The next morning, Konoha was abuzz with shocking news—Uchiha Yuta had been promoted to Elite Jōnin.
Yes, Elite Jōnin.
Initially, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, had only arranged for Uchiha Shisui to evaluate Yuta to determine if he possessed the strength of a Jōnin, despite his unconventional lack of Ninjutsu or Chakra cultivation. However, after witnessing their battle, which resulted in the destruction of the First and Second Hokage's monument and even the activation of Shisui's Susanoo, the conclusion was undeniable.
And so, to silence any potential backlash, Sarutobi had no choice but to approve Yuta's direct promotion to Elite Jōnin. On the surface, it appeared as an act of fairness and selflessness. Yet, beneath it lay an underlying political move—an attempt to further isolate the Uchiha.
After all, an Uchiha ninja who was promoted solely through Taijutsu, without relying on the Sharingan or Ninjutsu, was an implicit mockery of the entire Uchiha clan. It was as if Konoha was saying:
"See? Even without the Sharingan, one of your own has risen to prominence. Maybe you all should stop relying on your bloodline so much."
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The Village's Reaction
The news shook Konoha to its core.
No one had expected this. A once-overlooked boy had now ascended to Elite Jōnin status through sheer physical prowess alone.
More importantly, he was only eleven years old.
Even among the village's past prodigies, this was unprecedented—more remarkable than even Hatake Kakashi, who had achieved Jōnin rank at a young age. Civilians rejoiced, seeing this as proof that Konoha's strength continued to grow, while the other noble clans viewed it with a mixture of admiration, envy, and wariness.
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The Hyūga Clan's Perspective
Within the Hyūga compound, the clan head, Hyūga Hiashi, sat in silence, deep in thought.
"The Uchiha have produced another terrifying genius…" he murmured.
His brother, Hyūga Hizashi, sitting across from him, frowned slightly. "Brother, he is only a Taijutsu user. He does not possess a mature Sharingan, nor does he rely on Genjutsu. He is not too much of a threat."
Hiashi sighed. "An Elite Jōnin Taijutsu master is still formidable. Besides…" His eyes gleamed with insight. "Have you considered why the Hokage promoted him so quickly?"
Hizashi remained silent for a moment before nodding. "To subtly ridicule the Uchiha clan."
"Exactly," Hiashi confirmed. "The more high-profile the Uchiha become, the more Konoha's leadership will push back against them. We Hyūga should simply wait and watch."
A small chuckle escaped Hiashi's lips. "An Uchiha who does not awaken the Sharingan is a Uchiha the village can tolerate."
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The Darkest Corners of Konoha
Meanwhile, in the underground chambers of Root, a secretive conversation took place between Shimura Danzō and Orochimaru.
"How… amusing," Orochimaru muttered, a glint of curiosity in his snake-like eyes. "A Taijutsu-focused Uchiha being named Elite Jōnin… Danzō, what do you make of this?"
Danzō sneered. "A fool. The boy is utterly useless."
Orochimaru's eyebrows lifted in mild surprise. "Oh? I thought you'd want a strong Uchiha on your side."
"There is nothing strong about an Uchiha who ignores the power of his bloodline," Danzō spat dismissively. "He has strayed from the path. Without Ninjutsu or the Sharingan, he is no different from any other skilled warrior. No matter how much strength he has, he lacks the true potential of the Uchiha clan."
His voice turned sharp. "An Uchiha who refuses to use his eyes is a wasted resource."
A dark chuckle slipped from Orochimaru. "Ah, yes… that's exactly the kind of Uchiha you despise, isn't it?"
Danzō said nothing, his single eye narrowing in quiet calculation.
"But don't worry," Orochimaru continued with a sinister smile. "There are plenty more Uchiha out there. When the time comes… I'm sure you'll get all the Sharingan you want."
Danzō merely smirked. "One day, the Uchiha clan will fall. When that happens, I will be there to collect what is mine."
Orochimaru's tongue flicked out as he chuckled again. "Then, in exchange… I trust you'll turn a blind eye to my experiments?"
A pause. Then, Danzō nodded. "Do what you will."
And with that, the two men returned to their shadowed machinations, their plots thickening as Konoha moved forward—unaware of the dark fate waiting for the Uchiha clan.
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