Sorry, I Already Have Plans with Him (Please Keep Reading)

Ichiraku Ramen Shop.

"Boss, one bowl of Tonkotsu Ramen!" Uchiha Chi ordered as he walked deeper into the ramen shop.

"Coming right up, kid!" The uncle kneading dough shouted toward the kitchen, "Ayame, one bowl of Tonkotsu Ramen!"

"O-Okay!" A young voice answered energetically from the kitchen.

Uchiha Chi casually found a seat. While waiting for his ramen, he looked at the azure text that appeared before him.

[Detected recognition from Might Guy!]

[Obtained 20 points and increased Defense by 4%!]

[The target's emotional fluctuation exceeded the standard. The host has received an additional reward... Taijutsu: Konoha Great Whirlwind!]

Is this what a bond feels like? Then I acknowledge him too...

Uchiha Chi felt a little emotional. He had not expected that a simple uplifting remark before leaving would make Might Guy cry like a three-hundred-pound child, even saying, "You're the person who understands youth best besides me and my father."

"Konoha Great Whirlwind..."

Uchiha Chi nodded slightly. Although it was not the Eight Gates outright, compared to a forbidden technique like the Eight Gates, these lower-level Taijutsu techniques were actually more suitable for him at the moment.

Even Taijutsu Ninja like Might Guy and his father would suffer muscle and bone damage whenever they opened the Gates. Uchiha Chi did not think his body could withstand such a price.

[Skills: Three Basic Jutsu, Body Flicker Technique, Body Immobilization Jutsu, Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique, Fire Style: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique, Konoha Senpukyaku, Konoha Great Whirlwind]

Looking at the system's increasingly abundant skill list, Uchiha Chi felt sincerely satisfied. In just a few days, the number of Ninjutsu he possessed had more than doubled.

"The Tonkotsu Ramen is ready!"

Ayame, wearing a small white headscarf, carried a large bowl of ramen from the kitchen to Uchiha Chi's table.

"Enjoy!"

After setting the ramen down, she hurried back to the kitchen to continue working. The ramen shop's lunchtime business was truly excellent.

Uchiha Chi pulled a pair of chopsticks from the bamboo holder, picked up a piece of pork resting atop the noodles, and took a bite.

The meat juices and broth mingled in his mouth, creating a unique flavor. Uchiha Chi squinted contentedly.

"Whether it's my Chakra reserves or the number of Ninjutsu I know, I'm already a genuine Chunin now."

"Although I can't compare to those seniors who start out already chasing Kage-level strength, as long as I keep developing with the system, I'll definitely reach Jonin by the time the Third Shinobi War officially begins."

Thinking of that, Uchiha Chi felt his entire body relax somewhat.

Over the half month since he had transmigrated into the Ninja World, he had actually been rather uneasy, afraid that he would be like a stray dog by the roadside, kicked to death during some future mission.

But now, as his strength rapidly increased, he finally had much more of a sense of security.

"Come to think of it... there are only four or five days left before the Ninja Squads are assembled."

Uchiha Chi began looking forward to the kind of teammates and instructor the village would assign him.

If possible, he hoped to meet teammates with psychological issues. That would make triggering rewards much easier.

As for the instructor... it would be better if there were no issues there.

If the instructor had problems, then the whole squad would be doomed!

Uchiha Chi suddenly became a little worried.

I'm not actually going to jinx it, am I?

"Uchiha Chi?"

Just as he began worrying about the mental health of his instructor, whom he had never met, a low and somewhat familiar voice sounded behind him.

Uchiha Chi turned around and saw a man in Uchiha clan attire seated in the corner. He wore a stern expression and was watching him with his arms crossed.

So it was the dear Clan Head.

"Clan Head Fugaku?" Uchiha Chi blinked. "Are you eating here alone?"

"I came with a friend," Uchiha Fugaku said expressionlessly, pointing at the table before him, where two empty soup bowls sat. "He likes ramen."

"Oh..." Uchiha Chi nodded thoughtfully. "Was it Lord Minato?"

The ramen-loving friend Uchiha Fugaku mentioned should be Namikaze Minato, the future Fourth Hokage.

Although the Third Shinobi War had yet to begin and the name Yellow Flash had not yet become famous throughout the Ninja World, Minato had repeatedly completed missions brilliantly in recent years and was already somewhat well-known in Konoha.

"It was." Uchiha Fugaku nodded, unsurprised that Uchiha Chi had guessed correctly.

If he could even notice the spies Konoha had planted within the clan compound, then naturally it was no difficult task for him to guess who Fugaku had eaten with.

However... he had not greeted him to play a deduction game.

After returning last time, Uchiha Fugaku had investigated Uchiha Chi's background.

No father or mother, a withdrawn personality, no Sharingan, and ordinary Ninja talent. At most, he would become a Chunin in this lifetime.

No wonder he had been so excited after receiving praise last time. People like this, the group most easily overlooked by the clan, often craved the concern of their elders.

Like green plants surviving in the cracks, they blossomed brilliantly with just a little sunlight.

Thinking this, Uchiha Fugaku casually glanced at Uchiha Chi and said flatly,

"You'll be assigned to a Ninja Squad in a few days, won't you?"

Uchiha Chi paused slightly, then nodded. "Yes. Why?"

Uchiha Fugaku played with the teacup in his hand. "Tomorrow, I'll be instructing the clan's children. I need an assistant..."

It was no more than a side matter. Give him a little sweetness, and there would be one more loyal Chunin subordinate in the future. Why not?

Uchiha Chi blinked, naturally understanding that Uchiha Fugaku was inviting him to sit in on the lesson.

Of course, he also knew why Fugaku was doing this. It was nothing more than an opportunity for him to improve.

But the problem was...

He did not want it.

Just thinking about a useless leader with no achievements like Uchiha Fugaku made Uchiha Chi feel a little irritated.

Besides, he already had cheats. Why should he become someone else's dog?

Since provoking the other party's emotions could make him stronger, why should he wrong himself?

"Sorry, Lord Fugaku." Uchiha Chi shook his head and politely declined with a smile. "I just remembered that I have something to do tomorrow."

Uchiha Fugaku froze. He had clearly never expected to be refused, and his expression immediately turned cold.

"What could be so important that it can't be done later?"

[Detected dissatisfaction from Uchiha Fugaku!]

[Obtained 10 points and increased Damage Increase by 2%!]

Oh, he was actually dissatisfied.

Uchiha Chi looked around and happened to meet a pair of dead fish eyes that had been secretly watching this way. His eyes immediately lit up.

Still spying on me, huh?

Then get over here!

Uchiha Chi pointed toward the opposite table. "I already have plans with him."

Uchiha Fugaku froze slightly and followed Uchiha Chi's finger.

"This is..."