"What!!!"
Everyone present was startled once again at hearing this.
"This... this..." One of them stuttered, struggling to find the right words.
"Of course! I'm not suggesting that we force women to have children. That woman is an exception after all, but I think it's reasonable for women to have four or five," Kai explained.
Before he traveled back in time, no one in his grandmother's generation had given birth to five or six children. He still remembered the old lady in the backyard of his grandmother's house who had given birth to a total of eleven.
"Now is actually a good opportunity. This is a land of women, and there are females everywhere. It's a great chance for our family to increase its population."
"!!!"
Everyone looked at Kai with wide eyes, shocked by his words.
"I know this may feel a bit awkward, but the atmosphere in Amazon Lily is different. The women here tend to leave the island when they reach adulthood, only to return after becoming pregnant."
"I believe each of you has received some invitations for more 'intimate discussions' at the banquet."
"Cough, cough, cough!!"
Almost all the men present coughed in embarrassment. Even Uchiha Fugaku felt a bit flustered. He was a man with a wife and children, yet he had also received invitations from several women.
Kai continued calmly, "We're all men; there's no need to be shy. Everyone appreciates beauty. We are ninjas, but that doesn't mean we have to endure it. Here, refusing an invitation from a lady is considered the greatest disrespect."
"Their intentions are simple and clear: they want to have children. They believe that the stronger the seeds, the better the offspring will be."
"You don't need to be pretentious or feel obligated to take responsibility."
"You might think you're the one gaining an advantage, but in reality, they're the ones taking advantage of you."
"Believe it or not, if you set clear terms, a large number of women will be eager to comply."
"If you participate in the ring, countless women will compete fiercely for your attention."
"!!!"
Many elites of the Uchiha clan had their views shattered, their expressions distorted in disbelief. They could never have imagined that the customs here were so bold.
"Everyone, I want to know your thoughts. My dream is simple: to strengthen the Uchiha clan."
"Hokage? That's too small."
"The ninja world? Also too small."
"It's just a bunch of cowards squabbling over power."
"My goal is to make the name of the Uchiha clan resonate throughout the world!!"
Everyone in the Uchiha clan felt a surge of excitement at Kai's words. The idea of making Uchiha a name known worldwide was bold and ambitious. Compared to Kai, their own aspirations felt small and insignificant.
"To achieve this goal, our family needs people—many, many people—and this requires everyone's joint efforts."
Uchiha Fugaku was moved. As the patriarch, he naturally wanted to see the family grow.
Moreover, the birth rate of the Uchiha clan had indeed dropped to a historical low in recent years, reaching a crisis level that urgently needed to be addressed.
"Leave it to me to take care of it," Fugaku declared.
"Shisui, Itachi."
Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi turned their attention to Kai as he called their names.
Shisui smiled and said, "It seems that Brother Kai has finished his talk. Let's go over."
"Um."
Shisui and Itachi walked up to Kai.
"Shisui, Itachi, please teach everyone the Fire Breathing Technique."
"Do Shisui and Itachi know how to breathe?!" someone exclaimed in surprise.
"Of course! Shisui and Itachi are my best brothers. Naturally, I will teach them what I know," Kai replied, patting Shisui and Itachi on the shoulders. He had taught them the breathing technique early on.
Having watched a lot of anime, Kai understood that fighting alone was not a viable option. Even if he were stronger than Six Paths Madara and Ōtsutsuki Kaguya, he would still be overwhelmed by others.
Shisui and Itachi were both geniuses among geniuses. In the anime, they had been influenced by the Will of Fire, so Kai had started to shape their beliefs early on, teaching them ninjutsu and preparing them for the challenges ahead.
Now, Shisui and Itachi were not just his younger brothers; they were his right-hand men, a fact known to everyone in the Uchiha clan.
When the clan members heard Kai's candid words, they were not only unbothered but felt it was completely normal.
Shisui and Itachi began to teach everyone the Fire Breathing Technique, and the clan members studied it with great seriousness. This was a secret technique from the top masters of the Uchiha clan.
The Uchiha clan was already skilled in Fire Style Ninjutsu and Eye Techniques. Among the five basic breathing techniques, the Fire Breathing Technique was the most suitable for the Uchiha family. Compared to the other four basic techniques, the Fire Breathing Technique utilized by the Uchiha was more powerful.
This was a conclusion Kai had reached after practicing it himself alongside Shisui and Itachi.
As for the Sun Breathing Technique, he had once tried to teach it to Shisui and Itachi, but neither of them could grasp it. He didn't quite understand why; perhaps the Sun Breathing Technique was truly different.
Nine Snakes City
"Lord She Ji, Lord Xuanyan wants to see you!" Plantagenet reported in the lobby of the emperor's palace.
Hancock frowned at the mention of Xuanyan's name. "What does he want? Invite him in."
"Yes."
Plantagenet soon escorted Xuanyan into the palace.
"Hey! Lord She Ji, long time no see!" Xuanyan greeted, a playful smile on his face.
Hancock shot back, "How long has it been? It's only been less than a day."
"One day is like three autumns when I don't see you. I can't help but want to see such a beautiful woman like you, Lady Snake Princess," Xuanyan replied.
Hancock felt a flicker of happiness at his words. If other men complimented her beauty, she would usually dismiss them, but Xuanyan's directness struck a chord with her, making her feel a bit proud.
"Flattery won't get you anywhere. What scheme do you have in mind this time?" she asked, crossing her arms.
"It's unfair! How could I have bad ideas for Lord She Ji? These are all good ideas," Xuanyan said, feigning innocence.
Hancock rolled her eyes, clearly skeptical. "Tell me, I want to hear what good ideas you have."
"Well, Lord Snake Princess, let's get married."