Itachi awoke in Konoha Hospital, still feeling the aches from his battle with Steppenwolf, but his mind was already calculating, planning, and strategizing. With 400,500 system points at his disposal, the possibilities were almost limitless.
First things first, he thought. Konoha needs civilians. A functioning village requires people — even if I have the strongest ninjas, they need infrastructure.
He activated the system shop interface in his mind.
[Purchase: 100 Civilians — 1000 points]
With a flick of his hand, 100 civilians materialized across Konoha, filling homes, marketplaces, and streets. They were oblivious to the power that now governed the village — just ordinary citizens going about their lives.
Next, he moved to the heart of Konoha's power: the clans. Itachi knew exactly which clans would cement his dominance.
Uchiha Clan: His own bloodline. 220 members with all fire style, lightning style, forbidden techniques, and Ninjutsu scrolls. 10,000 points.
Senju Clan: The only clan capable of rivaling his own, with 220 members, Ninja 2 scrolls, secret and forbidden techniques. 10,000 points.
He purchased them without hesitation. Within moments, Konoha had two new powerhouses, the streets now alive with the presence of 440 elite shinobi. While none of the named characters were included, the system allowed him to buy them individually later — but for now, the mass of elite warriors gave him an instant military and tactical advantage.
With Uchiha and Senju here, Konoha is no longer just a village, Itachi mused, crimson eyes glowing. It's a fortress. An unstoppable power base. My army is growing, my influence expanding, and my system points will make the rest of the world fall into line.
He surveyed the newly-arrived clans. Training grounds were already buzzing with activity, and the villagers went about their daily routines, unaware that they now lived under the protection (and control) of the most dangerous shinobi alive.
[System Notification: Clans Acquired — Uchiha & Senju Added to Konoha][Remaining System Points: 380,500]
Itachi allowed himself a brief moment to breathe. These purchases were strategic — power wasn't just about raw strength; it was about infrastructure, influence, and tactical advantage.
Next, he thought, we expand further. Named characters, elite units, and secret techniques. The world outside Konoha is dangerous, but here… I can prepare for anything. Darkseid, Steppenwolf, any alien or ninja threat — all of them will fall under my shadow.
Sasuke watched silently, understanding the scale of what his older brother was doing. "You're… building an empire."
Itachi's expression remained calm, almost detached, but his crimson eyes glinted with a faint, unspoken intensity. "Not an empire, Sasuke. A fortress. A future. Every clan, every ninja, every civilian… they are pieces on a board. And I control the game."
He turned his gaze toward the horizon. The city, the village, the world beyond — it was all a chessboard now. And Itachi Uchiha, reborn and unstoppable, was ready to move the first piece.