Chapter 252: Uchiha — From the Warring States Heroes to the Extinction of the Clan
"Material One:
During the Warring States Period, there were two powerful ninja clans—the Senju, who valued love, and the Uchiha, who valued power. The two clans were mortal enemies, fighting to the death whenever they crossed paths.
However, Uchiha Madara, leader of the Uchiha Clan, and Senju Hashirama, leader of the Senju Clan, shared a special bond. After many battles, Hashirama's ideals eventually moved Madara, leading the two to reconcile and jointly establish Konohagakure.
Senju Hashirama supported Uchiha Madara's desire to become Hokage, but during the Hokage selection, all the clans and villagers supported Hashirama instead. In the end, Senju Hashirama became the First Hokage."
"Based on the material and your understanding of history, analyze why Uchiha Madara ultimately lost the election and why Senju Hashirama succeeded," Mugetsu asked, scanning the classroom.
Even Shisui, who had already finished the question, wore a thoughtful expression—Mugetsu hadn't given him many points for his earlier answer.
Obito scratched his head. This was harder than any history question he had done before, especially since the textbooks barely mentioned Madara. He only remembered that Madara was a traitor who brought disaster to Konoha.
"Is it because Uchiha Madara defected?" Obito thought to himself. It made sense that a rogue ninja couldn't become Hokage. Still, he didn't say it aloud, realizing the election must have happened before the defection.
"Because the Uchiha Clan valued power and didn't have a good reputation, everyone supported the Senju, who valued love," Kakashi said after a short pause.
Even now, the Uchiha still carried that same reputation in Konoha.
"Except for Obito," Kakashi added silently in his mind. Obito was a strange exception among his clan.
"What do you mean by 'bad reputation'? You're slandering me, Kakashi!" Obito said, his face full of indignation.
"Maybe you're just not a typical Uchiha. I'm only answering the question," Kakashi replied coolly.
"You're partly right. Out of ten points, I'll give you four," Mugetsu said, grading his answer.
"Only four…" Kakashi muttered, thinking hard.
"Because Senju Hashirama's youth burned brighter than Uchiha Madara's!" Might Guy shouted confidently after some thought.
"Half a point," Mugetsu replied, smiling slightly.
Obito and Rin also gave their answers, but none surpassed Kakashi's score.
"Kakashi's answer was correct, but incomplete," Mugetsu said, pacing slowly before the class. "It wasn't just that the Uchiha had a worse reputation. The Senju were also the victors of the war."
"Madara sought peace after losing to Hashirama. The Uchiha were the defeated side—unlike the other clans that joined Konoha willingly."
"One side was the victor; the other, the defeated. Naturally, the people supported the winning clan with a better reputation. Even if Hashirama himself wanted Madara to become Hokage, his followers would never have agreed."
From Mugetsu's perspective, it was a simple question that didn't require much background knowledge.
"Why is that? If they already reconciled, why still care about who won or lost before?" Obito asked, confused.
He could understand why Hashirama got more support, but not why everyone ignored his will to back Madara.
"Even if Uchiha Madara saw them as comrades, it doesn't mean they saw him the same way. It also involved the interests of different clans," Mugetsu explained patiently.
He liked Obito's kindness—but that kindness often blinded him to how people really thought.
When Mugetsu mentioned clan interests, Obito looked even more puzzled. He could understand the words but not the deeper meaning.
Scanning the room, Mugetsu saw that only Kakashi and Shisui seemed to follow. Kakashi was naturally more mature, and Shisui understood the Uchiha perspective better than most.
Still, their progress at this age was remarkable. Mugetsu smiled and continued to the next part.
"After the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama, passed away, his younger brother Senju Tobirama became the Second Hokage. To prevent another Uchiha Madara from rising, he reorganized the Uchiha Clan and established the Konoha Police Force, placing them fully in charge of maintaining village order."
"However, not long after the Police Force was created, some Uchiha attempted to rebel and seize power. They failed under the suppression of the Anbu. Since then, the Anbu began monitoring the Uchiha, and over time, their reputation worsened. Many ninja and civilians alike came to resent them."
"Based on this material," Mugetsu said, "analyze how the founding of the Konoha Police Force affected the Uchiha Clan, and explain why they became increasingly disliked by the public."
He paused briefly, then added for clarity, "The Anbu is responsible for secret missions and surveillance, while the Konoha Police Force handles public security and civilian order."
"So everyone dislikes the Uchiha? I had no idea." Obito scratched his head, looking confused.
He honestly thought he was popular. The old men and grandmas in the village were always kind to him, often giving him food or snacks.
"Not everyone dislikes every Uchiha, Obito. Your kindness makes you loved by the villagers," Mugetsu said with a gentle smile.
"Yes, Obito is really popular with the grandmas. It feels like everyone likes him," Rin said, nodding in agreement.
Hearing praise from the two people he cared about most, Obito's cheeks flushed slightly. He chuckled awkwardly, "Everyone's just too enthusiastic."
Shisui silently agreed. Obito was indeed the only Uchiha he had ever seen who was genuinely liked by the villagers. In that regard, Shisui had to admit he wasn't as good as Obito.
Kakashi lowered his head, thinking for a moment before speaking. "The Konoha Police Force gave the Uchiha great authority. Over time, that power made them arrogant and hungry for more, which led to their eventual rebellion. Their reputation worsened after that, and the Uchiha who worked in law enforcement—especially those with bad attitudes—made the villagers even more dissatisfied."
"Shisui, do you have any new thoughts on this?" Mugetsu asked, not commenting on Kakashi's answer just yet.
"It's similar to Kakashi's, but I think the rebellion also had roots in Uchiha Madara's defection," Shisui replied after some thought. "Madara was once the clan's leader, so his betrayal likely influenced many members of the clan."
Mugetsu nodded, then turned to the others.
"I think the Police Force made the Uchiha interact less with outsiders," Obito said. "Before, a man named Uchiha Yashiro told me he wanted me to join the Police Force right after graduation. But as for why people dislike them, I still can't figure it out."
"Obito, you did well this time," Mugetsu said with a smile and nodded approvingly.
Whether by coincidence or not, Obito had touched on a key point.
Obito grinned proudly, feeling like his theory might actually make sense this time.
After hearing everyone's answers, Mugetsu began explaining. This question was far more difficult than their previous ones—it was, in fact, the core issue of the Uchiha Clan.
"Because of the authority granted by the Konoha Police Force, the Uchiha grew arrogant. As more clan members joined, they became increasingly isolated, rarely interacting with outsiders. A single clan controlling an entire department naturally made other clans and villagers uneasy.
"As the Uchiha became more insular, their arrogance deepened. Managing public order in such a state only caused more friction, which fueled more negative rumors. Then, when the rebellion occurred, it heightened the village leadership's mistrust, creating a cycle of suspicion and resentment that pushed both sides further apart."
There were still things Mugetsu didn't say aloud. For example, placing so many Uchiha in the Police Force might have been a deliberate move—to trap them in routine work that reduced combat experience, limiting the awakening of Sharingan and Mangekyo Sharingan, and slowly weakening the clan's overall power.
But such theories needed to be introduced carefully and gradually.
Mugetsu couldn't help but think Tobirama was truly a genius. Though not as strong as Hashirama in sheer power, in strategy and foresight, he excelled. Just by creating the Konoha Police Force, he had unknowingly guided the Uchiha toward self-destruction.
As Shisui listened, a chill ran down his spine. The more he thought about it, the more sense it made.
Even Uchiha Fugaku, the current clan head, had once personally offered to use his influence to get Shisui transferred into the Police Force early for "experience."
To think the Police Force that filled the Uchiha with pride had actually led to their downfall—it was a revelation that unsettled him deeply.
"Did the Second Hokage foresee this from the start, or was it the Uchiha's own doing?" Shisui murmured to himself.
"It's so complicated! Shisui, are the questions you usually do all this hard?" Obito exclaimed.
"Huh? Aren't your questions like this too?" Shisui asked, genuinely surprised. He'd assumed Obito faced the same kind of problems.
"Of course not." Obito shook his head, showing Shisui his own test paper.
When Shisui glanced over it, he was stunned. The questions looked exactly like the basic Academy exam problems—simple and straightforward.
"Even though you're all in the same class, I design each set of questions based on your level," Mugetsu explained with a smile.
His teaching was always personalized. Even the Shadow Clones used for training Obito and Shisui didn't move at the same speed.
Of course, once Obito graduated, his tests would become just as difficult as Shisui's. Growth required challenge.
Mugetsu continued lecturing for another hour and a half before letting everyone rest for half an hour. Then, the afternoon training began.
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