Chapter 41: Teaching Uchiha Shisui Step by Step, an Sudden Appointment

Uchiha Shisui fell silent.

His expression shifted uneasily as his mind plunged into intense thought.

Clearly.

The path Uchiha Jin described did not align with his own beliefs.

Yet, he had to admit.

Though it would betray his convictions, the chance of success was genuinely high.

How to change the clan?

He had pondered this since childhood; graduating early from the Ninja Academy in recent years was solely to find a way out faster.

He had, of course, made progress!

By studying the Will of Fire and leveraging his status as the grandson of Uchiha Mirror, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, extended an olive branch.

He promised to help, yet several years had passed and the clan remained unchanged.

In the past, he too had felt lost.

However.

After a brief period of confusion, he chose to trust the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Because he had no choice!

But now, it is different.

He has Uchiha Jin, this new path.

Unlike the promise made to Sarutobi Hiruzen, the path Uchiha Jin pointed out to him, though filled with blood and slaughter, allows him to truly see clearly ahead.

He knows that if he succeeds, he will inevitably change the clan.

Comparing the two, he instantly understood.

Sarutobi Hiruzen never intended to truly help him or the Uchiha clan; he only wanted to use him to achieve his own unspeakable goals.

Thinking of this, he took a deep breath.

"I understand."

"I will walk this path with firm conviction. As long as I can truly save the clan, I, Uchiha Uchiha Shisui, am willing to give everything."

"Blood and slaughter will not break me!"

His face was stern.

Yes.

Previously, he was lost because he could not find a path; now that he has found one, he will walk it no matter how difficult it becomes.

Uchiha Jin narrowed his eyes slightly.

Only after hearing Uchiha Shisui's words did he finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Good.

All that he just said was not wasted.

Just as he was sighing with emotion, he saw Uchiha Shisui speak again to ask a question.

"Jin, what slogan should I use?" Uchiha Shisui asked with a conflicted and awkward expression. "And who should I try to recruit?"

"I basically have no friends within our clan!"

"Moreover, both the radical faction and the moderate faction are extremely hostile toward me."

"This is truly a headache. Jin, do Itachi have any suggestions?"

Uchiha Jin: "..."

He, who was just sighing with emotion, nearly broke his back upon hearing Uchiha Shisui's question.

Good heavens!

I have guided him to this extent, almost to the point of feeding him myself.

And yet, he still can't manage it?

A vein throbbed on his forehead, and he let out a long sigh.

Very well.

It seems the Uchiha have put all their ability points into those eyes, but their brains haven't evolved at all; they are probably comparable to the great fool Hashirama Senju.

But, never mind.

Since Uchiha Shisui is helping him anyway, he shook his head helplessly and said.

"Uchiha Shisui, Itachi have forgotten a group of people."

"Besides the radicals and the moderates, there are many marginalized Uchiha within the clan."

"They only enjoy the basic welfare of the clan and are practically no different from common ninja."

"If Itachi offer them a C-rank ninjutsu scroll, they will be willing to follow Itachi directly; if Itachi are willing to offer a B-rank ninjutsu scroll, they would even sell their lives to Itachi."

"Your background is too high; Itachi simply do not understand how difficult life is for those at the very bottom."

"Of course, do not give away all your best items at once."

"Even among clansmen, doing so would surely lead to ruin."

"Because within any organization, corresponding rules and systems must be established."

"In this regard, Itachi should look to the village as a reference."

"Can Itachi get by with no rules, relying solely on emotion?"

"So if Itachi want to build a faction, Itachi must never act on emotion. If they want your things, they must do work."

"The more work they do, the more they get."

"As for what slogan to use, I suggest Itachi go ask Sarutobi Hiruzen directly."

"Tell him that the radical faction within the clan cannot be recruited, and even the moderates have their own calculations, so neither can fully turn toward the village."

"Therefore, Itachi have decided to create your own faction."

"Since Itachi are already Sarutobi Hiruzen's man, he will surely believe Itachi when Itachi say this."

"At that time, he will not only help Itachi find a way but will even send the Anbu Black Ops to assist Itachi, making it easier for Itachi to build your faction."

"Uchiha Shisui, remember one thing."

"There are no eternal friends or enemies, only eternal interests."

"Make your enemies numerous, and make your enemies few."

"Itachi must clearly distinguish between enemies and friends, for friends and enemies change at any moment."

"Take Sarutobi Hiruzen as an example: while he helps Itachi build your faction, he is a friend; but once Itachi succeed in building your faction and even completely control the Uchiha clan, then Itachi and Sarutobi Hiruzen will be enemies."

Regarding this matter, Uchiha Jin was quite dedicated.

After all.

If Nara Shikamaru's plan is truly executed, then the Uchiha will become extremely important.

Although the Uchiha have issues with their brains, if utilized well, they are the top-tier group of enforcers.

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Uchiha Shisui, his face a mask of shock.

He truly hadn't expected so many intricacies to be involved in this matter.

On closer thought, it made quite a bit of sense.

It was only by grasping this point that he finally understood how naive he had been in the past.

Taking a deep breath, he spoke with solemnity.

"Very well, I understand."

"Let's put the small talk aside for now and get back to business."

"Regarding the subsequent arrangements for your squad, the Clan Head and Nara Shikaku have already discussed it."

"Itachi and Nara Kazama will join my squad, and a member of the Hyuga clan will be assigned to us as well."

"Our squad counts as an elite squad."

"As for, Kudou Shin."

"He will be assigned to a regular squad and will serve as its captain."

"Prepare yourselves; at the latest, we will take action the day after tomorrow!"

Uchiha Jin, his face filled with astonishment.

He froze.

He was just a bystander; how did he end up assigned to Uchiha Shisui's squad?

This is too sudden, isn't it?

How did a slacker like him suddenly become an elite?

However, wait.

In the original story, Nara Shikaku should have been heading to the front lines of the Land of Rain!

As a top-tier strategist, why would he come to the front lines of the Hidden Mist instead of dealing with the Hidden Stone and Hidden Cloud?

"Wait, Uchiha Shisui."

"The Nara Shikaku Itachi mentioned—is he the Jonin Commander and the Nara Clan Head?"

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Shisui looked somewhat astonished.

He couldn't figure it out.

Why would Uchiha Jin care about this detail?

Still.

Although he couldn't understand, he nodded anyway.

"Clan Head Fugaku is the overall commander, and Nara Shikaku is the deputy commander."

"I heard the village originally intended for the Nara Clan Head to go to the front lines of the Land of Rain, but he actively approached the Hokage, expressing his desire to come to the front lines of the Hidden Mist instead."