Uchiha's personal opinion

After all, as the eldest elder of the Uchiha clan, he also had his own sources of intelligence. Judging from the recent boom in the arms market, after nearly 10 years of preparation, the restless ninja villages have begun to stir, and a new ninja war is not far off.

Chapter 9 Overpowering Contemporaries

No matter who you are, you won't get anything without putting in the effort; that's a fundamental truth.

But with the same effort, geniuses often reap far greater rewards than ordinary people.

Since Uchiha Tokumitsu began training under Elder Setsuna, he has diligently practiced through the sweltering summer and freezing winter, truly deserving the title of "diligent." Coupled with his powerful mental strength and excellent chakra control, he can now hold his own against Elder Setsuna's bodyguard ninjas. It's worth noting that while Elder Setsuna's bodyguards are mostly Chunin, they are elite Chunin, skilled in ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu. Compared to the village's common ninjas, they could easily be considered Special Jonin.

At the age of 6, Uchiha Tokumitsu possessed strength comparable to a Chunin, which was extremely rare even among the Uchiha clan, which was known for its many geniuses.

Early in the morning, when Uchiha Tokumitsu was ready to go downstairs, he was surprised to find that his mother, Emiko, had not only prepared breakfast, but had also changed into a police department ninja uniform, which was a Konoha Chunin vest with the Uchiha clan crest. Her long hair, which was usually loose, was now tied up in a high ponytail. Compared to her usual virtuous housewife appearance, she looked quite capable and dashing.

"Mom, are you going to participate in the family competition today too?"

Uchiha Tokumitsu was very surprised. Although he had deduced from a few words that his mother, Emiko, was once a talented Uchiha ninja, he had never seen Emiko dressed like this since he awakened his memories of his past life in this life.

"No, that's not it~ Mom has already retired from the combat unit. She just wanted to watch De Guang's match this time~"

Emiko replied with a smile, "Doesn't Tokugaku want his mother to go watch the game? It would make his mother very sad."

"No, no~ It's just the first time I've seen Mom dressed as a ninja!"

"Then let's eat breakfast quickly!"

"Ok!"

"Dad might not be back until tomorrow, so he won't be able to see Xiao Deguang's heroic performance~ So Mom will also go watch the competition and tell Dad, so Xiao Deguang, keep up the good work!"

"Of course, Mom, just watch me take first place!" Uchiha Tokumitsu replied while eating breakfast. "But, if I win the competition, what kind of reward will the clan give? Or can I directly enter the police department?"

"Hmm...didn't Elder Setsuna tell you?"

No.

"You'll find out after you win..."

Emiko kept everyone in suspense.

"All right……"

……

After breakfast, Uchiha Tokumitsu and his mother Emiko headed to the location of the clan competition, the Uchiha Shrine in Nakagawa.

The reason for not choosing the training ground is mainly because the Uchiha clan's training ground is relatively small and is also within the village's perception barrier. There would be a lot of noise from the battles, and the clan does not want to cause the Hokage lineage to be too nervous or cause any trouble, since the participants are all the younger generation of the Uchiha.

Within the Uchiha Shrine on the Nanaga River lies a large plaza approximately 1000 square meters in size. The ground, paved with exceptionally hard bluestone bricks, was marked with four rune arrays around its perimeter, each containing two unfamiliar Uchiha ninjas, presumably forming a barrier to isolate the competition area. The plaza was now filled with over three hundred Uchiha clan members, nearly half of whom were under ten years old participating in the competition. Judging from their height and build, most were around eight or nine years old, and many were already wearing ninja headbands, indicating they were likely genin who had graduated from clan training or the ninja academy. While there were also many Uchiha children being held by their parents, Uchiha Tokumitsu, at such a young age, was clearly there to participate in the competition, fully equipped—he was the only one of his kind.

After looking around, I didn't recognize many of them. After all, it's rare to find someone like Uchiha Tokumitsu who prefers to be alone and is aloof.

"Little Deguang, do you have confidence?"

As she spoke, Emiko pulled on Uchiha Tokumitsu's hair.

It feels really nice, even smoother than her hair.

"There shouldn't be any problem; at most, it's just a matter of enduring it."

Uchiha Tokumitsu spoke succinctly and confidently.

……

After a while, a group of Uchiha ninjas walked into the shrine gate. Among them, the two surrounded by the crowd were the Uchiha clan chief and Elder Setsuna.

"It's a pity that the clan chief's son is a bit too old, otherwise Xiao Deguang could have defeated him in the competition, which would have made him more restrained."

"Mother, Father is still serving under the clan chief. Aren't you worried that he might get into trouble?"

Uchiha Tokumitsu rolled his eyes helplessly.

"Hmph! If he dares, I'll initiate a motion to impeach him at the clan council meeting!"

The conversation between Uchiha Tokumitsu and his mother was not deliberately kept secret from others. Ninjas are all sharp-witted and perceptive, and their words were overheard by the powerful Uchiha clan leader.

"Elder Shana, is that child Zhong Xuanjun's child? It is said that he is also your outstanding disciple."

The Uchiha clan chief, with a hint of helplessness, spoke to Elder Setsuna, who was smiling broadly to the side.

"Little Deguang is a treasure of my Uchiha clan."

Elder Chana replied calmly.

Before the match began, the Uchiha clan leader, like most leaders in the world, gave a long and tedious speech. It was only when everyone was dizzy from listening and even Elder Setsuna couldn't help but doze off while leaning on his cane that he reluctantly announced the start of the match.

As soon as he finished speaking, four barriers rose up in the square.

"This is a water-sealed barrier; the competition will take place inside," Emiko explained to Uchiha Tokumitsu.

Uchiha Tokumitsu nodded as if he understood, since in the past two years he had only been learning the Uchiha clan's ninjutsu and taijutsu from Elder Setsuna. He didn't have a deep understanding of sealing techniques, but at least he only knew the basics.

……

The competition adopts a 1V1 elimination system, where the loser is eliminated and the winner advances. The draw continues, and the competition continues until a winner is determined in each formation group.

This method is simple, crude, and direct, which suits the Uchiha's tastes perfectly.

In the subsequent matches, Uchiha Tokumitsu strolled through as if in a leisurely garden, easily eliminating his group opponents and advancing to the top four without even having a chance to use his Sharingan. Meanwhile, in the other three group barriers, only about two-thirds of the matches had been completed.

After waiting a while longer, the three group barriers finally settled, and the list of the four main Uchiha clan members from Konoha in 30 years was revealed.

Besides Uchiha Tokumitsu, the other three are Uchiha Nobutora, Uchiha Yasaka, and Uchiha Yuki, all of whom are genin who received clan training. In contrast, the Uchiha genin who graduated from the ninja academy have all been eliminated.

The final four-way battle adopted a group battle mode, with four people fighting in a free-for-all. They could team up to fight three against one or fight three against one by themselves. At the same time, the four barriers were combined into a large barrier.

After listening to the Uchiha clan leader's explanation of the rules, Uchiha Tokumitsu slowly walked into the barrier, unable to contain his excitement.

After two years of training, Uchiha Tokumitsu was eager to know where his strength ranked among the younger generation.

The other three also witnessed Uchiha Tokumitsu's performance in the group, and while they were shocked, they also became more wary of him.

With a command given, the final match began!

The four people on the field instantly flashed to the four corners of the barrier, guarding against each other and sizing each other up.

Uchiha Tokumitsu was the first to lose his temper and quickly pulled out three shuriken from his ninja tool bag, shooting them at the three people on the field.

He's going to take on three opponents at once!

The other three Uchiha were equally decisive. After casually deflecting Uchiha Tokumitsu's shuriken, the three exchanged glances, nodded, and temporarily formed a united front.

"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"

Uchiha Tokuko unleashed a powerful fireball straight at Uchiha Hachimoku, who was positioned diagonally opposite him.

Uchiha Hachimoku was equally unyielding, neither dodging nor avoiding, quickly forming hand seals and unleashing an identical Great Fireball directly at the attacker.

It seems that the Eighth Hokage's Great Fireball Technique was slightly more powerful. After defeating Uchiha Tokumitsu's fireball, the remaining chakra fireball continued to strike Uchiha Tokumitsu.

Upon seeing this, Uchiha Nobutora and Uchiha Yuki also instantly stepped forward and blocked Uchiha Tokumitsu's two sides.

"Fire Release: Red Phoenix Claw!"

Uchiha Tokumitsu continued to rapidly form hand seals, imbuing the nine shuriken with flames. The shuriken, carrying intense heat, shattered the fireballs like scattered balsam flowers before continuing their attack on the three.

Uchiha Nobutora and Uchiha Yuki were startled and quickly leaped to dodge. Uchiha Yatsuho, who was a little further away, remained calm and blocked the attack with an earthen barrier.

However, Uchiha Nobutora and Uchiha Yuki on the flanks were unable to control their own destiny in mid-air.

"The first one!"

As Uchiha Nobuhiro landed in a disheveled state, a clear, cold voice sounded behind his ear, sending chills down his spine.

Before Uchiha Tokumitsu could react, he swung his sword and cut off Uchiha Nobutora's hair at the neck as a sign of killing him.

"I……"

Uchiha Nobutora was completely bewildered and didn't know what to do.

Uchiha Nobutora, eliminated after falling into a coma!

Before Uchiha Nobutora could react, Uchiha Tokumitsu pounced on Uchiha Yuki from behind again with a Body Flicker Technique. Uchiha Yuki, who had just reacted, also took out a kunai to defend herself.

"Uchiha Style: Flame Strike!"

Uchiha Tokumitsu, who was charging forward, suddenly stopped. He swung his kodachi and unleashed a sword aura formed from fire-style chakra, sending Uchiha Yuki flying and crashing into the barrier.

Yuki Uchiha is eliminated after falling into a coma!

In the blink of an eye, two people were defeated, leaving Uchiha Yatsuho, who had just emerged from the protection of the Earth Release: Earth Wall Technique, dumbfounded.

Is this still a little kid?!

Uchiha Hachimoku's inner breakdown finally broke down.

While Uchiha Hachiro was still in shock, Uchiha Tokumitsu used "Illusion Technique: Naraku Sight Technique" to trap Uchiha Hachiro, then instantly rushed forward and kicked Uchiha Hachiro, sending him flying into the air and knocking him unconscious against the barrier wall.

The Uchiha clan members watching from below the stage were all dumbfounded; the speed of this match was too fast!

Is this still a competition for the younger generation of the family?

This fighting power is almost at the Chunin level! And he's not even a commoner ninja from the village!

Can you believe this is a 6-year-old child?!

This time, the Uchiha clan members were stunned...

Elder Setsuna stroked his beard, quite pleased. Emiko, on the other hand, jumped for joy.

Uchiha Tokumitsu easily overwhelmed all his peers, brimming with pride and confidence.

Chapter 10: On the Feasibility of the Uchiha Establishing Their Own Ninja Academy

The strength that Uchiha Tokumitsu displayed in the clan's internal competition swept through every corner of the Uchiha clan like a gust of wind. Within a day, Uchiha Tokumitsu's name was known to everyone in the Uchiha clan, from women to children.

Uchiha Tokumitsu is a sensation!

Of course, Elder Shana also deserves credit for not only not blocking the news, but also secretly fueling the flames.

In Elder Setsuna's eyes, although Uchiha Tokumitsu was young, after two years of training, his overall strength was quite remarkable. Both his combat skills and combat awareness surpassed those of ordinary Chunin. Although he was only six years old, in the Warring States period, four- or five-year-old children would already be hunting down enemy Genin and wounded soldiers on the battlefield with kunai. Moreover, Uchiha Tokumitsu was a genius of the Uchiha clan, so he could not be treated like an ordinary child.

Capable young people should be given more responsibilities.

Elder Sha's abacus was still clicking away.