Now that Fugaku Uchiha would no longer become the clan head, the position was basically already his with little chance of change.
After talking it over, Shiyu and Fugaku decided to bring up this matter first as a way to gauge how others felt about Shiyu taking charge.
So right at the beginning of the clan meeting, as soon as Shiyu finished his opening remarks, before anyone else could speak, Fugaku Uchiha stepped forward voluntarily and said, "Everyone, my father's old wounds have flared up over the past six months, worsening daily. His energy has greatly declined, so he intends to resign from his position as Elder."
Elder Ni listened in shock—this was the first he'd heard of such a development. Quickly regaining his composure, he responded, "This matter doesn't need to be rushed. The Third Elder's injuries were sustained during the First Great Ninja War while fighting for our clan. Let's wait and see if his condition improves." Then he turned his gaze directly toward Fugaku.
Before Elder Ni had even finished speaking, Shiyu smoothly jumped in, "I'm also aware of this. The Third Elder has mentioned it several times to my mother, but she never allowed it, hoping that the Third Elder could recover soon and continue benefiting our clan.
However, this time, due to the worsening of the Third Elder's health and his firm stance, my mother finally agreed. I suggest that during today's clan meeting, we select a new Third Elder so our respected elder can rest peacefully without worrying about clan affairs anymore. Wouldn't that be better?"
Not waiting for Elder Ni to interject, Fugaku immediately followed up, "My father holds the same opinion as well. He hopes the clan will quickly choose a new Third Elder so that his health issues won't hinder the clan's development."
After Fugaku spoke, many people in attendance praised the Third Elder's noble character. Only Elder Ni wore a grim expression. This meeting had completely slipped out of his control.
As the murmurs faded into silence, Elder Ni knew there was no turning back now. If he couldn't stop things, then he needed to push forward someone under his influence—even if that person only counted as half-support. That person was Uchiha Qingyuan.
Just as he started to rise halfway and prepare to speak, however, Renga Uchiha beat him to it by standing up and declaring, "I nominate Fugaku Uchiha, Qingyuan, and Kotetsu as candidates for the position of Third Elder!" Then he sat back down without giving Elder Ni a second glance.
At this moment, Elder Ni fully confirmed that those within the Paramilitary Police Force had completely united against him. Even Uchiha Qingyuan—who used to be close to him—hadn't looked at him even once during this meeting. That realization sent a chill through him, extinguishing any lingering hope. After much contemplation, one thought echoed in his mind: *Elder Shizhi is indeed formidable. Years ago, he had already planned everything to perfection. What will you do next?*
Shiyu wasn't singling him out, but who asked him to be the tallest among the remaining short ones? It was necessary to step on him a bit to send a message to others with hidden agendas: there can be only one voice within the clan.
Renga's suggestion caused nods of agreement throughout the room. Then Shiyu spoke, "Since that's the case, let's proceed according to tradition. Everyone shall vote to decide."
After the clan meeting, Shiyu Uchiha returned home with a heavy heart. His perception was extremely sharp, and he had long noticed his mother Uchiha Shizhi's fading vitality—her time might be limited. To avoid leaving any regrets before her passing, he decided to settle his marriage plans as soon as possible.
Thus, he discussed the matter with his mother Uchiha Shizhi once again. After concluding their discussion, Mikoto Uchiha personally went to propose the marriage on behalf of Shiyu Uchiha. Since all the direct elders of Ling Uzumaki had already passed away, Tsunade took charge of representing her side.
Meanwhile, Shiyu Uchiha did not neglect his cultivation. During this time, he diligently refined the [Phantom Shifting Body Technique].
Through relentless effort, he finally adjusted the dōkuriki of his Sharingan, increasing the number of phantom clones created through the Phantom Shifting Body Technique to four. Not only that, but he also infused these phantom clones with certain illusion techniques from the Sharingan, making it even harder for enemies to distinguish between real and fake, significantly enhancing the practicality of the Phantom Shifting Body Technique.
Additionally, Shiyu Uchiha successfully extended the duration and range of the Phantom Clones, making their role more prominent in combat. He became ecstatic, eager to test his achievements in actual battle.
Still, considering the current situation, Shiyu Uchiha suppressed this urge and continued focusing on intensive internal cultivation, unwilling to further elevate the perception of him by the Sarutobi group.
Not long after, Mikoto Uchiha paid a personal visit to Tsunade, acting officially on behalf of the Uchiha Clan to finalize the wedding date between Shiyu Uchiha and Ling Uzumaki. The wedding preparations moved forward smoothly, and the entire Uchiha Clan immersed itself in a joyous atmosphere.
At the same time, despite being extremely busy, Shiyu Uchiha still found time to instruct Might Guy. Although Might Guy possessed tremendous explosive power—once the Eight Gates were fully opened, he could instantly defeat Shiyu Uchiha in a single move—his usual combat strength remained at the chūnin level, falling far behind the later Might Guy.
Even without opening the Eight Gates, Might Guy already had jonin-level fighting capability. When Guy opened six of the Eight Gates, he could unleash chakra reserves comparable to those of a Wuying (high-ranking ninja level). However, despite his raw power, his lack of natural combat finesse prevented him from fully harnessing it.
Therefore, his overall strength can only manage to hold back most Jonin, which is already his limit. If he were to open the Seventh Gate, although his Chakra would surge even higher and even surpass that of Kage-level ninja, due to insufficient control, the output wouldn't increase much and couldn't be converted into actual combat power. As a result, his combat power still wouldn't reach the level of a Wuying (Martial Shadow), and how long he could maintain this state would shrink even more.
Thus, the Sixth Gate is the limit Might Duy can achieve — and also the form best suited to him. However, had Tsunade not healed his internal injuries, even the explosive burst from the Sixth Gate would have placed too much strain on his body, making it nearly impossible to sustain for long.
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