Crack!
The sound of bones breaking brought everyone back to reality.
Even though everyone present was a notoriously unruly Uchiha, they were all shocked and wide-mouthed when they saw Uchiha Yuzuru twist Uchiha Fugaku's arm until it broke.
Uchiha Yuzuru… he's too reckless!
Under everyone's gaze, Uchiha Fugaku stood up, clutching his arm, biting his teeth hard to keep from making a sound.
Having suffered a severe mental shock, maintaining consciousness was already his limit.
Looking at Uchiha Fugaku's pale face, Uchiha Yuzuru deactivated his Sharingan.
Dong!
Just then, a long, drawn-out bell rang, and the gates of the Naka Shrine slowly opened.
Seeing this, Uchiha Yuzuru pulled at his collar and turned to walk inside.
"Oh, and…"
"Although it feels a bit like bullying, don't blame me. Lessons without pain are meaningless, because if one doesn't sacrifice something, one can gain nothing."
"Next time you challenge me, remember the arm you broke today."
The confident words from before the fight were almost returned verbatim, and Uchiha Fugaku felt his face burning.
This was truly too embarrassing!
He watched Uchiha Yuzuru's retreating figure somewhat dazedly.
As the person directly involved, Uchiha Fugaku had the most direct experience of the dōjutsu power Uchiha Yuzuru had just displayed.
Under that surging and violent impact, he couldn't even put up a fight!
Uchiha Fugaku, who had always held himself in high regard since childhood, felt an unprecedented sense of frustration.
They both had the Three-Tomoe Sharingan, so why was the difference so vast?!
…Everyone entered the Naka Shrine one after another, but the murmuring never stopped.
No one had expected the confrontation between the old and new generation geniuses to end in such a way.
"I can't believe it, that guy Yuzuru actually defeated Fugaku!"
"Yeah, and did you notice, compared to Fugaku, Yuzuru seems completely unaffected."
"It can only mean one thing: Yuzuru's dōjutsu power is far superior to Fugaku's!"
"Hiss! Terrifying!!!"
The power displayed by Uchiha Yuzuru made all the Uchiha clan members present unable to remain calm.
If they hadn't seen it with their own eyes, they would never have believed it.
They both had the Three-Tomoe Sharingan… Uchiha Yuzuru's dōjutsu power was a bit too terrifying, wasn't it?!
In the secret chamber beneath the shrine.
Uchiha Yakumi and Uchiha Inabi sat next to Uchiha Yuzuru, speaking with a hint of excitement: "Senior Yuzuru, you're truly amazing; you actually defeated Lord Fugaku."
"Yeah, we thought you were definitely going to lose just now."
Seeing that Uchiha Yuzuru didn't respond, the two didn't mind. Uchiha Yakumi said with some longing, "As expected of the youngest squad leader. I wish I could become as strong as Senior Yuzuru someday."
Hearing Uchiha Yakumi's words, Uchiha Inabi stroked his chin, thought seriously for a moment, then said, "Yakumi, while you might become strong like Senior Yuzuru, it's unlikely you'll become as strong as Senior Yuzuru."
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Yakumi retorted indignantly, "Then I ask you, then I ask you, then I ask you, then I ask you…"
Listening to the argument between the two beside him, Uchiha Yuzuru felt his head would ache if he listened any longer, so he simply closed his eyes to rest.
Compared to the others, Uchiha Yuzuru, as the one who defeated Uchiha Fugaku, felt no excitement or thrill.
In a pure dōjutsu battle, how could the Three-Tomoe Sharingan compare to the Mangekyo Sharingan?
He wasn't Uchiha Itachi facing Uchiha Sasuke; it was only natural for him, with the Mangekyo Sharingan, to defeat Uchiha Fugaku with the Three-Tomoe.
After waiting for a while, Uchiha Taro, the clan head, appeared before everyone.
"Everyone, quiet down. The clan meeting will now begin."
Uchiha Taro first glanced at Uchiha Fugaku, who was clutching his arm, then subtly at Uchiha Yuzuru, before speaking again.
"Now, to announce the first matter: the plan is for Uchiha Yuzuru to serve as the squad leader of the Seventh Squad of the Konoha Military Police Force. We will now vote by show of hands. Those who agree, please raise your hands."
Everyone attending the clan meeting was already aware of this matter.
Coupled with Uchiha Yuzuru's powerful defeat of Uchiha Fugaku just now, almost everyone raised their arms in an instant.
Even Uchiha Fugaku was no exception.
"Then this matter is passed." Uchiha Taro then looked up and scanned the room, "Uchiha Yakumi, Uchiha Inabi, you two will follow Yuzuru from now on."
Compared to the selection of the squad leader, the allocation of squad members was much simpler; Uchiha Taro made the decision directly.
Uchiha Inabi and Uchiha Yakumi immediately stood up and excitedly said, "Yes!"
Being able to follow Senior Yuzuru was their long-cherished wish!
"Next, let's discuss the issue of family expenditure…"
Under Uchiha Taro's guidance, everyone also discussed matters related to the allocation of clan properties, the training of clan ninjas, the exchange of ninjutsu resources, and even clan landscaping and architectural planning for the clan grounds.
Every detail was covered, and the discussion didn't conclude until late into the night.
Uchiha Yuzuru listened very carefully.
Since he was bound to the clan system, the clan was the foundation for him to become stronger.
These matters, which were closely related to the clan's development, absolutely could not be ignored.
"Alright, next, let's discuss how to enhance the clan's influence in the village in order to prepare in advance for the next Hokage election!"
Upon hearing Uchiha Taro's words, the previously drowsy crowd instantly perked up.
After only a moment, someone immediately raised their hand and stood up to speak: "Clan Head, I believe we should increase the manpower of the Military Police Force and dedicate ourselves more diligently to maintaining the village's public order, thereby increasing the influence of the Uchiha clan in the village."
"I think we can challenge all the strong individuals from other clans to make everyone recognize the power of the Uchiha clan."
"Clan Head Taro, we should regularly have the strong members of the clan teach relevant experience and techniques to other clan members, and answer the problems they encounter in their training."
"…"
Listening to the suggestions put forth by everyone, Uchiha Taro secretly sighed.
They were all clichés. While not entirely useless, facts had already proven that these measures had little effect.
The Uchiha clan's influence in the village was still declining day by day, and their reputation was getting worse.
Sometimes Uchiha Taro really didn't understand why, despite their best efforts, the Uchiha's situation in the village seemed to be getting more difficult.
Just then, a young voice spoke up: "Clan Head, regarding how to make the Uchiha clan increasingly powerful, I do have an idea."
Uchiha Taro looked up and saw that Uchiha Yuzuru had already stood up.
Seeing this young figure, a hint of curiosity couldn't help but rise in Uchiha Taro's heart.
What kind of insights would this publicly acknowledged genius of the new generation, the fourteen-year-old boy who had just defeated Fugaku, offer on such a matter?
However, curiosity aside, Uchiha Taro didn't hold too much hope for Uchiha Yuzuru's suggestion.
Unlike simple combat, in matters like this, one couldn't offer effective suggestions without rich experience and insights.
Clearly, the other clan members thought the same as Uchiha Taro, all looking at Uchiha Yuzuru with amusement.
While they greatly admired Uchiha Yuzuru's strength, such matters had absolutely nothing to do with strength.