Elite Chunin Strength Achieved

The days passed one by one, and the discussions surrounding Uchiha Yao gradually died down.

Although some still doubted him, most had accepted the fact of his "awakening and comeback."

After all, there had been a few cases in Uchiha Clan history where someone had suddenly awakened the Sharingan after some kind of stimulation and seen their strength soar.

Uchiha Yao used this time to frantically absorb the Ninja Academy knowledge contained in the original owner's memories while continuously tempering his Chakra and ocular power.

Merely reaching the level of a newly promoted Chunin was far from enough.

"System, show me the status promotion rewards," Uchiha Yao muttered inwardly.

Host: Uchiha Yao

Clan Status: Ordinary Genin

Next-Stage Status: Uchiha Police Force Member (Trainee/Official)

Promotion Reward (Police Force Member): Mastery of all Fire Release Ninjutsu, Chakra reserves and physical attributes raised to Elite Chunin level.

As Uchiha Yao looked at the promotion rewards displayed on the system panel, even his breathing became hurried.

Mastery of all Fire Release Ninjutsu!

Elite Chunin-level Chakra reserves and physical attributes!

This reward was exactly what he needed!

The Uchiha Clan was renowned throughout the Shinobi World for its Fire Release Ninjutsu. If he could cultivate Fire Release to its peak, his combat power would undoubtedly undergo a qualitative leap.

And Elite Chunin strength would be enough for him to establish himself within the Police Force, perhaps even become one of its standouts!

"How can I join the Police Force as quickly as possible?" Uchiha Yao fell into deep thought.

According to Uchiha Clan rules, clan members could choose to join the Police Force after graduating from the Ninja Academy, or become ordinary Konoha ninjas and carry out missions issued by the village.

Because the original owner had been too weak, he had never even considered joining the Police Force.

But the current Yao saw it as a necessary path.

"Looks like I need to be more proactive." A sharp glint flashed through Uchiha Yao's eyes.

He decided to first awaken the "potential" of the status of "Police Force Member"!

Although he had not officially joined yet, since the system had designated it as his next-stage objective, perhaps he could "draw in advance" on part of that strength?

Just like the Novice Gift Pack, it might help him when he needed it most.

Yao focused his mind and issued a command to the system. "I choose 'joining the Police Force' as my goal and claim a phased strength enhancement!"

He was not actually sure whether this would work, but it was worth trying.

Ding!

A powerful desire from the host and an urgent need to increase strength have been detected.

Based on the host's demonstrated potential and preliminary contributions to the clan (75 Glory Points), the system has determined that the host has a high probability of successfully joining the Uchiha Police Force.

The "Police Force Member" reserve strength enhancement package is being issued...

Uchiha Yao was overjoyed!

It really worked!

The next instant, a torrent of knowledge even more massive and pure than during his initial awakening burst into his mind like a river breaking through its banks!

It contained everything about Fire Release Ninjutsu!

From the most basic extraction of Fire-nature Chakra, to all kinds of complex hand-seal techniques, to the principles, strengths, weaknesses, counter relationships, and countless practical applications of different Fire Release Ninjutsu...

Great Fireball Technique, Dragon Fire Technique, Phoenix Sage Fire Technique, Fire Dragon Bullet, Ash Pile Burning, Explosive Wind Dance...

The mysteries of countless Fire Release Ninjutsu were forcibly etched into the depths of Uchiha Yao's soul!

At that moment, Uchiha Yao felt that his understanding of Fire Release had instantly reached an unprecedented height.

At the same time, the Chakra within his body surged like floodwaters released from a dam. His meridians widened and strengthened, while both the quality and quantity of his Chakra skyrocketed at an astonishing rate!

This sensation of strength rapidly rising was incredible!

Who knew how long passed before the enhancement gradually subsided.

Uchiha Yao could clearly sense that the amount of Chakra within him had at least doubled!

His physical attributes had also improved across the board!

Ding!

Congratulations, host, you have obtained "Mastery of All Fire Release Ninjutsu (Beginner)"!

Congratulations, host. Your Chakra reserves and physical attributes have improved. Your overall strength has reached the "Elite Chunin" level!

"Elite Chunin!" Uchiha Yao clenched his fists tightly, feeling the surging power within his body as heroic ambition filled his heart!

Even against an ordinary Jonin, he now had the strength to fight! At the very least, he would not be instantly defeated.

"Fire Release Mastery (Beginner)... It seems I can keep improving it later." Yao noticed the suffix.

He tried circulating his Chakra, his hands rapidly forming seals.

"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"

Whoosh—!

A massive fireball over three meters in diameter, solid enough to seem almost tangible, erupted from his mouth. Carrying terrifying heat, it instantly swallowed a huge boulder at the edge of the training ground!

"Boom!"

The boulder rapidly melted and cracked under the extreme heat, producing a piercing series of explosions!

When the smoke and dust dispersed, more than half of the once-solid boulder had vanished. The remaining portion was charred black, its edges still bearing traces of melting.

"So strong!" Even Uchiha Yao was stunned by the power of that Great Fireball.

The same ninjutsu, when performed by him with Elite Chunin strength and "Fire Release Mastery," was more than ten times stronger than before!

This was the power Uchiha Clan Fire Release Ninjutsu was meant to possess!

"With this strength, I'll thrive once I join the Police Force." A confident smile curved Uchiha Yao's lips.

It was decided. Tomorrow, he would go to the Uchiha Police Force Headquarters and submit his application to join!

He would enter Uchiha's core power structure in the shortest time possible!

Of course, Uchiha Yao also understood that the tallest tree in the forest was the first to be struck by the wind.

During the Police Force entrance assessment, he needed to carefully gauge things. He had to display enough strength to pass and amaze others, but not be too exaggerated, lest he attract the premature attention of the Konoha High Command—especially that scheming old bastard Danzo.

Yao began planning in his mind.

He would make a name for himself in the assessment, but the extent of that "astonishment" had to remain within the bounds of "genius," rather than "monster."

A twelve-year-old Elite Chunin with mastery over Fire Release was already enough to be called a genius.

If he also displayed combat instincts and a calm temperament beyond his age, it would be enough to make the Police Force higher-ups view him differently.

The night passed without incident.

Early the next morning, Yao changed into a clean, fitted black outfit. A small Uchiha Fan Crest was embroidered on its back, making him look energetic and spirited.

He headed straight for the Uchiha Police Force Headquarters building.

There, he would take his first step onto Uchiha's stage of power!

Uchiha Yao Status Panel

Strength: Elite Chunin

Mastered Skills: Three Transformations (Mastery), Mastery of All Fire Release Ninjutsu (Beginner), Sharingan (One-tomoe)

Clan Status: Ordinary Genin (Police Force Reserve)

Clan Glory Points: 75

Clan Overall Strength Assessment: Chunin-level (Beginner)