement.

"Come and sit down." Fugaku Uchiha opened a side door, revealing the tea room inside.

The tea was ready, and a woman was tidying up by the coffee table when the door opened, and she got up as well.

"Thank you for your hard work, Mikoto." The usually expressionless man was slightly less expressionless.

"It's alright, I'm free anyway, you guys talk, I'm going out for a bit." Uchiha Mikoto seemed quite happy, she was probably going to a gathering with her girlfriends.

"Hmm." Fugaku Uchiha nodded, then asked, "What about Itachi? He should be training at this time."

"Zhishui took him out to play."

"Oh."

This dad has no principles at all. He didn't do his homework and went out to play, and he didn't break his leg?

Uchiha Shingen thought with a hint of malice.

It's not that I have any opinion about Itachi Uchiha, it's just that I think the reason he was able to do that kind of thing eight years later is simply because he didn't fight enough when he was a kid.

The Uchiha clan, once they get arrogant, they think they're the only ones who are sober while everyone else is drunk. That's a disease, and it needs to be cured.

"Have a seat," Fugaku Uchiha said, then plopped down himself and drank some tea.

Uchiha Shingen sat down and took a bite first.

That's right, that's the taste. Minato Namikaze just brewed this tea.

"How's your Yang Release training going?" Fugaku Uchiha suddenly asked.

"pretty good."

"Ice Release cannot compare to the Sharingan. If you had followed your family tradition, you might have those eyes now, just like Shisui."

“That’s awkward too.” Uchiha Shingen poured himself a cup of tea, feeling like he didn’t need to eat lunch. “Using it too much will make you blind.”

"Just get new eyes." Fugaku Uchiha said dismissively, "The Sharingan is the foundation of our clan. There's a reason why our clansmen left behind their Sharingan after their sacrifice."

"I only like my own eyes." Uchiha Shingen felt the conversation had gone off-topic.

Weren't we just talking about Yang Escape?

"It doesn't matter. Whether your choice was right or wrong should be determined now. You had four more years than Zhishui, and everyone thinks that's fair."

"Okay, I'll follow your arrangements."

"Well, but if you lose, the family can no longer support your cultivation of Yang Escape. Your monthly allowance will be the same as everyone else's. I need to tell you this first."

"Oh."

Uchiha Shingen had no objection to this. After all, there were so many people in the clan. If he got an extra share, others might get one less. It was fine before, but now that he was a Jonin, it was reasonable to cancel the extra share.

The Uchiha clan did a good job in this regard, avoiding the practice of giving more subsidies to the stronger and less to the weaker.

Overall, the high-ranking members of this faction are of good quality and are relatively public-spirited.

They showed their inhuman side to the Hokage Building.

After chatting for a few more minutes, seeing that Fugaku Uchiha really had nothing else to say to him, Shingen Uchiha said goodbye and went home.

Back home, I met my parents, went to my room to put away the money I had received for the task, and then spent most of the day helping with housework.

A few days later, Uchiha Shingen did not receive any new missions. It was probably because the clan was arranging the time for his sparring match with Shisui, as he had been informed that the match would be held publicly.

Judging whether to continue supporting his Yang Escape cultivation in this way is fair.

It's a bit embarrassing to lose, since he's older than Shisui.

To say that the Uchiha clan doesn't care about age and only cares about strength is nonsense. It's just a way of creating an image, making outsiders think that the Uchiha have a wolf-like culture and are highly capable.

After all, they're an old ninja clan; those who know, know.

After waiting for about seven or eight days, Uchiha Shingen felt no pressure at all. He ate and trained as usual, and then saw Uchiha Shisui on his way back.

He looked travel-worn, clearly having just returned.

“Brother Shingen.” Uchiha Shisui’s eyes gleamed mischievously. “They told me as soon as I got back.”

“Yes, they told me as soon as I got back,” Uchiha Shingen said with emotion. “I was dragged over and scolded before I even had a chance to deposit any money.”

"Brother Xinxuan, you always talk about money."

"We have to be practical."

"Then, Brother Xinxuan, I look forward to your guidance tomorrow. I've been wanting to experience your skills for a long time!"

"I see..."

Seeing the boy's enthusiastic expression, Uchiha Shingen patted him on the shoulder, "We're brothers, no need to be so polite."

"Okay! I'll definitely not be polite to you!"

"That sounds like an insult... Oh well, whatever makes you happy."

After seeing off the enthusiastic Kaleidoscope boy, Uchiha Shingen continued on his way home.

On the surface, Uchiha Shisui was very friendly, but he had all the characteristics of an Uchiha. When he encountered an opponent or enemy who suited his taste, he would become incredibly energetic.

However, the younger brother has good judgment; he didn't think he was guaranteed to win just because he chose an unconventional path.

Be more polite when you make a move tomorrow. Take precautions where necessary, and show the appropriate courtesy.

After returning home, he ate well, chatted with his parents, and went to bed on time.

Then, early the next morning, following the clan's instructions, I went to the training ground.

To facilitate sparring among the clansmen, the training ground has an indoor arena, designed and structured similarly to a basketball court on Earth. Spectators can watch from the second floor to avoid interfering with the sparring participants' performance.

This way, even if the house collapses, it won't matter, because there are windows right behind the audience. It's no big deal for a ninja to jump out of a window, so safety is MAX.

When Uchiha Shingen arrived at the venue, many clansmen had already gathered there.

Chapter Seventeen: The Strongest of the New Generation

To outsiders, the Uchiha clan, like the Hyuga clan, is very concerned about their image.

But the Uchiha clan wasn't quite at the same level as the Hyuga clan; once they returned to their own territory, they were still quite carefree.

According to the clan's announcement, all clansmen with Sharingan were required to attend this public competition, and everyone was very interested.

Except for those who were genuinely unable to leave due to long-term missions, most of the ninjas with Sharingan have returned.

Because everyone had been frequently traveling outside during this period, their sudden gathering in the clan sparked a renewed appreciation for the daily life in the clan's territory. On the day of the martial arts competition, the entrance to the hall used for the competition was already bustling with activity before dawn.

When Uchiha Shingen arrived at the venue, he could still see his clansmen selling steamed buns at the entrance.

He felt hungry, so he bought one and carried it inside, munching on it as he walked.

Upon entering the museum, he saw the four members of the "Perverted Four" waiting for him inside.

"Hmm? Didn't you eat breakfast, Shingen?" Uchiha Yakumi handed over a carton of milk. "Eating like this is too dry. Here, take this."

"Brother Xinxuan, can we win?" Uchiha Tetsuka seemed a little excited. "I've set up a betting pool, and you have a 10% chance of winning. You have to win!"