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After thinking about the ins and outs of the matter, Yagami was just about to speak—
When the system suddenly chimed:
[Ding! The host's mentality is detected to be inconsistent, please give up the current idea!]
"???"
"What's that supposed to mean?"
Yagami blinked, confused.
He had no idea what the system was talking about.
[The host's mentality of showing weakness is inconsistent with the system's purpose. This system does not allow the host to show weakness.]
"I'm showing weakness? When did I show weakness?"
Yagami was full of question marks.
"I just want to explain that I was framed!"
[Ding! Proactively explaining may cause the opponent and the surrounding crowd to believe the host is showing weakness.]
"What kind of bullshit is that!?"
"I get framed but I can't even explain myself?"
Yagami was speechless.
He never expected his own system to forbid him from clearing his name.
[Ding! After defeating them, the master may speak the truth with pity. But you may not allow others to believe you are yielding.]
"…System, are you trying to stir up trouble?"
Before he could finish the thought—
[Ding! Special Mission Triggered: Defeat the current enemies. Mission Difficulty: 2.5 Stars.]
[Mission Reward: 2000 Prestige.]
[Time Limit: 24 Hours.]
"…Alright. You win."
Yagami exhaled.
The system absolutely wanted violence.
But prestige was prestige—so why not?
Ending the silent exchange with the system, Yagami lifted his hand to cut off Uchiha Eikō's ranting.
"Since you claim I slandered you and your clan,"
"Then tell me—how do you want this resolved?"
Seeing Yagami appeared to compromise, Uchiha Eikō smirked.
"You slandered me and the entire Uchiha clan! You must give us a solemn apology!"
Apologize?
Impossible.
Absolutely impossible in this lifetime.
A spark of indignation lit inside Yagami's chest.
"Fine," Yagami said calmly, glancing at the assembled Uchihas.
"You're all here, so I'll give you one solution."
Eikō and the others quieted down, curious.
"You want me to apologize, right?"
"Then defeat me."
"As long as any of you defeat me, I'll apologize—not just to you, but at every single door in the entire Uchiha Clan."
"Y–you…!!"
Eikō's expression twisted.
After losing in the Jōnin exam, he had already realized he wasn't Yagami's match.
Yagami didn't beat him with tricks.
He beat him with overwhelming superiority.
Now hearing Yagami say he'd apologize only if beaten, Eikō felt pure humiliation.
"You know I can't beat you! And you still say this!!"
"You obviously don't want to apologize!"
He clenched his fists—
he wanted to point at Yagami again, but the memory of the earlier kick made his hand tremble.
Around them, the fun eating spectators were stunned.
The Uchiha clan had always been known for their arrogance.
To see an Uchiha forced into shame—
This was rare entertainment.
"NONONONO"
Yagami wagged his finger.
"You misunderstood."
"I wasn't talking about you defeating me."
"I meant all of you here."
He extended his hand and pointed at every Uchiha present.
"What!!?"
"You arrogant bastard!!"
The entire Uchiha group exploded in anger.
The surrounding crowd also erupted:
"Holy Crap, he's more arrogant than the Uchihas!"
"This guy's crazy!"
"He wants to 1v7 the Uchiha clan!?"
Their reactions spread like wildfire.
Even more villagers rushed over to watch.
At the Konoha Hospital, Sarutobi Hiruzen—currently visiting Kakashi—heard the uproar.
"What's going on? Why is that area so loud?"
"Hokage-sama!"
An ANBU rushed into the room.
"Yagami and several Uchiha clan members are in conflict—they're about to fight!"
"What!?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen stood abruptly, anxiety flashing across his face.
Kakashi, lying in bed, turned curiously toward them.
"It's rumored Yagami slandered Uchiha Eikō and the entire Uchiha clan," the ANBU explained breathlessly.
"Eikō brought people to seek justice, and now the two sides are facing off."
"Let's go!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen grabbed his Hokage hat from Kakashi's bed, signaled the ANBU, and sprinted out of the ward.
The moment he left—
Kakashi silently sat up…
Then slipped out the window.
Meanwhile, on the street:
[Prestige +1…]
[Prestige +1…]
[Prestige +1…]
The constant notifications made Yagami both helpless and secretly delighted.
Pretending to be badass…
After ten years, today he finally got to be truly, publicly badass.
(A/N: The system's purpose is for the protagonist to achieve the highest prestige—whether hero or villain.)
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