Reinforcement

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It was a short but intense battle. The two faced each other on the mountain peak, using their genjutsu skills to manipulate and deceive.

They tried to gain the upper hand by exploiting the weaknesses and fears of their opponent, but neither could break the other's will. The duel ended as quickly as it began, with Akira defeated.

"Come on, bro. You've mastered three elements. You should be proud of yourself. Why the long face?" fugaku grinned at Akira's gloomy expression.

Akira looked at him, making a strange face when he heard Fugaku call him 'brother.'

"You're still upset I made you an apology, civilian ninja, aren't you?" Fugaku sighed.

"I… No…"

Akira felt ashamed and looked down. He had questioned the clan head's power, but he knew that only the strong mattered in this world. The stories of the clan head's fight against the Suna camp had shaken his self-esteem.

Now Fugaku called him 'brother' and directly pointed out the problem, which made him a little apprehensive.

"Fret not, I will not eat you, but you may not have understood why I did that for the time being. Soon, you will understand," Fugaku explained.

The Uchiha clan is one of the most prestigious and influential clans in Hidden Leaf Village.

Their skills and abilities are renowned and respected by all. However, the clan cannot rely solely on its own members to maintain its status and honor.

The clan also needs the cooperation and collaboration of the other ninja and civilians who live in the village.

By working together with them, the Uchiha clan can contribute to the peace and prosperity of the village as well as to the clan. The Uchiha clan values loyalty, trust, and friendship and hopes to build strong bonds with the rest of the village.

The Sharingan is a rare and powerful ocular kekkei genkai that grants the Uchiha clan a formidable advantage in battle.

Fugaku, the leader of the clan, is well aware of the secrets and dangers of the Sharingan's evolution. Beyond the basic three-tomoe form, there are the Mangekyo, the Eternal Mangekyo, the Rinnegan, and the Rinne-Sharingan.

These are cursed versions of the Sharingan that demand a terrible price from their users.

Even if he can defend Kaguya's with his precognition, how will he deal with the other threats from the Otsutsuki clan?

Toneri Otsutsuki has the power to split the moon in half, and Momoshiki Otsutsuki is so fearsome that even Kaguya was afraid of him. He was powerless to face them.

Fugaku was curious about the potential of his eyes. He inherited the yin chakra and the sharigan, but he lacked the Uchiha bloodline. His eyes were different from the implanted ones, as he could control them without any strain. Did that mean they could progress to a higher level?

Could he awaken the Rinnegan, the ultimate eye power that the Six Paths Sage possessed?

Fugaku had a physique that matched the sage of six paths. But what was the key to unlocking Sharigan's evolution? He pondered over these questions.

Fugaku exhaled deeply. He didn't want the Sharingan to evolve if it meant losing his loved ones.

Akira loaked at the clan leader; he was upset, but now Fugaku gained trust with an explanation. He knew Fugaku had a good reason for his actions. He stayed quiet and did not disturb him.

Fugaku pondered for a while, then gave up. These matters need attention in the distant future. He had to focus on the Third Ninja War.

As soon as he thought, Fugaku watched as the group of ninjas approached and felt a sense of relief knowing that their reinforcements had finally arrived.

As they drew closer, he noticed that they were escorting carts, which were being transported in a long snake-like formation by ninjas.

He couldn't help but admire the strength of the more than 4,000 ninjas who were protecting the goods. Fugaku smiled to himself as he realized that they had been waiting for almost a month for their arrival.

Suddenly, he noticed the ninja in their own camp beginning to emerge one by one to welcome their reinforcements. Fugaku watched with pride as his clan worked together to protect their carts.

He quickly spotted Akihiko, the leader, among the 4,000 people. The Uchiha clan saw him coming, and they all greeted him.

He greeted them back, then dashed towards Akihiko. He reached out his hand and said, "Hand it over."

Akihiko was puzzled: "Hand what over?"

"Stop lying. Mikoto gave you the photo. Hand it over," Fugaku demanded.

"What photo? sister-in-law didn't give me anything," Akihiko lied.

"Really? You want some beating?" Fugaku rolled up his sleeves and moved towards him.

Akihiko backed away and taunted Fugaku. "Come on, then. You're not so strong. I have 4,000 men behind me."

The nearby ninjas heard him and moved away from Akihiko. They didn't want any trouble.

"Hey! It seems that no one is willing to help you. Fugaku clenched his fist like Tsunade. "Don't worry, we have plenty of time before the war. A month in bed won't hurt you, right?"

He grinned wickedly and slowly walked toward Akihiko.

"Fine, fine, fine. You're no fun!"

Akihiko gave up and tossed the photo to Fugaku. He glared at the clan members.

"You're all traitors, especially the Uchiha clan members!"

He fumed with anger and vented his frustration with his clan members.

There are nearly two thousand Uchiha clan members here, all of whom were out on a mission when Fugaku fought the clan members, and they have just joined the war and only heard rumors of Fugaku defeating 500 Uchiha clan members but did not witness it.

Everyone was surprised by their childish banter. Wasn't he supposed to be a serious clan head?

Akihiko's curses and some clan men joined in on the fun.

"Go ahead, Akihiko. You're on your own."

"Let's see who has the better Sharingan."

"We're rooting for you."

"Yeah, Akihiko, show him who's boss!"

Fugaku sighed, but he understood that Akihiko was trying to lighten the mood.

"Enough, enough!" Kaito shouted as he ran towards the group of laughing people. He was glad to see them enjoying themselves, but he had to be serious for a moment. "Lord Shikaku has arrived. Let's make arrangements for everyone."

Shikaku had taken charge as the commander, which is what Fugaku wants.

Some people in the Uchiha clan can accept it, but some Uchiha clan men cannot.

Trust and obey, for there's no other way.

Of course, the final decision is up to Fugaku anyway.