Not to mention the vast wealth accumulated by the clan in previous years, just the items Shisui casually gave him would make countless commoners envious.
Even for second-tier clans like Ino-Shika-Cho, Sarutobi, and Shimura, only the true elite of the family would likely be equipped with these items.
As for third-tier clans like Aburame and Inuzuka, there's even less to say.
As for Hatake and the like, that's even more ridiculous.
Hatake Sakumo gained fame solely through his swordsmanship.
Yet for the Uchiha, they could casually produce swordsmanship no less impressive than Hatake's.
This is their foundation.
It's likely that in the entire Konoha, only the Hyuga have the right to barely challenge the Uchiha.
Alas!
Thinking of this, he let out a helpless sigh.
Uchiha, they brought about their own destruction!
They guarded such immense wealth, yet lacked the strength and mindset to protect it.
If you don't die, who will?
And with the Uchiha's demise, Konoha could become instantly rich.
When a whale falls, all things grow!
As he was deep in thought, Shisui chuckled and spoke.
"Want to go to the training ground?"
"I still have some time today, so I can guide you a bit."
"Tomorrow..."
Shisui's face was filled with worry.
He knew very well that Uchiha Jin was not a genius.
An ordinary ninja like him wouldn't be assigned a Jonin for guidance; at most, it would be a Chunin who had been to the battlefield.
What was even more frustrating was that these basic squads had no time for coordinated training.
They would be assigned a team almost every day and immediately dispatched to the battlefield.
He was truly worried.
So, while he had the time, he wanted to give him good guidance.
He wasn't boasting, but although he was currently a Chunin, most Jonin were no match for him!
Though kind and naive, he also understood the importance of close relationships.
For Uchiha Jin, his childhood playmate whose parents died because of Shisui's grandfather, he truly regarded him as a younger brother.
What's wrong with giving him some special attention?
Isn't everyone doing it?
Otherwise, would ordinary Uchiha really receive so much compensation?
To put it plainly.
Fugaku, the clan leader, was only giving Shisui face.
As for the katana, swordsmanship, and Sharingan secret techniques... those came from Shisui's own private stash!
But, upon hearing this, Uchiha Jin immediately shook his head.
"No, let's not."
"Tomorrow I'll be assigned to a squad and sent to the battlefield to fight for my life."
"Right now, I just want to rest well and try to conserve my energy."
"If I'm too tired today, how can I be refreshed tomorrow?"
"Shisui, let it go."
"I know you mean well and it's for my own good."
"But my talent is what it is; a day of training won't change anything."
"What I need to do now is conserve my strength."
"..."
Chapter Fifteen: Shisui's Arrangements, the Assignment Finally Begins
Shisui was very helpless.
Looking at the lazy Uchiha Jin, he really didn't know what to say.
He felt that with Jin's personality, it would be better for him to be a commoner.
But, there was no choice.
If he could extract Chakra, he couldn't be a commoner.
And after thinking it over carefully, he felt that what Uchiha Jin said seemed to make sense.
He wasn't a genius, so even with temporary extra training and Shisui's personal guidance, the effect would likely be minimal.
It would be better to conserve his strength during this time.
"Alright, then."
"You rest well today, and be careful when you get to the battlefield."
"Oh, I'll teach you a ninjutsu."
After some thought, Shisui chose to give up.
However, he was still worried.
So he still taught Uchiha Jin the Summoning Jutsu, and directly summoned a crow before speaking with a smile.
"This is a ninja crow I trained."
"You can form a contract with it; its utility is no weaker than the ninja cat clan."
"After this war ends, I will try my best to persuade Clan Leader Fugaku to let you form a contract with the ninja cat clan."
"If you truly encounter a life-or-death situation, don't hesitate at all; just have the ninja crow notify me directly."
"I will come to save you as quickly as possible!"
Uchiha Jin's mouth twitched.
Facing Shisui, he really didn't know what to say.
He could naturally see that Shisui had no ulterior motives, simply wanting what was best for him.
This made him even more uncomfortable.
Because, he didn't need it!
He was confident that as long as he didn't encounter a Kage-level expert or a Jinchuriki (Power of Human Sacrifice) from various villages, he could absolutely guarantee his safety.
However.
He also knew in his heart that if he didn't accept, Shisui would definitely not give up.
So, he gave in.
After a helpless sigh, he still learned the Summoning Jutsu and formed a contract with the ninja crow.
Seeing this, Shisui's lips curved into a slight smile.
Subsequently.
After they chatted for a while longer, Shisui bid farewell.
He couldn't help it.
Unlike him, a free man, Shisui, as a genius, had many things to do every day.
Even though it was currently vacation, Fugaku needed him to deal with the radical faction, Sarutobi Hiruzen occasionally sought him out, and he sometimes had to take Uchiha Itachi to play.
Alas!
The more he talked, the more tears flowed.
It was better to be a free man like himself; one person full meant the whole family wasn't hungry.
As for all those troublesome trivial matters, he had no mind to waste energy on them.
It's just that bonds, sometimes, are truly helpless.