Chapter 2: ch2
"Ding! The Host has successfully activated the strongest Swagger System!"
"Ding! The Host has successfully pretended to be powerful, earning +99 Swagger points!"
Ethan Uchiha was momentarily stunned by the voice in his head. What kind of situation is this? Because he pretended to be strong, the system activated? If he had known that this would trigger the system, he would have acted more impressively. Regret washed over him as he realized he had wasted five years of opportunities to show off.
And now...
"Ding! Swagger points are automatically assigned: Sharingan +50 (not opened) and Chakra +49 (not in flow)."
"Ding! Unopened Sharingan (50/10) is now full; leveling up begins!"
"Ding! Upgrade successful: One Tomoe Sharingan (40/100)."
"Ding! Chakra (49/10) is not in flow; leveling up begins!"
"Ding! Upgrade successful: Genin-level Chakra (39/100)."
The system's notifications filled Ethan's mind, and he felt a significant increase in his Chakra, thanks to the extraction method his father had taught him a month ago.
Bang!
His Chakra shattered previous limitations, elevating to the Genin level. Simultaneously, he felt a unique Chakra flow into his eyes, quickly transforming them.
His pupils turned scarlet, and the Tomoe began to spin.
A One Tomoe Sharingan!
On his first day of school, he activated Sharingan with the help of the system, and his Chakra reached Genin level.
"Sharingan!!"
Initially, Teacher Seikou Kamikawa thought the student's bravado was merely an attempt to dismiss a problem student. But when Ethan Uchiha opened his Sharingan, he was instantly taken aback.
Even as a Chūnin, he knew how difficult it was to unlock Sharingan. Many Uchiha struggled their whole lives to awaken it, with only about 30% achieving it. Having taught numerous Uchiha students, Kamikawa had seen them typically unlock their eyes around ages eleven or twelve.
Yet here was Ethan Uchiha, opening his eyes at just five years old. This would undoubtedly send shockwaves throughout Konoha.
The students around him, many aware of the significance of Sharingan, reacted with astonishment. After all, being accepted into the ninja school meant they had some potential, and they were familiar with Konoha's prominent families.
Seeing their shocked expressions, Ethan realized he had another chance to show off.
"Calm down, everyone. It's just Sharingan; nothing to be surprised about. For me, it's as easy as drinking tea," he said nonchalantly.
The response was a mix of awe and frustration.
"Seriously, this kid is unbelievable!" Kamikawa thought, exasperated by Ethan's showmanship. He recognized the boy was a genius, but his arrogance was hard to overlook.
Meanwhile, the system chimed in again in Ethan's mind.
"Ding! The Host has successfully pretended to be a force, earning +99 Swagger points!"
He had done it again.
Then came more notifications:
"Ding! Swagger points automatically assigned: Sharingan +70 (for One Tomoe), Chakra +29 (for Genin-level)."
"Ding! One Tomoe Sharingan (110/100) is now full; leveling up begins!"
"Ding! Upgrade successful: Two Tomoe Sharingan (10/1000)."
"Ding! Genin-level Chakra (68/100) is still in progress; keep pretending to level up!"
After the automatic assignment of Swagger points, his One Tomoe Sharingan evolved into Two Tomoe Sharingan, and he was closer to upgrading his Chakra.
Under the astonished gazes of his classmates, his Sharingan transformed again, the pattern spinning rapidly before settling into two Tomoe.
"Two Tomoe Sharingan? How is that possible!" Kamikawa exclaimed, rubbing his eyes to ensure he wasn't seeing things.
It was unbelievable. To open his eyes and then improve so quickly was extraordinary.
Ethan sighed dramatically, feigning a sense of loneliness in his eyes.
"I wanted to blend in as an ordinary person, but being a genius like me makes it difficult. Even in a crowd, I shine like the sun."
"I'm Ethan Uchiha, a genius among geniuses!" he declared.
The atmosphere felt saturated with his pretense, a sentiment echoed by everyone present.
"Alright, Ethan Uchiha, please close your Sharingan and sit down," Kamikawa said, maintaining his authority as the teacher.
Ethan complied, realizing he had already showcased enough for now.
After sitting down, the system chimed once more in his mind.
"Ding! The Host has successfully pretended to be a force, earning +99 Swagger points!"
The benefits of his pretense were incredible; he was truly on a roll!