Attention from Uchiha Fugaku

Uchiha Yao led his squad on a mission to wipe out a band of wandering samurai, and they completed it flawlessly.

Not only did they annihilate every enemy who resisted with thunderous force, they also brought back all the looted property and villagers without a single injury.

Within the Police Force,

all kinds of discussion about Uchiha Yao's squad began to circulate.

Especially among those who had been in the Police Force at the same time as Uchiha Yao, or had more seniority than him, emotions were especially mixed.

Many of them had mocked Uchiha Yao behind his back before, calling the skinny, unsociable boy dead last.

Who could have imagined that in just a few short months, Uchiha Yao had grown to a point far beyond their reach?

What seemed even more unbelievable to them was the rate at which Uchiha Yao's squad members had improved.

Uchiha Rin in particular had only joined Uchiha Yao's squad for a little over ten days, yet her strength had already advanced by leaps and bounds.

Uchiha Yao's rise also caught the attention of Shisui and Itachi.

During a private meeting, Shisui and Itachi discussed the recent situation and brought up Uchiha Yao.

A thoughtful glint flashed through Uchiha Itachi's eyes.

"Mm, I've heard of him."

"His rise has indeed been rather unusual."

"Perhaps he will become another rising genius of the Uchiha Clan after us."

Shisui sighed softly, a trace of anticipation in his eyes.

The irreconcilable situation between the clan and the village had left Shisui exhausted. In his eyes, this suddenly emerged genius might perhaps join him and become someone who could promote peace.

Uchiha Yao did not grow complacent because of the attention and rumors coming from all sides within the clan. Instead, he became even more vigilant.

A tree that stands above the forest will be felled by the wind.

Exposing too much strength too early was not necessarily a good thing.

Especially during this sensitive period, when the Uchiha Clan faced troubles both within and without and was constantly guarded against by the Konoha High Command.

Still, these rumors were not without their benefits.

At the very least, they greatly boosted Uchiha Yao's prestige within the clan.

Clan Honor Points: 885

Seeing the steadily rising Clan Honor Points on the system panel, a faint smile appeared on Uchiha Yao's lips.

These Honor Points could not only be used to grant "Potential Unleashed" to loyal clan members, but could also unlock more powerful abilities on the Clan Skill Tree!

Looks like I'll need to take on more missions that can raise the clan's prestige in the future.

Uchiha Yao quietly calculated in his heart.

Elsewhere, in the clan leader's office at Uchiha Police Force Headquarters.

Uchiha Fugaku held a summary report on recent Police Force missions in his hand.

Recently, the Konoha High Command's suspicion and suppression of the Uchiha Clan had become increasingly apparent, casting a dark cloud over the entire clan.

Uchiha Fugaku's mood grew especially heavy.

His gaze slowly moved across the report. When he saw the name "Uchiha Yao's Squad," his fingers paused slightly.

"Uchiha Yao..."

He had heard a little about this young clansman.

He had initially performed unremarkably at the Ninja Academy and had even been called dead last. Yet in only a few short months, he had become a famous Uchiha genius. His rise had been extraordinarily swift.

"Tekka."

Fugaku set down the report in his hand and called out calmly toward the shadows of the office.

A figure silently emerged from the shadows. It was Uchiha Tekka.

"Clan Leader."

Tekka bowed respectfully.

"What do you think of this Uchiha Yao?"

At those words, an imperceptible glint flashed through Uchiha Tekka's eyes.

"Reporting to the Clan Leader."

After pondering for a moment, Tekka said,

"He has a steady mind and acts decisively. He is a rare talent."

"This subordinate believes his future achievements will be limitless."

"Oh?"

Tekka's high evaluation did not surprise Uchiha Fugaku.

"His rise has indeed been rapid,"

Fugaku said slowly.

"But growing too fast is not necessarily a good thing."

"Especially at a sensitive time like this."

Uchiha Tekka's heart tightened at those words.

He understood the Clan Leader's concerns.

The Uchiha Clan's current situation was like walking on thin ice.

Even the slightest disturbance could draw suspicion and suppression from the Konoha High Command.

While Uchiha Yao's powerful rise could inspire the clan's morale, it could also make him a new target for the Konoha High Command.

"This subordinate understands the Clan Leader's concerns,"

Tekka said with his head lowered.

"However, this subordinate believes that what the Uchiha Clan needs most right now are young people like Uchiha Yao, people with ability and courage."

"Blind endurance and retreat will only make those people push their luck."

"We Uchiha need to make our own voices heard and display our own strength!"

Tekka's tone became somewhat agitated.

He had always advocated that the Uchiha should adopt a tougher stance to protect their interests and dignity.

Uchiha Fugaku fell silent at those words.

How could he not know that Tekka was speaking the truth?

But as the leader of the clan, he had far more to consider than Tekka.

The Uchiha Clan's future and the lives of thousands of clansmen rested on his shoulders. He could not take risks lightly.

"I will continue to keep an eye on this Uchiha Yao,"

Fugaku finally said after a long silence.

"You should also pay close attention to his movements. If anything unusual happens, report it to me immediately."

"Yes, Clan Leader!"

Tekka bowed to accept the order, then silently retreated into the shadows.

The office returned to silence once more.

Uchiha Yao's Latest Status Panel

Strength: Quasi-Jonin (Peak, on the verge of a breakthrough)

Mastered Skills: Fire Release Ninjutsu Full Mastery (Intermediate, power greatly increased), Lightning Release Chakra Nature Mastery (mastered all basic Lightning Release Ninjutsu below B-rank, gained an initial grasp of some A-rank Ninjutsu), Sharingan (Two-Tomoe, perception, copying, and genjutsu abilities greatly increased), Chidori (A-rank Ninjutsu, initially mastered, power close to the complete version), Lightning Flame Bullet (B-rank composite Ninjutsu, power close to A-rank), (some basic Ninjutsu hidden)

Clan Position: Uchiha Police Force Squad Leader (has an official squad, prestige within the clan greatly increased)

Clan Honor Points: 1025

Clan Overall Strength Assessment: Chunin-level (Extremely High) (Due to the host's elevated status, the increased strength of the core team, and improved prestige within the clan, the clan's influence has increased significantly, but it remains short of a qualitative transformation in overall strength)