Chapter 31: The Senju Clan Has Declined to This Point
Inside the Konoha Police Force meeting room.
On the thick wooden table, a list was being passed among the people.
The list clearly stated—
Total applicants: 5,220 people Uchiha clan: 2,302 people Kurama clan: 420 people Kazami clan: 300 people Hyūga clan: 200 people Ino–Shika–Chō: 100 people Senju clan: 42 people Small clans… civilians…
Uchiha Fugaku scanned the numbers on the paper and frowned slightly: "The Senju clan… only 42 applicants? 3 jōnin, 9 chūnin, 30 genin. The Senju clan has declined to this point—it seems they really have fallen."
Uchiha Hachidai sneered coldly: "They relied on the First Hokage's lingering prestige to barely maintain their status. Now they can't even produce a decent powerhouse."
Uchiha Sanpō took the list, the corners of his mouth curving upward: "The Senju clan was badly harmed by Hiruzen Sarutobi. After the Second Great Ninja War ended, Tsunade left the village citing hemophobia. But many Senju women married out, so their influence is still considerable. Their presence is beneficial to us."
Uchiha Fugaku didn't respond, simply continuing to examine the list.
Uchiha Sanpō's finger lightly tapped the table as he analyzed: "The Ino–Shika–Chō are very close to Hiruzen Sarutobi, yet they sent 100 people this time. It seems they don't want to pick the wrong side."
"The Aburame clan has close ties with Danzō and sent only 10 applicants—they're still watching and waiting."
"The Hyūga clan's main force is on the Sunagakure front. Sending 200 people this time already counts as showing goodwill."
Uchiha Fugaku gave a slight nod: "It seems the power structure in Konoha has already changed."
Uchiha Sanpō closed the list, his gaze sharp as a hawk's, as though he could see through the paper to the hidden truths behind it.
"Our Uchiha clan has 2,302 applicants, but we cannot take them all. Although Hiruzen Sarutobi announced he would step down after the war, that old fox Danzō Shimura will absolutely not let this go easily. So we will only take 1,000 elites to the Kirigakure front; the remaining 1,302 will stay behind to guard Konoha—just in case."
Uchiha Hachidai nodded gravely: "I am willing to remain in the clan to hold the fort. If Danzō Shimura makes any moves, I'll cut off his claws. You don't need to worry about the village or the Police Force—I will handle everything!"
Uchiha Fugaku's face was solemn as he spoke earnestly: "Sanpō, I appoint you as the instructor for Divine Demon Transformation. This is an extremely important task. You must teach Divine Demon Transformation to all chūnin and above in the clan within today."
Uchiha Sanpō did not hesitate and immediately nodded: "No problem. I will do my utmost to complete the task. But there is one thing—I need Elder Hachidai's help. The Uzumaki clansmen were brought back by me, and I won't have time to arrange for them right now. Please do not let them leave Uchiha clan grounds. Danzō Shimura might target them—we cannot give him any openings."
Uchiha Hachidai sneered coldly: "Don't worry. I'll keep watch."
After the meeting ended, Uchiha Sanpō went to the courtyard where the Uzumaki clansmen were temporarily staying.
Over a dozen red-haired ninjas were sitting together discussing. When they saw him enter, they all stood up.
"Lord Sanpō!"
Uchiha Sanpō raised his hand to indicate they could sit, his gaze sweeping over them before finally settling on Uzumaki Chika.
"I have something to tell you. The one who caused your clan's nation to fall and be destroyed was Hiruzen Sarutobi. Just now he announced he will step down after the war, but things will not be so simple."
"The Clan Head and I are going to the Kirigakure front. We won't be able to protect you in the short term, so you must stay within Uchiha clan grounds and not go out. If you need any supplies, you can find Uchiha Hachidai—he will handle it for you."
Uzumaki Chika clenched her fists, hatred flashing in her eyes: "I understand."
Seeing the Uzumaki clansmen's emotions relatively stable, Uchiha Sanpō spoke calmly: "Whoever controls the power of the Nine-Tails can become one of the village's top powerhouses. That's why Uzumaki Mito made Uzumaki Kushina the Nine-Tails jinchūriki—to leave a pillar of support for your Uzumaki clan. It's just that… she still hasn't mastered the Nine-Tails' power, so her strength is limited for now."
The Uzumaki clansmen began discussing among themselves: "Lady Mito… the power of the Nine-Tails… Kushina!"
Uchiha Sanpō waved his hand: "Quiet. Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzō Shimura are also eyeing this power, so Uzumaki Kushina is under Anbu surveillance. Chika, you can go to the edge of the clan grounds to see her, but do not have too much contact. You can tell her the truth, but you must advise her to stay by Namikaze Minato's side—that guy's strength is very powerful."
Uzumaki Huiyi stood to the side and asked softly: "What about me?"
Uchiha Sanpō looked at her, the corners of his mouth curving upward: "You come with me to the Kirigakure front. Without you by my side, I would feel very uncomfortable."
Uzumaki Chika couldn't help laughing: "Huiyi, you must take good care of him. Right now, all of us are relying on your man."
Uzumaki Huiyi's face instantly flushed red; she hid behind him.
...
At the Uchiha training ground, over one thousand Uchiha ninjas stood in neat formation, their gazes burning as they stared at Uchiha Sanpō.
He turned to face them, voice resounding: "Today, I will teach you… Divine Demon Transformation… It is a technique I created based on the Transformation Technique, incorporating principles of the Clone Technique to produce a special two-headed, four-armed form. Because the two heads are mentally linked, it allows easy use of combination ninjutsu!"
"Watch carefully—this technique has twelve seals: Rat – Monkey – Boar – Horse – Tiger… Ren…"
Uchiha Sanpō's hands flashed through the seals rapidly. In an instant, his body twisted and deformed; flesh writhed at the right side of his neck as a new head burst forth! Two thick arms extended from under his original ones!
The entire field was stunned; the two-headed, four-armed form looked exactly like an asura from myth!
The left head spoke: "Next, I will show you the power of combination ninjutsu: Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!… Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"
From one head's mouth came a 10-meter-wide fireball.
From the other head's mouth came a violent gale; the huge fireball, boosted by the wind, flared even more fiercely—like a roaring fire dragon lunging forward… 30 meters… 60 meters… 72 meters.
The surrounding Uchiha ninjas stared in awe: "Why can his combination ninjutsu reach so far?"
Uchiha Sanpō explained: "Genin techniques generally reach within 10 meters, chūnin around 20 meters, jōnin 30–50 meters, elite jōnin over 50 meters—this is the difference in technique control. Divine Demon Transformation's dual-head characteristic doubles training efficiency—this is the key to your rapid strengthening!"
The Sharingan can already copy taijutsu and ninjutsu.
Among the 1,524 Uchiha ninjas present, 983 possessed the Sharingan, and 136 of them had already awakened Three Tomoe.
For them, learning ninjutsu was naturally much easier than for ordinary ninjas.
Within three minutes, chakra lights began flickering across the training ground.
"I succeeded!" a Three Tomoe Sharingan jōnin was the first to shout.
Flesh writhed at the right side of his neck; a new head slowly formed, and two thick arms extended from under his original ones.
Though the form was still unstable, he had already grasped the essence of Divine Demon Transformation.
Immediately after, the second, then the third Uchiha ninja succeeded.
A chūnin excitedly moved his new arms: "Hahaha! Is this what having two heads feels like? It's amazing!"
His right-side head grinned: "My thinking feels clearer!"
The atmosphere on the training ground gradually heated up. More and more succeeded, while those who failed continued trying under their comrades' guidance.
"Ding! Host observed 1,524 ninjas using Divine Demon Transformation through Three Tomoe Sharingan. Gained 7,085 EXP for this ninjutsu."
"Ding! Divine Demon Transformation automatically upgraded to Transcendent—awakened Three Heads, Six Arms!"
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