Cattle and sheep herd together; beasts walk alone, but I joined the student council

Uchiha's eyes nearly lit up.

Holy crap?!

I casually showed off, and it triggered a critical hit? That much?!

This president was quite the closet show-off. His emotions were clearly running wild, yet he looked no different from usual on the surface.

Just then, Yamauchi suddenly spoke, his voice anxious:

"Wait! President! He can't join the student council."

Uchiha: "?"

Yamauchi, do you want to go back and reread the previous chapter? When did I ever agree to join?!

You jump out to stir up trouble whenever you feel like it. Showing off, are you?!

One moment you call me Master, the next you contradict me!!

Which side the hell are you even on?!!

Horikita Manabu glanced at Yamauchi. "Why not?"

Yamauchi choked up, unable to find a reason in the moment.

Then he would make one up.

"His... his character is terrible! Uchiha sent me flying in class!!"

"That kind of person must be severely punished!!"

Yamauchi began getting carried away again.

"According to you, the student council doesn't recruit students with bad moral character."

His jealousy had swelled beyond control. He had no idea why the president had come over personally and even invited Jiahao to join the student council!

"Violence?"

Horikita Manabu frowned.

Seeing this, Yamauchi hurriedly explained in a low voice:

"It was like this. This morning, I bet him on an arm-wrestling match. He went crazy after losing and punched me flying two meters away. The classroom cameras recorded everything!"

"Alright, I understand..."

After hearing him out, Horikita Manabu spoke blandly:

"I'll send someone to collect the video evidence. If the facts are as you described, I will punish him accordingly. However..."

"He must join the student council now."

"Why?!! President, you're playing favorites!!"

Horikita Manabu spoke calmly:

"Because he dared to tear lightning apart with his bare hands. Do you dare?"

The moment those words came out, Yamauchi's mouth moved for ages, but he could not say a thing.

That was a badge of courage. There was no way to slander it.

He had forgotten that Uchiha was a fearless lunatic.

Cold sweat instantly broke out across Yamauchi's back!!

Once the wound healed, he forgot the pain!!

He still owed the entire class a cup of milk tea!!!

And just now... he had actually slandered that mighty king!!!

This was bad!

He was in huge trouble!!!

Uchiha pointed at Yamauchi, his expression grave.

"I suggest investigating three generations of his family and revoking his eligibility for civil service exams!"

"..."

That might be a little too harsh...

Horikita Manabu gave Uchiha a deep look.

"Is that so? Fine. I'll give you a satisfactory resolution."

Snowflakes drift, north wind howls, heaven and earth are a vast expanse...

Yamauchi felt his scalp go numb!

A chill shot straight to the top of his head!!

I'm so screwed! Is the plot about to come back for payback?!

It felt like the nth time he had kicked an iron plate!!

He regretted it!

He should never have run his mouth!!

Horikita Manabu looked at Uchiha and invited him again.

"Your personality is well suited for the student council. Joining now is the best time."

"Young junior, I know you want to prove yourself... I understand. I understand it all."

In other words: I know you want to show off. Aren't you just trying to get girls' attention? When I was your age, I thought the same way~

"Prove myself?"

Uchiha looked utterly calm.

"No need."

"I, Uchiha, have lived my life as I please. Why must I prove myself to others?"

"?"

[Critical Hit +666]

[Passion +54]

[Passion +51]

[...]

Huh?!

Another critical hit?!

Wow, I never expected the president to be so sensitive!!

Horikita Manabu forced himself to remain composed. Being rejected a second time, even his mentality was starting to crack a little.

"Why?"

"The path of solitude is difficult and winding. Join us, develop your teamwork abilities, complement each other's strengths and weaknesses..."

Uchiha glanced at Horikita Manabu.

This guy was so damn naggy!

"Enough."

Seeing that Horikita was about to speak again, Uchiha seized the initiative, his expression calm.

"Cooperation between many people? That is merely weaklings huddling together for warmth."

"And I am the Mighty Emperor. I only charge forward!"

Everyone else: "???"

My toes are curling so hard they're digging into the floor!!!

Mighty Emperor???

Who calls himself an emperor?!

This was truly arrogance without limits!!

Uchiha continued:

"Only cattle and sheep move in herds. Beasts always walk alone!"

[Critical Hit +778]

"..."

Horikita Manabu froze for several seconds, then laughed—an appreciative laugh.

His smile was fractured, yet genuinely happy.

He almost wanted to hand the position of president directly to Uchiha.

A talent who refused to bend yet could stand alone was fucking perfect for being president!!

"Are you really not going to consider it? Name any condition you want."

Just as everyone thought Uchiha would reject him again, he relented.

"You, are you really strong? Can you make me stronger?"

Tachibana Akane puffed out her chest, looking as proud as if the honor were her own.

"The president is amazing. He won the National Comprehensive Combat Tournament in high school, and he knocked out the runner-up in three punches!!"

"..."

Uchiha cursed inwardly.

Fuck!!! National Comprehensive Combat Tournament champion?!

Damn, this senior is that insane?!!

The next second—

Uchiha looked somewhat disappointed. "Can't you do it in one punch?"

[Critical Hit +458]

Horikita Manabu: "..."

"I can, but there's no need."

The president forcibly held himself together. His aura and swagger could not weaken!!

He seemed to have grasped what his junior wanted most. "After school every day, I can spare five minutes to be your sparring partner."

"Why five minutes instead of five hours?"

Horikita Manabu was expressionless. "I'm afraid I'll cripple you."

Uchiha took a deep breath.

Hold it together!! I must hold it together!

After hearing Horikita Manabu's words...

He had reached a conclusion.

"I'll take the secretary position."

Joining the student council was a wise choice.

First, he could freely farm the president's critical hits.

Second, he could become stronger.

Uchiha had actually asked the system about it.

With only the Kirin Arm and One Punch Man's techniques but no actual combat experience, if he encountered a life-or-death fight, he would undoubtedly die.

Third... there were lots of upperclassmen in the student council!

If he kept farming only first-years, sooner or later he would run out of wool to shear!!

Then he would set his sights on the second- and third-years. Slow and steady wins the race!!

"I can also... Mm, huh?!"

Horikita Manabu's stiff voice came to an abrupt stop.

Everyone was dumbfounded yet again.

What the hell, bro?!

Just a moment ago, you were saying all that crap about not going anywhere with anyone and beasts only walking alone!!!

And now you're joining as soon as you turn around? What the hell is that about?!!!

You're even more flexible than King Goujian?!

Horikita Manabu rejoiced inwardly, though his expression remained unchanged.

"It's your first day, so you haven't bought your daily necessities yet, right?"

"How about this? I'll have Tachibana Akane accompany you to the mall and help you familiarize yourself with the campus. After dinner, come report to the student council."

He was in a hurry, afraid the talent might change his mind.

Tachibana Akane looked reluctant. "Wouldn't that be inappropriate?"

Horikita Manabu put on the air of a big shot.

"You're both secretaries, so it's best that you get to know each other as soon as possible. School has just started, and there's still a pile of crap to deal with."

"Yes!" Tachibana Akane straightened up and answered.

Uchiha rolled his shoulders. "I want to go back to the dorm first and change into training clothes."

Tachibana Akane: "Whatever you want..."

Not long after.

The student dormitory area.

It was a very tall building. It looked completely ordinary from the outside, but after entering, Uchiha discovered that it was still completely ordinary...

Tachibana Akane pushed open the door to Dorm 404.

"A private room for one person. Satisfied?"

There was only a bed, a desk, and a bathroom in sight.

Uchiha said, "The room isn't luxurious, but it's also very simple."

Tachibana Akane: "..."

Tachibana Akane suddenly crooked a finger at Uchiha.

"Stop complaining. I'll take you to explore the campus's hidden rules."

"Hidden rules?" A question mark practically appeared over Uchiha's head.

"Don't ask. Just follow me."