This kind of "teacher" was not like Kakashi's impersonal, duty-assigned mentorship.
In the Uchiha tradition, a teacher bore lifelong responsibility.....a mentor who treated the disciple as their successor, guiding not just their skills but their life.
For the disciple, such a teacher ranke
d just below their parents.
And for the teacher, the disciple held nearly the same place as their own child.
Having accepted, Arata intended to fulfill that role completely.
He would shape Sasuke into a true powerhouse...not the unstable, half-formed avenger from the original timeline, manipulated by Itachi and Orochimaru, faltering at crucial moments.
Fugaku was visibly pleased by Arata's agreement.
He immediately arranged the formal apprenticeship ceremony.
Sasuke performed the traditional bow and presented tea to his new master.
In return, Uchiha Arata gifted the boy a finely crafted katana he always carried with him.....thus completing the ceremony.
After the ritual, Arata didn't rush into training.
Sasuke was still too young; forcing him to draw out chakra too early could harm his growth.
There was time enough to begin once he started at the Academy.
When everything was settled, Arata and Fugaku went together to the residence of the Great Elder, Uchiha Rei.
As the two key decision-makers of the clan, it was their duty to finalize the logistics of the relocation.
They couldn't just move everyone at once.....it had to be done in phases.
The first group would handle scouting and preparation: selecting the new territory, inspecting the environment, and clearing out the wild beasts nearby.
Quality mattered more than quantity for this team.
In fact, Shisui and Itachi were already carrying out this very task, though they needed more support.....so additional members would soon be sent to aid them.
The second team was responsible for constructing the clan territory, so most members were skilled in Earth Release techniques or had architectural experience.
Of course, if there was someone like Yamato who excelled in "Wood Release.
..Three Rooms and One Hall Technique," it would have been even better.
Unfortunately, the Third Hokage wouldn't release him.
Besides, even if the Third Hokage allowed it, Uchiha Arata wouldn't have used him.
Doing so would not only expose his Doujutsu "Takama-ga-Hara" but also reveal the location of the new clan territory.
Of course, Arata did not expect to hide the Uchiha clan's new territory forever, but the more days it could be concealed, the more preparation and construction time the clan would have.
One must not forget that behind the Uchiha's near-extermination, there were not only Danzo Shimura but also Obito Uchiha and Black Zetsu lurking, watching closely.
Therefore, relocating the clan to the island maximized isolation from those skilled in Earth and Wood Release.
By the time their existence was discovered, the Uchiha's territory would already have defensive measures in place.
As long as no one sent the Deva Path of Pain to perform a "Chibaku Tensei," it likely wouldn't be a major problem.
The third team consisted of most of the clan members.
Their primary responsibility was transporting supplies and personnel to ensure the Uchiha clan's smooth operation.
There was also a fourth team responsible for final tasks.
But since the Uchiha clan had not yet fallen out with Konoha, and because some children were still attending the Ninja Academy, a portion of the clan needed to remain in the village to maintain a facade of peace.
Arata and Uchiha Fugaku came to the Great Elder's home to discuss and finalize the first team's roster.
Since the Uchiha were previously responsible for village security, careful coordination was needed.
To avoid causing trouble with the village or the Third Hokage, personnel had to be carefully selected.
Actually, the discussions and roster planning were primarily handled by Uchiha Fugaku and Great Elder Uchiha Ryō.
Though Arata's strength surpassed them combined, expertise in strategy and clan affairs was different from raw combat power.
In this area, Arata's ability still lagged far behind.
He did not mind.....it was part of being a top Uchiha with immense potential.
Both the Great Elder and Fugaku subtly nurtured him;
whether he wanted it or not, every piece of knowledge learned here would be useful later.
Never think that raw strength alone makes a leader.
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