Naruto: The Fall of the Uchiha - Chapter 16
First, absolutely no acting on impulse.
There should be no lingering fights after the outcome is decided. As the two large plaques behind Shisui Uchiha stated, conceding is not shameful, but cheating is trash!
Second, absolutely no letting any wrongdoing slide.
On the stage, give it your all. Life and death are left to fate. Communication between hearts should be expressed through fists. No scheming or slacking off allowed!
Third, absolute fairness in judging.
The head referee, Shisui Uchiha, has the final interpretation of all actions in the World’s Greatest Shinobi Tournament!
Although the elders on the dais frowned at these simple rules, they didn’t express any opposition. Respect for the strong is a rule imprinted in the Uchiha’s blood. The first rule is enough to prevent weaklings from being crushed to death by the strong, avoiding such tragedies.
This point was critical to Shisui. The glory-driven Uchiha could quickly lose themselves in such a grand public event. Thus, a new honor system was necessary to keep them in check and help them understand their limitations.
After all, the Uchiha present were precious crops. It would be a waste if they died needlessly due to the vast skill gap before maturing.
If anyone still acted recklessly, they would serve as a cautionary tale for the rest, illustrating the folly of such decisions.
Hmm…
Stripping and hanging them at the village entrance should be a memorable punishment, potentially awakening a space-time Mangekyo Sharingan.
Guaranteed profit!
The second rule, though harsh, met no opposition. High-risk, high-reward battles among elite ninjas inherently lack absolute safety. Besides, numerous medical ninjas ‘invited’ by the police force were on hand to deal with most injuries promptly.
Finally, substantial compensation and family support policies were prepared in advance. Shisui’s tearful determination to strengthen the clan was enough to appease dissenting voices.
If not, the intense bonds and anger could serve as prime material for awakening the Mangekyo Sharingan. Even if it didn’t succeed, their ocular power would still increase significantly.
Though this might earn some glares, witnessing his crops’ vigorous growth brought Shisui joy.
Indeed!
One of Shisui’s core goals for the tournament was cultivating bonds forged in blood and fire.
Over an extended period, Shisui promoted taijutsu training within the clan, starting with the family training camp.
For the Sharingan-wielding Uchiha, sparring with the strong effectively enhanced their abilities beyond basic physical training.
With Shisui’s subtle encouragement, sparring in the name of taijutsu training became popular among the Uchiha, giving rival factions excuses to clash.
Despite their initial viewpoints, even opposing Uchiha developed bonds after numerous physical and emotional confrontations.
Since the seeds of these bonds had already been planted, Shisui was ready to taste the fruits.
The tournament had another core purpose…
Shisui raised his right hand and then walked toward the stage.
As he left the stage, two Uchiha Jonin in red, white, and blue striped referee uniforms instantly appeared on the platform.
“Jonin division, Rikka Uchiha and Yuta Uchiha, on stage!”
“Jonin division, Hayama Uchiha and Chiya Uchiha, on stage!”
Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish!
With clean, swift movements, the Uchiha elites appeared at the center of the stage, showcasing their solid fundamentals.
“Everyone, ready!”
After forming the opposing seals in the Chunin and Jonin divisions, Shisui, now standing below the stage sternly, issued another command.
“Activate Sharingan!”
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh…
Scarlet pupils with spinning tomoe appeared in the Uchiha’s eyes, exuding a unique and enchanting allure.
“Do I need to teach you how to use the Sharingan?”
A playful smile crept across Shisui’s lips, his eyes gleaming with a unique fervor.
Ah, so that’s it!
The elders on the dais finally ‘guessed’ Shisui’s intentions.
So it’s like that!
This is experience farming!
Uchiha Sasuke and Fugaku felt a wave of frustration. They knew Shisui’s ‘Kakashi-style’ combat mode suited the Uchiha with their kekkei genkai well.
But they hadn’t considered how frequent sparring could accelerate skill development, leveraging the Sharingan’s observation and replication abilities to gain combat experience rapidly.
Post-tournament, the Uchiha’s overall physical and chakra capacity wouldn’t change much, but their ninjutsu, genjutsu, and taijutsu experience would improve drastically.
Kakashi was an outsider. The Sharingan worked better for genuine Uchiha.
After today, the Uchiha clan’s power would increase by at least 30%!
Such a formidable power boost could disrupt Konoha’s balance of power.
“Shisui!”
Standing beside Shisui, Shisui Uchiha’s face was filled with shock. He couldn’t believe the drastic changes within the clan in such a short time.
This can’t be!
I must inform the Hokage immediately!
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