God of Ninjas System!

Instant defeat!

It was a complete instant defeat!

The students who had been gasping at Kiba's "Fang Over Fang" moments earlier now stood with their mouths wide open.

Uchiha Yao hadn't even moved much from his position, yet he had broken the Inuzuka clan's secret ninja technique?

"Did... did he win?"

"Yao-kun is way too strong!"

"Is he... really a genin like us?"

Ino, Sakura, and the other girls had stars practically shining in their eyes. All their earlier worry had turned into adoration.

Yao... was just too cool! So cool he stole their hearts!

If he could be their boyfriend, even dying would be worth it!

Naruto jumped up excitedly, waving his arms and yelling loudly.

Sasuke pressed his lips together. He saw things more clearly than the others.

Yao's movements just now looked simple, but they contained absolute control over timing, angle, and power.

"This guy... his taijutsu has reached this level? His rate of improvement is way too fast!"

Sasuke felt a bit deflated.

One year ago.

He could still thrash this older brother.

But starting a year ago, Yao had been like he'd turned on a cheat code.

The Three Basic Ninjutsu Techniques, taijutsu, shuriken, kunai throwing... his mastery speed for every single one was absurdly fast.

Sasuke was quickly overtaken, then left far in the dust.

Over the past year, through many clashes, Sasuke had been beaten down time and again.

Fight after fight, Sasuke had grown numb. Now he only hoped he wouldn't fall too far behind this guy.

Iruka-sensei snapped out of his shock as well and quickly announced, "The winner... Uchiha Yao!"

Iruka's gaze at Yao was also full of admiration.

This kind of effortless performance had far exceeded the average level of Ninja Academy students.

Or rather... it exceeded the level an ordinary genin should have.

But thinking about who he was dealing with—an Uchiha—Iruka found it normal.

After all, the Uchiha Clan was once Konoha's top noble family, famous across the ninja world for producing genius ninja.

And Uchiha Yao was the most talented ninja Iruka had ever seen!

Yao walked forward and reached out a hand to Kiba, who was just getting up.

Kiba's face still showed some reluctance, but he grabbed Yao's hand and stood up. "You're a real monster!"

"You're too kind!"

"Next match! Uzumaki Naruto versus Nara Shikamaru!"

"Alright, that's it for today's lesson. Everyone remember to review thoroughly when you get home!"

Iruka reminded them, "The Graduation Exam is in one week. I hope our whole class can pass!"

"Your teacher doesn't want to see anyone sent back to the Ninja Academy!"

"Class dismissed!"

The students immediately cheered and packed up their things to leave.

"Yao-kun! Want to walk together?"

"Yao-kun! I made rice balls last night. Want to share some?"

"Yao..."

Children in the ninja world matured early. These barely twelve-year-old brats had guts bigger than their ages.

Faced with these enthusiastic girls, Yao really wanted to take them.

But they were too young. Let them grow a bit more. Wait until they turned eighteen.

Sasuke walked past Yao with a blank expression, hands in his pockets.

When he drew level with Yao, he stopped and asked coolly, "What's for dinner tonight?"

Yao was long used to this style of communication. He answered casually, "Today's our birthday. Let's have grilled meat!"

As the last surviving orphans of the Uchiha Clan, they had inherited the vast wealth the Uchiha family had accumulated.

Can't spend it all!

Absolutely can't spend it all!

This was a world of difference from Uzumaki Naruto, who barely scraped by on expired milk and cup noodles.

Therefore.

When it came to food and drink, Yao never shortchanged himself. He ate and drank as he pleased, never stinting a single bit.

The brothers had a clear division of labor:

Sasuke was in charge of buying ingredients and washing the pots and dishes after meals.

Yao handled the cooking, so what they ate was up to him.

Hearing "grilled meat," Sasuke's Adam's apple rolled almost imperceptibly, though his face remained expressionless.

He only let out a barely audible "Mm" from his nose, then shoved his hands in his pockets and walked off coolly.

"Yao! Yao!"

Naruto rushed over, blue eyes sparkling with excitement and admiration, chattering away:

"You're so strong! You totally wrecked Kiba without breaking a sweat! When will I be strong enough to beat you?"

Yao looked at the fired-up Naruto and couldn't help laughing:

"Your Chakra reserves are enormous. If you can just bring them out, beating me shouldn't be a problem!"

That was, of course, a polite lie.

Starting a year ago.

He had decided to openly unleash his talent, no longer hiding it.

Naturally, that came from absolute confidence in his own strength.

Naruto wanting to beat him now? A pipe dream!

"Alright, let's go! Today's mine and Sasuke's birthday. Come eat at my place—I'll treat you to grilled meat!"

Naruto swallowed, scratched his hair, and hesitated:

"Huh? Again... No, I shouldn't, right? Eating at your place every day is kind of embarrassing!"

His voice trailed off, and his eyes darted around.

"Stop pretending!"

Yao knew Naruto too well and saw right through his little act:

"I want to eat fish! When you've got time, just catch me a few big ones to make up for it, alright!"

Helping with the fishing was, of course, Yao's way of giving Naruto an out.

The reason Yao and Naruto got along so well was that Yao had made a point of befriending him.

Not that he was trying to curry favor with Naruto!

Yao simply thought that befriending Naruto was an investment with minimal upfront cost and an incredibly high future return.

So he just did it on the side.

After all.

Naruto's heart was profoundly lonely, desperately craving recognition from others.

So.

Just a little bit of goodwill was enough to earn Naruto's unwavering loyalty.

Just like Iruka in the original story—merely by acknowledging Naruto, he became Naruto's... father figure!

Sure enough.

Hearing this, the hesitation on Naruto's face vanished instantly. He thumped his chest hard and declared loudly:

"Leave it to me! I'll catch you the biggest, fattest fish!"

"Let's go!"

Evening.

The night was deep!

Moonlight streamed through the glass window, spilling across two beds lined up side by side.

Beside him, Sasuke had already fallen into deep sleep, the room utterly silent.

Yao focused his mind.

Shwoosh!

A pale blue light screen, visible only to him, materialized out of thin air.

[Host: Uchiha Yao]

[Age: 12]

[Chakra Level: Chūnin]

[Chakra Natures: Fire, Wind, Lightning, Earth, Yin]

[Mode: None]

[Kekkei Genkai: Sharingan (Unawakened)]

[Physique: None]

[Ninjutsu: Three Basic Ninjutsu Techniques, Shadow Clone Technique, Flying Thunder God Technique, Fire Release Ninjutsu (108 types)]

As a member of the transmigration army, Yo also had his own cheat: the God of Ninjas System. The name was a bit abstract, but the system's function was simple and crude: every year on his birthday, Yo could draw once. The prize was any item from the world of Naruto, including but not limited to: ninjutsu, taijutsu, Illusion Technique, Kekkei Genkai, Tailed Beast, weapons, chakra nature and capacity, special physique!

On his 10th birthday, the God of Ninjas System officially awakened. Yo's first draw, the prize was the [Uchiha Fire Release Gift Pack]! The Uchiha Clan excelled in Fire Release, and the gift pack contained all 108 types of Fire Release ninjutsu collected by the Uchiha Clan. From C-rank Fire Release ninjutsu to A-rank Fire Release ninjutsu... it truly had everything! Because it was a system prize, directly infused, Yo didn't need to learn—he mastered all 108 Fire Release ninjutsu. And... he was proficient! Unfortunately, due to chakra limitations, he could only release a few. After barely unleashing the Great Fireball Technique a few times, his chakra would be exhausted. Chakra capacity was also Yo's biggest shortcoming at the moment; there was no helping it—the Uchiha were, after all, not the Uzumaki or the Senju!

On his 11th birthday, Yo's second draw, this time it was very generous—the prize he got was the Flying Thunder God Technique. The Flying Thunder God Technique! An S-rank space-time ninjutsu invented by the Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama. The power of the Flying Thunder God Technique needed no elaboration; the Fourth Hokage had carved out his reputation as the Yellow Flash, and the Flying Thunder God Technique could be said to have been the greatest contributor! Unfortunately...