I'm Thinking About Challenging Patriarch Fugaku

Ruohuo finished claiming his disguise and sat on a park bench not far from the Hokage Office Building, reviewing the system notification once more.

"It really is Indra's chakra?"

He took another look, taking a moment to sense it.

"I feel much more refreshed... is this what Indra's chakra is like?"

After sensing it more carefully, Ruohuo's expression gradually turned strange.

"Indra's chakra... is that it?"

Indeed, aside from that initial sensation that felt like a rush of wasabi to the brain, there didn't seem to be any real changes.

"Could it be that it only gave me a Rinnegan Synthesis Voucher?"

"That would be too..."

Ruohuo paused, suddenly realizing, was he being too greedy?

Although it wasn't an immediate combat power reward, these kinds of "late-game items" were often rare and hard to come by.

"Fine, at least the Rinnegan is settled."

"...The stamina issues for the Three Tomoe Sharingan should be resolved as well."

Ruohuo had discovered a second hidden reward.

With his mental attributes boosted, his Sharingan would naturally last longer.

Ruohuo's gaze swept over the follow-up rewards for the other rank missions.

"B-rank main skill slot..."

Ruohuo frowned, deciding not to use it in a hurry.

Although he currently possessed several B-rank mutated ninjutsu with impressive power, with Ruohuo's standards, there were actually more suitable options.

He just hadn't learned them yet.

Now that he was a Three Tomoe Uchiha, his copy attribute was maxed out; there was no harm in waiting a bit longer.

"Let's check my attributes first."

Ruohuo opened his Personal Attribute Panel.

[Personal Attributes: 3 (Personal buffs not included)]

[Physique (3): Strength C, Speed C-, Recovery C, Overall Rating C (Genin)]

[Spirit (4): Dojutsu S, Genjutsu B+, Genjutsu Resistance B, Recovery B, Overall Rating A+ (Elite Jonin)]

[Ninjutsu (4): Chakra Reserves C+, Chakra Control A, Chakra Quality A (Fire, 100% saturation. Yin, 100% saturation), Hand Seals B, Overall Rating A (Jonin)]

[Overall Rating: A- (Special Jonin)]

"Only a Special Jonin... well, that's still stronger than Kakashi and Itachi."

Ruohuo raised an eyebrow.

The system's evaluation was generally reasonable.

But if the "Little Fire God" buff were included, it would be a completely different concept.

Although it didn't increase his base attributes, that minimum 90% exemption on standard consumption was equivalent to him gaining ten times the amount of chakra.

Added to the 200% power boost, if he were a bit more frugal with his chakra, it would effectively double again.

That would be a hundredfold increase; guest-starring as a mini-Senju would be a breeze. He would at least deserve an A+ rating, right?

"So, adding it all together, there's... well, my physique is still a weak point."

His physical attributes, limited by his age, were indeed a bit weak.

He wondered how Uchiha Madara had trained back in the day.

His chakra seemed endless; he dragged the Nine-Tails along and managed to go toe-to-toe with Hashirama for days and nights, only losing by a single move in the end.

Is that why they say Hashirama and Madara were true soulmates?

If Madara had burned his bridges and gone all-in with the "Danzo style" Izanagi, the outcome... really wouldn't have been certain!

"Congratulations, Ruohuo-kun."

Orochimaru's voice suddenly appeared beside Ruohuo.

Ruohuo had been deep in thought; he turned his head to look at Orochimaru, his eyes showing no ripples at all.

He took another look at his spirit attribute.

His yet-to-be-fully-developed genjutsu ability had already reached B+ thanks to the Three Tomoe Sharingan...

"Hello, Teacher," Ruohuo replied, continuing to ponder his plans.

With the Three Tomoe in hand, as long as he joined the Anbu or Root, the Mangekyo wouldn't be far off.

The unlocking of the personal attribute template had allowed Ruohuo to roughly figure out the system's calculation method.

The current overall level of the Uchiha Clan was A.

It could be A-, or it could be A+.

It doesn't matter; he will take action. With Hashirama Cells and the Cursed Seal, there is truly nothing to fear.

The key is that the research into Hashirama Cells and the Cursed Seal must be entrusted to Orochimaru.

And as for Orochimaru right now...

Forget it, even if Orochimaru had an epiphany on the spot, it would still take at least three to five years to complete the research.

Therefore, Ruohuo believes that, as expected, one must start from the very basics.

Let the Uchiha develop their own strength; he doesn't ask for a return to their Warring States status, but at least they must restore their state from back then.

Is it possible to just act cool without the strength to back it up?

At the very least, they shouldn't be wiped out by the likes of Obito and Itachi, right?

Once the Third Shinobi World War ends, Fugaku will awaken his eyes, and with the three pairs of Mangekyo from the CBD Brothers, the clan's strength reaching S-rank should be secure.

This requires having a certain degree of influence within the clan.

"What are you thinking about, Ruohuo-kun?" Seeing Ruohuo fall silent again, Orochimaru asked with a hint of curiosity.

Ruohuo glanced at Orochimaru and pursed his lips.

"I am thinking about challenging Clan Leader Fugaku."

Ruohuo said earnestly, revealing his Three Tomoe.

"I have already attained the Chunin's Will of Fire, and it is time to have a showdown with Clan Leader Fugaku."

"...Indeed."

"I still remember that Ruohuo-kun wanted to become a Chunin specifically to challenge Fugaku-kun and become the clan leader, right?"

Orochimaru was only slightly startled for a moment before he gave a faint smile, regaining his composure.

Over two months of contact, he had already seen too many things in his student that he would never have dared to imagine before.

Three Tomoe Sharingan...

Quite normal, isn't it?

"Yes."

Regarding Orochimaru's calmness, Ruohuo was also very calm.

"I am ready, Teacher. I'll go once Obito gets out of school. Do you want to come and cheer for me?"

Speaking of Obito and Shisui.

He forgot to call those two little fanboys for the Chunin exam, and it felt like there was a lack of cheering.

But he was in a rush today; first, he attended the funeral with Orochimaru, then turned around and went straight to the exam site, so there was no time to call them.

He would just make up for it when he dueled Fugaku later...

Anyway, he definitely wouldn't lose; after all, he could fly.

But as for whether he could win...

It's hard to say.

He wasn't afraid regarding his chakra reserves. With the "Little Fire God" blessing, as long as he used Fire Style, he wasn't afraid of consumption.

But in other aspects...

Genjutsu, Taijutsu, and quite a few practical combat techniques...

It doesn't matter, he could fly anyway.

Having air superiority is just that arrogant.

Konan against Jiraiya—the ability to fight when she wants and run when she wants—is the same principle.

"Ruohuo-kun, if you don't mind, you might as well listen to your teacher's advice."

Orochimaru smiled gently, giving Ruohuo the feeling that he was currently the Second Pillar.

"Please speak, Teacher." Ruohuo wasn't afraid at all.

If it really came down to it, he could even challenge one of the Sannin.

Anyway, he could fly.

"The initiative is in your hands, Ruohuo-kun."

Orochimaru smiled, "You can choose to challenge the clan leader at any time, and there is no need to rush."

"After all... Clan Leader Fugaku is someone who possesses the Jonin's Will of Fire; his Will of Fire is no weaker than yours, Ruohuo-kun..."

"So, the teacher suggests that you might as well accumulate more, Ruohuo-kun, and wait until you have obtained the Jonin's Will of Fire before challenging him?"

"..." Ruohuo fell silent.

While secretly marking Orochimaru with an "Awakening Level 30%" in his heart, he suddenly remembered a certain old shut-in.

Honestly...

There were precedents for successfully transplanting Wood Style cells.

If he were to hand Uchiha Madara's body over to Orochimaru for research, that guy would probably find a direction quite quickly, right?

Taking a step back, even if that failed.

If he could just get his hands on the control of the White Zetsu...

"So, are you planning to submit my application for the Jonin exam, Teacher?"

Ruohuo asked.

"It is merely a suggestion, Ruohuo-kun..."

Orochimaru smiled as he produced a scroll.

"Becoming a Jonin is not so simple; it requires an extensive mission record."

"But the Will of Fire one gains upon becoming a Jonin is exactly what you need, isn't it, Ruohuo-kun?"

Ruohuo took the scroll.

He opened it and took a look; it was a B-rank rescue mission.

B-rank... well, that wasn't impossible.