Let the Uchiha Clan Shine Once More

On the Golden Card was a cold, stern face. The Three Tomoe in his eyes slowly turned. He was a black-haired youth wearing a Konoha forehead protector and a blue shirt.

Golden Growth Card!

It was him!

King of Pretenders Sasuke!

"Please select a card."

"I choose the Golden Card, Uchiha Sasuke!"

Uchiha Yufeng did not spare the other two cards another glance.

The characters Dosu and Zaku.

In Naruto, they were the cannon fodder trio from Otogakure who appeared during the early Chunin Exams in the original story.

Even then, they could not compare to Uchiha Sasuke.

And what Uchiha Yufeng cared about most was that it could grow!

"Uchiha Sasuke Golden Card successfully used. You have obtained all of his abilities."

Memories poured into him, and his Chakra surged as well.

In that brief instant, every ninjutsu Uchiha Sasuke had learned, his training experience, Chakra, and everything else was absorbed by Uchiha Yufeng.

Feeling the changes within his body, Uchiha Yufeng's heart churned with excitement.

"This should be Sasuke after participating in the Chunin Exams. He can already use both Chidori and the Curse Mark!"

Uchiha Yufeng let out a quiet breath.

Thinking of the card's description of being able to grow, he silently asked in his heart.

"Right, System, how does a card advance?"

"Contact people who have bonds with the card. This will allow you to obtain Ninja Fragments."

"Bonds?"

"The System's definition of bonds is relatively broad. Family Affection, friendship, Teacher-Student Relationship, and any other strong connections related to the card's character all count as bonds."

After the System finished explaining, Golden Light flashed across Uchiha Sasuke's card.

A Progress Bar appeared beneath the card.

"Collect one hundred Uchiha Sasuke Fragments to advance it."

One hundred fragments. He had no idea how difficult they would be to obtain...

"Yufeng, go eat first. I'll watch Itachi!"

Hearing Uchiha Mikoto's words, Uchiha Yufeng returned his attention to reality, and his eyes lit up.

Weren't these two people bonded to Uchiha Sasuke?

"Sister Mikoto, can I come a little closer and look at Itachi?"

Uchiha Mikoto froze when she heard him call her Sister Mikoto.

Just a moment ago, she had been Clan Head's Wife. Now she was Sister Mikoto?

Following Uchiha Yufeng's gaze to Uchiha Itachi in her arms, she immediately understood.

It seemed Uchiha Yufeng liked Itachi quite a bit too. She broke into a smile.

"Of course!"

"Ding! Uchiha Sasuke Fragment +1."

That triggered it?

There was now a fiery gleam in Uchiha Yufeng's eyes as he looked at Uchiha Mikoto and Uchiha Itachi.

He could get fragments just by chatting casually. It looked like he would have to visit this family more often in the future!

As for the hostility he had once felt toward Uchiha Itachi, more than half of it had faded away.

When all was said and done, he was merely a victim too.

Even without Uchiha Itachi, someone else would have carried out the Clan Annihilation Plan.

Now that he had the System, anything was possible in the future.

Uchiha Yufeng stepped forward. The tender smiling face in Uchiha Mikoto's arms drew closer and closer, and the little boy seemed full of anticipation.

Uchiha Yufeng carefully reached out and patted Itachi's hair.

Little Uchiha Itachi giggled, and the tenderness in Uchiha Mikoto's eyes deepened.

Now, the more Uchiha Yufeng looked at Uchiha Itachi, the more pleasing he found him.

Those big eyes, that fair skin...

He would definitely be handsome when he grew up.

Uchiha Yufeng then handed Uchiha Mikoto an unopened practice Kunai hanging from his waist and said seriously to Uchiha Itachi.

"Itachi, this is a gift for our first meeting! I hope you will become an outstanding ninja of the Uchiha Clan in the future!"

The Kunai had been given to Ninja Academy students for practice. He had come here in a hurry and had not returned it to the academy.

It was just right for expressing a little of his feelings.

As for whether Uchiha Itachi could understand, who cared? Uchiha Mikoto would certainly understand.

"Ding! Uchiha Sasuke Fragment +2."

Nice!

Just as expected!

"Yufeng, that is very thoughtful of you!~"

The tenderness on Uchiha Mikoto's face deepened.

"Ever since my parents passed away, Sister Mikoto has often come to visit me, bringing me food and family subsidies. I, Uchiha Yufeng, have no way to repay you. Giving a little trinket to Itachi... is only what I should do!"

Uchiha Yufeng looked into Uchiha Mikoto's eyes with utter sincerity.

"Ding! Uchiha Sasuke Fragment +3."

"As expected of a member of my Uchiha Clan."

A voice of approval came from the doorway.

Uchiha Fugaku, dressed in a black kimono, walked in from outside.

"Greetings, Clan Head!"

Uchiha Yufeng recovered himself and bowed to Uchiha Fugaku without servility or arrogance.

Seeing this, Uchiha Fugaku nodded in satisfaction and sat cross-legged in the seat of honor.

He pointed to the spot beside him.

"Yufeng, come sit. I summoned you here today because there is something I wish to discuss with you."

Uchiha Yufeng turned and bowed to Uchiha Mikoto before coming over to sit down.

"Please give your orders, Clan Head!"

Uchiha Yufeng was weak and had no one to rely on within the clan.

He had no qualifications to negotiate terms at all.

He might as well be straightforward and get straight to the point.

"Starting tomorrow, your younger brother Uchiha Shisui will be placed under the clan's care for training. Are you willing?"

Uchiha Shisui?

His parents had been followers of Kagami Uchiha and descendants of the branch descended from Kagami Uchiha's cousin.

Uchiha Shisui, meanwhile, was Kagami Uchiha's descendant.

Of the two closely related bloodlines, only Uchiha Yufeng and Uchiha Shisui remained.

By blood, he could be considered Uchiha Shisui's older brother.

He himself was trash who had not even awakened the Sharingan and struggled to refine Chakra, but Uchiha Shisui was different. He was truly a genius of the Uchiha Clan.

Not only was his Chakra impressive, but even his flashy Shuriken techniques and his development of the Sharingan were exceptionally good.

At such a young age, he had likely already reached Chunin level. His future was limitless.

No wonder Uchiha Fugaku had summoned him. It was for Uchiha Shisui.

Uchiha Yufeng understood.

Handing Uchiha Shisui over to the clan for training was not a bad thing.

Except for the brainwashing, of course.

But when it came to brainwashing, could the people in the clan really compare to the Third Hokage and his lot in professionalism?

As for safety, Uchiha Shisui would be much safer training within the clan than outside.

After all, the clan's experts basically all possessed the Sharingan. There would not be any disgusting business like someone gouging out his eyeballs.

"If Shisui is trained by the clan, he will certainly become a pillar of the Uchiha Clan in the future! As Shisui's older brother, I am willing."

Hearing this, Uchiha Fugaku nodded in satisfaction.

His impression of Uchiha Yufeng improved somewhat. Although Uchiha Yufeng lacked talent, he was unexpectedly so loyal and sensible toward the Uchiha Clan. That was rare.

"Ding! Uchiha Sasuke Fragment +1."

"Yufeng, your parents are gone, and life has not been easy for you. From now on, the clan will reimburse your food, clothing, housing, and other living expenses every month. Your subsidy will be doubled until you graduate from Ninja Academy and are able to take missions!"

Uchiha Yufeng hurriedly stood, appearing excited and eager.

"Thank you, Clan Head. Yufeng will certainly not disappoint you. I will study hard at Ninja Academy and help the Uchiha Clan shine once more."

Hearing the words about making the Uchiha Clan shine once more, Uchiha Fugaku could not help but fall into a daze.

"Ding! Uchiha Sasuke Fragment +5."

"Yufeng, it is enough that you have such aspirations. But you must pay more attention to Shisui's side."

Uchiha Fugaku looked at Uchiha Yufeng with a complicated expression.

He could not help but feel regretful. Such a fine Uchiha clansman, yet his talent was too poor.

"Yes, Clan Head. I will go back now and talk things over with Shisui, so that he comes here on time tomorrow to train."

Uchiha Yufeng stood and was about to leave.

"Yufeng, wait a moment."

Hearing that Uchiha Yufeng was leaving, Uchiha Mikoto, who had come out of the inner room, could not help but speak up.

She packed up some uneaten sushi from the kitchen and handed it to Uchiha Yufeng.

"It is still early. Remember to eat it tonight."

Uchiha Yufeng accepted it solemnly.

"Thank you, Clan Head. Thank you, Clan Head's Wife."

Just a moment ago, it had been Sister Mikoto this and Sister Mikoto that. Now it was Clan Head's Wife?

Uchiha Mikoto understood that Uchiha Yufeng had changed how he addressed her because Fugaku had returned. She did not expose his thoughts and merely smiled and nodded at him.

Watching Uchiha Yufeng's departing figure, Uchiha Fugaku stood and walked to Itachi's room. He opened the door a crack and glanced at Uchiha Itachi on the bed.

"Is Itachi asleep?"

"Yes, he just fell asleep."

After saying that, Uchiha Fugaku carefully closed the door and turned back.

"You gave that boy rather too much food."

"Yufeng gave Itachi a practice Kunai as a gift."

Uchiha Fugaku suddenly understood.

"That child is thoughtful. But what a pity."

"What is a pity?"

"It is a pity that his aptitude is too poor."

After saying that, Uchiha Fugaku turned and went into the small courtyard.

"Oh, Shisui is coming tomorrow. Prepare more food tonight! That child has unparalleled talent. If he is trained well, he will someday be able to..."

Uchiha Fugaku thought of Uchiha Yufeng from earlier and paused.

A smile appeared on his face.

"Let my Uchiha Clan shine once more!"