Chapter 410: The Magical Uchiha
During this half a month, Ōnoki's gravity-style ninjutsu progressed by leaps and bounds. He originally had decades of experience using jutsu like the Light/Heavy Boulder Technique. This time, by traveling back and forth between the super-gravity space and the normal ninja world, comprehending the two different gravitational changes, his progress was immense.
In just a few days, the speed at which he could fly using the Light/Heavy Boulder Technique had noticeably increased.
Ishiro took the opportunity to suggest that Ōnoki learn Banshō Ten'in and Shinra Tensei. And believe it or not, Ōnoki had tried to learn Banshō Ten'in before but had been clueless. Now, under Ishiro's guidance and with the switching between the two different gravity environments, he was actually showing some signs of getting the hang of it.
Compared to Ōnoki, Takuhiro Uchiyama's progress was the most obvious. In the past two years, with Ōnoki's guidance, he had also learned the Light/Heavy Boulder Technique, but he was not yet very proficient. This time, in the extreme environment of the super-gravity space, Takuhiro, as expected, became an elite jonin. At the same time, his Light/Heavy Boulder Technique also underwent a qualitative change.
After entering the super-gravity space for the first time, he stayed inside for half a day. When he came out with a tired face, barely managing to do so on his own strength, he was already an elite jonin.
To be honest, even Ishiro couldn't believe that Takuhiro could get out by himself. Although because Ishiro and Ōnoki had used Earth Release inside, raising the ground level of the super-gravity space so that one could crawl out even if they couldn't stand, with Takuhiro's strength, just being able to move inside was already very impressive. This was because his talent for gravity was far superior to that of ordinary people. If it had been another elite jonin, they certainly would not have been able to get out.
For the next half a month, every time Takuhiro entered the super-gravity space, his understanding of the Light/Heavy Boulder Technique would improve a little. After half a month of practice, he could already easily take others and fly up into the sky.
After finishing the training near Uzushiogakure, Ishiro took everyone and returned to the Land of Rice Paddies. Ōnoki planned to continue his journey from there.
Before parting, Ōnoki once again said to Ishiro, "Ishiro, it's fine for you to train your Light Release on your own, but you must not easily try to integrate it into your body."
"If you really must take this step, remember to call me. I can give you some advice then. You can't be hasty in your training, and you certainly can't be hasty in developing a Kekkei Genkai. And for the development of a Kekkei Tōta, you must be cautious, cautious, and even more cautious."
Ishiro nodded. "Third, don't you worry. I know what I'm doing."
Ōnoki then said to Sōkai, "Chūkō, you follow your teacher. Be obedient. Don't be so jumpy about everything."
Sōkai said impatiently, "I know, old man. You should hurry up and continue your journey."
Ōnoki was so angry his beard bristled, but he was completely helpless against Sōkai. Just like with Deidara, Ōnoki was too indulgent with these children.
Ishiro didn't mind. With his supervision, Sōkai's mentality would not go astray. He would only walk further and further down the path Ishiro had anticipated for him.
Ishiro nodded at Kawakita, Takumi, Takuhiro Uchiyama, and Akio Wada in Ōnoki's team, and then took his own party and returned to Iwagakure.
After returning to Iwagakure, Ishiro summoned the advisors and began to analyze the intelligence that Orochimaru had given him.
"That Obito Uchiha, who has awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan, is going to join forces with Danzō? And their target is the Uchiha clan?" Ikura found the intelligence hard to believe.
Ever since Ishiro had revealed Obito's identity, Iwagakure had gathered detailed intelligence on him from his time in Konoha. Because in the eyes of the Konoha ninja, Obito was already dead, information about him was very easy to find.
The intelligence had never mentioned the Uchiha clan wronging him in any way. Although his grades were not good and he was the dead-last of the advanced class at the Ninja Academy, with his kind personality, not many people in the Uchiha clan had deliberately bullied him. In fact, the sane Uchiha were still very united. There were many in the clan who, like Obito, had poor or even no talent, but they all lived pretty well. Although he was the dead-last, he was the dead-last of the advanced class, and he had smoothly become a ninja. He had not suffered any discrimination within the clan.
So, Ikura couldn't figure it out. "The Uchiha clan didn't do anything to him. Why would he target them? Could the intelligence be wrong? If it said that Obito was targeting our Iwagakure, I would still believe it."
This line of reasoning was logical for a normal person. Obito had suffered too many losses at the hands of Iwagakure. No one would be surprised if he were to go against them. But there was no need for him to target his own clan.
But the problem was, this was an Uchiha. Madara Uchiha had been betrayed by his entire clan, yet he had not taken it out on the other Uchiha; in his heart and eyes, there was only Hashirama Senju. So, no matter how Obito's mind worked, Ishiro would say, it was reasonable.
So, Ishiro explained to Ikura and the others, "An Uchiha who has awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan cannot be considered the same person as before. They are a new person formed by a certain part of the old person's emotions being magnified countless times."
"Perhaps, some Uchiha once looked down on Obito, this dead-last. So now, he feels that the entire Uchiha clan has no reason to exist. This logic is very reasonable, very Uchiha."
The others looked at each other but said nothing. Although Ishiro's tone was strange, for some reason, everyone felt that he was not joking but was being very serious.
Finally, Kitsuchi said, "Then in the future, if Sōkai also awakens the Mangekyō, will he also become unlike his current self?"
Sōkai had a good personality, and Kitsuchi was very fond of him. If he also became like Obito, Kitsuchi would find it hard to accept.
Ishiro said, "This possibility is very high. Wasn't Obito also a very kind Uchiha before? Look at his personality now."
Seeing Kitsuchi's worried expression, Ishiro laughed. "Don't worry. As for Sōkai, I will guide him properly. I won't let him walk the same old path as Obito."
"Actually, Konoha's Second Hokage also saw this problem with the Uchiha. He felt that the Uchiha clan was incurable, so he formulated a series of policies to ostracize them."
"But I feel that as long as you understand the Uchiha's personality, they are actually very easy to handle. Whatever they want, just give it to them. In any case, those arrogant fellows don't care about worldly things like power and money."
"What they often want is recognition. We can just give them that. Let them become heroes. Even if they die in battle, give them sufficient glory. This won't be too much of a burden on the village."
"Sōkai is the same. What he wants is a living space for the Uchiha clan. We, Iwagakure, have provided this. So even if he awakens the Mangekyō, there won't be any problems."
Hearing Ishiro's explanation, Kitsuchi relaxed a little.
Bella asked, "How are the children that the Uchiha clan sent over?"
Ishiro had been paying attention to this matter. "A few of the children have average talent. For them, if they don't awaken the Sharingan in the future, I will not tell them their identities."
"As for the other talented children, when they are older, I will arrange for them to enter the advanced classes of the Ninja Academy, to build sufficient bonds with other outstanding classmates."
"Alright, let's not talk about this. Let's first talk about this intelligence from Orochimaru. Assuming it's true, how should we respond?"
"Do we fan the flames and help Konoha annihilate the Uchiha clan, or do we notify the Uchiha in advance, let them launch a rebellion first, and deal a greater blow to Konoha?"
"Or, can any of you think of a better way, to both gain an advantage and make Konoha suffer a great loss?"
After Ishiro finished speaking, the meeting room was quiet for a while. Then, Ikura said, "Does the Uchiha clan have any possibility of successfully taking power?"
Ishiro shook his head. "Impossible. How can a group of people who only know how to fight and kill possibly outplay a conspirator? If the Uchiha had a powerful existence like Madara who didn't need to play by the rules, it might be a different story. But they don't."
"The Uchiha are almost all a bunch of guys with a good self-image but are actually quite scummy. The few who are truly strong have all been brainwashed by those who play at conspiracies."
"That Shisui Uchiha, he has the name of a genius, but his mind is not normal. An Uchiha who actually believes in the Will of Fire."
"Last time Kakashi sent a letter, didn't he say he wanted to contact this Shisui? The Uchiha can't even hold onto the hearts of such a genius; what kind of coup are they playing at?"
"I also heard that Fugaku Uchiha's son, Itachi Uchiha, is also a genius, and also one who has been brainwashed by the Will of Fire."
"I really have to admire Hiruzen Sarutobi. His eye for talent is truly venomous. Any genius among the Uchiha cannot escape his brainwashing."
Saka thought for a moment. "Ishiro, are you sure that if there is a conflict between the Uchiha and the Konoha leadership, Shisui will stand on the side of the leadership?"
The others also found it hard to believe.
Ishiro nodded. "That's right. This is the magical Uchiha."
Saka thought for a moment. "Since the Uchiha are bound to lose, then we should support them and let them make a bigger commotion. When necessary, we can even send troops to tie down Konoha."
Bella said, "If we do that, will Sōkai harbor resentment towards the village?"
Ishiro thought for a moment. "How about this: we won't make a move ourselves. We'll throw the blame on Kumo or Suna. That way, when Sōkai learns the truth in the future, he won't have any resentment towards the village."
"After all, we and Konoha are enemies. The Uchiha clan still belongs to Konoha now, so they are naturally also our enemies. Sōkai can actually understand us dealing with them."
"I have also spoken to him about this before. He is mentally prepared and won't blame us for this kind of thing."
Ikura said, "Then it's settled. We will stand on the Uchiha's side and can provide some support when necessary. But as for the matter of stirring up trouble, we will find Suna or Kumo to take the blame."
Ishiro nodded. "Alright. As for the specific matters, Senior Saka, you will make the arrangements. It doesn't matter if the two sides don't end up fighting. We can get the atmosphere going first. Once the atmosphere is there, the one to take the blame will naturally come forward on their own."
Saka nodded.
(End of Chapter)
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