On the other side—
Inside the Uchiha compound.
Uchiha Kai personally took charge, calling over Tekkai and the others to help.
The group spent the entire afternoon before finally finishing the relocation.
Might Duy's new house was set right next door to Kai's.
The most bewildered of all was Might Guy.
He had been training outside for a whole day, only to return and find—his house was gone?!
Who could understand this feeling?
Especially after learning that his family had moved into the Uchiha compound, Guy felt like thunder had struck his head.
How had his family ended up connected to the Uchiha?
But then—
When his father explained that Kai intended to train in the Eight Gates, and had hired him at a high salary as his teacher, Guy's simple brain stopped questioning.
He was just happy.
Happy that someone finally wanted to train with him, that his burning youth and passion were finally recognized and understood.
So in his joy, he went and did twenty laps around Konoha—on his hands.
As for politics, factions, power struggles—Guy's brain couldn't process such things anyway.
Meanwhile, Kai headed to the clan head's home.
Although Duy's matter was settled, countless clan affairs still awaited his final decision.
At Fugaku's residence, in the tearoom—
Kai, Fugaku, and Aburame Shibi sat quietly around a low table.
"Kai-kun!"
"Was it really necessary to go so far for that Might Duy?" Fugaku was the first to speak.
Obviously, as clan leader, he already knew what had happened today.
But he couldn't understand it.
A so-called 'eternal Genin,' even if he had survived training the Eight Gates, was that really worth such respect?
"Fugaku, you're thinking too shallowly," Kai said calmly after sipping his tea.
"As long as I can win Duy over, no matter the cost, it's worth it.
Yes, he's a Genin—but a Genin who has mastered the Eight Gates.
If he truly went all out, Fugaku, even you might not walk away alive."
Fugaku froze.
That eternal Genin… had really mastered the Eight Gates?
Impossible.
The Uchiha, as a thousand-year clan, did not possess the technique, but their archives recorded its power.
Even Tobirama had once tried to cultivate an army of Eight Gates users, only for the attempt to end in total failure.
And yet Might Duy had succeeded?
"This… this can't be," Fugaku muttered. "A mere commoner shinobi—"
Clearly, even after hearing Kai, he still couldn't quite believe it.
Kai sighed.
"Fugaku, never underestimate anyone.
The Eight Gates is about taijutsu. It requires persistence, not talent with chakra.
Duy succeeded because he is pure of heart, simple in thought, and never gave up—
Even while being mocked by everyone, he endured without despair.
I have three reasons for drawing him in:
First, because he is himself a true powerhouse. At full strength, he is no less than Kage-level.
Second, because I myself wish to train in the Eight Gates.
But the third reason is most important.
Though the Uchiha are a noble clan, we still have many children with no talent for chakra refinement.
For them, if they still wish to be shinobi, taijutsu is a viable path.
If even one of them succeeds, the clan gains another strong warrior.
So remember this: make it known that no one is to mock Might Duy.
He is one of the Uchiha's most important guests."
Fugaku drew a sharp breath.
With Kai's confirmation, his expression grew serious.
"I understand. I'll make the arrangements tomorrow."
Kai nodded.
As for Sarutobi Hiruzen's suspicion about raising death-soldiers—Kai would have scoffed if he'd heard it.
Death-soldiers?
The Uchiha had no need for such things.
He only wanted to deepen the clan's foundation.
With that matter settled, he turned to the broader situation.
"Now then, Fugaku—tell me.
While I was away, did the village make any moves?
And what about that Nara clansman?"
At that, Kai's eyes glinted with curiosity.
Regarding Kazama's uncle, he was genuinely intrigued.
Fugaku smiled.
"Rest assured, Kai-kun.
You weren't gone long. The village likely didn't expect you to survive that assassination attempt so quickly.
Even so, your strength is beyond words.
Not only did you annihilate three thousand Stone-Ninja in battle, restrain their jinchuriki, but you nearly killed the son of the Third Raikage.
As for Nara Hiroshi—he returned to his clan as soon as you returned here.
In his words, his ties to the Uchiha cannot be exposed for now."
Kai nodded.
That was fine.
Hearing that nothing major had happened in his absence let him breathe easier.
And it made sense.
Bringing down a thousand-year clan wasn't something done in mere weeks.
He had been gone for less than half a month; the village surely hadn't prepared yet.
In fact—
Hiruzen and the others probably hadn't even imagined he'd make it back alive.
"By the way, Kai-kun," Shibi suddenly said.
"The Inuzuka have declared their stance. They're willing to join us, and even swear loyalty.
At the council or anywhere else, they'll openly stand by us, cutting ties with the Hokage faction.
The Kurama clan is still wavering.
As for the smaller clans, only the Moonlight family has agreed to join.
The rest hesitate, their attitudes ambiguous."
Kai nodded again.
This too, he had expected.
For the small clans, survival was harder.
They had less access to high-level information, and couldn't easily judge who would prevail.
To pick the wrong side was to risk extermination.
Their caution was natural.
"No matter," Kai said.
"The Uchiha will not force anyone.
Even neutrality is a victory for us.
But for those willing to join, the Uchiha will guarantee respect and fair treatment.
If any allied clan faces trouble, they may seek aid from us.
The Uchiha will do everything in our power to help our allies."
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