: Within three steps of the Crouching Dragon, there will surely be a Phoenix Chick!

Chapter 10: Within three steps of the Crouching Dragon, there will surely be a Phoenix Chick!

"Cough cough cough..."

Accompanied by a slightly bitter cough, a handsome figure with a pale complexion stepped out of the gate of this simple courtyard with an air of arrogance.

Heh~~~tui!

Spitting thick, blood-tinged phlegm carelessly onto the komainu statue by the door, Uchiha Jin cleared his throat and glanced disdainfully behind him once more.

Rubbish!

It's really trash!

I'm not going to pretend anymore, there's no need to hide it at all. I just look down on you guys, so what?!

Two powerful figures with Kage-level strength couldn't subdue a mere elite Jonin even when they joined forces. In the end, the dignified Uchiha elder even got a black eye, while our clan leader also had to endure a groin kick.

Ah!

As expected of the ruthless person known as the one with fierce eyes, I, Uchiha Jin, acknowledge you as the most ruthless person in the world!

Even a man like Uchiha Jin, who considered himself the mastermind behind everything, couldn't help but feel a chill when he recalled the twisted, menacing light that constantly flashed in Uchiha Fugaku's eyes.

Even so, this respect was not enough to make Uchiha Jin have any positive feelings towards them. On the contrary, he gained a deeper understanding of how useless the two were.

Indeed.

Uchiha Jin, this so-called elite Jonin, is not simple, but he is only about 50% stronger than a normal three-tomoe Sharingan.

Even with proficiency in taijutsu, genjutsu, and techniques like Yin Release, Fire Release, and Lightning Release, his overall strength still cannot compare to that of a true Kage-level powerhouse.

It can be said.

If Uchiha Jin doesn't intend to reveal all his trump cards and merge all the Sharingan and chakra stored in the system's storage room, either Uchiha Fugaku or Uchiha Setsuna would have the strength to kill him.

But those two are useless!

Even when facing the same enemy, they still thought about interfering with each other, and every move they made was reserved. They only wanted to capture Jhin, and were unwilling to use any means that might seriously injure him.

What kind of opponent do you think you are facing? A god...?

cough cough...

Do you think you're the Uchiha Dance King? Do you really think Uchiha Jin is just a dance partner you can pull around at will? Do you really think the Sharingan, with its strongest observational ability in the ninja world, is just presbyopia?

Pooh!

Uchiha Jin snorted disdainfully in his heart. He really couldn't understand how the Uchiha clan, with its simple-minded people and respect for the strong, could always produce these hidden talents.

Disagreements? Conflicts? Old or new grudges?

According to a normal Uchiha mindset, wouldn't this be resolved by simply having a good fight?

Whether it's completely defeating the opponent, collapsing on the path of the charge, or even showing mutual respect at the end of the fight, this is the true path of bravery for the Uchiha clan.

Just like the Senju and Uchiha clans during the chaotic Warring States period, they lacked even the basic ability to learn from history. No wonder the Uchiha clan became increasingly weak under their leadership.

So once your back is bent, it's hard to stand up again!

It was precisely because Fugaku Uchiha and Setsuna Uchiha had become accustomed to compromise that Jin Uchiha was able to completely humiliate the two opponents with his 'quasi-Kage' level strength, and finally leisurely leave with a sack loaded with 100 million ryo in cash.

"Cough cough cough...tui~~~"

Accompanied by another slightly hurried cough, Uchiha Jin spat a mouthful of phlegm towards another komainu statue outside the courtyard, and a hint of gloom unconsciously appeared in the depths of his eyes.

Although Uchiha Jin did look down on the two people in the courtyard, he was also aware that his strength was still insufficient. Even after absorbing the combat experience of two elite Jonin and three elite Chunin, he was still somewhat inferior to a true Kage.

It was only because the two opponents were holding back and had some disagreements that he was able to use his Sharingan's powerful perception to make a bold move, barely achieving a superficial 50/50 situation of fighting two opponents at once.

"Tsk tsk... still not strong enough..."

Uchiha Jin sighed inwardly. In this ninja world where each water is more treacherous than the last, he had to turn two useless people into this state. It was hard for him to feel safe with this level of strength!

Given these internal and external troubles, is it really possible that Uchiha Jin will have to rely on himself to train diligently?

impossible!

He will never train diligently in this lifetime; he will only rely on his talent and hard work to... inherit the legacy of the Uchiha heroes. But this is already the physical limit that Uchiha Jin feels he has reached.

No!

It seems the intensity of clan training needs to be increased by another 30%, and the plan to strengthen the Uchiha clan needs to be implemented as soon as possible. We can't let them really ruin those two guys inside...

Ok……

Although those two useless guys inside are a bit good for nothing, shouldn't we think of some ways to strengthen them?

Hmm... Fugaku Uchiha already has the Mangekyou Sharingan, so it's probably difficult to strengthen it further. But we should learn as long as we live, so we need to find an opportunity to let him study properly before his father is murdered, and make him a little stronger if he can.

As for Uchiha Setsuna?

Although he looks old and frail, the fact that he possesses the strength of a Kage-level expert shows that his talent is not low. So, is it possible to save Uchiha Setsuna?

Hmm... where should I start...?

Radicals!

Uchiha Jin thought of Setsuna's special identity, and suddenly a strange thought popped into his head.

If I were to gather my people to condemn and judge his crime of 'cowardice' and drag this guy down from the career he was most proud of, wouldn't the extreme psychological gap possibly stimulate him to unleash his kaleidoscope?

It's not that there's no possibility, it's just that the chances are too low...

Or, if the forward approach doesn't work, you can try the reverse approach?

For example, replacing the condemnation and trial with utter disappointment in the "radicals" and then openly surrendering to the Konoha leadership with one's clan would be just as provocative.

Or try a strongman locking a man in place; what if an old-fashioned person like Uchiha Setsuna...

Cough!

Quickly shaking off the filthy images in his mind, Uchiha Jin felt that the specific plan could be reconsidered. Even a piece of trash still has its value.

"Hahahahahaha..."

In the not-so-prosperous Uchiha clan territory, Uchiha Jin's hearty laughter quickly attracted the attention of many passersby.

However, the crowd's attention did not last long. Under Uchiha Jin's gaze, which was like that of someone surveying prey, they all lowered their heads and quickly left this place of trouble.

Uchiha Jin didn't care about this. Most of the ordinary clansmen in the clan's territory didn't cultivate. They were only slightly stronger than ordinary people because of their bloodline, so they didn't have much value to him for the time being.

Ah!

The Uchiha clan's training plan also needs to be put on the agenda as soon as possible...

Accompanied by the constant clicking of the abacus in Uchiha Jin's mind, his resolute and steady steps continued unabated as he strode towards the central plaza within the clan's territory.

Uchiha, it's time to take action!

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(End of this chapter)