Konoha: This Uchiha is extremely sneaky

Chapter 103 Collection

As dawn broke, the morning star still hung high in the eastern sky.

Inside Konoha Village, under the watchful gaze of three ancient and enormous rock statues.

This village, which has changed hands three times in more than forty years, slowly awoke from its slumber.

On the edge of the village, in a forest on the banks of a valley called the Nanhe River.

A figure appeared, running freely through the woods, its feet glistening with morning dew.

The person who started training before dawn was none other than the protagonist of this book, 'Uchiha Toshiro'!

He was covered in sweat from the weight he was carrying, which far exceeded his own capacity, and the constant turning, stopping, dodging, acceleration, and deceleration he was doing at high speed through the forest.

Keep in mind that his load at this point had reached an astonishing two hundred kilograms.

In his previous life, this was an almost impossible feat even for an adult.

Let alone 200 kilograms, even for an ordinary person, carrying a load of 100 kilograms would make it quite difficult to walk normally.

Not to mention running at high speed through the forest!

Moreover, in order to achieve the best training results, Toshiro forced himself not to use chakra.

He accomplished all of this solely through his physical abilities!

"Huff! Huff! Huff!"

With a heavy breathing sound, Toshiro, who had stopped one of his daily morning exercise routines, finally stopped.

I glanced at the timer in my arms.

59 minutes and 48 seconds!

"That's a pretty good result!"

"It's 3 seconds faster than yesterday!"

"Even a tiny bit of progress each day, though small, is a victory in itself! You'll definitely become the coolest kid in the entire ninja world! Keep it up!"

He gave himself a pep talk, and even though he was so tired he didn't want to move, Toshiro forced himself to start moving, despite his legs feeling as heavy as if they were filled with lead.

To the side was the training ground for his own "immortal arts".

At this point, nearly half a year had passed since his last C-level mission.

His own strength, thanks to the meticulous guidance of Uchiha Shigemasa and his own relentless efforts, along with numerous combat missions, significantly improved.

We will never again be like that mission six months ago, where we were all flustered and unexpected things kept happening!

Of course, in Toshiro's eyes, all of this meant that he had taken another huge step toward becoming a "psychopathic killer."

However, he still found a reason that wasn't really a reason to comfort himself.

After all, if he doesn't become stronger, one day he will end up like those he killed.

He was killed by someone else!

Sitting on the stone slab he had specially prepared, feeling the morning breeze blowing in his face, Toshiro's heart, which had been pounding due to the intense activity, began to slowly calm down.

They entered a state where they felt as if they were one with nature!

Although it was very easy to enter the state he named "meditation".

But strangely, after nearly five years, he still couldn't sense any natural energy.

[Does this mean I truly lack the talent for immortal arts?]

It's been almost five years!

Without any results, he didn't know how much longer he could continue this practice.

Is it really impossible to achieve Sage Mode without the toad oil from Mount Myōboku and that environment brimming with natural energy?

Having experienced too many disappointments, Toshiro began to doubt whether he still needed to continue this training.

Although this kind of training will improve one's perception, chakra control, and spiritual energy to a certain extent.

But these are not the main reasons why he engages in this kind of spiritual practice!

He wants Sage Mode!

While these improvements in overall qualities may have some effect on him, they cannot solve the fundamental problem!

"Ugh!"

About an hour later, Toshiro finished his morning training.

Unable to sense any natural energy, he couldn't help but sigh!

"Don't rush! Haste makes waste! You can't rush things! Take it slow!"

There's still a gap between reality and my imagination!

Why don't we go ask Grandma Cat for advice?

She's probably the human who's closest to summoned beasts!

[Perhaps there's some information I don't know!]

After thinking it over and over, Toshiro decided that he must go to the Empty Zone when he has time.

Go and meet this Uchiha partner.

At the same time, I also need to entrust her with a task!

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After breakfast, Toshiro headed to the place where his squad usually met.

Last night, Professor Chongzheng sent me a message saying that there was something important to announce today.

The mystery surrounding it made him wonder if war had truly broken out. This made him unusually sensitive this morning, and he became somewhat impatient and eager for quick results.

"Good morning, Yan! Tetsuya!"

Upon arriving at the destination, I realized I was the last of the three to arrive. I greeted my two teammates...

I casually asked, "Hasn't Professor Shigemasa arrived yet?"

"Good morning! Toshiro!" x2

"Professor Shigemasa hasn't arrived yet!"

"Hey Flame! Do you have any inside information? What's going on this time? You're being so secretive, not revealing a single detail!"

He couldn't help but be nervous. Usually, when Teacher Chongzheng asked them to gather, he would give them a general overview of what kind of task they would be on, whether they would have to leave the village, and how long it would take.

However, this time, not a single piece of information was revealed.

Coupled with the current tense situation, it's no wonder that his mind is wandering!

As for Uchiha Homura, he is this guy's father, and his status in the clan is quite high.

If there were any news of war or anything like that, Toshiro believed that this young lady would definitely get the news.

As for why!

Never doubt a father who loves his daughter!

Especially when he was still an Uchiha!

He would definitely, without a doubt, prepare some life-saving measures for his daughter. He would also give her careful instructions on how to survive on the battlefield.

"I don't know either!"

"I don't know what Professor Shigemasa is up to! He told everyone to gather, but he's been dragging his feet and hasn't shown up yet!"

Although the little girl was a bit quirky, there was nothing he could do. From those few questions, Toshiro could sense the fluctuations in her heart.

Judging from Yan's expression, nothing serious has probably happened!

Toshiro secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

(End of this chapter)