Kawasaki’s spirits rose. This was truly a timely blessing.
Besides the famous Four Symbols and Eight Trigrams Sealing Technique, there was something else crucial.
It was the Detection Barrier Technique, which also used sealing symbols.
This was exactly what the Uchiha desperately needed, lacking a detection barrier.
As long as barrier symbols were placed in key locations, they could be activated with chakra.
The Detection Barrier Technique allowed them to detect anyone entering the barrier's range.
Without this technique, with Konoha being so large, enemies could easily infiltrate.
Based on the current size of the Uchiha territory, about three people working in shifts would be enough to cover the entire area.
This way, they would no longer have to fear Konoha’s prying eyes.
Previously, the Third Hokage had blatantly built tall towers near the Uchiha territory to monitor them.
Now that they had moved out, with no towers to use, he had sent out Root members to spy on them secretly.
Kawasaki had been fuming for a long time but couldn’t chase away mosquitoes all day.
Now, he was going to pull out each and every nail that Konoha had hammered into the Uchiha.
Kawasaki quickly found three candidates: Uchiha Akihisa, Uchiha Iori, and Uchiha Daichi.
They all had a natural talent for sealing techniques.
Akihisa had been Kawasaki’s teammate. Although his combat strength was average, his skills were considerable.
His elder brother, the boisterous and not very clever Yazu, had already left with Itachi.
The other two were new teammates, and their teamwork had been excellent recently.
With Itachi taking away most of the clan, many Uchiha were forced to regroup.
Taking the opportunity, Kawasaki told all the Uchiha to choose safer missions whenever possible.
He was afraid that the Third Hokage might tamper with missions and deliberately harm the Uchiha.
Fortunately, the Third Hokage hadn’t played any tricks in this regard. There hadn’t been any accidents recently.
【Ding...Long-term mission: A clan cannot rely solely on its own strong members. 】
【Recruit elite non-Uchiha members. 】
【Upon success, obtain the target’s special ability. 】
Ah, finally the system had a new skill. Kawasaki had been waiting so long, he’d be waiting till the cows came home.
But what did the target’s special ability mean?
Kawasaki had a vague idea, but he needed to try it out.
The easiest target among the non-Uchiha would be Konoha.
After all, they were right under his nose. First, he had to make some plans.
As he was thinking, Akihisa, Iori, and Daichi arrived.
Akihisa had a baby face, was small in stature, had a quick mind, and used jutsu with precision.
Iori was like a spring. She was one of the few medical ninjas among the Uchiha.
She had long, flowing hair, a tall figure, and extremely strong perception.
Kawasaki also discovered that she had a rare spatial-temporal talent.
Daichi was a typical all-rounder. He had no weaknesses. Both his jutsu and taijutsu were very strong.
“Captain! Kawasaki-sama! Deputy Clan Head!”
Their salutations were inconsistent because Kawasaki had been promoted to Deputy Clan Head too quickly. Many people hadn’t adjusted yet.
Kawasaki nodded. “I called you here today because I have a mission for you.”
“Please give us your orders, Captain.”
Uchiha Akihisa spoke. He was the closest to Kawasaki.
“When we were still in Konoha, they built countless towers around us to monitor us.”
“The entire Uchiha clan had no privacy at all. Now we’ve moved to a new place, but there are still many Root eyes around.”
“Next, we’re going to establish a Detection Barrier. You three are the ones I’ve chosen.”
The Uchiha looked at each other, bewildered. The Detection Barrier Technique wasn’t something anyone could just play with.
Using it was fine, but setting up a barrier required barrier techniques, which were Konoha’s secret techniques. The Uchiha didn’t have them.
However, since the Deputy Clan Head had called them, he must have a solution.
All three remained silent, waiting for Kawasaki’s instructions.
Kawasaki was pleased to see that they were calm and collected.
He drew a series of sealing patterns on his left arm.
“This is the technique for the Detection Barrier!?”
The three were surprised. They hadn’t expected Kawasaki-sama to know sealing techniques!
Kawasaki smiled slightly and didn’t mention the origin of the technique.
He started teaching them how to circulate chakra and how to engrave the patterns.
Everyone felt both moved and apprehensive. They were moved by Kawasaki-sama’s trust but afraid that they wouldn’t be able to learn.
But soon, they realized they had a natural affinity and familiarity with sealing techniques.
Everything Kawasaki explained, they understood immediately. Daichi even offered his insights.
They were eager to learn about sealing techniques as if they were born to master this art.
Kawasaki’s vision was truly remarkable, the three couldn’t help but think.
Seeing their enthusiasm, Kawasaki didn’t mind explaining patiently. He spent several hours thoroughly explaining the Detection Barrier Technique.
“Did you all learn it?”
Kawasaki asked. Akihisa subconsciously tried it out in his palm and soon, a barrier glow appeared.
Iori and Daichi also tried it out and before long, barrier glow appeared in their palms as well.
Kawasaki nodded in satisfaction. It seemed they were born with this talent, and once they understood it, they could pick it up quickly.
The group looked excited. Learning a technique overnight was simply unbelievable.
The barrier techniques in their hands transformed into various shapes, showing that they could already use the skill at a basic level.
“How long will it take to set up the barrier?”
The group discussed it for a bit. Akihisa answered, “Report, Captain, it will take about seven days to familiarize ourselves with the technique. We also need to prepare some materials.”
“But setting it up will take two weeks.”
“Alright. Iori, tomorrow you report to Fugaku. Daichi, talk to the patrol team. Akihisa, you’re in charge of preparing materials.”
“Get ready and start setting it up immediately. I want to see the barrier in three weeks.”
“Yes!”
“Tonight, I’ll deal with those Root members first.”
Kawasaki stretched his limbs. Finally, he could get rid of those pesky mosquitoes.
..
Around the Uchiha’s new settlement, some Root members were stealthily lurking.
They were carrying observation equipment, monitoring everything the Uchiha did.
They reported to the Third Hokage every day.
Just then, a sensor ninja was startled. A detection chakra had just scanned over his body.
He immediately sent out an emergency signal. The other Root members quickly assembled.
“Retreat! We’ve been detected!”
They didn’t have time to ask how they were exposed, and quickly fled.
“Want to run? Too late.”
Kawasaki descended from the sky, kicking one Root member away with a whip-like leg.
“How is this possible? His speed is so fast?”
The remaining members felt a chill run down their spines. The relationship between the Uchiha and the village was already delicate.
If these few Root members were captured, the situation would become complicated.
Uchiha Kawasaki, now the deputy clan head of the Uchiha clan, do we stand a chance?
The three looked at Kawasaki, their hearts sinking, and collapsed on the ground.