When Kisaragi was about to deal with Uchiha Shimata and Uchiha Bob, the First Elder suddenly stopped him.
"Is there something the elder wishes to teach me?" Kisaragi asked.
"We're all from the same clan. I hope you can show some mercy and not go too far," the First Elder said, giving Kisaragi a complicated look. He hadn't expected the young man in front of him to be so ruthless. As soon as he made his move, he directly assassinated the two elders and arrested Uchiha Shimata and Uchiha Bob.
Uchiha Shimata was accused of killing the two elders, and his fate didn't look good. What would happen to Uchiha Bob, in the end, depended on how Kisaragi handled it. Considering he had mercilessly sent people to assassinate the elders, Uchiha Bob likely wouldn't have a favorable outcome.
"I'm not sure what the elder means. I'll be going now; the criminal who killed the two elders is still waiting for me to deal with," Kisaragi said as he turned to leave. After taking a few steps, he stopped and turned his head.
"I advise the elder to be wise and protect yourself. People should always think of themselves and the ones close to them while they're alive, don't you think?"
With that, Kisaragi left using the Body Flicker Technique.
"Is he threatening me?" the First Elder muttered to himself with a sigh. He was getting old and perhaps should indeed think about the future. He wouldn't live much longer, but what about Mikoto? Moreover, he had just noticed that Uchiha Fugaku's attitude toward him had changed.
Though he wasn't sure why, the First elder guessed it had something to do with Kisaragi.
In the Konoha Police's interrogation room, Uchiha Shimata was screaming in agony when Kisaragi arrived.
"Tell me, why did you want to assassinate the two elders?" Uchiha Shin interrogated Uchiha Shimata personally. His fingernails had been pulled out, and his body was bleeding in many places, leaving him in a miserable state.
"Uchiha Shin, you dog of Kisaragi, you will die a horrible death," Uchiha Shimata spat out, gritting his teeth and cursing at Uchiha Shin.
Kisaragi clapped his hands as he walked in. "You're tough, Uchiha Shimata. I admire that. How about joining me?"
"In your dreams! I would rather die than join you," Uchiha Shimata shouted.
Kisaragi gave him a thumbs up. "You're a tough guy, I respect that."
In an instant, there was a flash of sword light, and Uchiha Shimata's head was severed from his body.
"Such speed! I didn't expect Lord Kisaragi's swordsmanship to be so powerful," Uchiha Shin muttered in shock. He hadn't even seen Kisaragi's sword move.
[Ding, kill Uchiha Shimata, receive: Detonation Charm × 10, Evil Value +2000]
"Killing an Elite Jōnin only nets 2,000 evil points? There must be some mistake," Kisaragi thought.
[Answer: Host, no matter the strength of the person killed, the evil value obtained is the same. However, as the host continues to kill, the amount of evil value gained will decrease. Eventually, killing will only yield 100 evil points.]
"Damn, I was planning to rack up points by killing more people during the Third Great Ninja War."
"If killing will only earn me 100 evil points later, that means I'd have to kill 100,000 people just to obtain the Nine Tomoe Rinnegan. And I want much more than just the Rinnegan. I have too many goals."
"If I rely on killing to earn evil value, I'll become a mindless killer. I don't want that," Kisaragi sighed.
Based on the current information, it seemed that being a manipulative strategist would yield the highest rewards. It was almost too rewarding.
"System, let's be honest. You shouldn't be called the Villain System; you should be the Mastermind System."
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"Silence is agreement," Kisaragi thought with a smirk.
"If I want to earn evil points, it seems I'll have to make some sacrifices."
Kisaragi's smile became more sinister.
In reality, the conversation between Kisaragi and the system had only lasted a few seconds. Uchiha Shin was still in shock over Kisaragi's swordsmanship.
"It's rumored that Uchiha Shimata feared committing suicide. Dispose of his body and remember to extract his Sharingan. Even if it's just a Three Tomoe Sharingan, it can be transplanted to a clan member who can't awaken their Sharingan. No need to let it go to waste."
Even after death, Kisaragi ensured Uchiha Shimata's value was fully extracted.
"Lord Kisaragi, what about Uchiha Bob?" Uchiha Sasuke asked.
Uchiha Shimata had been accused of killing the elders, so it was understandable to kill him. But Uchiha Bob was only guilty of attacking Kisaragi, which wasn't enough for a death sentence.
"If he cooperates, he'll leave here safely. If he doesn't, then we'll cripple him."
Kisaragi then headed to where Uchiha Bob was being held.
"Judging by your expression, it seems you've already made your decision," Kisaragi said.
Uchiha Bob glared at Kisaragi with hatred in his eyes.
"But I'll still ask you according to protocol—do you want to join me? There's no future with Uchiha Fugaku."
This wasn't a lie. In the original timeline, Fugaku became clan leader, and the Uchiha clan was ultimately exterminated.
"Lord Fugaku saved my life. I will never betray him," Uchiha Bob replied.
"You're truly ignorant. What a pity; another Elite Jōnin wasted." Kisaragi shook his head as if in disappointment.
A scream echoed from the interrogation room. When Kisaragi emerged, Uchiha Bob was crippled.
[Ding, cripple Uchiha Bob, receive: Soldier Provision Pill × 50, Evil Value +1000]
Uchiha Bob, now missing both hands and legs, was dragged out of the room. His career as a ninja was over. Kisaragi hadn't killed him, but he had made sure Uchiha Bob would suffer more than death.
"I'll spare your life this time, but remember not to go against me again. Next time, not only will you die, but your family will suffer as well," Kisaragi said coldly.
"Oh, and by the way, if you can convince Tsunade to help, you might be able to heal your injuries."
Aside from Tsunade, no one could heal Uchiha Bob's injuries. But even if Tsunade were still in the village, there was no way she would help an Uchiha. The relationship between the Senju and Uchiha clans was far from friendly.
When the news of Uchiha Shimata's death and Uchiha Bob's crippling reached Uchiha Fugaku, his wounds reopened in his fury.
"He's truly ruthless."
Fugaku was devastated. Of the three Elite Jōnin who had supported him, one was dead, and another was crippled. The two elders were dead, and the First Elder was suspected of betrayal. How could he possibly fight against Kisaragi now?