Uchiha Clan Territory.
Inside the newly constructed Naka Shrine, Uchiha Yuzuru sat at the head of the table for the first time as clan leader.
A group of elite Uchiha ninja sat below him, all with resolute expressions.
Although only a few months had passed since they left Konoha, the morale of all the clan members had been completely revitalized.
"Today's clan meeting is to share some good news with everyone."
"Not long ago, we exchanged our clan's ninjutsu resources for all of Kumogakure's body-tempering secret arts and Lightning Release ninjutsu."
"These secret arts and Lightning Release ninjutsu are very suitable for the Uchiha clan. I believe everyone's strength will definitely reach new heights in the future."
Upon hearing this, the Uchiha clan members present couldn't help but show excited expressions.
During their time in Kumogakure, many of them had sparred with Kumogakure ninja.
What left the deepest impression on everyone was the Kumogakure ninja's ninjutsu-enhanced taijutsu.
If ninjutsu-enhanced taijutsu could be combined with the Uchiha clan's Sharingan, it would undoubtedly unleash even greater power!
Thinking of this, Uchiha Yakumi raised his hand and asked, "Clan Leader Yuzuru, can all of our clan members cultivate these ninjutsu-enhanced taijutsu?"
Uchiha Yuzuru smiled and said, "Of course. Everyone can freely learn the most basic secret arts and ninjutsu. For the more advanced ones, there are a few small requirements."
Hearing this, everyone curiously asked, "What requirements?"
"Make sufficient contributions to the clan's population," Uchiha Yuzuru slowly began. "For every child you have, you can choose one advanced secret art from the clan."
"Families with five or more children can freely cultivate all kinds of ninjutsu within the clan."
"Of course, the clan will provide each child with a childcare fund, covering free medical care and various educational expenses until the child graduates from the Ninja Academy."
"Even children who don't have the talent to become ninja will be arranged with jobs that can sufficiently support their families."
"So, everyone doesn't need to worry about being overly burdened."
"Additionally... if you haven't married and had children by the age of twenty, you will no longer enjoy the clan's various welfare policies."
Now that the situation had stabilized, it was time to prioritize increasing the population.
Upon hearing Uchiha Yuzuru's policy, everyone present was somewhat surprised, but after thinking about it carefully, they felt it was reasonable.
After all, back in Konoha, Uchiha Yuzuru had already mentioned strengthening the Uchiha clan by increasing the number of clan members.
"I've finished speaking. Please raise your hands to vote."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone simultaneously raised their arms.
Everyone present knew very well that without Uchiha Yuzuru, their Uchiha clan would never have enjoyed their current life.
No matter what Clan Leader Yuzuru wanted to do, they only needed to support him unconditionally.
What's more, both secret arts and advanced ninjutsu were extremely precious.
An ordinary person who worked hard their entire life would be lucky enough to obtain a B-rank ninjutsu.
(Ninjutsu ranks refer to cultivation difficulty, but to more intuitively reflect the preciousness of ninjutsu, the ninjutsu ranks in this book also represent the strength and value of ninjutsu.)
(Of course, the strength here only refers to comparisons under the same release conditions. A C-rank ninjutsu released by a strong person consuming a large amount of chakra may still be stronger than an A-rank ninjutsu released by a weak person.)
And now, they only needed to have a few children to get something countless people dreamed of.
If this condition were put out in the open, it would probably drive everyone crazy!
"Alright, that concludes today's clan meeting. Everyone, remember to spread the word well among the clan members."
After Uchiha Yuzuru finished speaking, he turned and left.
Uchiha Fugaku immediately followed him.
After leaving the Naka Shrine, Uchiha Fugaku said with some concern, "Yuzuru, if we reward the clan members according to the conditions you promised, relying solely on the industries allocated to us by the Third Raikage, our funds probably won't be able to sustain it."
Although the Third Raikage had given them some industries to maintain the clan's operations, such welfare benefits seemed a bit too exaggerated...
Uchiha Yuzuru stopped and looked at Uchiha Fugaku, saying, "Have you forgotten that we still have many assets in the Land of Fire? With those industries, even if the population increases tenfold, we won't have to worry about funding."
"Huh?" Uchiha Fugaku scratched the back of his head, looking a bit confused.
Industries in the Land of Fire?
Hadn't they already defected?
"Yuzuru, given our current situation, Konoha has probably already seized all those industries of ours."
"Then we'll make them spit them out."
"Huh? Will Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others agree?"
Seeing Uchiha Fugaku's innocent expression, Uchiha Yuzuru patted his shoulder and said earnestly, "Fugaku, we only left Konoha, we didn't leave empty-handed. Why should Hiruzen Sarutobi take what originally belonged to us?"
"If they don't give it to us, then we'll fight until they do."
"I think the Third Raikage would be very happy to take action against Konoha."
Uchiha Fugaku's mouth dropped open in shock: "It can be like that?"
Uchiha Yuzuru raised his hand: "Just learn."
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A coachman drove a carriage laden with supplies along a muddy road, with a slightly plump man dressed in silk sitting on the other side of the carriage.
On either side of the man and the coachman, there was a muscular strongman.
The serious-faced A and Killer B, holding a pencil and notebook.
On Killer B's shoulder, a small Gyuki sat, curiously looking around.
On top of the supplies carried by the carriage, a fair-skinned young man wearing clothes with the Uchiha fan crest sat cross-legged.
"It still doesn't work, huh?"
Uchiha Yuzuru slowly opened his eyes, a hint of displeasure on his face.
Kumogakure and the Uchiha clan exchanged resources, and the Lightning Release Chakra Mode cultivation method was naturally among them.
However, Uchiha Yuzuru had tried for a long time but still found it difficult to cultivate.
His current body simply couldn't withstand the violent energy of the Lightning Release Chakra Mode during cultivation.
Hearing Uchiha Yuzuru's voice, A couldn't help but let out a proud snort and said, "Brat, do you think just anyone can cultivate our Kumogakure's Lightning Release Chakra Mode?"
"Without a physique comparable to a Tailed Beast, forcing yourself to cultivate will only put you in danger."
"I advise you to just give up; it's better than crippling yourself."
Uchiha Yuzuru didn't retort.
Although A's words were harsh, they were the truth.
Given the current situation, he could only use some gentler methods to stimulate the cells in his body, thereby improving his physical qualities such as speed, strength, and reflexes.
As for the Lightning Release Chakra Mode... perhaps he would only be able to cultivate it after transplanting Hashirama cells or White Zetsu cells.