The Uchiha Elder's Move

As long as more people come to break my shield, my shield-breaking progress will increase significantly.

Furthermore, I can obtain quite a few rewards through the blind boxes they open!

If I'm lucky, perhaps my strength will also see varying degrees of growth.

Just as he was thinking to himself on his bed, a knock sounded at his door.

"Excuse me, is Mr. Zhou Cheng inside?"

A somewhat shrill male voice came from outside the door.

Zhou Cheng frowned slightly. Who could it be at this hour?

He put on his bathrobe and opened the door.

Standing outside was a middle-aged man wearing the attire of the Uchiha Clan.

"Who are you?"

Zhou Cheng raised an eyebrow. Someone from the Uchiha Clan.

"Mr. Zhou Cheng, sorry to disturb you so late!"

"My name is Uchiha Kiyoshi, and I am the captain of the Uchiha Police Force!"

"What do you want with me?"

The captain of the Police Force?

That's no small position; the power is immense!

If this were a country, he would be the Minister of Defense!

"I have come to offer an apology on behalf of my son!"

"Your son?"

"Uchiha Tadashi?"

Uchiha Kiyoshi nodded, a hint of obsequiousness on his face.

Everything that happened in the plaza today had already been reported to the higher-ups of the Great Elder's faction.

They couldn't determine the extent of Zhou Cheng's strength for the time being, but they were extremely envious of the rewards he offered.

All sorts of dazzling treasures, things they had never heard of or seen before.

If they could obtain Zhou Cheng's support, the position of clan head would fall to their faction.

"This is the first time I've heard of someone apologizing on behalf of another. Please leave!"

Zhou Cheng's expression turned cold. His grudge with Uchiha Tadashi wasn't deep and could be easily resolved.

But having Uchiha Kiyoshi apologize for Uchiha Tadashi showed absolutely no sincerity!

"Wait a moment, Mr. Zhou Cheng!"

Uchiha Kiyoshi hurriedly called out to stop Zhou Cheng, who was about to close the door, and shouted toward the corner of the hallway:

"Get over here right now!"

Hearing this, Zhou Cheng frowned and turned around. Will this never end?

I finally managed to get a moment of peace!

A young man walked out from the corner, still bearing injuries; it was none other than Uchiha Tadashi, who had been defeated by Zhou Cheng's ninjutsu!

He trotted over, arrived in front of Zhou Cheng, and bowed deeply.

"My Lord, I am sorry!"

"It was my fault earlier, and I am here to apologize to you!"

He remained bowed, not straightening up, as if he would stay that way until Zhou Cheng accepted his apology.

Zhou Cheng shook his head slightly. It wasn't a deep hatred, but he did have one small condition!

I still need a large number of people to help me break my shield.

"Forget it! It's not a deep grudge, but I have only one condition!"

"Stand up first!"

Uchiha Tadashi straightened his back, wearing an obsequious smile.

"Please speak, Mr. Zhou Cheng!"

Uchiha Kiyoshi looked solemn; he cared a great deal about Zhou Cheng.

His mysterious strength and mysterious blind boxes were both assets they needed to compete for the position of clan head.

"When I am on the arena stage, send more experts."

"Although everyone is equal here, and rewards are earned by ability!"

"I am seeking death, only thinking about how to die faster!"

"A thousand ordinary people cannot compare to the attack of a single Jonin against me."

Uchiha Kiyoshi's eyes lit up; he was helping them in disguise!

If everyone attacking him on the stage belonged to the Great Elder's faction, then everyone receiving rewards would also belong to the Great Elder's faction.

If any rare treasures were revealed, the overall strength of their faction would increase significantly!

Uchiha Kiyoshi pulled a piece of paper from his robe and handed it to Zhou Cheng.

Zhou Cheng glanced at them suspiciously and did not take it. It didn't look like money, and who knew what it could be!

"We saw that Mr. Zhou Cheng's previous residence was no longer habitable, forcing you to stay in a hotel, and the Great Elder was heartbroken!"

"He ordered me to handle this matter properly!"

"This is a property deed for an independent courtyard!"

"It is perfectly suited for a master like yourself to reside in!"

Zhou Cheng raised an eyebrow. Giving away an entire courtyard just like that?

Is this a bribe?

Zhou Cheng still did not take the deed; he did not want to have too many entanglements with them!

With the system, why would I ever worry about money?

As long as I spread the word that I want to buy items from the blind boxes, I'm sure this hotel would be packed to the brim in an instant!

"I am not lacking in money!"

"Houses and wealth are merely external possessions; you can't bring them into this world, and you can't take them with you when you leave!"

"In the end, it all returns to dust!"

"That will be all. You may go back now!"

Zhou Cheng shut the door directly and walked back to the bed to lie down.

Right now, he only wanted to shut out the world and get some good rest.

Outside the door, Uchiha Kiyoshi and Uchiha Tadashi turned around, their expressions changing instantly.

The two walked out of the hotel without saying a word.

Only then did Uchiha Tadashi begin to complain to his father:

"Father, is this really necessary?"

"He is just one person!"

"Does our faction's strength really need to rely on maintaining a good relationship with him?"

Uchiha Kiyoshi's expression turned even uglier. This good-for-nothing brat had been completely spoiled by his grandfather!

"Even now, you still can't see the situation clearly?"

"Look at how many good things he has given away in just one day!"

"Several of those items are top-tier treasures across the entire ninja world."

"Furthermore, Itachi, Shisui, and even Kakashi and Tsunade—the attacks of such powerhouses couldn't even scratch him!"

"Do you want to make an enemy of a person like that?"

"He seeks death, letting others attack him at will, and then gives them rewards on top of that. He is handing out massive favors!"

"If he keeps the stage up for just ten more days, the favors he will have distributed will be beyond our wildest imagination!"

"If he wanted to, he could call out from the mountaintops and gain countless allies!"

"Among them would be many powerful ninjas. Such a force cannot be underestimated anywhere."

"Do you still look down on him now?"

Uchiha Kiyoshi looked at Uchiha Tadashi and noticed his forehead was already covered in beads of sweat, and the clothes on his back were soaked through.

Uchiha Kiyoshi sighed inwardly. With this temperament, how could he ever compete with Itachi Uchiha and Shisui?

He should just be content living as a wealthy man!

"Remember this: if you want to keep everything you have now, do not listen to your grandfather and try to compete for the position of clan head candidate."

"You and Itachi are worlds apart!"

Uchiha Tadashi stood frozen on the spot, as if struck by lightning.

He was not a fool; he naturally understood what his father's words implied!

Uchiha Kiyoshi did not stop walking.

My foolish son, I am saving you!

To survive in this world, strength is essential!

But with your talent and personality, you can never become a powerhouse.

Then, keep a low profile and save your life!

Unless, of course, you can obtain a massive opportunity from Zhou Cheng and see your strength skyrocket!

The Uchiha Clan compound.

Inside the home of Itachi Uchiha and Sasuke.

The living room was brightly lit, and Fugaku listened in silence as Itachi and Sasuke recounted the events that had unfolded in the arena today.

The more he heard, the more alarmed he became, and the more incredible the story seemed.

Not even the Susanoo could inflict the slightest injury upon Zhou Cheng.