Three Choices at the Start in Konoha

So that was why the men of Eastern Wu had those tastes! Now he understood them firsthand.

"Come to think of it, raising a little wife wouldn't be so bad," Liuyun murmured, rubbing his nose.

The covers were still warm. Liuyun lay there comfortably, breathing in Mikoto's lingering scent, with no intention of getting up.

After all, his first time had happened here. He deserved a moment to relive it.

System! Every overpowered protagonist in the novels I've read gets a character status screen. You've got one too, right?

"Ding! Opening the host's character status screen!"

As soon as the voice faded, a three-dimensional image appeared in Liuyun's mind.

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Ninja Academy!

[Uchiha Liuyun]

Physique: Genin

Chakra: 0.2 Kakas (1 Kaka = Kakashi's chakra reserves)

Ninjutsu: Three-Body Technique (beginner), Kunai Throwing (perfected)

Taijutsu: None!

Genjutsu: Hell Viewing Technique (proficient)

Bloodline: Uchiha Bloodline, One-Tomoe Sharingan, Ice-Ice Fruit ability

Overall combat strength: Chunin

Inventory: Secret Room Douluo Deluxe Edition (slightly worn)

(Note: Proficiency has five levels: beginner, adept, proficient, perfected, and godly! These levels apply only to the host!)

(At the godly level, the host's ninjutsu will match that of Hashirama Senju, the God of the Shinobi World. Clap your hands, call it out, and it appears.)

Liuyun was more than satisfied with the screen.

Yesterday, he had been a weakling who had only just learned to refine chakra. Today, he had combat strength comparable to a Chunin. What was there to complain about?

The Hell Viewing Technique caught him by surprise, though. He had gained that Genjutsu when he absorbed the basic Genjutsu experience.

He hadn't expected it to skip straight past beginner and adept to reach proficient.

All Liuyun could say to that was: Nice.

He closed the system screen in his mind and considered what to do next.

Genjutsu and the Ice-Ice Fruit were musts, without question!

So were the basics: Kunai Throwing, the Three-Body Technique, Water Walking...

The system would provide chakra, physique, and mental energy through his choices, so he didn't need to worry about those.

He could train in a few other ninjutsu and sword techniques, but there was no need to master them.

They would only support his Ice-Ice Fruit ability and Genjutsu. He had to keep his priorities straight.

Jack of all trades, master of none. If he mastered those two, Liuyun was certain he could carve out a place for himself in the Shinobi World.

He might even be able to talk to Otsutsuki Kaguya about having children someday.

The Ice-Ice Fruit, Genjutsu, the Three-Body Technique, Kunai and Shuriken Throwing, chakra control for Water Walking...

Just thinking about it all made Liuyun's head hurt. "Looks like I'll have to find a chance to learn Shadow Clone."

"Liuyun! Liuyun! Breakfast is ready!" Uchiha Mikoto called from the next room.

"Coming!" Liuyun called back.

Reluctantly, he left the sweet-smelling tatami.

The meal was strangely quiet. Mikoto, usually so gentle and considerate, kept her face flushed the entire time.

Liuyun knew the little girl was embarrassed!

But he wasn't going to tease her. It was daytime, not night, and they still had to go to the Ninja Academy.

Strangely, that damn system didn't present any choices either.

At least Liuyun didn't have to do anything awkward he didn't want to do, like he had last night.

Breakfast was soon over. Liuyun changed into a fitted black outfit and stepped up to the mirror.

His handsome face carried a hint of authority, and his short black hair looked neat and sharp.

He was sure to grow into a handsome man, thanks in no small part to his Uchiha Clan blood.

The Uchiha Clan might produce plenty of people obsessed with their brothers, older or younger, but there was no denying their looks were top-tier.

"Liuyun! Let's go!"

Uchiha Mikoto had finished tidying the house and was waiting for him at the entrance like a young wife.

"Coming!"

The Ninja Academy had been founded by the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju.

Its purpose was to ensure stable education and efficient training of new talent.

It stood east of Hokage Rock in Konoha, not far from Konoha's underground shelter.

Liuyun and Uchiha Mikoto had just reached the school gates.

A creepy-looking figure stood there with his arms crossed, smiling at the two of them—or rather, at Liuyun.

Like Liuyun, he wore the Uchiha Clan's attire. His name was Uchiha Yuantong.

He was a loyal lackey of that bastard Uchiha Fugaku!

His talent was mediocre at best. He was just an ordinary member of the Uchiha Clan.

And in the three months since Liuyun had arrived in this world, no one had bullied or mocked him more.

"Uchiha Liuyun, there you are at last. I've been waiting here for ages!"

Uchiha Yuantong gave Uchiha Mikoto a friendly smile, then turned a knowing smirk on Liuyun.

"Uchiha Yuantong! What do you want?"

Before Liuyun could speak, Uchiha Mikoto—his future wife—snapped at him. Her face turned icy.

She looked ready to fight him on the spot.

"Nothing like that! Mikoto, I just have something to discuss with Liuyun!"

Uchiha Yuantong hastily waved his hands, wearing a smile so ingratiating it was almost pathetic.

His attitude toward Liuyun was the complete opposite.

He was a perfect example of the Uchiha Clan's rule of the strong over the weak.

"Liuyun! Let's head over to the training ground."

As Uchiha Yuantong spoke, he slung an arm around Liuyun's shoulders. Anyone watching might have thought they were close friends!

Liuyun narrowed his eyes, a chill entering his gaze. Yuantong had always used this excuse to separate him from Mikoto.

Then he would beat Liuyun up to prove his superiority as a fellow Uchiha.

Well, his cheat had finally appeared last night, and his strength had changed beyond recognition.

What better time to give this disgusting bastard the beating he deserved?

A faint smile touched Liuyun's lips. He was about to speak.

Then the system's voice sounded in his mind again.

The host faces Uchiha Yuantong's provocation. Make your choice!

1. Accept Uchiha Yuantong's request and go to the grove to give him a thorough beating. Reward: physique doubled!

2. Refuse outright, anger Uchiha Yuantong, and suffer his retaliation later. Reward: chakra increased by 10%!

3. Refuse outright, then defeat him cleanly in front of the entire class during the combat exercise. Reward: physique tripled!

Was there even a choice? Liuyun picked the third option without hesitation.

The system knew what it was doing. Rather than beating him up where no one could see, Liuyun could make a name for himself during the combat exercise.

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"Uchiha Yuantong, I suggest you take your arm off Liuyun. Otherwise, don't blame me for what happens!"

Uchiha Mikoto spoke up again.

She knew exactly what Yuantong was like.

If he got Liuyun alone, he would humiliate him again, or even beat him up.

"Mikoto, this has nothing to do with you. Shouldn't you ask Liuyun what he thinks? Right, Liuyun?"

Uchiha Yuantong turned to Liuyun with an awkward smile. He knew Uchiha Liuyun was Mikoto's weak spot.

As long as Liuyun agreed, Mikoto's anger wouldn't change a thing.

"Liuyun, if you don't want to go, Uchiha Yuantong won't dare do anything to you!"

Uchiha Mikoto looked at Liuyun, her brow furrowing as she spoke softly.

With the two of them watching for different reasons, Liuyun turned to the repulsive Yuantong beside him.

His face hardened. He struck Yuantong's arm with his right hand and knocked it off his shoulders.

"No thanks! We may both belong to the Uchiha Clan, but I barely know you. Keep your filthy hands to yourself!"

"Uchiha Liuyun! Are you serious?"

Uchiha Yuantong narrowed his beady eyes. Surprise flashed across his face before it turned dark.

"You know we have a combat exercise today!"

The threat in his words was unmistakable.

"So what if we do? Can you control who gets matched against whom?"

An angry voice rang out beside the three of them.

A girl in red strode up, eyes wide and face furious.

She planted her hands on her hips and demanded, "Trying to bully Liuyun again to show off your standing in the Uchiha Clan?"

"Looks like I went too easy on you last time!"

At the sight of the girl, Uchiha Yuantong seemed to remember something. He shuddered despite himself.

He immediately backed down, his voice turning meek.

"Of course not, Kushina! I just had something to ask Liuyun. But it's fine now! I'll get going!"

He turned and ran toward the Ninja Academy as fast as his legs could carry him, as though some terrifying beast were on his heels.

"Hmph! Pathetic! How does the Uchiha Clan have someone so disgusting?"

Kushina snorted, making no effort to hide the disgust on her face.

"Thanks again, Kushina!"

Seeing Kushina, Uchiha Mikoto smiled with the same warmth she showed Liuyun.

"No need! He's just a weakling who picks on people weaker than himself!"

Kushina waved it off without a thought for Liuyun's feelings.

Then she tilted her head, gave Liuyun a once-over, and teased him.

"Well, look at you. You've got some backbone today! You actually stood up to Uchiha Yuantong!"

Ding! In response to Kushina's question, host, make your choice!

1. Answer calmly, "Nothing much. I just figured things out." Reward: Mental energy increased by 30%.