Chapter 199: Kiyoshi Proves Himself
"Anbu…?"
Yashiro's voice was low, with a hint of suppressed aversion.
Fugaku didn't answer. He only nodded slightly, his expression unchanged.
"Our police force and Anbu have had more than one conflict over Konoha's security issues."
Yashiro's tone revealed undisguised dissatisfaction.
"I know, but someone from the Uchiha must join Anbu, and now is the best opportunity."
Fugaku interrupted him, his tone steady but with a hint of imperceptible pressure.
The security of Konoha Village is maintained by the "Konoha Police Force," which is dominated by the Uchiha clan.
As the current captain, Fugaku works day and night, maintaining the village's order, handling major and minor criminal cases, and maintaining stability between ninjas and civilians.
In other words, the police force is Konoha's police agency.
However, there is another special force in the village that is directly under the Hokage—Anbu.
There are many subdivisions within Anbu, such as Root, which is not directly under the Hokage.
Anbu members are all elite ninjas who perform secret and dangerous missions.
Not only do they act frequently outside the village, but they also directly intervene in the event of major incidents within the village.
The problem is—there has never been a clear stipulation of which cases fall under the jurisdiction of the police force and which are under the investigation of Anbu.
Everything is ultimately decided by the Hokage.
This means that every time the police force launches a search, friction may occur with Anbu due to "unclear responsibilities."
Negotiations, arguments, conflicts… all of this has long been commonplace.
As the leader of the police force, Fugaku has to stand at the forefront time and time again, negotiating with the Hokage and Anbu, defending the rights of the Uchiha, and maintaining the order of the village.
It is also because of this that no one knows better than him the extent to which the conflict between the police force and Anbu has reached.
Thankfully, due to the arrival of the war, the overall situation had to be put first. Otherwise, those frictions might continue to intensify.
"Hey, Kiyoshi, this matter is indeed a bit difficult."
Tekka whispered to Kiyoshi, who had stood up.
Is he crazy?
Kiyoshi and he are in the same class.
How strong can Kiyoshi be?
The full name of Anbu is Assassination Tactics Special Operations Unit!
Most of the missions are to assassinate the target, and their hands are covered with blood.
Equivalent to performing C-rank and above missions at any time!
"Could it be that he really has some skills?" Hazuki muttered softly.
She believed in Kiyoshi's talent, but even a genius needs time to grow.
Kiyoshi ignored Tekka. He just crossed his arms, and gently moved his index finger.
A wave of chakra spread with him as the center.
"Yashiro-sama, I believe that age is not the standard for measuring a person."
Kiyoshi's long black hair moved automatically without wind, like burning black flames.
In the dim shadow, Kiyoshi's figure seemed to become taller.
At the same time, there was a sense of "momentum" that made people feel oppressed.
[Uchiha's Power (Blue)]!
The weaker one is than Kiyoshi, the more one can feel this sense of "momentum."
And most of the people gathered here are just Chunin and Genin.
Jonin and elite Jonin are still stationed on the front lines to prevent sudden attacks from enemy countries.
Yashiro, who was facing Kiyoshi, could instantly feel the "momentum" on Kiyoshi's body.
This was originally a vague concept, but now it had truly fallen on him.
Yashiro's expression slightly changed. Kiyoshi's eyes were still black, but they gave Yashiro a sense of pressure.
What kind of technique is this?
Yashiro wondered in his heart.
And Hazuki, who was not far from Kiyoshi, felt this the most clearly.
Her chakra volume was not much. She had relied on seniority to become a Chunin.
She felt an invisible hand strangling her throat. She almost became unable to breathe, and her fair face flushed red.
The others were not feeling well either.
It's like a tiger falling into a flock of sheep, even if it doesn't do anything, the surrounding sheep will feel frightened.
"Such a chakra volume…" Fugaku frowned.
Is it because of the Yotsuki bloodline?
A ninja's chakra grows before the age of thirty.
After that, their vitality gradually declines, the organs age, and they have far less energy than before, and their chakra volume keeps on decreasing.
Kiyoshi is so young now, and he has such a huge chakra. His future can be said to be limitless!
Back then, when he was Kiyoshi's age, he didn't have such chakra.
Kiyoshi quietly glanced around to see who dared to have an opinion on him.
"My heart…"
Obito covered his heart, which was about to jump out.
He was the weakest of all the people here and even though he was a little far away from Kiyoshi, he felt great pressure.
"No."
Obito gasped for air and clenched his fists.
He thought of Rin.
And… the scene of Rin often going to Kiyoshi.
This powerlessness and jealousy, and the various dissatisfactions of the past, made Obito's unconvinced character explode at this moment.
In the dim firelight, a hint of scarlet flashed in Obito's eyes. A tomoe adorned his eyes.
'He has awakened the Sharingan?' Kiyoshi was slightly surprised.
Obito actually awakened his one-tomoe sharingan because he couldn't withstand his pressure.
Could it be that the gap in strength is too great?
Immediately, Kiyoshi figured out the reason.
In order to protect Kakashi, Obito directly awakened a two-tomoe Sharingan.
Normal Uchihas progress by one tomoe at a time, and even Itachi is the same.
Only Obito skipped levels.
The meaning behind it is clear. His ability to withstand pressure is weak, and it is easy to awaken or even evolve his eyes when stimulated.
'The Kannabi Bridge mission... It's not far away.'
Kiyoshi shook his head in his heart.
Whether he awakens the sharingan or not, Obito's fate is the same. This little strength cannot change anything.
"Okay, Kiyoshi." Fugaku finally spoke.
"Quiet!"
It's normal for Kiyoshi to be questioned, he is too young. Now, Kiyoshi has proved himself with strength.
Kiyoshi then released his chakra.
Then, the sticky "momentum" that was pressing on everyone's heart disappeared.
The room returned to its original state.
Everything seemed to be the same. But no one questioned Kiyoshi's strength anymore.
He has definitely reached Jonin rank and not a newly promoted Jonin, but a Jonin who has been fighting for many years.
The chakra volume of the two cannot be compared.
"Young and promising."
Setsuna's turbid old eyes flashed a gleam.
Among the younger generation, there should be no one more talented than Kiyoshi.
"In my opinion, Kiyoshi is the best candidate this time." Setsuna's old voice slowly sounded.
Immediately, there were echoes in the secret room.
Fugaku has only been the patriarch for a few years, but Setsuna is a ninja with a frighteningly high seniority.