Chapter 3: System Exploration and Clan Honor Value
As Akira's thoughts stirred, the cold, mechanical prompt sounded in his mind once again.
[The Clan Growth System aims to assist the host in improving personal strength and reviving the Uchiha Clan, restoring its glory.]
[The system's core functions are as follows:]
Akira listened intently, not daring to miss a single word. A translucent, deep-blue light screen, like an interface from a sci-fi movie, slowly unfolded before his eyes.
At the very top of the interface was the striking Uchiha fan crest, emitting a faint glow. Below the crest were several main module options.
Akira first focused his attention on the [Clan Overview] module.
[Clan Overview]
Clan Name: Uchiha Clan
Clan Honor Points: 50 points
Overall Clan Strength Assessment: Genin Level (Initial)
[Currently, the Uchiha Clan is suppressed by Konoha's higher-ups, rife with internal conflicts, and its morale is scattered. Its overall strength is at a historical low.]
Looking at the glaring Genin Level (Initial) assessment and the unreserved warning that followed, Akira's mood grew heavy. He knew the Uchiha's situation was dire, but he hadn't expected it to be so dismal in the system's evaluation.
The dignified number one noble clan of Konoha, once a peak family in the Ninja World standing alongside the Senju, had now fallen to such a state.
"50 Honor Points…" Akira mused. Just now, counterattacking those guys from Uchiha Shigeru's group had earned him 50 Honor Points. It seemed that upholding the Uchiha's dignity and enhancing the clan's prestige were important ways to acquire these points.
He shifted his gaze to the second module: [Member List]. Upon opening it, a long, densely packed list of names appeared, encompassing almost all living Uchiha Clan members.
Uchiha Fugaku (Clan Head), Strength: Kage Level (Initial), Loyalty: 75% (to clan), 0% (to host).
Uchiha Shisui, Strength: Kage Level, Loyalty: 85% (to clan, leaning towards Konoha peace), 0% (to host).
Akira's gaze swept over these familiar names one by one, his heart filled with mixed emotions. He saw Clan Head Fugaku, an indecisive and tragic figure, and the two geniuses, Shisui and Itachi, who chose to sacrifice their clan for the sake of "peace."
Almost all clan members' names were followed by their strength level and two loyalty values: one to the clan, and the other to him, the host. Most clan members' loyalty to the clan was decent, generally above 70%, but their loyalty to him was pitifully low, almost all below 30%, with some even in the negatives.
This was understandable, as the original owner was a nobody in the clan and was labeled a "waste." Akira found his own name in the list.
[Host: Uchiha Akira]
Strength: Newly Chunin
Clan Status: Regular Genin
System Prompt: [The host has received a Newbie Pack. The next status promotion reward can only be claimed after the host is promoted to a formal member of the Konoha Police Force.]
"A Guard Team member?" A glint flashed in Akira's eyes. The Konoha Police Force was the organization within Konoha Village that exercised security authority and maintained order for the Uchiha Clan, and it was also a manifestation of the clan's core strength.
Joining the Guard Team would not only elevate his status within the clan and earn him system rewards, but it was also his first step to access the clan's power core, understand its internal situation, and then gain control of the clan.
Next, Akira clicked on the [System Store/Exchange] module. A dazzling list of items instantly popped up, making his head spin.
"Fire Release Ninjutsu Encyclopedia (Scroll)": Requires 10,000 Clan Honor Points for exchange.
"Lightning Release Chakra Nature Mastery (Basic)": Requires 5,000 Clan Honor Points for exchange.
"Sharingan Evolution Guidance (Two Tomoe)": Requires 20,000 Clan Honor Points for exchange.
"Mangekyō Sharingan Activation Secret Art (Incomplete)": Requires 100,000 Clan Honor Points for exchange.
From basic Ninjutsu to Chakra nature transformation, from Sharingan evolution to various Bloodline Limit enhancement options, everything was available. There were even some incredible items, such as "Physique Optimization Fluid," and "Mental Power Amplification Agent." But without exception, the Honor Points required for these items were astronomical figures.
His current meager 50 Honor Points couldn't even buy the lowest-grade consumable.
"It seems that acquiring Honor Points is the top priority," Akira realized.
Finally, Akira's gaze fell upon the [Clan Skill Tree] module. This was a huge, intricate tree diagram. The base of the trunk was "Uchiha Bloodline," extending upwards into countless branches, such as "Sharingan Awakening Rate Increase," "Chakra Extraction Efficiency Increase," "Fire Release Power Amplification," "Clan Member Training Speed Bonus," and "Clan Business Revenue Increase."
But at this moment, almost all these skill nodes were gray, showing an "inactive" status. This system could not only make him personally stronger but also fundamentally enhance the foundation and strength of the entire Uchiha Clan.
If he could light up this entire skill tree, Akira could barely imagine how powerful the Uchiha Clan would become.
Unifying the Ninja World? Countering Ōtsutsuki?
At this moment, a flame called "ambition" began to burn fiercely in Akira's heart. He slowly exited the system interface.
After the excitement came calm reflection. Akira was well aware that his current strength was still insignificant in front of true powerhouses. And the predicament faced by the Uchiha Clan was like a mountain pressing down on them. The suspicion and suppression from Konoha's higher-ups, especially Danzō Shimura lurking in the shadows, could deliver a fatal blow to the Uchiha at any time.
"Since I've come to this world and become Uchiha Akira, I will never let the clan massacre happen again!" he swore. "The fate of the Uchiha will be rewritten by me!"