NOVEL NEXT Chapter 159: Shinku Yuhi
If the Yuhi Clan's secret techniques had been passed down, he might have reached Kage-level strength much earlier. With the loss of these techniques, the Yuhi Clan's standing in Konoha Village plummeted until Shinku Yuhi stepped up and helped restore some of its former prestige.
However, the clan now relied solely on him, so he had to consider its future. Therefore, Shinku Yuhi longed to create a set of secret clan techniques that would never be revealed.
Once something was made semi-public, people would inevitably develop countermeasures against it, which would certainly bring enormous hidden dangers to the clan. Under normal circumstances, no one would deliberately create such an obvious and fatal vulnerability for themselves.
It could be said that Hiruzen Sarutobi's request was overreaching. Even the setting of the Scroll of Seals worked this way—as soon as something was recorded onto the scroll, it meant that members of the Hokage faction could easily obtain that information, and what happened afterward would entirely depend on their discretion.
However, what finally broke Shinku Yuhi's psychological resistance was Asuma Sarutobi's pursuit of Kurenai Yuhi. Because of the sequence of events and coincidences involved, Shinku mistakenly believed this was a conspiracy orchestrated by Hiruzen Sarutobi specifically to acquire their clan's secret techniques.
This misunderstanding caused Shinku Yuhi to develop intense dislike toward Hiruzen. Looking at the original storyline, Shinku indeed somewhat wronged Hiruzen because, in reality, Asuma had simply been smitten with Kurenai, but Shiyu Uchiha certainly wouldn't bother explaining this to Hiruzen.
Even more importantly, the White Fang Incident deeply disappointed numerous ninja, Shinku Yuhi included, causing great disillusionment toward Hiruzen Sarutobi—so much so that he dared not reveal his full strength, or else he would inevitably be forced into active duty.
Therefore, when Shiyu Uchiha came to visit, after careful consideration, Shinku Yuhi actively put forward this request himself. After all, a clan's revival required not only secret techniques but also abundant resources and support.
In fact, Hiruzen Sarutobi hadn't shown particularly strong eagerness regarding Shinku Yuhi's secret techniques. It wasn't out of any sense of integrity—he simply had never imagined that the genjutsu created by Shinku Yuhi would turn out to be so powerful. He had always assumed it was merely an ordinary improvement on the [Bringer-of-Darkness Technique].
His primary objective was mainly to test how effective this ninjutsu would be against the Sharingan. However, Shimura Danzo showed significantly greater interest in this matter than others did, which consequently placed tremendous pressure on Shinku Yuhi.
Nonetheless, from Shinku Yuhi's perspective, there was essentially no fundamental difference between Shimura Danzo and other ninja. In fact, apart from a few fools within the Uchiha Clan and individuals like Hiruzen Sarutobi among those four, nobody considered them worth distinguishing differently.
The root of this misunderstanding completely originated from Sakumo Hatake. When evaluating others, Sakumo always enjoyed emphasizing their virtues. The only reason Shinku Yuhi caught Hiruzen's attention was entirely due to Sakumo Hatake's reputation.
However, since Hatake Sakumo wasn't particularly skilled in genjutsu himself, his evaluation caught Hiruzen Sarutobi's attention but didn't receive sufficient emphasis.
Hiruzen believed that Yuhi Shinku had only made general improvements to the Bringer-of-Darkness Technique, adapting it better to her own characteristics. After all, everyone adjusted techniques of this level according to their own circumstances when learning them—otherwise, they couldn't be considered truly mastered A-rank jutsu.
Surprisingly, Yuhi Shinku didn't just stop there—she refined and perfected the technique, making it her very own Ultimate Art. If Hiruzen Sarutobi had known this truth, he would certainly have accurately assessed Yuhi Shinku's true strength.
Even if it meant offering a marriage alliance with the Hokage's household, he wouldn't hesitate to bring Yuhi Shinku into his circle. After all, Yuhi Kurenai was Shinku's most treasured possession—especially after his wife passed away, he channeled all his emotions into raising his daughter alone. This matter caused Yuhi Shinku extreme dissatisfaction toward Hiruzen.
But the other party was still the Hokage, not someone he—a ninja who had just reached Kage-level—could easily challenge. So, Yuhi Shinku had no choice but to swallow his anger and frustration, choosing instead to show his stance through action.
Besides, Yuhi Shinku had always liked the Uchiha Clan, especially since they played a key role in founding Konoha Village. His time spent with Shiyu Uchiha's family further improved those impressions. After all, Uchiha Shizhi had guided him many times before—although they never formally established a master-disciple relationship, he practically functioned as Shinku's teacher.
After careful consideration, he decided to have Kurenai become a disciple under Shiyu Uchiha. This event not only clearly conveyed his firm refusal to the Third Hokage but also demonstrated his position, telling them not to bother him anymore, while benefiting the development of the Yuhi Clan.
Moreover, Shiyu Uchiha's attitude also left him extremely satisfied. When Shiyu Uchiha first came to meet him, using his expertise in genjutsu and sharp sensor ability, Yuhi Shinku detected that Shiyu's strength might have already surpassed his own.
Yet from the moment Shiyu Uchiha met him, he consistently maintained the etiquette of a disciple, which made Yuhi Shinku feel particularly comfortable. After a brief test, Shiyu immediately offered a summoning scroll focused on genjutsu that was simply impossible to refuse.
Faced with such a tempting offer, he didn't hesitate—he made the decision to join the Uchiha household right away. For the Uchiha Clan, the Yuhi Clan joining their side represented a qualitative leap from nothingness to true partnership. Naturally, Shiyu Uchiha—who desired to strengthen his clan—would spare no effort to showcase their sincerity like a king paying a fortune for a horse's bones. After returning home, he specifically informed Uchiha Shizhi:
"Mother, I believe this is the most crucial turning point for our Uchiha Clan. We mustn't just impress the Yuhi Clan, but make every Konoha family witness how we Uchiha treat our allies. Therefore, no matter how much importance we place on this matter, it won't be excessive.
Even if we don't care whether the other side is sincere or not, the key point is that others must clearly see our sincerity as the Uchiha Clan." Shiyu Uchiha looked seriously at his mother, his eyes shining with determination.
After a pause, Uchiha Shizhi replied solemnly, "You're right. This is indeed a crucial step for our Uchiha Clan to break free from our political isolation, and it must be done well. Then, regarding how to arrange the members of the Yuhi Clan, do you have any ideas?"
Shiyu Uchiha answered firmly, his resolve clear, "I plan to integrate the Yuhi Clan into the Police Force. After all, when carrying out missions, Genjutsu can minimize damage to the surrounding environment. It's especially effective against rowdy drunkards who cause chaos."
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