The eting ended quickly.
The clan heads left with calm expressions—they were already used to this.
To them, nothing had really changed.
Whether it was the police force or the ANBU, both existed to restrain their growth. They were dissatisfied with both sides equally.
Only the Hyuga clan, as another great clan, could truly understand Fugaku's position.
"As long as it doesn't involve the Hyuga clan, that's enough."
Hiashi Hyuga said calmly.
The Hyuga had already paid their price once—his own younger brother had died for it.
Back then, they had even tried to force him to sacrifice himself. In the end, it was his brother who chose death to resolve the matter.
"But this ti… it feels like the Third Hokage and Danzo are the ones more upset. The Uchiha seem… oddly calm."
That was what puzzled him.
In previous etings, Fugaku would always leave with a grim expression.
This ti, however, he seed composed.
Instead, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura looked uneasy.
Almost as if their plan had failed.
"Could it be…"
"Was this their plan all along?"
Thinking about the rumors—about "Madara" and an internal traitor planning to destroy the Uchiha—Hiashi felt a chill run down his spine.
In the end, he chose not to interfere.
Better to go ho.
The other clan heads were no fools either.
They could tell this was a clash between the Uchiha and the village.
They didn't understand why the Third Hokage was targeting the Uchiha so aggressively—especially when an external threat supposedly aid to wipe them out.
Even if they didn't like the Uchiha, they knew the clan was a core pillar of Konoha.
But none of that concerned them.
…
"Just one more week, and I'll reach ten thousand points."
Uzumaki Shuji looked at his accumulated points and felt a surge of satisfaction.
Half a month had passed since the Uchiha incident.
The village was tense.
Children didn't notice much, but adults could feel it.
Major clans had beco more cautious. Even businesses like barbecue restaurants and inns were seeing fewer custors.
But it didn't affect Uzumaki Shuji.
He continued beating up kids as usual.
Still, earning just over a thousand points a week felt a bit slow.
If he could farm endlessly like in a ga, he'd already have hundreds of thousands of points.
With his current strength, defeating anyone below chunin level was effortless.
The Chains of Heaven were incredibly powerful.
"Let's see if the Uchiha can hold out…"
"Naruto and Sasuke are getting stronger too. The points I get from them have slightly increased… looks like I can keep farming them."
"But I promised to help Naruto. It's been half a month—learning it now shouldn't discourage him."
Uzumaki Shuji considered both money-making strategies and how to guide his brother without crushing his confidence.
His own training had also been effective. His attributes were steadily increasing.
At this rate, next month he would reach 5,000 mana.
Enough to finally use Ea.
For now, he was waiting to harvest from the Uchiha.
Other thods of getting rich were too troubleso—and he wasn't in imdiate danger.
Taking care of Naruto mattered more.
…
"Big brother, you've already learned the three basic jutsu?"
Naruto asked in surprise the next morning when he heard they were going out to train.
"Yeah. I've figured out the trick. Once you understand it too, you'll be able to learn them."
Uzumaki Shuji replied.
Naruto's face lit up.
He quickly got ready, and the two headed out.
For breakfast, they went to Ichiraku Ran.
Whenever Uzumaki Shuji had money, he would bring Naruto here.
Recently, there was no need to pretend to be frugal anymore.
After eating their fill, Uzumaki Shuji brought Naruto to a secluded forest.
"Naruto, you can feel chakra, right? Imagine sticking it to your feet like glue."
"Then try to climb the tree by attaching your feet to it. Once you can stand upside down on a tree like without falling, you should be able to master the three basic jutsu."
Uzumaki Shuji demonstrated.
It was simple tree-climbing training.
The fact that such a fundantal exercise wasn't taught early in the academy only reinforced his belief—
The ninja academy was more about indoctrination than real training.
"Amazing! Big brother, how did you do that?!"
Naruto stared in awe.
Even the ANBU watching from the shadows were shocked.
This technique was trivial to them.
But Uzumaki Shuji had never attended the academy or received guidance.
He had figured it out on his own.
A true genius.
"It's just what I explained. Start climbing. Once you can do it, the three basic jutsu won't be a problem."
Uzumaki Shuji instructed.
Naruto imdiately tried.
But he couldn't even stand properly at first.
He glanced back at his brother.
"There's no trick. Just practice. Keep going."
Uzumaki Shuji shrugged.
Naruto had no choice but to continue.
Soon, he managed to stabilize his footing slightly—but the mont he lifted his second foot, he fell again.
The entire day went like that.
"Alright! I finally made it this high!"
Naruto pointed to a mark he had carved into the tree—about three ters up.
For his height, that was already impressive.
More importantly, he could feel himself improving.
That made him happy.
"Good job. You've got talent, Naruto."
Uzumaki Shuji patted his head, encouraging him.
All of this was recorded by the ANBU watching nearby and reported back to Hiruzen and Danzo.
And because of it…
Uzumaki Shuji caught Danzo's attention.
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