According to the system's explanation, this Subordinate Talent Value was similar in nature to the Host Talent Value, only differing in its rate of effect.
After using the Subordinate Talent Value, the user's strength would slowly increase, and within a month, they would awaken an ability suited to them.
Furthermore, the person who used the Subordinate Talent Value would gradually become loyal to him.
This process wouldn't be too fast, naturally avoiding suspicion from others.
"Good stuff..." he thought to himself.
After understanding the Subordinate Talent Value, he began to consider who should use it on.
The first people he thought of were his two younger brothers.
After all, brothers fight side by side.
His two younger brothers might not be a match for Tobirama and Uchiha Izuna in the future.
If he were to go to war with the Senju in the future, and he had to deal with Hashirama, then there would be no one to restrain Tobirama.
At that point, with no one to deal with him, Tobirama would be unstoppable on the battlefield.
But if he used his talent points on them, dealing with Tobirama shouldn't be a problem.
This way, the Hagoromo clan would have the resources to fight the Senju.
However, this thought only lingered in his mind for a few seconds before he dismissed it.
After all, the Hagoromo clan's crisis of extinction wasn't over yet. The Senju, Sarutobi, and Shimura clans were all surrounding them.
The opposing side had three clan leaders: the Senju First Elder, the Sarutobi clan leader, and the Shimura clan leader.
On the Hagoromo side, their Grand Elder was severely injured and unable to fight.
The only remaining patriarch-level fighters were Reiryū and Elder Ryūga.
Two against three, and the enemy even had a numerical advantage. If the clan couldn't produce another patriarch-level expert, then the fall of the Hagoromo territory and the extermination of the clan were only a matter of time.
Therefore, his subordinate talent points absolutely couldn't be used on two little kids. Resources must be used wisely.
These two kids were only five years old. Even if the subordinate talent points were used on them, they could only reach the level of chunin at most, with negligible impact on the battle.
In this situation, only by adding a patriarch-level expert to the clan could the fate of annihilation be temporarily avoided.
"Masamichi!"
He instinctively thought of this middle-aged man with a nearly square face.
On the battlefield, Masamichi had been quite protective of him, and his own strength was also very close to that of an elite jonin.
Now, his only concern was whether Masamichi could reach the patriarch level after using the talent points.
"System, can Masamichi reach the patriarch level after using the subordinate talent points?" he asked.
There was no point in guessing. It was better to ask directly.
[Ding~, after testing, Hagoromo Masamichi will awaken an ability suitable for him within one month after using the subordinate talent points (limit), and will grow into a patriarch-level fighter after one month.]
"That's good."
Hearing that Masamichi would become patriarch-level in one month, he breathed a sigh of relief. "How do I use the talent points on Masamichi? Do I need to make contact with him?"
[You can use them directly.]
"Then use them."
After learning that he could 'transfer power remotely,' he immediately used his subordinate talent points on Masamichi. After all, he had no interest in making physical contact with a square-faced uncle.
[Ding~ One Subordinate Talent Point (Limit), used on Hagoromo Masamichi.]
Inside the clan compound.
Masamichi, who was tallying battlefield losses, suddenly froze, his chakra surging and increasing.
Boom!
Masamichi, who was nearing the level of an elite jonin, naturally broke through to the elite jonin level after using the Subordinate Talent Point, instantly releasing the aura of an elite jonin.
Beside him, the jonin assisting with the tally stared at him in shock. "Masamichi! You—you broke through!"
After recovering, he shouted with joy. "Masamichi, you actually broke through to elite jonin! That's great! That's great!"
It should be noted that the Hagoromo clan was facing an unprecedented crisis at this time, surrounded by the Senju, Sarutobi, and Shimura clans.
Under these circumstances, for someone in the clan to suddenly break through to elite jonin was absolutely exhilarating.
This meant that their chances against the combined attack of the three clans had increased significantly.
Although the strength within the clan had only increased slightly, the morale boost was immense.
Before long, the entire Hagoromo clan would know that they had gained another elite jonin, greatly increasing their chances of victory.
"What!"
"Did you feel it? Lord Masamichi has broken through to the elite jonin level!"
"Great! Long live Hagoromo!"
As the jonin finished speaking, the surrounding ninjas were initially silent, then erupted in a huge cheer.
The atmosphere was like a festival. The entire area suddenly became lively.
"Yes, I broke through."
Looking at the cheering clansmen around him, Masamichi's square face finally changed expression. He smiled and nodded, responding to the cheers of his clansmen.
At this moment, for some reason, he suddenly thought of the young clan leader.
On the battlefield, the young clan leader had awakened Ice Release and also possessed an extremely fast spatial technique. Presumably, the young clan leader would also become a patriarch-level powerhouse in the future.
At this moment, the loud cheers also attracted Reiryū, who was looking for Masamichi.
Upon learning that Masamichi had broken through to become an elite jonin, his gloomy expression vanished, and he approached with a smile. "Masamichi, I knew you had the potential to become an elite jonin, and today you finally broke through! Good! Good!"
Overjoyed, Reiryū repeatedly said "good," and simultaneously allowed Masamichi to enter the clan meeting.
From now on, Masamichi would also have the right to participate in the Hagoromo clan's decision-making.
"Thank you, Clan Head!"
Masamichi, somewhat excited to have gained access to the clan meeting, bowed to Reiryū.
Inside the Clan Head's residence.
In his room.
Hearing the faint cheers that drifted over, Kazuki smiled.
It seemed that Masamichi's breakthrough had greatly surprised the clan members.
However, once Masamichi broke through to the patriarch level in a month, the clan members would probably be even more excited.
At that time, the entire clan would likely be in an uproar.
"Now, I should also begin my cultivation."