After hearing Uchiha En's words, everyone present had different expressions.
Some were indignant, clearly unwilling to use the Sharingan as a bargaining chip, while others seemed indifferent, as it wasn't their Sharingan, and they didn't even know who Uchiha Obito was.
Uchiha Mei, the captain of the Third Squad of the Police Force and the person in charge of the Uchiha camp in the Land of Bears, was now somewhat conflicted.
As Uchiha En said, in Uchiha Mei's view, the ownership of Uchiha Obito's Sharingan primarily depended on how Kakashi obtained it.
"Senior Mei, if you don't know how to handle it, why not leave it to En?" Uchiha Aya said.
Uchiha Mei was stunned by these words and turned to look at Uchiha Aya.
To be honest, Uchiha Mei did have the intention of "passing the buck," but the person he had in mind to "pass the buck" to was Uchiha Aya!
"Cai, you..."
"Senior Mei, currently the strongest Uchiha in the Land of Bears camp is En," Uchiha Aya said.
"But he's only 13 years old! No matter how strong he is, how can he..."
"Why not? Senior Mei, I'm not interested in those things. This little guy is different; if he takes over your position, he's definitely more suitable than me."
After hearing Uchiha Aya's words, Uchiha Mei turned to look at Uchiha En.
Uchiha En had grown up under Uchiha Mei's watchful eye.
From being a Chunin when he first arrived at the Land of Bears battlefield, he was now among the strongest individuals below Kage-level.
However, Uchiha En's age had prevented Uchiha Mei from considering handing over the position of captain of the Third Squad of the Police Force to him.
Now, with Uchiha Aya's suggestion, Uchiha Mei suddenly felt that Uchiha En was indeed a good choice.
Uchiha En's strength now surpassed his own, even with Izanagi, and his temperament was growing increasingly steady. The only issue was his age, or rather, his seniority.
Although the Third Squad of the Police Force didn't have many members, with fewer than 30 people remaining in the camp and the Village, the position of squad captain still held significant power.
Becoming the captain of the Third Squad of the Police Force, in a sense, meant entering the core of the Uchiha Clan's power.
Was it truly appropriate for a 13-year-old boy to become a high-ranking member of the clan?
"Senior Mei, if you're worried, let this be a test. Let En return to the Village to represent you in handling this matter.
If he handles it well, then you can gradually transfer the authority of the Third Squad captain to him. If he doesn't handle it well, then I'll step in. How about that?"
After hearing Uchiha Aya's words, Uchiha Mei pondered for a long time before nodding in agreement.
Then he asked the people in the camp, "You all heard what Cai and I just discussed. If anyone is dissatisfied with my decision, please speak up."
The people in the camp exchanged glances but remained silent. Everyone knew Uchiha En's strength, and they had come to understand him quite well over the past two years.
Aside from his age or seniority, Uchiha En was more suitable than any of them to become the next captain of the Third Squad.
"Since everyone has no objections, this matter is settled—"
"Wait! Senior Mei, I have a question!" Uchiha En interrupted Uchiha Mei.
"What is it? Speak."
"Can I fully represent you when I return to the Village?"
"Of course. No matter what you do this time, it will be my will, and I will bear the responsibility for you."
Uchiha En nodded and didn't ask anything further. With Uchiha Mei's words, he felt relieved.
After the meeting, everyone left Uchiha Mei's tent. Uchiha En ran out of the tent and caught up with Uchiha Aya.
"Senior Cai, why did you recommend me just now?" Uchiha En asked.
"Haven't I already stated the reason? I have no interest in power and don't like it. The Third Squad being handed to me wouldn't be a good thing.
If I became the captain of the Third Squad, it wouldn't help change the clan either.
But you are different. I can see that you, En, want the Uchiha Clan to become better and better. Isn't it only right for someone who hopes for the clan's improvement to take over the Third Squad?
Besides, your strength is already greater than mine. Ultimately, the Uchiha Clan values strength, and only the strong have the capital to change the clan." With that, Uchiha Aya waved her hand and turned to leave.
"Thank you, Senior Cai." Uchiha En murmured, watching Uchiha Aya's retreating figure.
Uchiha Aya's assistance was incredibly significant to Uchiha En.
The Third Great Ninja War was already drawing to a close. With the Battle of Kannabi Bridge concluded, the Iwa-nin no longer had the capacity to wage war against Konoha, and the Kumo-nin wouldn't provoke Konoha at this time.
Subsequently, Konoha only needed to sit back and watch the Iwa-nin and Kumo-nin fight it out, then step in to finish things, and the conflict between these three ninja Villages should come to an end.
As for the Land of Bears, the Kirigakure ninja, upon learning the results of the Battle of Kannabi Bridge, had already considered retreating. They began to consolidate their forces, only defending crucial locations in the Land of Bears.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, there shouldn't be any more large-scale battles in the Land of Bears.
Looking at it this way, the major battle of this Ninja World War should only be the Battle of Mount Kikyo.
With the end of the Third Great Ninja War, Uchiha En's next plan was to enter the core of the Uchiha Clan's power and quickly secure the position of Uchiha Clan Head.
Previously, Uchiha En had intended to use the dove faction behind Uchiha Shisui as a springboard, leveraging their strength to enter the Uchiha Clan's power core.
Now, Uchiha Aya's assistance provided him with an excellent opportunity. As long as he could successfully resolve the Sharingan matter this time,
Uchiha En would be able to take over the Third Squad of the Police Force.
The Police Force had four squads. In terms of status, a squad captain was roughly equivalent to the three elders of the Uchiha Clan.
This meant that the Uchiha Clan's high command consisted of one Clan Head, three elders, and four Police Force squad captains.
These eight individuals could decide most of the Uchiha Clan's affairs.
If Uchiha En could enter the core of the Uchiha Clan's power, taking over the Clan Head position later would be much simpler.
Thinking of this, Uchiha En felt a little excited. He turned and returned to the tent, chatting with Uchiha Mei again.
To be honest, before today, Uchiha Mei had never considered letting Uchiha En take over the position of captain of the Third Squad.
But now, with Uchiha Aya's voluntary stepping aside, Uchiha Mei, in a sense, had no other choice.
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