I, Uchiha Yu, am solely focused on cultivating immortality

Chapter 64 The Source of Natural Energy

"Yu, will this be our new home?"

"Unfortunately, this is only a relatively convenient place to stay."

"However, we can build lakeside villas here. When we're feeling down or tired, we can come here for a few days and not think about anything."

"But now, let's get to work."

"You're a devil, meow! Let me rest, meow! I hate water, meow!"

Natural energy is emitted from the lake surface when water evaporates. The source must be submerged, so we have to go into the water to find it.

Masayo Miwa refused to accept it. She already hated taking baths, and after this experience, she now hated anything that could submerge her body.

"But Pear Blossom Sauce isn't coming to help me, and I don't have time to search the entire lake within the mission's time limit."

"Then let's not search anymore, let Maoyou and the others handle it."

"Even cat immortals are afraid of water, so other cats must be even more afraid."

"Who's afraid of water? I'm not afraid of water at all! I just hate water, kitty!"

Because he accidentally said he was afraid of water, Masayo Miwa got angry and ran away.

In a few swift movements, the tabby cat darted up the hillside, turning back to leave a comment:

"It's not that I'm afraid of water!"

Then they went over the hillside and disappeared.

Uchiha Yu's attempt to fool Miwa Masayo failed, and he had no choice but to go into the water alone, groping along the bottom of the lake inch by inch, searching for the source of natural energy.

He wasn't worried about Masayo's safety; there were no large-scale chakra reactions, powerful ninja beasts, or powerful chakra monsters in the vicinity.

Ninjas are good at hiding themselves, but they will not attack unidentified ninja beasts in the wild; this is a basic taboo for ninjas.

Behind every prohibition lies a bloody lesson, and the prohibition against attacking ninja beasts is a lesson that can be recorded in textbooks, something every formally educated ninja knows.

Ninja beasts and chakra monsters have different chakra reactions, but the biggest difference is that ninja beasts have owners and backgrounds.

If you're lucky enough to subdue a chakra monster, you can take it home and train it into a ninja beast.

But if you hit a ninja beast, you're slapping its master in the face, and the beast will come for revenge.

The ninjas were all careful to hide their secrets, making it difficult to determine which ninja the strange beast belonged to.

Putting aside whether this ninja is strong or not, what if the ninja who jumps out is your superior? Wouldn't that be incredibly awkward? You'd never be able to live like this again.

Some ninja beasts are backed by a ninja beast clan. If you beat the little one, the older one will jump out. For example, the little toad might be backed by a giant toad named Gamabunta, and there might even be a guy named Jiraiya.

Ninjas will not attack unfamiliar ninja beasts unless they can confirm that the beast is an enemy.

Miwa Masayo's fame was limited to the vicinity of the Uchiha Yu family and the Cat Castle; few ninjas in the ninja world knew her.

So as long as she doesn't run too far, she won't be in danger.

Uchiha Yu focused intently on exploring the bottom of the lake, and it wasn't until late at night that he wearily climbed ashore to rest.

As soon as he got ashore, he discovered that his supplies on the shore had been disturbed. The tent stored in the sealed roll had been opened, the campfire had been lit, and there was even a rabbit with its neck broken placed next to the campfire.

"Miyako Miwa is such an adorable ninja cat."

"Too bad, she's not the Snail Cat Girl."

The tent was a little crooked, the rabbit hadn't been bled beforehand, the supplies had been rummaged through, and the canned fish meant as a snack had been completely eaten. Perhaps feeling embarrassed after finishing it, the empty cans were neatly stacked together.

It was clear that Miwa Masayo was no longer angry after causing a little damage; she even tried her best to make amends. Although her efforts weren't perfect, Uchiha Yu had already sensed the raccoon cat's good intentions.

He could even sense the familiar Sage Chakra, a strong feeling that proved she was nearby. But perhaps out of pride, Miwa Masayo didn't wait by the campfire, nor did he curl up inside the tent to rest.

Uchiha Yu carefully sensed that Miwa Masayo was wandering outside, but he couldn't pinpoint her exact location.

Uchiha Yu knows Miwa Masayo very well, and the tabby cat knows its human very well as well; she can precisely step on the edge of his mind's eye's observation range.

[This is a shy little kitten; looks like I'll have to use my ultimate move.]

Cat grass, a plant that has a fatal attraction for cats.

Cat wands are toys that cats can't resist.

Juice the cat grass and soak the fluffy ball at the top of the cat stick in the juice; this is the ultimate weapon to lure kittens.

Fifteen seconds later, a warm tabby cat fell into its owner's trap and was grabbed by the scruff of its neck.

"How about we stop running?"

"You have to promise me you won't force me to go into the water again, meow!"

"I agree."

"Then I forgive you, meow."

The person and the cat looked at each other and laughed.

"What's wrong with this rabbit?"

"It's a snack before dinner, meow; the big chunk of meat for dinner is over there."

Following Miwa Masayo's directions, Uchiha Yu found a wild boar that had been burned black. It was indeed a large piece of meat, weighing at least 600 pounds, and its tusks were two and a half feet long, comparable to the short swords used by many ninjas. This was definitely not an ordinary wild boar.

Even the barren mountains of the River Country shouldn't be able to support such a huge wild boar; this guy's physique is truly befitting of a mountain lord.

Uchiha Yu began to examine the body carefully. After cutting open the boar's body, he finally sensed the lingering natural energy and chakra within its internal organs, as well as the even thinner Sage Chakra.

This is actually a wild boar that may have mastered Sage Mode. No wonder I didn't sense any large-scale chakra reaction before. This greedy beast will prioritize hunting chakra-producing beasts to satisfy its own needs and turn them into its own meal.

Perhaps it wasn't Miwa Masayo who found the pig, but rather the pig that actively sought out the Cat Sage, misjudged Miwa Masayo's strength, and ultimately perished under the irresistible flames of the Sage Art.

The battle took place only 30 kilometers away from Uchiha Yu, yet he was unaware that the battle had broken out, meaning the battle would inevitably end in an instant.

Masayo Miwa's fighting strength was greater than he had anticipated, and by a considerable margin.

The 600-pound wild boar was nothing to Uchiha Yu. After removing the internal organs, which were most prone to parasites, he carried the 500-pound boar and quickly returned to the lakeside camp.

The meat of the mountain lord is completely different from that of ordinary wild boar. When cut open, it has a marbled texture, which is obviously rich in intramuscular fat. It is fatty but not dry, making it very suitable for grilling and frying.

So Uchiha Yu put the rabbit out of his mind and focused on dealing with the huge wild boar, cutting it up, cleaning it, slicing it, skewering it, and then turning up the fire to start grilling it.

High-end ingredients only require the simplest cooking methods. Moreover, Masayo Miwa is skilled at controlling the heat, and with her help, the pork is grilled to a crispy exterior and tender interior.

Just a sprinkle of salt is enough to bring out an aroma that whets the appetite.

With a gentle shake, the scalding hot juices flow between your lips and teeth, bringing unparalleled satisfaction. This is especially true for the two cultivators of immortality, who can experience the wonderful natural energy brought about by cooking.

One pig leg was far from enough to satisfy the appetites of both the man and the cat, so Uchiha Yu began to cut a second pig leg.

However, during the splitting, the blade struck a hard object at the edge of the bone, producing a crisp metallic clang. At the same time, a strange power was unleashed, making Uchiha Yu's heart skip a beat.

Could this be the source of the lake's natural energy?

[Is Masayo Miwa really that lucky?]

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(End of this chapter)