Finally... another month.
I lay on my bed, staring blankly at the ceiling. Normally, at this hour, I'd be mentally replaying the entire day—every move, every word—thinking about how it might screw me over later.
But not tonight.
Tonight is Gacha Night.
Last month, I spent my points and got some pretty mid stuff. Nothing flashy. Nothing broken. Let's see what I can get this time.
1. Background Customizer x2
Basically a utility card. It lets me give someone a background, a past or a status. Of course, I can't just go full cheat mode and make someone Hokage with it (I already checked). It's subtle.
But useful.
Especially when combined with the Insert Card I got last month.
2. Tyrion Lannister
...Did the Gacha just read my mind?
I was already thinking about bringing someone like him into this world. And here he is.
I mean, what am I supposed to do with this guy? He's short, sarcastic, alcoholic—and very much not a ninja.
But the longer I thought about it, the more it made sense.
Tyrion's not a fighter. But he's outplayed kings, queens, spies, and psychopaths. He knows how to deal with politics, backroom deals, and the ugly side of power.
In a world like this, where clans smile while sharpening kunai behind your back, he might actually thrive.
If he can be made to care about the Uchiha—or at least find them interesting—he might become our most dangerous political asset.
He's no Itachi. No Shisui.
But he might just outplay them both in the long game.
3. My Villain Academia Vol. 1 (π↑€≠6¾\925#)
Some alternate version of My Hero Academia from a parallel world. Could be useful for entertainment… or insight into that world's darker quirks. Maybe.
4. Latex Mask (Mission Impossible)
Good for disguises, but not needed here.
5. Teddy (Mr. Bean)
Another item for my collection.
6. Shuriken (Ninja Hattori)
It's made of plastic. Plastic.
7. Kiddie Ride (Stuart Little)
I can't ride it.
8. Chocolate Frog (Harry Potter)
It's just one frog.
9. Wooden Sword (Highschool of the Dead)
The one Saeko uses at the start of the plot.
10. Elsa Gloves (Frozen)
(.....)
What the hell was that?
Aside from Tyrion and the Background Customizers, the rest is pure junk.
Maybe My Villain Academia has something useful hidden in its pages. The rest? Collectibles at best. Shelf-fillers.
Maybe I should try spending more. Maybe that'll increase the chances of getting something truly useful.
But for now, that's not an option.
I'm flat out of points.
Hmm… Let's check Tyrion.
I try thinking about using the Insert Card and Background Card together, with Tyrion as the base.
Set him as Uchiha leader – Error. Not possible.
Set him as my father – Again, error. Good.
What about as the son of Brother Tadao, since he's marrying next month – Failed.
Hmm… What about the son of Uchiha Riko? He got married last month… Oh, it succeeded.
Okay. It's set.
Let's see if he arrives in this world.
While it might seem unethical to decide Brother Riko's future child like this, I can only say one thing:
It's all for the Uchiha.
I can't risk the whole clan.
I'll make any sacrifice necessary.
After all, given his experience, I need Tyrion to feel genuine family love—and to accept everyone.
Slowly, that bond will grow. And through that bond, he'll become loyal to the clan.
Yes, it's manipulation. But so what?
I'm not forcing him to love them.
I'm not demanding anything.
All I'm doing… is giving him something worth protecting.
The love he never truly had.
Tyrion... yeah, that line fits him perfectly.
Aren't I great?
Bringing in a broken man to fix a broken world. Classic.
Still, at the end of the day, no matter how much political power we gather, decisions won't be made through words alone.
Sooner or later, it always comes down to strength.
Which means… I can't afford to waste too much more time in the academy.
Especially with Kakashi getting ready to graduate soon. I need to prep for that. I can't let him leave me behind.
As for my progress...
My Template Assimilation is still stuck at 9 percent. And that's with me grinding kenjutsu every day.
But the downside?
My other skills—chakra control, ninjutsu, genjutsu—they're falling behind. I've been too focused on swinging a sword, and now the imbalance is starting to show.
Maybe it's time I dial back on kenjutsu a bit and refocus on the basics: Substitution, Transformation, and Clone Jutsu.
Most people overlook them. But these three? They're way more practical than anyone gives them credit for. And with war on the horizon, I'll be needing them every single second.
As for Body Flicker, I've already been working on it, trying to sync it with my breathing style. I'm not there yet. Far from proficient.
But the foundation's there.
In the end, what I really need… is more time to improve myself.
Which means I can't afford to waste it sitting in the academy anymore—especially when they're not teaching anything useful.
And honestly… I don't think I can even fulfill the mission I came here for.
I didn't join the academy to learn jutsu or theory. I came here to build connections. To make friends, to understand others.
But every attempt is failing.
Children from smaller clans, like the Yūhi, talk to me more than those from the major ones. Probably because they can't afford to offend the Uchiha. It's not real friendship—just caution wrapped in politeness.
The Hyūga? Yeah, no. Most of the branch family members avoid me, probably because of their own baggage. And the ones from the main family? Way too arrogant to even acknowledge someone like me.
The Nara, Yamanaka, and Akimichi interact with me normally, but that's all it is. Surface-level. They don't get involved. No real bond forming there either.
As for the Aburame kid… he's busy with his insects, obviously. Even when I tried to compliment them—genuinely—he just looked surprised. But still, no effort from his side to actually connect.
I'm starting to understand why no one stood by the Uchiha.
We're isolated. The clans aligned with the Hokage don't give us any real face.
The neutral ones? They're civil, but they don't lean our way.
And when it comes to actual support?
There's none. Literally none.
I don't even count the tiny clans that were once under the Uchiha. They've long lost any influence or recognition.
I'm not giving up on trying to form connections.
But I can't do it in the academy. Not without wasting a year or more, and that's time I simply don't have.
I've already built an image for myself. A kid who preaches the Will of Fire. And that's fine. Let it stay that way. At this point, if I try too hard to get closer to others, it'll come off as fake.
Which… it kind of is.
So, let's get stronger. And apply for early graduation alongside Kakashi.
I'm sure Hiruzen will use it as an excuse to place me on a team with his loyal picks. Probably to keep me close. To monitor me. Maybe even to "reform" me.
Brainwash me, more like.
But that's fine.
Let him think I'm within reach.
Because the closer they try to pull me in, the easier it'll be to see their moves.
And stay ten steps ahead.
*************
Suggestions for tyrion