After Uchiha Yoichi left, Kakashi was still pondering over what had just occurred.
"Root ninja, I remember Father said it was a department that trained talent for the Anbu, buried deep within Konoha, hence the name Root... But what did that guy mean by his words? Could I face the same treatment today?"
He just said that Root was a ninja spreading rumors; this point, Kakashi somewhat believed.
After spending about ten days together, there was nothing Kakashi could hide from Uchiha Yoichi, whose insight was so sharp it was almost akin to a Mind Reading Jutsu. This was the only thing Kakashi admired about him.
But he had no interaction with Root, and they were both village ninjas, so why would Root spread rumors about him?
"Forget it, Father will be back soon, I'll ask him..."
Kakashi thought to himself, suddenly feeling a significant rift might develop between Uchiha Yoichi and Root, requiring his father's guidance at this moment.
If it got troublesome, he should continue taking on simple missions to accumulate experience.
On the other side, after returning to the clan's territory, Uchiha Yoichi headed towards the home of the Second Elder, Uchiha Kenji.
He said he wanted to find Elder Kenji, not just to scare Root ninjas; now that Root intended to act against him, Uchiha Yoichi needed equally powerful support.
The Great Elder wouldn't do, he was almost retired, and it was heard that he hadn't attended clan meetings multiple times.
Though Uchiha Yoichi had some prowess, and his Sharingan evolved to Two-Tomoe due to anger when he attacked Aburame Ryuma, gaining a substantial chakra boost, his current condition wasn't good.
The body had suffered some damage due to the sustained release of overloaded Lightning Release Chakra; he must rest well now, and it would be best to find a medical ninja at the Konoha Hospital to heal him.
If he could stay safely on the clan's territory, Uchiha Yoichi wouldn't be worried, but he feared that the clan leader, Uchiha Fugaku, might 'sell him out' to please the Third Hokage.
Sacrificing him alone, which benefits Uchiha!
It wasn't something Uchiha Fugaku hadn't done before; that was his belief.
Upon arriving at the home of the Second Elder, Uchiha Kenji, and ringing the doorbell, Uchiha Yoichi spoke directly to the person who opened the door, "I am Uchiha Yoichi, I hope to see Elder Kenji, I have something to discuss with him."
"Ah, Mr. Yoichi... please come in, I'll go call Father."
The one who opened the door was the daughter-in-law of the Second Elder; her husband was a squad leader in the Security Team.
Uchiha Yoichi was led to the drawing room, and shortly after sitting down, an elderly gentleman arrived.
"Second Elder."
"Mr. Yoichi, no need to be formal, please sit."
Seeing Yoichi's tendency to stand up and greet, Uchiha Kenji gestured with his hand to indicate that he should sit back down, and they then sat together.
"Mr. Yoichi, I've previously heard of your genius reputation; it's a pity you didn't join the Security Team. But now it seems even without joining, you haven't wasted your talent."
"Elder Kenji, you are too kind. This time I've come seeking your help."
Uchiha Yoichi didn't beat around the bush, directly presenting the Lightning Release Chakra Mode scroll on the table, and continued speaking,
"Recently, the rumor of me using squad members to complete missions has been spreading wildly in Konoha. Today, I learned it's Root secretly fueling the flames.
Just a moment ago, someone named Aburame Ryuma came to find me and said that if I hand over the Lightning Release Chakra Mode Cultivation Scroll, they would help dispel the rumors and absorb me into Root....."
"Hmph, Danzo, that old thing can only use such methods."
Hearing this, Uchiha Kenji snorted coldly, though he rarely ventured out from the clan territory, he was aware of the rumors regarding Yoichi.
The sudden widespread rumors over these two days, without someone fueling it, he wouldn't believe it.
"Mr. Yoichi, what do you want to do now?"
"Root came to find me extremely arrogantly, I couldn't hold back and lashed out at them. Thanks to their provocation, my Sharingan ascended to Two-Tamoe, but now I'm somewhat injured. I hope the Second Elder can assist me, in preventing Root from troubling me before I recover."
Uchiha Yoichi stated his request, simultaneously pushing the Lightning Release Chakra Mode Cultivation Scroll forward slightly.
The Second Elder glanced at the scroll, then inquired once more, "Mr. Yoichi, why did you come to me? It stands to reason that seeking the Clan Leader might be better..."
"Forget the Clan Leader, I fear he might hand me over to plead guilty for the sake of the clan's interests; after all, he had that idea last time."
Uchiha Yoichi shook his head, continuing to write on a note, "Compared to the Clan Leader, Elder Kenji's way of handling things is more trustworthy for me."
Uchiha Kenji nodded, then sank into silent contemplation.
After a while, he called his daughter-in-law from outside the house and instructed, "Satoe, go to the Security Team and find Masato, have him assign two Security Team members to escort Mr. Yoichi to the hospital for treatment, then have him lead the Security Team to arrest and punish those spreading rumors!"
"Yes, Father."
Uchiha Satoe nodded, then turned to look at Uchiha Yoichi, "Mr. Yoichi, please follow me."
Uchiha Yoichi nodded to Uchiha Kenji and then followed his daughter-in-law outside.
"Two-Tamoe Sharingan, killing a Hidden Rock Jonin, and fighting Aburame Ryuma... seems like he won. This talent is somewhat better than Masato's."
After they left, Uchiha Kenji carefully recalled information regarding Uchiha Yoichi.
He remembered Uchiha Yoichi had never received guidance from any clansmen except his parents, and after graduating from the Ninja School, he'd been training alone.
This talent makes him a ninja worthy of bringing fame to the Uchiha Race.
"As long as he is well cultivated, with some opportunities, Uchiha Yoichi can become the next Clan Leader!"
Uchiha Kenji's face displayed growing anticipation. Now, he was increasingly disappointed with Uchiha Fugaku as the Clan Leader, even feeling he was inferior to the Hyuga Clan Leader.
Although the Security Team was a department established under the Second Generation Hokage to limit the clan, it had substantial power, was safe, and suited for clan development.
But Uchiha Fugaku seemed somewhat clueless about the situation.
Fortunately, the emergence of Uchiha Yoichi made Uchiha Kenji see hope for a new Clan Leader; his temperament and personality suited him more than his son Masato.
——————————————
After being brought to the Security Team by Uchiha Satoe and explaining things clearly to the Second Elder's son, Uchiha Masato,
Two members of the Security Team accompanied Uchiha Yoichi to the Konoha Hospital.
This was for his protection; otherwise, if Root ninja suddenly appeared and forcibly took Uchiha Yoichi away, he wouldn't even have the chance to resist.
Now, with the Security Team accompanying him, even if Root came, they couldn't take him away.
Once at the Konoha Hospital, Uchiha Yoichi sought out a doctor to heal his injuries.
If he wanted a swift recovery for the muscle and meridian injuries inside his body, two doses of Mystical Palm Jutsu would suffice.
As for the lightning-burnt skin, applying medication and bandaging it would do.
After Uchiha Yoichi finished treatment and was about to leave, someone suddenly called out to him from behind.
"Hey, Uchiha kid!"