Gasp!
Following Uchiha Jin's pronouncement, all the present Ninja Clans gasped in shock.
One must know that the current Aburame Clan, even counting the civilian members, only totals around five hundred people, with barely over a hundred Ninja, and only twelve Jonin!
This is the size the clan managed to maintain despite Danzo constantly interfering with the Aburame Clan.
But now?
Uchiha Jin is offering immediate support and promising to help the Aburame Clan expand its membership to three thousand within five years.
How many Ninja could develop from a scale like that? And how many resources would be needed to support it?
To be honest.
Everyone was stunned by Uchiha Jin's grand gesture!
Aburame Shimi trembled upon hearing this, saying, "Lord Jin, this..."
"Don't get excited," Uchiha Jin said slowly. "There are conditions."
"From now on, the Aburame Clan must intermarry with the Uchiha. I believe there are no eternal enemies or friends in this world, but binding groups together through shared interests ensures longevity."
Aburame Shimi did not hesitate for a second, nodding immediately: "I have no objections. I agree!"
Are you kidding me?!
Since the Aburame Clan joined Konoha, they have never been able to truly develop.
This opportunity is once in a lifetime; anyone who doesn't seize it is an idiot!
Marrying into the Uchiha is even less of a problem.
After all, Uchiha Jin's methods clearly demonstrate his future governing policy, and his courage and strength are absolutely incomparable to Hiruzen Sarutobi's.
The other Ninja Clans had bloodshot eyes.
Clearly.
They were all stunned by Uchiha Jin. They had originally thought today's meeting would be about how to deal with the Konoha High Command, but Uchiha Jin didn't discuss any of that; instead, he immediately started handing out benefits.
As a result... the looks they cast toward the Aburame Clan were now filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred.
However.
Before they could fully recover, Uchiha Jin continued speaking.
"Kakashi, Might Guy."
"Each of you must marry at least five wives, and one of them must be an Uchiha."
"Especially you—Kakashi!"
"Your father is counting on you to revitalize the Hatake Clan! You're this old and don't even have a girlfriend. Are you worthy of your father's spirit in heaven?"
"Even if you don't practice the Hatake Swordsmanship yourself, you must ensure that you pass the style on to your son in the future. The White Fang of Konoha is a legend of our village, and I don't want this swordsmanship to be completely forgotten."
"Might Guy, the same goes for you."
"Your father only had you as a son. With the Eight Gates, let alone opening all eight, just opening the seventh gate is enough to kick Hiruzen Sarutobi to death. This represents your father's lifelong dedication."
"It is difficult for people with ordinary physiques to train the Eight Gates, so if you want this technique to be passed down, you need to have more children yourself."
"Of course, similarly."
"One of the five wives you marry must be an Uchiha!"
"Furthermore, you don't need to worry about money or anything like that. From now on, you two will be our core combat strength and will receive top-tier support in all aspects."
Uchiha Jin's tone was serious.
Both Kakashi and Might Guy are Konoha's most crucial combat forces, so naturally, he wouldn't let them go.
And the best way to bind them, frankly, is through blood ties.
Once they bear children with Uchiha blood, whether they like it or not, they will forever stand on the Uchiha side.
Therefore.
Uchiha Jin, who clearly understood that these two weren't concerned with power, directly used the names of their fathers to pressure them.
In fact, it was extremely effective!
Although Kakashi initially wanted to object immediately, after hearing words like Sakumo Hatake, Hatake Swordsmanship, and heritage, he ultimately sighed, his face full of bitterness, but reluctantly accepted the condition.
As for Might Guy?
He didn't consider these aspects at all; merely hearing about passing down his father's Eight Gates reminded him of the scene of his father's death, and he immediately burst into tears.
Finally.
He jumped up instantly and said, "Lord Jin, don't worry."
"I always remember my father's words. I will pass down the Eight Gates."
However, on the other side.
The people present were all bewildered, even slightly shocked.
Formation of the Eight Gates?
Of course, they had heard of this technique; after all, the incident where Might Duy kicked four of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist to death and forced the other three to flee was not a secret throughout Konoha.
But... Might Guy can kick Hiruzen Sarutobi to death just by opening the seventh gate?
Is it that terrifying?
They didn't think Uchiha Jin would joke around in this setting, so as they looked again at Guy, the bowl-cut wearer, their gazes became solemn.
Immediately afterward.
After settling the matter with the two of them, Uchiha Jin turned his attention back to the other Ninja Clans present.
The core message was simple:
Any Ninja Clan that chooses to join the Uchiha will be promised benefits by Uchiha Jin; as long as he takes power, all the clans present will benefit.
Yes.
He was not Tobirama Senju, nor was he Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Because he understood the underlying rules of this world, he was keenly aware of the importance of bloodline inheritance. Therefore, after taking power, he could grant higher status to civilian Ninja and provide some support in Ninjutsu and Ninja Tools... but he would not suppress the Shinobi Clans; on the contrary, he would develop them with greater vigor!
There was no helping it.
The situation was different!
In another world, he might support the common people, but in the messed-up Ninja World, simple training has little effect. In reality, the fundamental logic behind a strong individual still boils down to the concentration of Ōtsutsuki bloodline.
Suppress the Ninja Clans? That's asking for death!
Meanwhile, on the other side.
The Ninja Clans present were not fools. Even though Uchiha Jin hadn't explicitly stated it, they had subtly sensed it!
Everyone was trembling all over.
Obviously.
Nobody had expected that Uchiha Jin would not suppress the Shinobi Clans—this was excellent news for them!
After all, from Tobirama Senju to Hiruzen Sarutobi, both Hokage had actively suppressed the Ninja Clans. Although Minato Namikaze's time in power was short, he still represented the civilian Ninja... Now... they had finally waited for an Uchiha, someone who did not harbor hostility towards the Ninja Clans.
"Say no more! Kill Hiruzen Sarutobi!"
"What's the point of enduring? Force Hiruzen Sarutobi to step down."
"Lord Jin, let's move!"
Everyone present spoke up one after another.
At this moment, they were truly frantic, wanting nothing more than for Uchiha Jin to become Hokage as soon as possible!
Even the Ino–Shika–Chō, who had remained calm throughout, were honestly getting excited now, wishing they could immediately bring the rest of their clan members over.
Damn it.
Why wait for anything else?!
Dethroning Hiruzen Sarutobi quickly and letting Uchiha Jin take power was the most important thing.