Lord Patriarch, this is the latest emergency intelligence transmitted by the Information Hall."
Still in that secluded courtyard, basking in warm sunlight while his physical body appeared idle, Uchiha Yue's true consciousness was actually immersed in cultivating within his illusory dimension—a mental realm he had constructed through his evolved Mangekyō Sharingan abilities. The serene atmosphere was gently interrupted by the clear, professional voice of Uchiha Tianyin.
"Hmm? Emergency intelligence?"
With a slight parting of his eyes, Uchiha Yue revealed a trace of interest, his curiosity piqued as he reached out and accepted the sealed scroll passed by Uchiha Tianyin, who had recently become his secretary and assistant. He unrolled it and quickly scanned through the content.
"Heh, so Jiraiya has returned? Looks like Sarutobi Hiruzen finally deployed a significant piece. But… is it only Jiraiya?"
In just a few brief seconds, Uchiha Yue absorbed all the crucial content. With a faint chuckle, he muttered under his breath. His tone bore neither alarm nor fear. Jiraiya's arrival alone, although worth noting, clearly didn't intimidate him.
"Lord Patriarch, shall we instruct Uchiha Dark Fire to escalate the search efforts for Lady Tsunade?"
Noticing Yue's casual reaction, Uchiha Tianyin inquired further, inferring that perhaps the intelligence was not as comprehensive as expected.
"No need. If Tsunade hasn't returned with him now, it means either she refused or the probability of her return is negligible. Instead of wasting manpower, shift focus to Jiraiya. That man is no mere Sannin."
Letting the scroll disintegrate into fine ash between his fingers, Uchiha Yue's words carried a composed weight, but his narrowed gaze betrayed his cautious evaluation of the toad sage.
After all, in Yue's previous life, the battle between Jiraiya and Pain's Six Paths had left a deep impression. Jiraiya had pushed back the leader of the Akatsuki in a near-suicidal mission, using his vast arsenal and mastery of Sage Mode to nearly unravel their secrets.
Jiraiya was no ordinary ninja. His base strength was already at solid Kage level. After entering Sage Mode, his sensory capabilities, physical prowess, and ninjutsu efficiency increased exponentially. At his peak, he may have been capable of contending with even the strongest shadows of the era.
"Understood. I'll direct Uchiha Dark Fire to monitor Jiraiya closely and discreetly track his interactions within the village."
Without pause, Uchiha Tianyin nodded and swiftly departed, her movements clean and efficient, befitting her new role in the restructured clan hierarchy.
"Heh… having a reliable and beautiful secretary really is a blessing…"
Watching her elegant silhouette fade into the distance, Uchiha Yue couldn't help but smile to himself, lips curling at the corners. Although he was only ten years old in this life, the mature soul from his previous existence often surfaced, especially in moments like this.
Uchiha Tianyin, a high-ranking kunoichi with exceptional strength and poise, had pledged loyalty to him without hesitation. Her addition as a personal aide reminded Yue how advantageous it was to blend beauty, competence, and trust.
Of course, although Uchiha Tianyin now held the post of his personal assistant, Yue hadn't sidelined his trusted subordinate, Uchiha Flint. Flint retained his authority over major administrative functions, ensuring stable continuity.
This dual structure was one part of the sweeping reforms Yue had instituted since becoming clan head.
Historically, the Uchiha clan followed a rigid, elder-dominated hierarchy. The patriarch shared power with an elder council, creating blurred responsibilities and factional gridlocks. If the clan head lacked overwhelming strength, he risked becoming a figurehead, controlled or overruled by traditionalist elders.
Naturally, this outdated model didn't suit Uchiha Yue.
Immediately upon assuming leadership, Yue dissolved the elder council entirely, reclaiming all centralized authority. Any elder who voiced dissent was met with the looming threat of his awakened Susanoo—a clear signal that insubordination would not be tolerated.
With full control reestablished, Yue implemented a new system inspired by organizational models from his past life—structuring the clan under "Six Halls and One Courtyard," each with specific responsibilities and appointed heads.
The Six Halls:
• Administrative Hall: Oversees daily governance and coordinates clan-wide operations. Yue appointed Uchiha Flint here, trusting his competence and loyalty from earlier roles.
• Finance Hall: Manages the Uchiha clan's various businesses, resource distribution, and treasury. Uchiha Qingtian, a methodical and sharp-witted operative, was entrusted with this key role.
• True Meaning Hall (Zhenyitang): A dedicated training academy for Uchiha children, tasked with combat instruction and ideological indoctrination. This was led by retired Jōnin Uchiha Iron Stone, known for his discipline and educational insight.
• Battle Hall: Handles external defense, internal security, and overall military readiness. It was commanded by Uchiha Black Iron, a hardened warrior with deep field experience.
• Information Hall: Charged with intelligence gathering, surveillance, and tactical analysis. Uchiha Dark Fire, a seasoned analyst, currently oversaw this unit and had just relayed intel on Jiraiya's arrival.
• Merit Hall: Tracks and rewards contributions to the clan. Accumulated merit could be exchanged for valuable resources, exclusive jutsu, or even assistance in awakening Mangekyō Sharingan. Yue had temporarily placed this hall under the supervision of Uchiha Tianyin, owing to her reliability and his shortage of qualified replacements.
The One Courtyard:
• Courtyard of Worship: Functioning more as a dignified retirement center, this space housed elderly clan members—many of whom were former elders. Yue ensured they lived comfortably, but kept them out of political affairs. Should any overstep their bounds, Susanoo's silent pressure served as a powerful deterrent.
Through these structural reforms, the Uchiha clan had undergone a remarkable transformation. Tasks were now efficiently delegated, operations streamlined, and internal strife minimized. With a modernized chain of command, the clan's strength and unity improved dramatically.
In short, Uchiha Yue had not only stabilized the clan from within, but also positioned it for long-term prosperity in the volatile world of shinobi politics. As his fingers curled loosely, dismissing the last glowing embers of the intel scroll, Yue's thoughts shifted back to Jiraiya—the Sage of Mount Myōboku.
Powerful, unpredictable, and intimately tied to Konoha's central authority—Jiraiya was not an enemy, but neither was he someone to be ignored.
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