Konoha: This Uchiha is extremely sneaky

Chapter 34 Late Autumn

Late autumn of Konoha year 39, at the residence of Toshiro Uchiha clan.

A melodious and cheerful flute tune drifted over.

Sometimes its notes are spirited and vigorous, sometimes clear and melodious, sometimes intermittent. They can bring comfort and joy. The soaring flute music, accompanied by a gentle breeze, stirs the heart.

As the song ended, enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience. Even though his old house was somewhat remote, it couldn't diminish people's yearning for beautiful music.

"No matter how many times I hear it, Toshiro's rendition of 'The Eagle's Song' is always so delightful!"

"Toshiro, you skipped class again! Even if the ninja academy's lessons are boring, skipping class isn't something a good kid should do!"

"Grandpa Hiro, thank you for your praise. I was just passing the time during my training. And Grandma Riri, the ninja academy mornings are all academic classes, which I've already mastered."

The people who praised and teased him were two widowed elderly people. They were both neighbors living next door to Toshiro and members of the Uchiha clan.

"Grandpa Hiro" used to be a special Jonin who had awakened the double Tomoe Sharingan.

He later lost his right arm in a battle.

Although he survived, he was forced to retire in disappointment, ending his ninja career. After his wife passed away, he lived separately from his children due to his eccentric temperament.

Grandma Lili herself is not a ninja.

However, her husband and son both participated in the last major battle and were killed in action, leaving her to live a lonely life. The old lady rarely went out, and her desolate figure could only be seen occasionally in the family cemetery.

"Toshiro is a talented and hardworking kid. He's just wasting his time at the Ninja Academy. I think joining the police force as soon as possible is the best choice..."

He was a special Jonin who once awakened the Sharingan.

Even after retiring and spending many years at home, one still possesses the necessary insight and knowledge.

Because of their different experiences and beliefs, the two expressed different opinions about Toshiro skipping school.

As a former ninja, even at a terrible cost, Hiro Uchiha still believes that protecting the clan and the village is the Uchiha's mission. Since Toshiro is so talented, he should join the security forces and contribute to the clan and the village.

As an ordinary person, Uchiha Riri has no interest in the ninja profession after experiencing the sacrifice of her husband and son.

Although she couldn't voice her objections due to Uchiha traditions, she still hoped that Toshiro could have a happy childhood.

Although the two have completely different views on the profession of ninja, they both appreciate Toshiro's music equally.

At this moment, Toshiro was wearing a white taekwondo uniform similar to a taekwondo training outfit, with a ninja fishnet undershirt underneath. The Flame Fan Clan crest was embroidered on the back, and a fiery red sash was tied around his waist.

His long hair, past his shoulders, was tied into a ponytail, with a few strands of bangs fluttering in front of his forehead. His eyes were dark and clear, and his features still appeared somewhat youthful. Yet, a heroic spirit was emanating from him.

He was sitting cross-legged on the veranda outside the house, holding a long, vibrant green flute in his hand. He looked helplessly at the two elderly people on either side of him who were slowly arguing because of his "skipping class."

Since Uchiha Mika got married half a year ago, Uchiha Toshiro has been living alone. Although Mika would come over every week to help tidy up the house and prepare a meal, she still does so.

But feeling increasingly lonely, he bought a flute. Occasionally, he would play music from his past life as a way to remember it, and also to relieve the boredom brought on by cultivation and loneliness.

Before they knew it, two listeners had been attracted.

"It's almost noon, Grandpa Hiro and Grandma Riri, would you like to stay for lunch? My cooking skills are pretty good, you know!"

Upon hearing this, he glanced at the sky.

The two elderly people got up at the same time, left the courtyard, and went their separate ways. As for staying for a meal, they never considered it.

At my age, what kind of behavior is it to freeload at an orphan's house?

After watching the two elderly people leave, Uchiha Toshiro got up and went inside to prepare lunch. Not yet eight years old, he was already 135 centimeters tall and weighed nearly 35 kilograms. Coupled with his white martial arts uniform and ponytail, he looked more like a samurai than a ninja.

That's right, it's a ponytail.

Like Zhang Chulan from the anime "Under One Person" that I watched in my previous life.

If you add a katana, the design will be no different from Battosai and Kenshin of the Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu style in "Rurouni Kenshin: Reminiscence".

Ever since he discovered that men could grow their hair long, he'd been intrigued. After all, long hair, a sword in hand, roaming the world, and then there'd be a hero rescuing a damsel in distress, a tale of love and romance.

This is a dream that every boy has had.

Just then, as the shadow clone he had used during his morning classes at school dissipated, a new wave of memories flooded into his mind.

Hmm! That's interesting. Looks like there'll be some fun things to do this afternoon...

Eight-year-old Uchiha Toshiro would create three shadow clones each time he trained. It wasn't that he didn't want to create more shadow clones, but rather that the time required to maintain this state was too long for him to endure.

The Shadow Clone Technique is widely used in the ninja world. But why was it only Naruto Uzumaki who used it extensively to aid his training?

The physical and mental fatigue caused by dispelling the clones is manageable for most Jonin if the number of clones is small. The reason everyone abandons this training method is due to the depletion of chakra.

Just like when you light a candle, it burns fuel every moment. But once the Shadow Clone Technique is cast, even if the clone lies still and closes its eyes to rest, it can still create a clone.

Chakra will also be gradually depleted over time.

Ordinary ninjas barely have enough chakra to activate their bodies, let alone waste it like this. Even Toshiro himself wouldn't have chosen the Shadow Clone Technique if he didn't have a meticulous plan for activating his body.

Even though his chakra reserves had steadily reached the upper limit for a genin, and he took a two-hour nap every day at noon, Toshiro could only barely manage to supply his three shadow clones with "low-energy" activity.

Every morning, one shadow clone goes to the ninja academy to study in his place, another shadow clone practices fire-style chakra nature transformation at home, and yet another practices condensing Yang Release chakra at home.

The body cultivates its physical strength.

In the afternoon, depending on the day's schedule, it will be decided whether to send a clone or the original body to school.

Well! Looks like I can have a good rest this afternoon...

(End of this chapter)