UTBW: Ch. 69

When the sounds finally faded, Junichi looked toward Yuki and said, "Too much has happened tonight. Everyone is tired, get some rest first..."

A flash of surprise crossed Yuki face. He lowered his head slightly and said, "What are your orders?"

"I am assigning you full authority over all clan affairs. Deploy manpower as you see fit, and prioritize getting through tonight safely," Junichi handed the task over without hesitation. "As for the rebuilding efforts, there's no rush. Once we take over the industries of the four families, we will rebuild our clan. We'll create an even greater clan territory."

"Understood!" Yuki bowed deeply and responded, "I guarantee the mission will be completed!"

"That's all," Junichi waved his hand dismissively and turned away without a second thought.

Yuki and the other elders stared at his retreating figure.

You're leaving just like that? Aren't you going to stay and personally oversee things, win over the people's loyalty?

Many within the clan were still confused and uncertain about Junichi's sudden rise to power. After all, this new clan leader hadn't even completed all the official procedures yet.

But just as these thoughts surfaced, they smiled wryly to themselves. They exchanged glances and shook their heads.

"With his strength, who needs procedures?"

"Exactly. Strength is enough."

"As long as you're strong, you'll naturally leave a mark on people's hearts."

"Maybe it's exactly this single-minded pursuit of strength that allowed him to become so powerful at such a young age."

They sighed. As for the truth behind it all, it no longer mattered. No one dared to pry into the secrets of a truly strong individual.

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Entering the new residence, Junichi looked around with satisfaction and nodded. "Not bad for my new home."

Now that he was clan leader, his old home was, of course, no longer suitable. The clan had immediately prepared a large estate for him, formerly the home of a deceased elder.

It had been left vacant ever since.

"Finally done." He entered the room and stretched lazily. Having resolved the crisis that almost wiped out his clan, the heavy burden on his shoulders was now completely lifted.

It was, in a way, his closure for the Uchiha identity he had in this life. Next, it would be time for his own matters.

Status! He steadied his mind and summoned the system with a thought.

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[Host: Uchiha Junichi]
[Age: 15]
[Skills:]
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– Armament Haki — Skilled (258/1000)
– Observation Haki — Skilled (203/1,000)
– Eye Blade — Beginner (1/100)

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Due to the sheer number, he had hidden most of the entries from the panel.

"Mangekyō Sharingan isn't listed here?"

He flipped back and forth several times, confirmed that no bloodline skills appeared, and closed the panel.

Then he summoned the Multiverse Travel System.

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[Current Anchored Worlds: 1. One Piece (Cooldown: 365 days)]
[2. Unknown (will appear after two traversals)]

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One year, huh... Junichi fell into deep thought.

This meant he would have to stay in the Naruto world for at least one year. And after finishing the next traversal into the One Piece world, the system would finally reveal the second accessible world.

"I need to make full use of this year," he mused, a thoughtful expression on his face. After all, the upper limits of the Naruto world were practically infinite.

While ninjas only played at petty battles on the continent, the Ōtsutsuki clan were extraordinary beings who could travel through the universe by flesh alone, wandering the stars freely.

In fact, according to the lore, there was even an Ōtsutsuki God, Shibai.

This individual had achieved the astounding feat of transcending dimensions.

Technically, I could be considered a distant, impoverished relative of the Ōtsutsuki clan, He raised his hand and touched the corner of his eye.

Deep, profound Mangekyō Sharingan powers resided within his eyes. Even releasing just a sliver of their aura would be enough to shock Kage-level powerhouses.

But to the true Ōtsutsuki, these eyes were considered so degenerated they were barely worth looking at.

"From what I can feel, absorbing natural energy helps to strengthen my bloodline and enhance my ocular powers... The Ōtsutsuki plant trees across the universe to harvest natural energy. By absorbing natural energy, they enhance the power of their Rinnegan," he mused.

"In theory, if I absorb enough natural energy, my Mangekyō Sharingan could slowly evolve, first into an Eternal Mangekyō, then into a Rinnegan, and eventually into an advanced form of the Rinnegan?"

He fell into deep thought. It felt like a highly plausible path. And it wasn't just some random musing, it had a basis in the established lore.

Ninjutsu, secret arts, bloodline limits, bloodline selections, dōjutsu... all these were essentially different manifestations of chakra. The more complete the manifestation, the stronger the power. When chakra was fully manifested, it became what was called a bloodline encompassing.

According to Madara's firsthand experience, the so-called Rinnegan was a power latent within his own chakra, awakened by combining the powers of Indra and Asura.

Pay close attention to that point!

What he meant was: the power of the Rinnegan was originally hidden within his chakra. It simply couldn't manifest on its own. It needed the stimulation from Indra and Asura's power to awaken.

So if I stimulate it with natural energy instead, it might work too?
Junichi thought seriously, feeling that this path was very viable.

He would give it a try first. If it didn't work, he could always imitate Madara's method, gather the nine tailed beasts to become the Ten-Tails jinchūriki.

"Hmm..." Having decided to experiment down this path, his mind became lively.

Training in natural energy... the best way is definitely Sage Mode. So, should I go find the Three Great Sage Lands? Too much trouble. I remember the Fire Temple has something called Gift of the Hermit Group.

Thinking of this, he nodded slightly. He would put the Fire Temple on his list first.

Perfect timing. He had no intention of giving up the title of Fifth Hokage. Being Hokage would allow him access to Konoha's various forbidden techniques, which was a very tempting prospect for him.

Besides, if Tsunade or Jiraiya became the Fifth Hokage, it would mean another round of conflict with the Uchiha clan, getting tangled in endless messy political struggles.

He would end that tiresome cycle here and now.

Let me write a letter... Junichi thought for a moment, then picked up a brush and began writing.

It was a letter to the Daimyō of the Land of Fire. He didn't say much, just laid out some matters of interest very clearly. If the daimyō had any sense, he would know what to do.

Technically, the Hokage was appointed by the daimyō, but the outgoing Hokage and the elders usually offer a recommendation. But right now, the outgoing Hokage and the elders probably weren't in great shape.

"Heh, watch me pull the rug out from under them by going directly to the Daimyō." Junichi chuckled softly and finished the letter quickly.

After setting it aside to dry, his eyes lowered slightly, a cold glint flashing through them. Of course, he could have simply crushed his way through by force.

The daimyō and the nobles were just ordinary people, they couldn't resist his power. But out of respect for the Sage of the Six Paths, who resided in the Pure Land, he decided to show some courtesy.