Chapter: 4 Returning to the Uchiha Clan's Territory

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Three days later, the group successfully returned to the southern army's base.

During the ambush battle, the Uchiha managed to catch the enemy completely off guard.

Unfortunately, they failed to capture Nara Kensuke, leaving a small but notable regret.

Back at the camp, Uchiha Hikoichi prepared two reports.

The first was to report the mission's outcome to the legion commander, Uchiha Rei.

The second was to inform the clan leader about Kyosuke's situation.

There was no other choice—activating the Sharingan at the age of seven was simply too rare.

Throughout the generations of Uchiha's legacy, no one had ever been known to possess such talent.

What the clan leader would decide was beyond Hikoichi's concern.

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Time passed quickly, and a week later, Kyosuke had recovered from his injuries and began a structured training regimen.

Ninjutsu, secret techniques, and even Kekkei Genkai could be exchanged for points, and even the abilities he had mastered could be enhanced by spending points.

However, this didn't mean Kyosuke could skip training.

For example, leveling up swordsmanship to Level 2 required 100 points.

Through personal training, the points required would gradually decrease, showing that individual effort was not useless.

Currently, he lacked the strength to quickly earn points, meaning he had to work hard to build up his power.

Unbeknownst to him, someone was quietly observing all of this.

That day, as soon as Kyosuke woke up, he was summoned by the legion commander.

"It's finally happening," he murmured, nodding as he followed the clan member to Uchiha Rei's tent.

The camp housed a remarkably talented men. If the other party made no move, he wouldn't even qualify to compete with Tajima for the position of clan leader.

Along the way, clan members greeted young Kyosuke warmly.

This was a stark contrast to how he had been treated before. The news of his Sharingan awakening had clearly spread.

'They didn't try to keep it a secret?' Kyosuke thought, his expression calm despite the flicker in his gaze.

Soon, he reached the tent with the others.

After expressing his thanks briefly, Kyosuke didn't enter immediately. Instead, he waited quietly outside.

Uchiha Rei, as a clan leader-level powerhouse, would sense any movement within a hundred meters, so he was surely aware of Kyosuke's arrival.

Waiting was Kyosuke's way of showing respect to the legion commander and signaling to everyone that Uchiha Kyosuke was a boy who understood etiquette.

Being well-mannered suggested he wouldn't act recklessly—an important trait that leaders often valued.

After about ten minutes, a voice called from inside the tent, "Come in."

Lifting the curtain, Kyosuke stepped inside. Behind a broad desk sat a middle-aged man, around forty years old, who was engrossed in writing.

This was Uchiha Rei, the southern legion's supreme leader and one of the clan's most influential elders.

"You've arrived." Closing his letter, Uchiha Rei looked up at the boy, his gaze tinged with curiosity. "I've heard people talking about you often these past few days."

Kyosuke didn't respond. The best way to interact with those in power was to listen more and speak less.

"Awakening your bloodline at seven is truly extraordinary. I'm thrilled to have such a gifted youth in my camp."

"I am willing to serve you, sir," Kyosuke replied tactfully.

The saying goes, "Better to serve the local leader than the distant county magistrate." Since he was now working under the southern legion, Uchiha Rei's importance was undeniable.

"Haha!"

Pleased by Kyosuke's attitude, the commander laughed heartily before continuing.

"Unfortunately, you will have to leave for a while."

"With such exceptional talent, the clan will undoubtedly provide you with meticulous training."

At this, the commander paused, his smile turning slightly sly. "Of course, staying behind the front lines doesn't guarantee safety."

"Our clan leader," Uchiha Rei hinted, "isn't exactly broad-minded."

Throwing a sealed letter to Kyosuke, he gestured. "The escort team is waiting. Remember to deliver this letter to the clan leader."

"Yes, sir. I will take my leave," Kyosuke replied, bowing respectfully before exiting the tent.

Soon after, someone approached him with orders from the clan leader, instructing him to return to the clan territory immediately.

Glancing at the package in the person's hands, Kyosuke nodded and promptly joined the escort team leaving the southern legion.

During the journey, he reflected on the conversation in the tent.

'Judging by his words, the conflict between the commander and Tajima runs deep.'

'Perhaps those remarks were also a test.'

If Kyosuke sided with Uchiha Tajima, news of the clan leader's supposed narrow-mindedness would certainly reach him.

Conversely, Uchiha Rei would only trust him if he chose not to betray the commander. In the event of trouble, the southern legion could serve as Kyosuke's fallback.

'A bunch of sly old foxes.'

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After about a week of travel, the group finally reached the Uchiha territory.

The outskirts were inhabited by numerous commoners, while the inner regions housed the true Uchiha clan.

For a clan to thrive, it required a large civilian population.

Basic labor, such as farming and raising livestock, relied heavily on commoners. After all, you couldn't expect Uchiha clan members to grab hoes and start plowing fields.

Another crucial aspect was producing offspring.

To preserve pure bloodlines, large clans often arranged intermarriages within the family, though not everyone followed this practice.

After all, centuries of strict inbreeding would lead to close relatives marrying.

Direct family members generally married outsiders to maintain a healthy flow of bloodlines within the clan.

In Kyosuke's view, there was nothing wrong with this. The Indra bloodline was so potent that no amount of external mixing could dilute it.

Instead of obsessing over bloodlines, it was better to have more children and expand the clan's population.

"The clan leader cares about you," the escort leader said, noticing Kyosuke's distracted expression. "Everyone will be thrilled to see you return safely."

This man was a loyal follower of Uchiha Tajima, and throughout the journey, he tried to indoctrinate Kyosuke with various ideas.

Simply put, he stressed that advancing within the clan required loyalty to the clan leader; no matter how talented, disloyalty would reduce him to an ordinary member.

Unfortunately, his persuasive skills were lacking and far from enough to sway Kyosuke.

'If Naruto were here, I might have actually been convinced.'

From what he had seen and heard since arriving in this world, combined with his knowledge of Uchiha Tajima from his previous life, Kyosuke viewed the clan leader as a stubborn and foolish figure.

Even before meeting him, Kyosuke's impression of Tajima was already below passing.

Uchiha Rei's willingness to let Kyosuke leave so easily was likely because he had long seen through Tajima's character and knew Kyosuke wouldn't stay in the clan forever.

Sooner or later, Kyosuke would return to the southern legion.

'Having such a terrible reputation is truly impressive'

Kyosuke thought as he arrived at the clan leader's residence.

Finally, he came face-to-face with Uchiha Tajima—and standing beside him was a spiky-haired boy.

Uchiha Madara!

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