#51 - Uchiha Yeyue fidgeted
The brazier in the center was lit, the orange-red flames illuminating the entire space, the flickering light and shadows dancing on the stone walls.
Uchiha Yashiro stood by the door, and seeing that everyone had arrived, he slowly walked to the stone door and forcefully closed the heavy door.
With a muffled "boom," the secret room was immediately isolated from the outside world, the firelight becoming the only source of light, casting shadows on everyone's faces.
Having just become a Genin, Kiyoshi sat at the back, able to feel pairs of eyes constantly turning towards him.
These gazes varied, some with curiosity, some with disdain, and some mixed with faint appreciation and expectation.
Among them, the scarlet Sharingan was particularly striking in the dim light, emitting a cold luster.
Of course, there was also no shortage of surprise.
Uchiha Hazuki was a Chunin, positioned in the middle towards the back.
Her eyes widened, clearly not reacting to the fact that Kiyoshi, who had gone to collect ninjutsu scrolls not long ago, had already graduated?
Uchiha Hazuki was wondering whether to strike up a conversation with Kiyoshi to ease the relationship.
After all, her attitude towards Kiyoshi last time wasn't exactly good.
It would be troublesome if Kiyoshi outwardly acted like it was nothing, but secretly held a grudge.
Uchiha Hazuki didn't think that such a genius would be limited to being just a Genin!
"Congratulations, Kiyoshi, on becoming a ninja."
After thinking for a long time, Uchiha Hazuki stood up, wanting to walk towards Kiyoshi.
Who knew that Kiyoshi would just nod lightly, completely different from the simple and honest smile he showed that day.
Kiyoshi's attitude was beyond Uchiha Hazuki's expectations.
"Kiyoshi, you..."
She was just about to ask Kiyoshi if he still cared about what happened last time.
"Hazuki, Fugaku is going to speak."
As a Jonin, Mikoto, who was at the front, turned back to Hazuki, who had stood up.
"Okay."
Uchiha Hazuki had no choice but to sit down first.
She wondered if Kiyoshi's previous behavior was just an act to deceive her.
The clansmen's reactions varied.
Sitting opposite all the clansmen, Uchiha Fugaku crossed his arms, the Uchiha crest on his shoulders shining brightly in the firelight.
He coughed lightly, breaking the whispers and discussions in the secret room.
"Today, we Uchiha welcome a new ninja, Uchiha Kiyoshi."
As soon as he finished speaking, some clansmen who had not yet awakened their Sharingan activated them one after another, scarlet dots of light lighting up the secret room like sparks.
The awakening of the Sharingan was a unique ritual of the Uchiha clan, both a congratulation to the newcomer and a silent examination.
Kiyoshi stood up.
The firelight flickered in the secret room, making Kiyoshi's straight figure particularly clear.
His gaze swept around, not revealing the slightest timidity.
Fugaku couldn't help but nod secretly.
He remembered that on the first day, that child was able to perform well under his Sharingan.
"We Uchiha are not a clan that minds foreign bloodlines, as long as you come to the Uchiha, we are all united clansmen."
Fugaku said.
Regardless of whose blood Kiyoshi had half of, as long as he was loyal to the Uchiha clan, that was enough.
"Yes, Lord Fugaku."
Kiyoshi nodded.
Who wouldn't say nice things about mutual unity.
As for whether Fugaku himself could do it, the original story already had a conclusion.
"What are your plans next?"
Fugaku looked at Kiyoshi.
He had received a hint from Hiruzen Sarutobi, saying that Kiyoshi carried the Will of Fire.
This sentence was clearly optimistic about Kiyoshi.
So Fugaku, who had originally planned to directly stuff Kiyoshi into the Konoha Military Police Force, changed his mind.
"I... want to perform ordinary missions like other ninjas, and when I have enough qualifications, I will join the Konoha Military Police Force and work with everyone."
Kiyoshi's expression was filled with longing, and he paused before saying:
"Moreover, Teacher Nonou is willing to teach me some medical ninjutsu, and I want to train myself more in this area so that I can better help the clansmen when I have the ability."
"Yakushi Nonou?"
Fugaku asked in confusion.
The other clansmen were also equally puzzled.
"Isn't that a ninja with very strong medical abilities?"
"It is said that besides Tsunade, she is the best medical ninja in Konoha."
"Ah, I remember, she once treated me, her medical ninjutsu is really strong."
"Uchiha Kiyoshi actually has 'Yang Release'?"
The clansmen whispered.
They were not only shocked that Yakushi Nonou could take a liking to Kiyoshi but also surprised that Kiyoshi possessed 'Yang Release'.
Most Uchiha have 'Yin Release,' and only a small number of clansmen also have 'Yang Release'.
Uchiha Hazuki became increasingly restless upon hearing this.
She... could she have really offended Kiyoshi?
And Kiyoshi knew his talent, so he acted fearlessly and came to settle accounts after the fact?
At this moment, Uchiha Hazuki only felt chilled by Kiyoshi's acting skills that day.
How old is this kid!
"It's Kiyoshi's agreement with Yakushi Nonou."
Seeing that the other clansmen were puzzled, Mikoto stood up and explained the ins and outs of the matter.
As long as Kiyoshi graduated from the Ninja Academy and had the qualifications of a medical ninja, Yakushi Nonou would be willing to teach Kiyoshi.
She was also present when Yakushi Nonou said this.
"I didn't expect you to have such talent."
Fugaku nodded.
Being favored by the captain of the medical team indicated that Kiyoshi had a good talent for medical treatment.
The only pity was that Kiyoshi only had one Sharingan, and it was questionable whether it could evolve later.
There had been mixed-blood Uchiha before, but Uchiha with only one eye were quite rare, with only a few records in historical materials surviving from the Warring States period.
"In this way, you will first listen to the village's subsequent arrangements."
Fugaku made plans for Kiyoshi's whereabouts.
Since Hiruzen Sarutobi was optimistic about Kiyoshi, he might as well use Kiyoshi to ease the relationship between the village and the Uchiha.
Since the Uchiha were in charge of managing the Konoha Military Police Force, they had offended many people.
Many ninja clans had a lukewarm attitude towards the Uchiha, causing the Uchiha clan to be somewhat isolated and helpless in the vast Konoha.
"Is there anything you want?"
Since Kiyoshi was such a genius, Fugaku decided to increase the investment to strengthen the bond between Kiyoshi and the Uchiha.
"I need a ninja sword."
Kiyoshi told the truth.
He was still worried about where to earn money to buy a sword, and it would be great if the Uchiha could allocate one.
"No problem, Mikoto, you will take Kiyoshi to collect the 'Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique' later, and then take him out of the village to the Ninja Cat clan to buy a suitable sword."
Fugaku said to Mikoto.
Mikoto was always able to complete Fugaku's tasks with high efficiency, and Fugaku vaguely regarded her as a good wife before marriage.
"Okay."
Mikoto nodded.
With this matter settled, Fugaku asked Kiyoshi to sit down and began to talk about other aspects of the Uchiha.
Only Uchiha Hazuki felt like she was sitting on pins and needles, looking towards Kiyoshi from time to time.
Kiyoshi noticed Uchiha Hazuki's abnormality, and a sinister smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
Isn't this the best candidate to improve his eye power right now?
