System Exploration and Clan Honor Points

As Uchiha Yao willed it, the cold mechanical prompt sounded in his mind once more.

The Clan Growth System was designed to help the host increase his personal strength, revitalize the Uchiha Clan, and restore the clan's glory.

The system's core functions were as follows:

Uchiha Yao listened intently, not daring to miss a single word.

Uchiha Yao walked to the window and confirmed that those guys had already fled far away and that no one was watching before fully immersing his consciousness in his mind.

A translucent azure screen slowly unfolded before his "eyes," like an interface from a science fiction film.

At the top of the interface was the striking Uchiha Fan Crest, emanating a faint halo.

Below the crest were several main module options.

Yao first focused his attention on the Clan Overview module.

Clan Overview

Clan Name: Uchiha Clan

Clan Honor Points: 50 points

Clan Overall Strength Assessment: Chunin-level (Beginner)

(The Uchiha Clan was currently being suppressed by the Konoha High Command, plagued by internal conflicts and scattered loyalties. Its overall strength was at a historic low.)

Seeing that glaring "Chunin-level (Beginner)" assessment and the blunt warning that followed, Uchiha Yao felt somewhat heavy-hearted.

He knew the Uchiha were in a bad position, but he had not expected them to be judged as so utterly pathetic by the system.

The foremost Great Clan of Konoha, once a peak clan of the Shinobi World standing alongside the Senju, had fallen to such a state!

"Fifty Honor Points..." Uchiha Yao mused.

He had gained 50 Honor Points just by striking back at Uchiha Shigeru and his group.

It seemed that defending the Uchiha's dignity and raising the clan's reputation were important ways to earn Honor Points.

He shifted his gaze to the second module—the Member List.

After opening it, a long, densely packed list of names emerged, covering nearly every Uchiha clansman still alive.

Uchiha Fugaku (Clan Head), Strength: Kage-level (Beginner), Loyalty: 75% (to the clan), 0% (to the host).

Uchiha Shisui, Strength: Kage-level, Loyalty: 85% (to the clan, inclined toward Konoha's peace), 0% (to the host).

...

Yao's gaze passed over those familiar names one by one, leaving him with mixed feelings.

Clan Head Fugaku—a tragic figure, indecisive and weak-willed.

Shisui and Itachi—two geniuses who chose to sacrifice the clan for so-called "peace."

Nearly every clansman's name was followed by a strength rating and two loyalty values: one for loyalty to the clan, and the other for loyalty to him, the host.

Most clansmen had fairly solid loyalty to the clan, generally above 70%, but their loyalty to him was pitifully low, almost all below 30%, with some even in the negatives.

That was hardly surprising. The original owner had been little more than an unnoticed extra within the clan, bearing the label of "trash."

Yao found his own name on the list.

Host: Uchiha Yao

Strength: Newly advanced to Chunin

Clan Status: Ordinary Genin

System Prompt: The host has obtained a Novice Gift Pack. The next status advancement reward may only be claimed after the host becomes an official member of the Uchiha Police Force.

"Police Force member?" A sharp glint flashed in Yao's eyes.

The Uchiha Police Force was the organization through which the Uchiha Clan exercised policing authority and maintained public order within Konoha. It also represented the clan's core strength.

Joining the Police Force would not only raise his standing within the clan and earn him system rewards, but would also be his first step toward reaching the core of the clan's power, understanding its internal circumstances, and ultimately taking control of it.

Next, Yao opened the system shop/exchange module.

A dazzling list of goods instantly appeared, leaving him overwhelmed.

"Fire Release Ninjutsu Compendium (Scroll)": 10,000 Honor Points required for exchange.

"Lightning Release Chakra Nature Mastery (Beginner)": 5,000 Honor Points required for exchange.

"Sharingan Evolution Guide (Two-Tomoe)": 20,000 Honor Points required for exchange.

"Mangekyo Sharingan Activation Secret Method (Incomplete)": 100,000 Honor Points required for exchange.

...

From basic ninjutsu to Chakra Nature transformations, from Sharingan evolution to enhancement options for all kinds of Kekkei Genkai, it had everything.

There were even some utterly bizarre items, such as "Physique Optimization Fluid" and "Mental Power Amplifier."

Yet without exception, the Honor Point costs of these items were astronomical.

With his measly 50 Honor Points, he could not even afford the lowest-grade consumable.

"It seems earning Honor Points is the top priority." Uchiha Yao understood.

Lastly, Uchiha Yao turned his attention to the Clan Skill Tree module.

It was an enormous, intricately branching tree diagram.

At the base of the trunk was "Uchiha Bloodline," extending upward into countless branches, such as "Sharingan Awakening Rate Increase," "Chakra Refinement Efficiency Increase," "Fire Release Power Amplification," "Clansman Cultivation Speed Bonus," and "Clan Business Revenue Increase."

But at the moment, nearly all these skill nodes were gray, displaying an "Inactive" status.

This system could not only make him stronger personally—it could fundamentally enhance the foundation and strength of the entire Uchiha Clan!

If he could light up the entire Skill Tree...

Uchiha Yao could barely imagine just how powerful the Uchiha Clan would become then!

Unify the Shinobi World? Stand against the Otsutsuki?

At that moment, a flame called "ambition" began to blaze fiercely in Uchiha Yao's heart!

Uchiha Yao slowly withdrew from the system interface.

After the excitement came calm reflection.

Uchiha Yao knew perfectly well that his current strength was still insignificant before truly powerful people.

And the predicament facing the Uchiha Clan was like a mountain pressing down upon them.

The Konoha High Command's suspicion and suppression—especially Shimura Danzō lurking in the shadows—could deal the Uchiha a fatal blow at any time.

"Since I came to this world and became Uchiha Yao, I will never allow the tragedy of Clan Annihilation to happen again!"

"The Uchiha's fate will be rewritten by me!"