“Ah, finally leaving the Village!”
On the road in the Uchiha Clan territory.
Uchiha Tenxiu smiled, smoothed his jet-black hair, and adjusted the backpack on his back, which was filled with sealing scrolls. Each scroll contained a large amount of supplies, along with the short blade at his waist and the Ninja tool pouches on his thighs. He was fully armed.
Three days had passed since Elder Leimen’s arrangements. During these three days, Uchiha Tenxiu continued his routine, diligently cultivating every day. He merely prepared various supplies needed for his journey. Ash, who had been assigned by Elder Leimen, also provided many suggestions.
Additionally, he organized the stories he had written in advance, preparing to give them to Yukino.
In his previous life, Uchiha Tenxiu was an avid bookworm. He had extensively read not only novels but also various fables, stories, and fairy tales. While this might not have been remarkable in his previous world, in the Ninja World, he was practically a Story King!
Even after two years, telling Yukino a story every day, he had never repeated a single one.
The stories Uchiha Tenxiu had prepared in advance, if read one per day, would last for three months.
“However, I hope this mission can be completed smoothly. It’s a pity that although the mission isn’t difficult, it won’t be completed quickly. Fortunately, I already have a target!”
Uchiha Tenxiu muttered to himself.
He then prepared to set off.
Just then, a girl running quickly directly bumped into Uchiha Tenxiu.
Uchiha Tenxiu instinctively wanted to dodge, but then he instantly stopped himself. After all, his strength was that of a Genin, and he shouldn’t be too conspicuous in Konoha Village.
Thus, the girl’s head hit Uchiha Tenxiu’s shoulder. As a result of his specialized Taijutsu training, supported by a large amount of medicine and nutrition, Uchiha Tenxiu’s physical development was almost a head taller than his peers.
“Oh, I’m sorry!” the girl quickly apologized, looking up with a hint of panic and urgency in her eyes.
“It’s nothing!” Uchiha Tenxiu waved his hand, about to leave, when he suddenly seemed to notice something.
He began to ponder about the other person carefully.
Uchiha Tenxiu looked closely: these large eyes, light purple hair, and this beautiful face. He couldn’t help but feel that she looked familiar.
“What’s your name?!” Uchiha Tenxiu asked.
“My name is Zhili, Uchiha Zhili.”
Uchiha Zhili, feeling quite embarrassed under Uchiha Tenxiu’s scrutiny, said.
“What, your name is Zhili! Uchiha Zhili?”
Uchiha Tenxiu was suddenly stunned. This girl in front of him was none other than Uchiha Zhili, who would later awaken the Mangekyo Sharingan and end the Uchiha Clan’s civil war.
Thinking of her outstanding talent, and how she single-handedly developed Izanami to counter Izanagi, the Uchiha Clan’s ultimate Genjutsu, she was truly a super genius that the Uchiha Clan had not seen in hundreds of years.
“Strange, why haven’t I seen her before in the Clan’s elite Ninja training?!” Uchiha Tenxiu was puzzled.
“Yes! Big Brother, do you know Zhili?”
Uchiha Zhili asked softly.
“Hmm! You…”
Here, before Uchiha Tenxiu could continue his questions, several Uchiha youths of similar age, about seven or eight years old, rushed over, interrupting Uchiha Tenxiu’s words.
“Catch her quickly! Don’t let her run away!”
Uchiha NaKa shouted, and his three followers also glared fiercely.
“Strange, they are all from the Uchiha Clan, why are they treating Uchiha Zhili like this?!”
Uchiha Tenxiu suddenly froze, his mind racing. This sudden situation left him somewhat confused.
But remembering Zhili’s importance in the future, Uchiha Tenxiu instantly snapped back to reality, blocking Zhili’s path. He looked coldly at Uchiha NaKa and the others, “Hey, you guys, why are you chasing Zhili? Explain yourselves clearly!”
“You, don’t give me any nonsense! How dare you favor this branch Uchiha member? This stinking woman actually dared to secretly learn my Ninjutsu! I must teach her a good lesson.”
Uchiha NaKa said fiercely, head held high, but he still felt a bit intimidated by Uchiha Tenxiu’s height.
Height represented age.
Age represented the length of time spent cultivating.
And the length of time spent cultivating naturally represented whether one’s strength was great or not.
And this Uchiha Tenxiu in front of him was almost a head taller, meaning he had cultivated at least two years more than him.
Uchiha NaKa then thought that he was in the right, and even if it was reported to the Elder, he had done nothing wrong. He bit the bullet and said, “What, since when can one openly steal another’s Ninjutsu in the Ninja World? Not even among fellow Clan members!”
Ninjutsu in the Ninja World was like divine martial arts manuals and powerful weapons in his previous world. If coveted by others, it would inevitably lead to unending hatred. In the Ninja World, there were many deadly feuds caused by such situations. Even among fellow Uchiha Clan members, secretly learning another’s Ninjutsu without their permission would certainly lead to a beating.
Uchiha Zhili, hearing Uchiha NaKa’s words, immediately defended herself anxiously. She looked at Uchiha Tenxiu beside her, gripping his arm, her eyes filled with grievance, “I didn’t steal it, it’s a Ninjutsu I developed myself! Because I finished learning my Ninjutsu and wanted to learn new, powerful Ninjutsu, but no one taught me, so I developed it myself! Then he saw it and said I stole his Ninjutsu!”
“You’re lying! You, who haven’t even entered the elite Ninja training, want to develop Fire Release: Dragon Fire Technique? My Ninjutsu was personally taught to me by my dad! And your family has never learned this Fire Release: Dragon Fire Technique at all.” Uchiha NaKa said dismissively, arms crossed over his chest.
As Uchiha NaKa spoke, his followers behind him also chimed in.
“Exactly, exactly!”
“She’s really a liar.”
“…”
Uchiha Tenxiu had already made his judgment and knew that Zhili had a talent for developing Ninjutsu. In the future, she would even be able to develop the S-rank Genjutsu, Izanami. Even the Mangekyo Sharingan couldn’t counter this super Genjutsu, which shows how powerful Uchiha Zhili’s Ninjutsu development ability was.
Therefore, Uchiha Tenxiu sneered, “Words alone are not enough. How about Zhili demonstrates the Fire Release: Dragon Fire Technique on the spot, and you also use yours? I will judge your Ninjutsu. If Zhili truly stole it, I will not protect her.”
Uchiha NaKa snorted, “Hmph, if she can perform it, then I’ll believe her.”
In response, Uchiha Zhili took a deep breath, quickly formed hand signs, “Fire Release: Dragon Fire Technique!” Immediately, a scorching, dragon-shaped flame burst forth from her mouth, incredibly powerful, like a twenty-meter flame ray, shooting straight into the sky.
Uchiha NaKa and his followers were stunned, unable to believe their eyes. She actually knew it, and it was even more powerful than his Fire Release: Dragon Fire Technique.
“How about it? This is enough to prove that Zhili developed the Ninjutsu herself, right! Or, why don’t you also perform your Fire Release: Dragon Fire Technique for me to appreciate!” Uchiha Tenxiu said, looking at Uchiha NaKa.
Uchiha NaKa’s face turned green then pale, and he retorted, “So what if she developed it herself? She’s just a branch Clan member; she must have seen my hand signs.”
Uchiha Tenxiu laughed in anger, “In the Ninja World, strength is everything. If you are not convinced, feel free to challenge me and see who truly has the right to possess great power. This matter should end here. If you dare to continue bothering little sister Zhili, then I will have no choice but to personally give you a lesson.”
Uchiha NaKa was intimidated by Uchiha Tenxiu’s aura and dared not say anything more. He slunk away with his followers.