Itachi sat in the newly fortified Hokage office, crimson eyes scanning the system store interface floating before him. The village was alive now — civilians bustling, Uchiha and Senju clans arriving, ANBU units patrolling — but power without control was meaningless.
He began his careful calculations.
Father first… Fugaku Uchiha. 6,000 points.
Itachi selected Fugaku from the system store. With a soft hum, the former head of the Uchiha materialized before him. Even at low Kage level, Fugaku's presence added authority and tactical genius to Konoha.
Next, he moved to his mother:
Mikoto Uchiha… 1,800 points.
She appeared quietly, graceful and calm, yet her Jonin-level prowess made her a formidable presence, capable of protecting the family and supporting training for younger Uchiha.
Finally, the key acquisition:
Shisui Uchiha… 11,000 points.
Itachi paused for a moment. Shisui was more than just a subordinate — he was a mentor, a Big Brother figure, someone whose intellect and speed rivaled Itachi's own, and crucially, someone who could be trusted.
With a single click, Shisui materialized, his Sharingan eyes glowing faintly, already assessing the Hokage office and its surroundings.
"Brother," Shisui greeted, his voice calm but full of warmth. "Itachi. I understand why you've called me here."
Itachi's expression remained unreadable, but internally, he noted the immense tactical advantage this gave him. With Fugaku's leadership, Mikoto's protection, and Shisui's unmatched speed and Genjutsu, the Uchiha clan's named members were fully under his command, a controlled powerhouse capable of defending the village or executing missions far beyond ordinary shinobi limits.
He thought briefly about others — Obito, Izuna, even Madara. All were too dangerous or uncontrollable for now. Obito's space-time abilities were incredibly powerful, but a loose cannon. Madara? Far beyond his control. Even at Super Kage-level, Itachi knew the risks.
For now, he decided. Control and loyalty are more valuable than raw strength.
He leaned back in his chair, eyes sweeping across the bustling village outside the office. With the Uchiha named members secured, Konoha had grown from a fledgling stronghold into a strategically fortified ninja powerhouse.
[System Notification: Named Uchiha Members Purchased — Fugaku, Mikoto, Shisui][System Points Remaining: 361,700]
Itachi allowed himself a rare moment of satisfaction. Each member was a piece on the chessboard — loyal, powerful, and completely under his strategic command.
The world outside doesn't know it yet, he mused. But the Konoha I'm building… will be untouchable.
He turned to Sasuke, who had been observing silently. "Prepare for training. Shisui will work with you directly. Focus on speed, Genjutsu, and chakra control."
Sasuke nodded, his eyes alight with determination. "Understood, brother."
Itachi's crimson eyes softened faintly. This was more than strategy or power — this was family, loyalty, and preparation. Every move, every purchase, every decision built the foundation for the empire he was about to construct.
And soon… the rest of the world will realize the force it faces.