Chapter 28: Chapter 22 : Spectator Mode??
"Lord Kai."
"Lord Kai."
"Lord Kai."
Upon arriving at the Uchiha clan grounds, Uchiha Kai thoroughly enjoyed the experience of the "underdog rising" storyline.
Along the way, members of the Uchiha clan were waiting, bowing respectfully and greeting him.
What was being showcased here was attitude, class, and style.
To be honest, while Uchiha Kai was secretly pleased, there was also a subtle sense of awkwardness.
This scene directly reminded him of some parody videos he had seen in his past life, like the "Crooked-Mouth Dragon King," "Dragon King Returns," or "Invincible Son-in-Law" storylines.
The image of the Crooked-Mouth Dragon King seemed to appear before Uchiha Kai's eyes, smiling at him with a crooked grin, as if saying, "Well done, you have inherited our glorious legacy."
But honestly, now that he thought about it, Uchiha Kai did indeed have a bit of that vibe.
It mostly had to do with his personality. Whenever someone greeted him, he would always smile and nod in response.
Even though his status within the clan had undergone a drastic transformation, he didn't become arrogant or domineering.
After all...
Never underestimate the mental fortitude of Uchiha Kai, the master of handling pressure, and his clear sense of self-awareness!
So, if you looked at it from the right angle, Uchiha Kai's smile did indeed carry a hint of that "Crooked-Mouth Dragon King" grin.
Of course, that's just a thought.
For Uchiha Kai, the Uchiha clan had treated him with high standards from the moment he walked through the gates.
Although there was no grand public display, there were always a few people within Konoha keeping an eye on every move the Uchiha clan made.
Today's situation was undoubtedly quite unusual, and Uchiha Kai guessed that, unless something unexpected happened, the news would soon reach the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi and Konoha's Darkness Danzo Shimura.
"I guess these two old guys will start keeping an eye on me. But right now, the Uchiha clan is still in its prime. Even if someone like Danzo, who likes to stir up trouble, wants to do something, he'll have to seriously consider whether he can handle the wrath of the Uchiha clan."
Muttering these thoughts to himself, Uchiha Kai didn't feel particularly worried.
Soon, Uchiha Kai arrived at the front of the grand house where the Uchiha clan was holding an important internal meeting.
There, he saw a beautiful young woman with long black hair, holding a baby in her arms.
She was Uchiha Fugaku's wife, Uchiha Mikoto, and the baby in her arms was none other than Uchiha Itachi, who had just turned one this year.
Uchiha Mikoto smiled and nodded at Uchiha Kai, saying, "Kai-kun, congratulations."
Uchiha Kai smiled back, "You're too kind, Mikoto-nee."
Uchiha Mikoto stepped aside, "Please go in. Fugaku and the others are already waiting for you inside."
Uchiha Kai nodded and stepped forward toward the entrance. Two Uchiha clan members respectfully opened the doors, revealing the room inside where over a dozen people sat upright, exuding a commanding presence.
At the center sat the current clan head, Uchiha Seijiro, alongside his son, Uchiha Fugaku. On either side of them, the rest were seated in two rows according to their status and position.
As the doors opened, the eyes of these high-ranking members of the Uchiha clan all turned toward Uchiha Kai.
Uchiha Kai calmly greeted them with a polite "Excuse the interruption," and entered the room with proper manners. The doors behind him were promptly closed.
During this time, Uchiha Naori also entered and walked straight to the seat at the far right, sitting down.
As an elite of the younger Uchiha generation, she too had the right to attend this critical "meeting."
To be honest, Uchiha Kai wasn't particularly fond of such strict formalities, but he couldn't ignore the significance placed on them in such a large clan.
He had been taught and trained in these customs since he was young, so it didn't feel too awkward when he used them now.
There were no dramatic provocations or doubts. Inside the grand room that felt like a dojo, the dozen or so Uchiha clan members looked at Uchiha Kai with expressions full of goodwill, and some even looked slightly apologetic. Most of these were members of the Konoha Police Force.
This situation made it so that the scenarios Uchiha Kai had once imagined—of showing off or confronting others—were of no use. It could be said that in the Uchiha clan, there was little room for the usual clichés of posturing and confrontations.
Over in the Hyuga clan, who liked to provoke the Uchiha, it was probably already a spectacle by now.
After the usual greetings, Uchiha Kai didn't want to waste time. He got straight to the point, suggesting that any other matters could be "inspected" first, and only after confirming certain things could they discuss the next steps.
This direct approach made the Uchiha clan members exchange glances, but no one seemed to dislike it. After all, the Uchiha were generally straightforward people.
Even the oldest Uchiha, who had the most experience, was known for his lack of cunning, making it hard to criticize him for his simplicity.
Then, Uchiha Kai mentioned that he had made further improvements to the Genjutsu game and explained that the changes were made so that more people could experience the game today.
This way, it wouldn't be limited to only one person experiencing it in the entire morning.
Moreover, in order to enhance the realism of the Genjutsu game, Uchiha Kai had also developed a new feature that allowed some people to enter the "spectator" mode alongside the main player.
This mode allowed one person to play the game while others watched the gameplay from a god's-eye perspective.
Yes, this was the process Uchiha Kai had developed last night, and it was also the main reason for his lack of energy this morning. After all, the chakra consumption was quite significant.
As for the so-called "spectator" mode, it was actually a feature already embedded in the game development system provided by the game-making technology.
It might seem like an online live-streaming feature, but in reality, it was a "spectator" function common in many multiplayer games.
For example, in CS (Counter-Strike), when a player dies, they can "possess" another player's perspective and watch the ongoing game through their teammate.
In real-time strategy games like StarCraft and Warcraft, aside from the players directly involved in the battle, other players could observe the entire battle using the "spectator" function.
The Game Developer System naturally included this commonly seen feature, and Uchiha Kai expanded on it by using the mental network to add the "spectator" feature.
Now, it was time to implement it.
Moreover, Uchiha Kai didn't simply create a new feature for the sake of novelty; he also wanted to conduct an experiment.
Since the system was supposed to collect emotional value, was there a clear limit to this emotional value?
Could it also be absorbed from the emotions generated by watching a live broadcast?
Uchiha Kai had asked the system if this was possible, but the so-called "artificial intelligence" system failed to provide an answer.
There was even a moment where the system seemed to freeze, showcasing just how unreliable it was.
So, Uchiha Kai decided to test the actual effect for himself.
Now, everything was ready, and it was time to begin.
A three-tomoe Sharingan Jonin from the Konoha Police Force sat in front of Uchiha Kai. He was the one who had rejected Uchiha Kai when he had tried to test the Genjutsu game yesterday. He felt quite awkward facing Uchiha Kai now but did not try to avoid his mistake.
In front of Uchiha Kai, he leaned forward, respectfully bowed, and apologized, showing sincere remorse.
Uchiha Kai immediately told him to rise and assured him that he didn't mind such things. After all, they were both from the Uchiha Clan, working hard to make their clan even greater. So, any past events could be forgotten, like the fleeting clouds in the sky.
What's being displayed here is a vision—a level of emotional intelligence that could teach most Uchiha members for a lifetime.
What? Why doesn't Uchiha Kai take this opportunity to show off and slap some faces?
Uh, excuse me, what good would that do besides offending people?
The current situation is that the Uchiha clan has given Uchiha Kai a benefit he can't refuse, using genuine 'feelings' to deeply move him—just like that classic 'gave too much' meme.
With these benefits, all Uchiha Kai wants is for the Uchiha clan to be great again—while also quickly completing his system tasks to earn his rewards!
This, after all, is the key. Everything else is just a bonus.
And so, the first game began in a harmonious and pleasant atmosphere.
This time, six other Uchiha members entered the game world as 'spectators' alongside him.
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