Seeking a Target, Gaining Recognition

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, the holiday was almost over.

Uchiha Tunan had also learned numerous skills in traps, assassination, disguise, and poisoning.

The system hadn't given any prompts yet, clearly indicating that Uchiha Tunan's parents were still alive and well.

Two Chunin cannon fodder, how could their lives be so tough?

Uchiha Tunan was somewhat troubled; he couldn't just wait for things to happen anymore.

His political allegiance was clear, and the next step was to demonstrate his value.

To gain strength, he could only gain recognition, then kill.

In a direct confrontation, he couldn't even defeat Obito.

His only method was assassination.

As for the target, their strength couldn't be too high, nor too low.

It would be best if the target had no experience with ninja assassination.

Considering everything, he had to start with a tender shoot from the Ninja Academy.

He was a first-year student, so he had to choose from the second or third-year students.

Strong in power, weak in theory, this was Uchiha Tunan's optimal choice.

Strong in power, so that after inheriting the ability, he could stand out among his peers.

Weak in theory, which would reduce the chance of them seeing through his assassination methods.

The plan needed to be divided into three steps.

Gain recognition, carry out the assassination, and handle the aftermath.

These three steps could not afford to go wrong.

Gaining recognition was a prerequisite for inheriting the ability.

The assassination process would rely solely on his own methods.

Handling the aftermath was also quite troublesome; if he alerted the Anbu, Uchiha Tunan's current means would make it difficult to guarantee he wouldn't be discovered by them.

Thinking of this, a cold glint flashed in Uchiha Tunan's eyes.

The next day, the Ninja Academy reopened.

This time, Hiruzen Sarutobi did not come to give a speech.

It was rumored that the front-line war had reached a stalemate.

During the break, Uchiha Tunan quietly left the classroom and went to the third-year classroom.

"Tenyu-san." Uchiha Tunan waved enthusiastically at Uchiha Tenyu inside the classroom.

Uchiha Tenyu was a third-year student, ranking sixth overall.

The first rank was held by Uchiha Tetsugo, also of the Uchiha clan.

Seeing someone calling him, Uchiha Tenyu turned his head and was slightly taken aback.

He recognized Uchiha Tunan, the "scum" the clan members often talked about, at a glance.

He intended to ignore him, but Uchiha Tunan kept calling out in public.

He had no choice but to coolly stand up, walk outside the classroom, and say indifferently:

"Kid, what do you want with me?"

"I heard Tenyu-san is the top genius among the graduates. Can I train with you?"

"Oh?" Uchiha Tenyu responded indifferently, but the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, clearly in a very good mood.

He then thought for a moment and said lightly, "Tetsugo has the top grades, and I'm only sixth. Why don't you go find him?"

Uchiha Tunan looked confused, "Isn't Tetsugo-san's good grade because of his high theoretical scores?"

"You have a discerning eye. As a ninja, strength is key. I'm too lazy to study those theory classes. I practice every day at the training grounds north of the clan compound. If you want to come, you can. If I have time, I might give you a pointer or two."

After speaking, Uchiha Tenyu coolly put his hands in his pockets and walked back into the classroom without looking back.

Uchiha Tunan, on the other hand, cheered and skipped back to the first-year classroom.

His demeanor was completely that of a child.

In the third-year classroom, Uchiha Tenyu had just returned to his seat.

Uchiha Tetsugo, sitting beside him, turned his head and said lightly to Uchiha Tenyu, "Tenyu, don't associate with that trash. He's a disgrace to the Uchiha clan."

"Hmph! My business is none of your concern," Uchiha Tenyu snorted coldly.

"Hmph!" Uchiha Tetsugo also snorted coldly and turned his head away.

After school, Uchiha Tunan came to the training ground north of the clan compound. As expected, Uchiha Tenyu was practicing Fire Style there.

"Fire Style, Great Fireball Technique."

BOOM~

A scorching fireball spewed from Uchiha Tenyu's mouth, crashing into a pond next to the training ground.

"So... so amazing." Uchiha Tunan stood frozen in shock.

Uchiha Tenyu smiled slightly with his back to Uchiha Tunan, having actually sensed his arrival long ago.

The Great Fireball Technique just now was purely for showing off.

"Kid, you're here." Uchiha Tenyu turned around coolly, his face indifferent.

"Mhm, Tenyu-san, you're so amazing! You actually spewed such a big, big fireball." Uchiha Tunan spread his hands apart, drawing a large circle in the air.

"It's just a C-rank Fire Style." Uchiha Tenyu was very satisfied with Uchiha Tunan's reaction. He pointed to a wooden post beside them and said:

"Your physical condition is still too poor. Train your Taijutsu first."

"Okay, Tenyu-san." Uchiha Tunan excitedly went to the wooden post and earnestly began striking it.

However, Uchiha Tunan's Taijutsu was truly terrible. Uchiha Tenyu couldn't help but correct him many times, but the results were still unsatisfactory.

In the evening, Uchiha Tunan sat on the ground, panting heavily from exhaustion.

Although Uchiha Tenyu was also tired, he maintained a cool facade for the sake of his image, standing in front of Uchiha Tunan with his hands in his pockets, and said disdainfully:

"You're already done after training for such a short time."

Uchiha Tunan looked dejected, burying his head deeply between his legs, and mumbled: "I'm sorry, I've disappointed you, Tenyu-san."

"I heard about you from other clan members before. Why do you have such foolish thoughts?" Uchiha Tenyu asked.

Hearing this, Uchiha Tunan buried his head even deeper, his voice choked with tears:

"Because... I'm useless. My parents don't like me, and the clan members look down on me.

Only Third Lord smiles at me.

I feel like Third Lord truly loves the village and loves us."

So that's how it is. The weak instinctively need to attach themselves to the strong...

Uchiha Tenyu understood instantly. His tone was no longer so cold, and he softened slightly:

"You need to prioritize the clan from now on, or I won't teach you."

"I'm sorry for disappointing you." Uchiha Tunan stood up and bowed deeply to Uchiha Tenyu.

Uchiha Tenyu also detected the subtle refusal in Uchiha Tunan's words, and a hint of annoyance rose in his eyes. He turned and said:

"Get lost."

"I'm sorry." Uchiha Tunan apologized again, then took a book from his pocket and handed it over.

"This is a gift for you, Tenyu-san. Thank you for being willing to guide my training."

Uchiha Tenyu turned around upon hearing this and his gaze fell upon the book, asking coldly:

"What is this thing."

Uchiha Tunan said with utmost sincerity:

"I studied the advanced theoretical courses during the break, and this is a summary of the key exam points.

I hope you can truly become the number one graduate."

Uchiha Tenyu was stunned.

After all, most of the Uchiha clan were arrogant and didn't easily express their emotions. Most Uchiha clan members had never received a gift from childhood to adulthood.

Uchiha Tenyu was no exception. Faced with the theoretical highlights painstakingly compiled by his junior, his heart couldn't help but tremble.

He snatched the book over, turned his head away haughtily, and said:

"Hmph! Remember to come early tomorrow."

With that, he strode towards the clan compound.

"Ding, Gained Uchiha Tenyu's Approval."

Hearing the system notification, Uchiha Tunan felt a slight joy in his heart and waved towards Uchiha Tenyu's retreating back:

"Thank you, Tenyu-san, I'll work hard."