Yin Release, Yang Release, Visualization Method?
These were terms most people had never even heard of.
But Uchiha Kai's success proved they were real.
"So… that's how it is."
"Looks like our Uchiha clan isn't cursed after all. It's just that we're born with Yin Release in our bodies."
"Kai, thank you."
"I'll train hard and do my best to awaken Mangekyo as soon as I can."
Shisui's expression was solemn.
Yes—until today, he had believed the Uchiha truly were a clan cursed by the heavens.
Why else would such a terrifying dojutsu awaken only under great sorrow?
But now…
Kai's words made him see clearly: the clan wasn't cursed. They were simply born with Yin Release energy inside them. Since there was no training method to cultivate it, it could only be triggered under extreme emotional shock—thus giving birth to the Sharingan.
And now, Kai has given him a method.
The Visualization Method!
Shisui resolved in his heart—whenever he had time, he would begin training it right away.
"Kai, you really are a genius," Nara Kazama said in admiration. "To be able to see the problem clearly, and even find a solution."
Hyuga Aya sighed softly.
She had never imagined that the unremarkable, seemingly ordinary Uchiha Kai was in fact the most brilliant of them all.
Thinking this, she couldn't help but nod.
"Kai-kun is indeed remarkable."
But Kai only felt awkward under their praise.
Genius, my ass!
If not for the system's help, he would have been at best an ordinary Jounin.
When Uchiha Itachi carried out his massacre, he'd have been just another nameless corpse.
"Alright, enough about that," Kai shook his head. "I've been out cold these past few days. Did anything happen?"
Kazama didn't think much of the question and went on to recount nearly everything that had occurred.
In summary—
On the frontlines in the Land of Whirlpools, most of the Mist-nin were either killed or captured.
Just yesterday, Konoha forces sailed on more than twenty ships deep into the Land of Water and established a forward base.
But instead of attacking, they had sent a diplomatic team led by Koharu Utatane to open negotiations with Hidden Blood Mist Village.
As for their squad, orders had come directly from the Hokage.
Kazama and Aya were promoted to Chunin, while Shisui advanced to Jounin.
Considering Kai's great merits, he was granted a special promotion to tokubetsu Jounin.
Once negotiations with the Mist concluded, their squad would return to Konoha with the main force to rest.
"Hm. Just as expected."
"Tokubetsu Jounin, eh? A fitting title."
"On one hand, it acknowledges my contribution, but on the other, it gives me no real benefit. That's exactly the Hokage's way."
Kai smiled faintly.
Yes—
Even after annihilating the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, he never expected to be made a full Jounin.
After all, a Jounin had autonomy, could become a sensei leading genin teams, and most importantly—would automatically enter the Jounin Council.
Autonomy meant that in certain situations, one could refuse orders from above—"A commander in the field need not obey every command."
Being a sensei meant cultivating bonds through teaching. And among those students, ordinary civilians never got Jounin teachers—those were reserved for clan prodigies.
Would Hiruzen Sarutobi, who distrusted the Uchiha, ever allow Kai to form bonds with other great clans? Impossible.
But most important of all—
the Jounin Council.
Membership meant voting rights. From electing a Hokage to approving budgets, the Council decided by vote.
And this was why Sakumo Hatake had to die.
The Jounin Commander could decide when meetings were held. If Sakumo had possessed even a shred of ambition, he could have called a vote while Hiruzen was absent and his allies were away on missions—perhaps even voting to depose the Hokage entirely.
Such a position was far too critical. And Sakumo wasn't from the Hokage's faction.
Controlling Anbu, the Jounin Council, the Interrogation Corps, and even bearing the Fire Daimyō's title of "Half-Hokage"—no wonder Hiruzen moved to eliminate him at all costs.
By the same logic, the title of full Jounin could never be handed out carelessly.
Even a single vote in Uchiha hands was one too many.
As for Shisui? That was different.
He was a Uchiha who bore the "Will of Fire." Hiruzen could trust him.
Hearing Kai's analysis, Shisui only fell silent.
In the past, he would have leapt to defend the Hokage without hesitation.
But now… after his talks with Kai, his perspective has broadened. He could see things he once ignored. His respect for Hiruzen had faded.
Aya, for her part, felt nothing.
As a branch member of the Hyuga, she was a mere tool—her thoughts never mattered.
Only Nara Kazama smirked, lips curling with scorn.
Though from the Nara clan, his ties to Shikaku meant he and the Hokage's faction were hardly allies.
"Well then, Kai-kun," Kazama said at last.
"This is the situation now. What are your plans?"
"We're all among friends here, so speak freely."
Yes—
The Nara were practical. The present couldn't be changed. What mattered was the future.
"Wait until we return to the village," Kai replied calmly.
"If I'm not mistaken, I won't be sent to the frontlines again. Our Hokage won't let me earn more glory—I lack the Will of Fire, after all."
"And since I've just been in a coma, he'll surely 'kindly' allow me time to rest."
"But you three are different."
"Chances are, you'll be reassigned to other battlefields."
"The front in the Land of Rain won't last. Konoha is too strong. And after the Second War, Konoha will never allow the fighting to reach its doorstep again."
"My guess? It won't be long before the war shifts into the Land of Grass."
"The Grass are fickle cowards. This time, they've sided with the Cloud. If Grass gets crushed, Konoha won't shed a tear."
"But if you get deployed to the Land of Grass, then listen closely—"
"Hidden Cloud Village is powerful!"
"Especially Aya—you're the weakest. You must be protected."
"As for me, that goes without saying."
"While I 'recover' in Konoha, I'll also use this chance to resolve Aya's situation with the Hyuga."
"..."
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