Though Uchiha Natsume had been mocked by the two, he wasn't the least bit angry.
Instead, a knowing smile spread across his face, and he disappeared.
"Did Natsume get hit so hard he went crazy?"
"Doesn't seem likely. Could a Chunin's attack really threaten him?"
"I can't shake the feeling that there's something we haven't seen."
After Uchiha Ryuxi and Uchiha Nagasawa thought it over, they still couldn't figure it out.
They left the training ground as well.
Meanwhile, Roy returned to his house.
He had nearly used up all his chakra in the fight just now.
There wouldn't be much point in going to the Military Police Force now.
Besides, during his fight with Natsume, Roy had noticed something unusual.
A progress bar had appeared beside his abilities!
"System!"
With a thought, Roy brought up his status panel.
Host: Uchiha Roy Ninjutsu: Fire Style: Fireball Explosion [1%], Fire Style: Blue Flame; Lightning Style: Lightning Snake Frenzy, Lightning Style: White Worm [1%] Taijutsu: Konoha Style Taijutsu, Uchiha Style Taijutsu Genjutsu: Thorn Entanglement Kekkei Genkai: Sharingan [2 Magatama], Mera Mera no Mi [2%] Fixed Chakra: 6000 Items: Improved Explosive Tag*100, Improved Kunai*50, Over-fulfillment Mission Pack, Kusanagi Sword: Turin... Function: Portable Space [1000m³] Main Mission: Save the Uchiha [10%] [Mission Requirements: Preserve as many Uchiha clan members as possible after the Uchiha Clan Downfall Night. The more survivors, the higher the rating and the richer the rewards.]
It wasn't just his ninjutsu. The Mera Mera no Mi had a progress bar, too.
Could he increase his abilities' levels by fighting, or by using his abilities and ninjutsu?
With that thought, Roy immediately started cultivating chakra.
Thanks to the double extraction buff, he soon felt his chakra reserves replenishing.
Combined with the slow recovery of his fixed chakra, three hours later, Roy went out into the courtyard.
"Fire Style..."
"Fire Fist..."
"Elementalization..."
The next morning, Roy lay in the courtyard, elated.
His body and mind were both close to their limits.
But he was genuinely excited!
His abilities really could improve.
Even the Sharingan had a progress bar.
Once it reached 100%, the Sharingan would surely gain another Magatama. Maybe later, he wouldn't even need to find a sibling's Sharingan to transplant—he could awaken the Eternal Mangekyo directly!
When the Mera Mera no Mi reached 100%, it would most likely awaken!
Roy's plans for the future began to change.
With that in mind, he quickly washed up, changed clothes, and headed to the Military Police Force.
"Big Brother Roy, are you... all right?"
Seeing how exhausted Roy looked, Xiu asked with some concern.
It was the first time he'd ever seen Roy like this.
"I'm fine."
"Come on. Let's make a patrol."
After putting on his Military Police Force uniform, Roy set off with the three of them.
Konoha was as peaceful as ever that day.
As long as the Konoha Gate remained intact, ordinary people were safe within its walls.
The Military Police Force mostly dealt with incidents reported by people who came to them. They rarely went on patrol.
"Military Police Force, huh?"
"Looks like you're doing your patrol properly today!"
At that moment, a familiar voice reached Roy's ears.
"Sarutobi Asuma?"
Looking at the man before him, Roy called out his name without thinking.
To be fair, based on the original story alone, Roy had a fairly good impression of Asuma.
He'd done a good job teaching Shikamaru and the others, and he'd performed well in battle.
But Roy's original self was Asuma's age and knew what kind of person he was.
As the Third Hokage's son, Asuma had been arrogant and domineering even at the Ninja Academy.
He looked down on civilian students and thought little of the Uchiha Clan.
In his eyes, no matter how powerful the clan was or how impressive its dōjutsu, the Uchiha were still his father's subordinates.
And given the Uchiha's temperament, they'd been at odds from the start.
"Roy... I've passed the Jonin exam."
"You're still a Chunin, right?"
Asuma looked at Roy smugly.
"Oh, I see."
"Congratulations. Here's a Kunai as a gift."
"I'll pass on the meal. If there's nothing else, I'll get back to patrolling."
As he spoke, Roy handed Asuma a Kunai.
Then he calmly headed toward the next area.
"Big Brother Asuma, that kid's looking down on you!"
"He actually just ignored you..."
The few lackeys beside Asuma spoke indignantly.
Asuma was now fuming, too.
Who did that guy think he was, treating him like that?
"Shangteng, you and Nakayama go..."
A vicious look crossed Asuma's face.
At his words, the two quickly vanished.
As Asuma's trusted followers, they were both Chunin, after all.
"Uchiha Roy, you'll regret ignoring me!"
After saying that, Asuma also disappeared.
The three patrolling with Roy were in high spirits.
When Asuma had come out to brag about becoming a Jonin, they'd all felt irritated.
But seeing Roy hand him a Kunai and then say he wouldn't join him for a meal—
They'd nearly died laughing.
Only Big Brother Roy would dare speak to the Hokage's son like that.
"Officers of the Military Police Force, there's trouble over there."
"They ate without paying and smashed things in the shop."
At that moment, a man who looked like a shopkeeper appeared before the four of them, looking anxious.
There were marks on his face, too, as if he'd been beaten.
"Making trouble in the village?"
"Are they stupid?"
Roy was puzzled.
Whether they were shinobi from another village or from Konoha, neither would be foolish enough to do something so idiotic.
Shinobi infiltrating other villages wouldn't expose themselves so easily.
And Konoha's shinobi knew what the consequences would be.
So, were they thugs?
Thinking it over, the four hurried toward the restaurant.
Soon, Roy was even more confused.
This was the heart of the village, so there should be Anbu nearby.
The Hokage Office was just a short distance away.
Who would choose to start a fight here...?
"Shangteng?"
When Roy entered the restaurant, he stared at Shangteng in surprise.
Hadn't this guy left with Asuma?
Why was he...
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