Revitalizing the Uchiha clan starts with becoming a Kage.

Therefore, the general does not need to be too anxious or tense.

He was methodically arranging his cultivation plan and schedule!

that's it.

Time slowly passed by, spring went and winter came!

Half a year has passed just like that!

The year is drawing to a close, and almost a year has passed since the Uchiha clan left Konoha and joined Iwagakure!

During this year.

The Uchiha clan can be said to have truly taken root and established themselves in Iwagakure!

It's not limited to just one person.

It can be said that almost all the Uchiha clan members who participated in village affairs gained varying degrees of recognition and goodwill!

This is, of course, the result of the Uchiha clan's own efforts.

It's also the result of the vast majority of people in the village being willing to show goodwill!

This is true for the middle and lower classes.

The same applies at the high-end level.

As the head of the clan, Fugaku initially did not truly participate in village affairs in order to avoid suspicion.

However, Shisui, as a member of the younger generation, is frequently active in it.

Over the past year.

The chieftain appears to be a member of the clan in the eyes of the higher-ups, and has made many contributions to the village.

Shisui is also a representative of the village.

Traveling between the daimyo and the village of the Land of Earth!

254. Connection (Third Update)

P.S.: Because it's almost the end of the year, there's a lot going on at work, and it's easy to have to work overtime. The inconsistent updates are unavoidable, and it's even highly likely that I'll be able to stop updating altogether someday. I'm letting you all know in advance that if updates are delayed or I miss a day, please be understanding. If I do miss an update, I'll definitely make it up to you once things settle down. That's all!

That's right!

In addition to his daily duties, Shisui was assigned by Onoki to be the regular representative of Iwagakure, responsible for contacting the Daimyo of the Land of Earth and his high-ranking officials and nobles. As a young genius with a very approachable appearance and a slight reputation during the Third Shinobi World War, Shisui was perfectly suited to be in charge of this job!

The daimyo of the Land of Earth was also very satisfied with Shisui's type of ninja. If it weren't for Onoki's complete disagreement, the daimyo of the Land of Earth would have planned to include Shisui directly in his 'Guardian Ninja' lineup, which would be the true exclusive standing military force of the five great daimyo!

Even with the existence of the Five Great Ninja Villages, the Daimyo of the Five Great Nations still have their own national ninja legions. Of course, the names are different, but the nature of 'Guardian Ninjas' is the same!

Generally, the daimyo's guards are a combination of two forces: the "Guardian Ninja" and ninjas dispatched by the ninja villages within the country. The latter are not only a symbol and representative of the village sent to protect the daimyo, but also a bridge of communication!

For example, in the original work, Asuma, despite being the son of the Third Hokage, joined the Twelve Guardian Ninjas of the Land of Fire, which is similar in meaning. However, he actually joined them, while Shisui still maintained his identity as an Iwa ninja!

Resourceful, calm, gentle, and powerful!

It can be said that almost everyone, upon first meeting Zhishui and spending a short period of time with him, will have this impression of him deep in their hearts!

This is indeed the manifestation of Shisui's inner essence. It is precisely because they can see through this that the Daimyo of the Land of Earth and Onoki are very satisfied with Shisui!

In Onoki's eyes, Shisui was a genius boy who was no less than Shoji in many aspects. His personal strength was already at the level of an elite Jonin in the Third Shinobi World War, even before he revealed his Mangekyou Sharingan. Now, with the addition of this pair of eyes, he was even more impressive.

Onoki had reason to believe that Shisui's personal strength was at least not much inferior to Shoji's, and the two were probably only slightly different. But this only referred to their qualities as ninjas. If we were to look at their overall abilities, that would be a different story!

Onoki still admires Shoji much more!

This is not just limited to what we already knew. The focus is on what happened after the Uchiha clan came to Iwagakure. Through his analysis of the two, Onoki concluded that Shoji had a better overall perspective and judgment, while Shisui's personality was a bit too gentle.

To put it bluntly, Shisui has no leadership skills.

This person can only be regarded as a high-level henchman.

But the more this is the case, the more...

Onoki was actually more and more satisfied!

Fugaku is calm, Shoji is spirited, and Shisui is gentle. The fact that the three members of the Uchiha clan who possess the Mangekyou Sharingan have such complementary personalities is a great benefit not only to their clan but also to the village!

Shisui's personality allows him to act as a crucial 'mediator' at certain times (this was essentially the role he played in Konoha, except the circumstances and the people involved were wrong, leading to a series of mistakes!).

This applies not only internally but also externally. It was precisely because Onoki discovered this characteristic of Shisui that he entrusted Shisui with the task of liaising with the high-level officials of the Land of Earth. Previously, this task was handled alternately by Bunya and Akatsuchi. Now that Bunya is going to guard the southern fortress, Akatsuchi will mostly serve as Onoki's personal bodyguard, always by his side. Under such circumstances, it is natural to choose a more suitable candidate!

That's how Shisui came into Onoki's line of sight.

Over the past year or so.

Shisui spent most of his time carrying out national missions related to the Land of Earth. He also spent a significant portion of his remaining time in the capital of the Land of Earth. This was because the Daimyo valued Shisui's performance. Only a small portion of the time did Shisui return to the village to report on his duties. It can be said that in the past year, Shisui was the Uchiha clan member who returned to the village and the clan's residence the least.

But the more this is the case, the more pleased the elders like Fugaku, Sogen, and Genran are. This means that their clan is becoming more integrated into the Land of Earth and Iwagakure, which can greatly ensure the clan's interests and status!

This is something to be happy and celebrate!

Now, as the year draws to a close, all tasks require reconfiguration and review. As the leader in charge of the ninjas in the Land of Earth, Onoki has ordered Shisui to be temporarily recalled.

Following orders, Zhi Shui returned to the village immediately after handing over the task to the receiving personnel.

He meticulously and earnestly reported to Onoki, the Tsuchikage, about the series of events he had encountered recently while staying in the capital of the Land of Earth.

"Yes, thank you for your hard work, Shisui. Let's proceed with the original plan as we discussed before. I've already spoken with the Minister of the Left and the Daimyo. After the New Year, you can just follow this standard. Other issues can be put aside for now. This is the priority that needs to be addressed. I'll have Date contact you specifically later!"

Onoki smiled slightly, looking at Shisui, who exuded a gentle and peaceful aura, and said with a hint of admiration.

Honestly, Onoki is becoming more and more grateful to Hiruzen Sarutobi, Danzo Shimura, and other high-ranking officials of Konoha. If it weren't for the leadership of these 'wise lords of Konoha,' how could Iwagakure have gained such a group of people with talent, strength, and magnanimity!

Not to mention that Tsukasa and Shisui are outstanding top-tier figures even in the entire ninja world!

In other words, Shisui is a bit more outstanding, far surpassing ordinary people in terms of overall command. Otherwise, in Onoki's eyes, Shisui would also be one of the excellent candidates for 'Kage'. The only problem might be that he is a bit too honest and gentle, just like his own stupid son.

This is certainly not a big problem for a 'shadow'.

But in the eyes of a Kage like Onoki, it was still somewhat lacking.

Otherwise, he would have already let his son inherit the title of Tsuchikage. You know, the old man is already sixty years old. Since the establishment of the Five Great Ninja Villages, there are only him and Hiruzen Sarutobi next door who are Kage of such an old age!

Of course, this is also because, apart from the two of them, the rest of the Shadows all died a violent death!

Shisui was clearly unaware that his Tsuchikage was having so many thoughts running through his mind at that moment. Almost as soon as Onoki finished speaking, Shisui bowed slightly and replied softly with a gentle expression, "Yes, Tsuchikage, I understand. I will definitely follow your instructions to handle the rest. Please rest assured!"

255. A Brand New Situation

The only difference is in seniority and years of service.

In reality, Onoki really thought Shisui was a very useful subordinate. He obeyed all orders, never overstepped his bounds or failed to do things perfectly, and never acted on his own initiative. Every mission was completed flawlessly!

This magnanimity, this ability, and this quality!

Even if Onoki were to look at it with the most critical eye, he would still have to give Shisui a high score!

"Well, there are only a few days left until the New Year. You should rest well at home for the rest of the year. You've worked hard this year. You can put the mission aside for now and take a good rest. We can talk about everything after the New Year!"

Onoki nodded slightly and said.

Ninjas are human too, and it's impossible for them to work non-stop all the time, especially someone like Shisui who has to maintain the highest level of concentration at all times. The relationship between the five great nations and the five great ninja villages has always been quite delicate. The nations need the power of the ninja villages to maintain their own great power status, but they also need to be wary of the ninja villages growing stronger.

The dual-track system of "one country, one village" has only existed for fifty years. Who knows how it will develop in the future, or what kind of ideas the ninjas will come up with? Therefore, both sides need to be very cautious when interacting.

Don't be fooled by how easily and perfectly Zhi Shui completes each social interaction; in reality, it requires far more effort and thought than a typical A-level mission!

"Yes, Lord Tsuchikage!"

Shisui did not refuse Onoki's kindness.

Even someone like Zhishui would feel tired from working long hours. When things weren't urgent, Zhishui needed to catch his breath.

"Well, let's go!"

Immediately afterwards.

At Onoki's signal.

After giving a slight bow, Shisui turned and strode away from the Tsuchikage's office building, heading back to his clan's residence.

Onoki stood in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window behind his office, watching Shisui's departing figure, a faint smile appearing in his eyes.

"Although I had considered other preparations before, it seems those were all unnecessary worries. These issues were indeed handled very well, so it looks like we can move on to the next stage. Mr. Jiang, I think this task would be very suitable for you!"

With his hands behind his back, Onoki couldn't help but recall the image of Shoji from the depths of his mind. As Shoji's murmured words fell, a slight winter breeze blew through the window sill that wasn't completely closed, stirring up some documents on Onoki's desk. A stack of eye-catching documents, along with several photos on top, were flipped open at that moment!

Unaware that he had been assigned a very important mission by Onoki, he returned to the clan's camp on time after completing his regular task, knowing that today was the day Shisui would return.

The general deliberately canceled his usual training session for one day.

Instead, he went straight to Shisui's house and waited for Shisui to return.

As the two leaders of the Uchiha clan, not only among the younger generation but also as leaders of the clan, they need to engage in routine exchanges within the clan, among the village's higher-ups, and at the national official level. As newcomers, they naturally need to integrate themselves as smoothly as possible in these areas to provide a more stable and solid foundation for the Uchiha clan's development!

"Oh? You're back? You're a little faster than expected today, Shisui?"

Jiang Si, who was already very familiar with Shi Shui's home, had already prepared tea in the living room before Shi Shui returned, just like a hostess. He had just brewed a pot of tea when a sound came from outside the door. The next second, Shi Shui's gentle and warm figure came into Jiang Si's view.

"Yes, we returned a little earlier than expected, and the Third Generation Lord had already made some other preparations in advance, so I naturally didn't need to spend any more time."

Shisui was not surprised by Shoji's appearance; it had become a tacit way for the two of them to communicate over the past year.

"Heh heh? It seems everything went smoothly for you in the capital. Although I had heard that the daimyo had other ideas before, now that you say so, it seems that our third generation lord dealt with them by both force and force, right?"

What Shisui was doing in the capital of the Land of Earth was not exactly a secret, not to mention that Shoji was the vice-leader of the Jonin class, and many confidential information would pass through Shoji's hands!

The information that only Onoki, the Tsuchikage, truly knew was obtained through the Anbu, not through other channels.

Therefore, what Shisui said seemed to have no profound meaning.

However, as long as the commander combines the information he has previously obtained, he can naturally make the corresponding judgment.

"Hmm, maybe, but these are things that the third generation elders are considering."

Shisui went straight to the seat in front of Jiang Si and sat down, still with a calm expression, and spoke slowly.

"You're still so cautious, Shisui."

Jiang Si gently pushed a cup of tea in front of Zhi Shui, shook his head, and said.

"Not everyone can be as thick-skinned as you, Shoji. And have you really never worried about being too popular?"