NOVEL WEB Chapter 5: ch5
"Sharingan, open!"
Ethan Uchiha activated his Sharingan, aware of the many gifts he had just received. His eyes transformed into an incredible scarlet, with two Tomoe spinning elegantly within.
The onlookers erupted in excitement. Laughter filled the air, and the atmosphere was charged with anticipation.
"As expected of my grandson! It's not just any Sharingan; it's the Two Tomoe!" Isaac Uchiha exclaimed, his face beaming with pride. With such a talented grandson, he felt like he could wake up smiling every day.
"Is it really that hard to open your eyes?" Ethan replied coolly, his expression calm.
His words abruptly silenced the laughter. Was it hard? Many in the crowd felt that this five-year-old was being arrogant, though they had no evidence to prove it. After all, unlocking the Sharingan was a rare achievement, typically not seen until the age of twelve.
Ethan had opened his eyes at just five years old and immediately manifested the Two Tomoe Sharingan. This made those who achieved it later seem less impressive by comparison.
Suddenly, a notification chimed in Ethan's mind:
"Ding! Host has successfully pretended to be powerful. Pretend points +999!"
He hadn't intended to show off; it was purely accidental. But the system didn't care about his intentions.
"Ding! Points automatically assigned: Two Tomoe Sharingan +900, Genin-level Chakra +99."
"Ding! Two Tomoe Sharingan (1008/1000), experience full. Upgrading now!"
"Ding! Upgrade successful! Obtained: Three Tomoe Sharingan (8/10000)."
"Ding! Genin-level Chakra (168/100), experience full. Upgrading now!"
"Ding! Upgrade successful! Obtained: Chūnin-level Chakra (68/1000)."
In a matter of moments, his rank had increased again. The Two Tomoe in his eyes spun rapidly, capturing the attention of everyone present, who collectively held their breath in awe.
Then, the spinning slowed until it completely stopped, and Ethan felt a surge of power as he advanced to the third Tomoe.
"Three... three Tomoe? How is that possible? From opening his eyes to achieving three Tomoe in just one day!"
"This isn't just genius; this is extraordinary! Even Uchiha Madara couldn't have done this!"
The excitement grew, with shouts of praise echoing around the room. Ethan was overwhelmed by the attention, feeling both proud and a bit embarrassed.
Uchiha Fugaku, the young patriarch, felt a wave of melancholy wash over him. "This is true genius. How can I, Uchiha Fugaku, even compare?" he thought, feeling overshadowed. While he had worked hard to rise through the ranks, Ethan's effortless ascent made his own achievements seem trivial.
Just then, a powerful wave of Chakra emanated from Ethan. "Chūnin level? How can a five-year-old have Chakra at that level?" Fugaku was stunned. The other experienced Jōnin also sensed the fluctuation in Chakra.
"Ethan, has your Chakra truly reached Chūnin level?" Harold Uchiha, head of the Uchiha clan, asked, his voice shaking with disbelief.
"Honestly, I didn't mean to be so impressive. It just happened," Ethan sighed, feeling overwhelmed by the attention. Everyone in the room was in awe, wishing they could achieve similar feats. However, they knew such talents were rare.
"Good, good, good!" Harold exclaimed, relieved. With such a genius among them, he felt secure about the future of the Uchiha clan.
"Come on, Ethan, I still have a few red envelopes for you!" Isaac said, rushing to give him gifts.
"And from Grandma Hannah too! Don't be shy, take them!" another elder chimed in.
"This is a special illusion scroll I created. Study hard, Ethan; the future of the Uchiha clan depends on you."
Ethan found himself buried under an avalanche of gifts once again. Though it was overwhelming, he couldn't help but feel a mix of misery and joy.