Chapter 13: Team Building - Akira's Team is Established
Today was the day Uchiha Akira, as Platoon Leader, would select the first members of his team. Inside a conference room at the Guard headquarters, Akira sat at the head of the table. In front of him lay a thick list detailing all the Genin and ordinary Chunin currently available for selection within the Guard.
According to regulations, a newly appointed Platoon Leader could choose three members from these ninja to form his team. A Guard civilian staff member responsible for reception stood respectfully to the side, ready to record Akira's choices at any moment.
"Platoon Leader Akira, this is the list of all eligible ninja. You can take your time choosing," the civilian staff member said respectfully, his tone filled with awe.
Akira nodded slightly but did not immediately flip through the list. His consciousness sank into the system interface.
[Family Member List]
A virtual list unfolded in Akira's mind. Unlike the paper list, behind each name in the system list, two key values were clearly marked: [Potential] and [Loyalty].
[Potential] represented the future growth ceiling of that clan member. [Loyalty] represented the degree of that clan member's loyalty to Akira personally. This was Akira's true reliance for selecting ninja. What Akira needed was a team that was absolutely loyal and capable of being cultivated.
Those so-called "geniuses," if their loyalty was insufficient, or if they even harbored ulterior motives, would not only be useless to Akira but could also be potential threats. Akira searched carefully through the system list. If he followed the normal process, it would probably be difficult to select ninja who truly suited his wishes. But with the system, everything would be different.
As the virtual list slowly scrolled, several names caught Akira's attention.
[Uchiha Rin]
[Potential: 75 (Above Average)]
[Loyalty: 95% (Absolute Trust)]
[Notes: Female, 15 years old, Genin, excels in taijutsu, resilient personality, not good with words. Due to her branch family background, she is not highly regarded within the clan. Extremely admires the powerful strength the host displayed during the assessment.]
"Uchiha Rin..." Akira's gaze sharpened slightly. 95% loyalty. This was almost the highest on the current list. Moreover, she excelled in taijutsu, had a resilient personality, and her potential was not low. She was a good prospect.
He continued to look down.
[Uchiha Tetsu]
[Potential: 70 (Average)]
[Loyalty: 90% (Highly Recognized)]
[Notes: Male, 16 years old, Chunin, excels in genjutsu, meticulous, moderate Chakra reserves, slightly introverted personality. Desires guidance from the host.]
"This one isn't bad either, highly recognized, 90% loyalty, won't betray easily." Akira nodded.
The last spot...
[Uchiha Kai]
[Potential: 68 (Average)]
[Loyalty: 92% (Admiration and Respect)]
[Notes: Male, 15 years old, Genin, excels in strength-based taijutsu, honest and straightforward personality, abundant Chakra reserves, but average Ninjutsu talent. Witnessed the host's powerful taijutsu crushing opponents during the assessment, filled with admiration for the host, believes he will definitely become stronger by following the host.]
"Uchiha Kai..." Strength-based taijutsu, honest personality, and loyalty reached 92%. Although his potential was slightly lower, his loyalty and reliability were superior, and with the system's [Potential Activation] function, potential was not unchangeable. Very good.
It would be these three. Uchiha Rin, Uchiha Tetsu, and Uchiha Kai. Three young ninja who were relatively unknown within the clan, even considered fringe individuals. If they were chosen according to normal selection criteria, they would probably have a hard time entering the sight of any Platoon Leader.
But Akira valued their loyalty and malleability. "I've made my choice." Akira looked up and said to the civilian staff member.
"Oh? That fast?" The civilian staff member was a little surprised. He had thought Platoon Leader Akira would deliberate carefully.
"Just these three." Akira extended his finger and accurately pointed out the names of Uchiha Rin, Uchiha Tetsu, and Uchiha Kai on the paper list. The civilian staff member looked at these three names, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. He had some impression of them; they were just the most ordinary ninja in the Guard, almost unnoticed in their daily lives.
Platoon Leader Akira actually chose them? Shouldn't he choose those stronger, more famous young talents? For example, Uchiha Honoka and Uchiha Mei. They were both key cultivation targets within the clan. Their strength had already reached the upper ranks of Chunin, even approaching Special Jonin.
"Platoon Leader Akira, are you sure... it's these three?" The civilian staff member couldn't help but confirm again.
"Confirmed."
"Alright, I'll register them for you right away and notify them to report." The civilian staff member dared not ask any more questions and quickly responded.
Soon, the news that Akira had chosen three "ordinary" ninja spread within the Guard. Many people were surprised and puzzled by this.
"Why would Platoon Leader Akira choose those three? Rin and Kai are still only Genin, right?"
"Yeah, and although Tetsu is a Chunin, his strength is nothing special!"
"I thought he would choose Uchiha Honoka and the others!"
Some young ninja who had originally held expectations for Akira, and even wanted to proactively join his team, couldn't help but feel a little disappointed now. In their opinion, Akira's choice was simply a waste of his own talent and quota.
However, Akira paid no attention to these rumors. He knew that what he needed was a team that would absolutely obey orders and could be completely controlled by him. Those so-called "geniuses" were often arrogant and difficult to manage. While Rin, Tetsu, and Kai's current strength was shallow, their loyalty was extremely high, and their potential was considerable.
With the help of the system, he was confident that he could forge them into a true elite team in a short period of time.
Not long after, three slightly uneasy figures appeared at the conference room door. It was Uchiha Rin, Uchiha Tetsu, and Uchiha Kai. When they received the notification, they all thought they had heard wrong. Platoon Leader Akira actually chose them to join his team? It was like a dream.
"Reporting, Platoon Leader Akira! Uchiha Rin (Tetsu, Kai) reporting for duty!" The three said in unison, their voices carrying a hint of nervousness and excitement.
Akira's gaze calmly swept across their faces one by one.
"From today onwards, you are members of my team." Akira's voice carried an undeniable authority.
"Yes, Platoon Leader!" The three responded in unison again, their voices much louder than before, and a hint of excitement added.
"I don't care what you were like before, and I don't care what others think of you." Akira slowly stood up and walked in front of the three. "Since you've joined my team, then the first and most important thing you need to remember is—" Akira's eyes suddenly became sharp. A powerful aura emanated from him, almost suffocating the three.
"That is, absolute obedience to my commands! My words are the rules! In my team, no questioning or defiance is allowed! Can you do it?!"
"Yes!" The three, awed by Akira's aura, instinctively straightened their chests and responded loudly.
Akira nodded in satisfaction, retracting his aura. This team would be the cornerstone for his future control over the Uchiha, and even the unification of the ninja world.
"Very good." A faint smile appeared on Akira's lips. "Starting tomorrow, there will be a one-week period of integration training. I hope to see a brand new team after a week. Dismiss."
The three, as if granted a great pardon, yet filled with anticipation and excitement, left the conference room.
"My first team..."
"In the future, the entire ninja world will tremble because of you!"