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For this son who bore a striking resemblance to himself, even in demeanor, Uchiha Jūzan harbored a deep-seated guilt that few knew about.
To spur his growth, from the moment this child began to understand the world, Jūzan had always presented a stern, unyielding facade. He had never offered a single word of praise or encouragement. When the boy graduated top of his class from the Ninja Academy, Jūzan had merely said, 'As expected of my son,' with a faint, indifferent tone.
He ignored the boy's face, filled with hope and longing. Even when the boy lost his teammate and was in dire need of comfort, Jūzan never offered a word of solace. Instead, he congratulated the boy for unlocking the clan's renowned Bloodline Limit, the Sharingan, and left him with a cold, indifferent back.
However, in the places unseen by others, Jūzan closely monitored Fugaku's every move. He often worried about his well-being and safety, yet never showed the slightest bit of concern.
This child did not disappoint his father's expectations. He was powerful, the best among the young generation of the clan, and had earned the recognition of the elders from various branches. He was meticulous and measured in his actions, capable of handling high-difficulty missions assigned by the Hokage and navigating the machinations of the clan's elders with ease.
Even if Jūzan himself were to face any unforeseen circumstances in the impending Ninja World War, he believed Fugaku could carry the Uchiha name and the future of the clan.
[However, it's time to find him a suitable match!]
Looking at the tall, vibrant young man in his early twenties before him, Uchiha Jūzan thought to himself with a faint expression.
'Father, Uchiha Tōshirō gives the impression of being very mature, with clear and logical thinking. He has his own views on the possible outbreak of war,' Fugaku began, recalling his interactions with Tōshirō. 'He did not object to the clan's decision to have him graduate early from the Ninja Academy. Instead, he showed a strong desire to pursue secret techniques and power, even inquiring about the clan's secret archives. Talking to him is like talking to an adult!'
Fugaku, at this moment, had no idea about his father's inner turmoil. He was even less aware that in the near future, he would have a beautiful wife. And even more so, that he would have an eldest son with exceptional talent, far surpassing his own. Years later, his grown son would diverge from him and push the Uchiha clan to the brink of destruction.
Hearing his younger brother's account and his son's opinion, Uchiha Jūzan did not rush to give his own thoughts. Instead, he had his son fetch a thick book from the bookshelf and began to carefully flip through it.
'I found it, Uchiha Tōshirō!'
'He is Masahiko's son!'
'Yes! He is also Jiritsu's grandson!'
Flipping through the clan's genealogy, which recorded the lineages of all members, Uchiha Jūzan quickly found Tōshirō's entry. He also recognized the names of his father and grandmother, who were somewhat familiar to him.
In any world, whether it be an organization or a clan, when deciding to cultivate someone, their background is always thoroughly investigated. The Uchiha clan was no exception.
[He is Masahiko's son, so his background is clear. He is a pillar of the third branch!]
[He is Jiritsu's grandson? It's not surprising he has such talent. I wonder if he has the potential to unlock the Mangekyō Sharingan?]
Jūzan's mind inevitably recalled the extraordinary woman who had quelled the clan's internal strife and single-handedly created the forbidden technique 'Tsukuyomi,' which could make people face reality and change their fate.
He also remembered the largest internal conflict in the clan's history.
After Uchiha Madara's departure, the leaders of the first and second major branches, along with their subordinates, fought for the vacant position of clan leader. They relied on the Mangekyō Sharingan and the clan's forbidden technique 'Kamui' to battle each other.
In this conflict, Uchiha Baru used Kamui to kill his opponent, but the struggle did not end there. Others sought to kill Baru as well. The elite members of the clan fought each other until only one remained—Uchiha Nako.
To save Nako and end the conflict, Jiritsu created Tsukuyomi, successfully stopping the war.
Even so, the cost to the clan was heavy. The combatants of the first and second branches were almost entirely wiped out. The third branch, which was primarily responsible for support and logistics, suffered significant losses as well.
Three pairs of Mangekyō Sharingan resulted in one death and two severe injuries! If it weren't for the second Hokage considering the attitude of the First Hokage, and the fact that Uchiha Nako and Uchiha Jiritsu still existed, and the village had just been established, it would have been difficult to avoid the extermination of the clan.
If it weren't for Jiritsu's development of 'Tsukuyomi' to quell the conflict, the outcome for the clan would have been unimaginable.
Whenever he thought about this, he felt a deep sense of regret.
The clan's predecessors truly did not act responsibly. It was one thing to have a rogue ninja like Uchiha Madara. With three pairs of Mangekyō Sharingan in hand, the clan could at least aspire to the position of the Second Hokage, if not the Third.
But they fought among themselves, causing significant damage. As a result, they were kicked out of the power center by the Second Hokage, leaving them powerless.
Sighing deeply, he reined in his wandering thoughts and looked at Uchiha Fugaku. The future of the clan still depended on these young people.
'If so, Fugaku, take him to the secret technique library tonight and let him choose a technique he likes... I wonder if Jiritsu's grandson has any exceptional talent in genjutsu!'
Since he was a legitimate member of the clan, unlike those who betrayed from within, Uchiha Jūzan was not stingy with his cultivation. If he desired power, the clan would provide him with the means to see how far he could grow.
'And ShigeMasaru, the future of these young ones will be in your hands!'
He had absolute trust in his younger brother. Although he had unrealistic fantasies in his youth, he had gradually come to terms with reality as he grew older.
(End of Chapter)