A Small Stir, Fame Begins to Spread

The news that Uchiha Yao had defeated Uchiha Gang in a single move and easily crushed Uchiha Shigeru caused quite a stir within a small circle!

Naturally, after the shock came all kinds of speculation and doubt.

After all, the sudden emergence of strength far beyond his former self from a "waste" who had been bullied for years was something whose truth needed to be examined.

As for Uchiha Yao himself, he paid no attention to the discussions of others and remained as low-key as ever.

Uchiha Yao knew very well that although his current strength was worlds apart from what it had once been, it was still nothing before truly powerful opponents.

Not to mention those lofty Kage-level experts—even a random jonin, or even an Elite Chunin, could easily suppress him completely.

What was more, Uchiha Shigeru, whom he had injured earlier, had parents who were both jonin of the Uchiha Police Force.

As for Uchiha Yao, he was merely an orphan who had lost both parents in the war. He had to guard against the possibility of beating the young and drawing out the old.

Therefore, Uchiha Yao's most important task at present was to raise his strength as quickly as possible.

Every day without fail, Uchiha Yao went to the clan's public training ground for tedious basic training.

Shuriken throwing, taijutsu sparring, Chakra Control.

Although Uchiha Yao wanted to keep a low profile, trouble still came looking for him.

Uchiha Training Ground.

Uchiha Yao was practicing shuriken throwing at the training ground.

He did not use his Sharingan. Relying solely on his enhanced physical abilities and Chakra Control, seven or eight out of every ten shuriken could hit the bullseye.

For the Uchiha Yao of the past, this result had been unimaginable.

"I heard your strength has grown considerably lately. You even knocked Shigeru flat?"

Uchiha Yao turned around. He recognized the leader somewhat—it was Shigeru's cousin, Uchiha Yong, whose strength was close to chunin level.

Is he here to get payback for Shigeru?

Uchiha Yong crossed his arms, his gaze carrying a hint of provocation.

"It was just luck," Uchiha Yao replied calmly.

"Luck?" Uchiha Yong sneered. "You easily defeated Shigeru and the others. That can't be explained with just one word like 'luck.' How about we spar? Let me see just how capable this so-called 'luck' of yours really is."

Uchiha Yong continued to provoke him.

Although he had heard about Uchiha Yao's victory over Shigeru and the others, deep down, Uchiha Yong still believed that Shigeru's group had simply been careless and allowed this brat to exploit an opening.

"Fine." Uchiha Yao did not refuse and readily accepted Uchiha Yong's challenge.

Uchiha Yao understood that if he showed cowardice now, countless troubles would follow.

Keeping a low profile was for those powerful opponents he could not contend with. Before possessing absolute strength, he did indeed need to endure when facing the strong.

But against these weaklings who came knocking on his door, the best way to prevent further harassment was to intimidate them with the most direct show of force.

At the center of the training ground, the two stood facing each other.

Uchiha Yong attacked first. He formed hand seals and shouted, "Fire Style: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique!"

Several fist-sized fireballs shot toward Uchiha Yao from different angles like scattered flowers cast by a celestial maiden.

Whether in speed or precision, this Phoenix Sage Fire Technique far surpassed the standard of an ordinary genin.

Uchiha Yao's gaze instantly sharpened. A blood-red gleam flashed through his eyes as his One-Tomoe Sharingan quietly opened.

Rather than taking the attack head-on, Uchiha Yao pushed off the ground, his body weaving through the gaps between the fireballs like a phantom, every movement smooth and fluid.

Every fireball grazed past his clothes without striking him even once!

"What?!" Uchiha Yong's pupils contracted, and a flicker of surprise appeared on his face.

He had not expected Uchiha Yao's footwork to be so agile!

Before he could react, Uchiha Yao was already upon him.

He did not use any advanced taijutsu, merely a simple straight punch—but its speed was astonishing!

Caught off guard, Uchiha Yong could only raise an arm to block.

Bang!

With a dull thud, Uchiha Yong felt a tremendous force surge through his arm. His body staggered back seven or eight steps uncontrollably, and his arm went numb.

What incredible strength! Uchiha Yong was horrified.

This strength... damn it! It's far greater than mine. We're not even on the same level.

After landing his blow, Uchiha Yao did not press his advantage. Instead, he stood where he was and looked at him calmly. "Do you still want to continue?"

Uchiha Yong's face alternated between green and white.

With only one punch, the strength he had been so proud of had been utterly crushed. Both his arms were in excruciating pain, and he could barely raise them.

This was enough to prove that the other party's strength had already completely surpassed his own.

If they continued, the only result would be further humiliation.

The Uchiha Yao before him was no longer that useless trash anyone could bully!

"Hmph, you've got some skill!" Uchiha Yong gritted his teeth, tossed out a face-saving remark, and fled in disgrace with his two lackeys.

After dealing with Uchiha Yong, Uchiha Yao continued his training.

There might be more such tests in the future.

But that was fine. Through these "tests," he could gradually solidify his persona—the persona of an "awakened Uchiha genius."

Uchiha Yao understood that to truly change the Uchiha clan's predicament, he would need to build his reputation step by step, gain recognition, and ultimately seize power.

His next goal was to join the Police Force, using it as a stepping stone to gradually gain greater status and position.

Status Panel:

Strength: Newly Advanced Chunin

Mastered Skills: Three Transformations (Mastery), Great Fireball Technique (Mastery), Sharingan (One-tomoe)

Clan Status: Ordinary Genin

Clan Honor Points: 75 points (Repelled provocateurs such as Uchiha Yong, slightly increasing clan prestige +25)

Clan Overall Strength Assessment: Chunin-level (Beginner)