**Chapter 9: Card Draw**
Upon hearing his father's summons, Uchiha Itachi immediately set Sasuke down, nodded to his mother, and entered his father's study.
*When parents call, respond without delay.*
*When parents command, act without laziness.*
It was clear Itachi had studied the *Rules for Students*.
^_^
Entering the inner chamber, Itachi knelt respectfully before his father.
"I've heard about the incident at the training grounds today," Uchiha Fugaku began.
"I understand you and Shisui defeated six Kumogakure ninja. Remarkable, Itachi! You truly are my son. Are you injured?"
Uchiha Fugaku gazed at his eldest son with pride. He had always been proud of Itachi and believed his son would one day lead the Uchiha clan to new heights.
"Father, I only sustained minor scratches. I'm fine," Itachi replied with unwavering respect.
"I also heard you've been spending time with a girl named Uchiha Naruko recently. She participated in today's operation, didn't she? And she even fought a Cloud Village Jonin?" Uchiha Fugaku smiled. His son was truly exceptional. He recalled his own youth when he had first met Mikoto.
Remembering those days, Uchiha Fugaku chuckled softly. Despite Mikoto's gentle demeanor as she cared for their two sons and managed the household with remarkable efficiency, she had once been a formidable ninja herself.
However, her other identity was that of a genuine Uchiha Jonin, and she had been a formidable prodigy since childhood.
Of course, in terms of raw talent alone, she might still fall slightly short of Uchiha Naruko.
To be honest, Uchiha Fugaku had been startled when he first received the news.
At just six years old, she had first single-handedly killed a Kumogakure Chunin, then withstood an attack from a Cloud Village Jonin until Shisui arrived to rescue her.
Reports even claimed she had wounded the Cloud Village Jonin. Such talent rivaled even that of his own son.
It seemed the Uchiha clan was on the verge of a great resurgence.
This generation of Uchiha was truly overflowing with prodigies.
Hearing his father praise Naruko, Uchiha Itachi felt a surge of inner joy, but he maintained his composure and replied calmly, "Yes, Father. Although Naruko was injured, she also wounded the Jonin."
"Excellent. You should try to get closer to her. Invite her home for dinner sometime. I heard her parents died during the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox Incident. It must be hard for such a young girl to manage on her own." Uchiha Fugaku said with a warm smile.
"Understood, Father," Itachi replied readily.
***
Pushing open the dilapidated door of her home, Uchiha Naruko stripped off her clothes and skirt, leaving herself in just her underwear and bandages. She collapsed face-first onto her soft, single bed.
*So painful...*
*Just my luck. I couldn't even make it home from the training grounds without running into two Kumogakure infiltrators.*
*Damn it! That damned Cloud Village Jonin nearly killed me.*
*The Naruto World really is dangerous everywhere.*
*Just think, even Hyuga Hinata, the precious little princess of the Hyuga Main Family, was kidnapped twice!*
*But she had it easy. The first time, she had her father, the clan head, to rescue her. The second time, she had Uzumaki Naruto, the hero of the ninja world and her soon-to-be boyfriend!*
*Who do I have? I'm just an orphan of the Uchiha clan.*
*If they'd captured me, I'd have been at their mercy...*
*Damn it...*
*Why am I still an orphan of the Uchiha clan?*
The Uchiha clan now felt like a sinking ship, surrounded by powerful enemies and riddled with traitors within.
Every time Naruko thought about this, her head ached.
She wrapped herself in her blanket and sighed silently. *At least I have the System.*
Thinking about it now was pointless. He needed to focus on getting stronger. If he could become strong enough to punch Madara and kick Hashirama, all his problems would disappear.
"System, how much currency do I have?"
[Host, you currently have 120 currency points, enough for one card draw.]
Naruko stared at the 120 currency points, lost in thought.
*This is all I got for sacrificing my male dignity and enduring such humiliation.*
*So...*
*I can't let myself down. To become a man again sooner, to safely show off in the Naruto World...*
*Wait, do I even need to show off right now?*
*That's a question worth pondering deeply.*
Uchiha Naruko shook her head. *Forget it.*
"Draw a card!"
[Understood. Initiating card draw system now.]
The card draw interface appeared in her mind: a starry sky. Suddenly, a star fell.
It turned out to be a card shimmering with golden light.
[Congratulations, Host! You have obtained the Marine Subdragon Summoning Card.]
*Holy shit, a Marine Subdragon!*
*Can this thing fly?* Uchiha Naruko instantly grew excited. *Should I try it out?*
But after careful consideration, she decided against it. The creature was far too large and easily detectable, especially during wartime. If the Konoha Village leaders misunderstood...
If I summoned it here, I'd be done for.
Better check the Marine Subdragon's stats first.
At least I can feast my eyes on it.
Marine Subdragon Summoning Card
Effect 1: Summon the Marine Subdragon through a summoning technique.
Effect 2: Gain the passive effect—Marine Subdragon Soul.
What a pleasant surprise! A summon with a dragon soul attached!
Uchiha Naruko excitedly bounced her cute little legs, her face practically blooming into a flower with joy.
Marine Hatchling
Rank 1
Three ranks in total:
Rank 1: Marine Hatchling
Rank 2: Marine Subdragon
Rank 3: Ancient Colossal Dragon
Effect: Summon the Marine Hatchling to assist in battle.
Note: Requires hand seals.
A hatchling? Uchiha Naruko felt a twinge of disappointment. It seemed she'd have to raise this subdragon herself.
But it didn't really matter. This meant she'd have an excuse to leave Konoha Village and find a place to test the summoning technique's power.
Still, wartime made even short trips outside Konoha risky. If her luck ran out, she might run into enemy shinobi scouting for intelligence.
Better wait a bit. Let's check out this dragon soul first.
**Ocean Dragon Soul**
**Effect 1:** Each time you attack an enemy or train, you gain Ocean Energy. Ocean Energy can be stored, up to a maximum of 100 points.
**Effect 2:** Ocean Energy automatically heals your injuries. You can also use stored Ocean Energy to heal others, but healing others consumes twice as much Ocean Energy.
**Ocean Energy: 100/100**
**Note:** The Ocean Dragon Soul's abilities will improve as the Marine Subdragon's capabilities increase.
Just then, Uchiha Naruko felt a surge of energy within her body, followed by a warm sensation spreading from her wounds.
As the sensation intensified, Naruko was astonished to discover that her injuries had completely healed.
**Ocean Energy: 90/100**
*Whoa, is this for real? This is basically Senju Hashirama's passive ability—the Ninja God's own!*
*But right now, probably because the Marine Subdragon's level is still low, the energy consumption is too rapid.*
*However, if the Marine Hatchling grows into an Ancient Colossal Dragon...*
Uchiha Naruko was certain that her regenerative abilities would rival Senju Hashirama's. By then, she'd become an unkillable cockroach.
*As expected, having a cheat is a game-changer.*
*Looks like I need to work even harder to earn currency in the future.*
With that thought, Naruko walked to the mirror and flashed a smug, tea-flavored smile.
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