First, he didn't possess the power to dominate the Shinobi World like Uchiha Madara. Second, he lacked basic political acumen for high-level struggles. Third, he clung to his pathetic pride... If he didn't die, who would?
He couldn't be bothered to associate with these idiots.
After a brief sigh of emotion, he gently pushed open the door and stepped into the quiet house.
He quickly tidied up the dust inside, then lay directly on the bed.
He looked completely relaxed.
In the past, he might have done extra training.
But now, things were different.
With the "Lying Flat and Slacking Off System," why would he bother with training?
Wasn't lying flat more appealing?
Chakra +13
Fire Release +16
Lightning Release +11
Taijutsu +13
Yin Release +19
...
Lying on the bed, Uchiha Jin listened to the system's prompts and a faint smile gradually appeared on his lips.
It felt so good!
He could continuously increase his strength without the effort of training.
System, you're the best!
After enjoying it for a moment, he opened the system panel.
Host: Uchiha Jin
Chakra: 1062
PS: Using Kakashi as the standard unit, an adult Kakashi's Chakra amount is 1000.
Fire Release (Proficient): 168 / 400
Lightning Release (Beginner): 32 / 100
Taijutsu (Proficient): 121 / 400
Yin Release (Intermediate): 36 / 200
Sharingan: Three-Tomoe
Skills: Three Body Technique, Rokushiki, Great Fireball Technique, Phoenix Sage Fire Technique, Flame Bullet Technique, Great Fire Destruction, Storm Dance
Overall Rating: Jonin
Hmm, not bad!
After reviewing his attributes, Uchiha Jin was quite satisfied.
Although his strength was only average compared to the entire Shinobi World.
But, it didn't matter!
At the very least,
Surviving the upcoming Third Shinobi World War shouldn't be a problem.
After all, he, who advocated for a low-key approach, had never shown his true abilities in the academy. Everyone thought he was a good-for-nothing.
In this situation,
With no cultivation value and no attention from the Uchiha Clan, he was naturally destined to be cannon fodder.
It was imaginable.
The teammates assigned to him would basically be cannon fodder as well.
His guiding ninja would, at most, be a Chunin.
Jonin?
Don't even think about it!
That was the standard for elite students.
And the enemies these cannon fodder would face would likely be mere foot soldiers.
Even if he had bad luck and ran into Orochimaru or Danzo Shimura, and they insisted on assigning him a decoy mission, forcing him to die, it wouldn't matter.
After all, they were just foot soldiers.
How strong could the enemies they attracted be?
Even if Danzo wanted to deliberately kill him, an Uchiha, he probably wouldn't bother sending a Jonin to deal with this 'good-for-nothing'!
Of course, that was nonsense.
As a 'good-for-nothing' who outwardly didn't even have a Sharingan, a high-ranking figure like Danzo probably wouldn't even bother with him if they met.
Why?
It would be a waste of time.
Even if he was captured, what could they do? He didn't even have a Sharingan!
"Hmm, very good."
"Surviving this Third Shinobi World War should be no problem."
"Next, it's time to slack off."
"Never show my true abilities. Even if I encounter a desperate situation, I will absolutely not intervene until my 'comrades' are all dead!"
"After escaping the predicament, I'll just make up some excuse, like they were struck by lightning."
"Whether you believe it or not, I believe it."
"Even if I can't make up a convincing story, I can always 'disappear' on the battlefield."
"After the war ends, I'll return to Konoha and say I was gravely injured and rescued by civilians. Although the Yamanaka Clan can probe memories, I at least have a Three-Tomoe Sharingan. Brainwashing a civilian and implanting memories would be easy, wouldn't it?"
"Hmm, perfect!"
Uchiha Jin muttered to himself.
His eyes flickered, and his brain worked furiously. In the blink of an eye, he had planned everything.
His face was full of smiles.
For someone like him, who followed the path of caution, he had no desire to die for Konoha.
In fact, if there weren't absolutely no safe places in the entire Shinobi World, and he would be hunted even if he defected, he would have defected long ago.
Yes.
He had also considered whether to follow in the footsteps of Orochimaru and Uchiha Itachi.
But, he gave up.
Orochimaru was able to defect safely and without further repercussions because Sarutobi Hiruzen deliberately went easy on him, unwilling to kill his beloved student.
Although Jiraiya pursued him, he also held back considerably.
After all, they were fellow disciples, and he didn't want to use lethal force.
As for Uchiha Itachi, although he also defected, it was to become a spy for the Akatsuki.
What about him?
Unless he was truly willing to join the Akatsuki, defecting would be a death wish.
Even though he currently had Jonin-level combat power, there were many in Konoha who could easily crush him.
He had no strong connections, so defecting was suicide!
Even if he could hide, he couldn't hide forever.
Not to mention roughing it, the constant nervous tension every day would be unbearable.
As for joining the Akatsuki?
Haha, forget it.
A faction destined to fail, with Nagato, Black and White Zetsu, Obito, Uchiha Madara... Holy crap!
He didn't want to get involved with such a chaotic, nested organization.
Otherwise, he wouldn't even know how he died!