Escape from Konoha.

Using this blood to try and uncover the secrets of the Hyuga clan's Caged Bird Seal is simply futile.

Shiraishi understood this from the very beginning.

All he wanted to do was understand the difference between bloodstains and ordinary people.

He became interested in the things on the bloodstained ninja in order to verify a certain question in his mind and to make sure that his guess was correct.

Before that, he had already taken some skin flakes, hair, and saliva from Ayane.

Of course, he also took some of Liuli's, although he was severely beaten by Liuli when he suggested it.

Getting back to the main point, Shiraishi divided chakra research into two categories from the very beginning.

Application of Chakra vs. Essential Chakra.

Applying chakra refers to focusing on the practical use of chakra, such as using chakra to derive ninjutsu, genjutsu, and taijutsu systems, and applying them in combat and other fields.

The essence of chakra is the true core of exploring chakra.

Taking water as an example, Shiraishi did not consider how water could be used; he considered how water was formed, what elements it was composed of, how these elements were produced, and why they could be combined to form water.

Similarly, Shiraishi wasn't concerned with what ninjutsu, genjutsu, or taijutsu could be used with chakra; he was focused on what chakra was composed of, why it could be composed, what spiritual energy and physical energy were, and why spiritual energy and physical energy could synthesize the chakra necessary for the human body...

Too many "whys" filled Shiraishi's mind.

Because no matter what changes or advancements occur in the ninja's abilities, they cannot escape the root of chakra.

Never leave its origins.

Therefore, everything Shiraishi did was to explore the essence of chakra.

Chakra is the foundation of everything, the creator of everything.

If the secrets of chakra are unlocked, then finding the solution to the bloodstains or the so-called caged bird, which are created based on chakra, will not be difficult.

No, Shiraishi could imagine that when that time came, he would no longer bother pursuing things like ninjutsu and bloodshed.

However, things that seem simple are often the most difficult to do.

Shiraishi searched through all the books in the ninja academy library, but none of them explored the origin of chakra. The entire collection focused on the ninjutsu system that people had perfected, rather than chakra as the root.

Either the ninjas were merely tools for killing, and they weren't interested in the origins of those tools...

Or perhaps the higher-ups in Konoha have kept this part of the secret a secret.

According to Shiraishi's guess, the former is more likely.

Even with all the secrecy, some things should still be revealed, such as cultivating outstanding scientific research talents from the ninja academy.

Bai Shi said that the power of science is boundless, and he was not wrong about that.

However, this is the ninja world, and the science of the ninja world is not the kind of mathematics, physics, or chemistry in the general sense.

It is chakra.

In this ninja world where chakra is truth, even science cannot escape the framework of chakra.

This is also why Shiraishi judged that Konoha had not yet truly grasped the origin of chakra.

Is it a difference in cognition, or simply a lack of mental maturity?

If Konoha has research in this area, it could at least provide Shiroishi with a general direction.

However, Konoha lacked any research theories in this area, so everything had to be perfected and constructed by Shiraishi himself.

Shiraishi touched the hair on his head, hoping that he wouldn't experience severe hair loss after growing up.

His simple yet handsome appearance...

Chapter Sixteen: Liuli, Raise Me!

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Six shuriken instantly detached from Ruri's palm without the slightest hesitation, and attacked Shiraishi from different angles.

The throwing of shuriken and kunai has always been a specialty of the Uchiha clan.

Even Shiraishi, who has put in a lot of effort in this area, cannot guarantee that he will surpass Ruri in this regard.

However, he had fought against Liuli countless times over the years, so he knew many of Liuli's attack methods by heart.

He quickly parried with a kunai, sparks flying in the dimly lit woods.

Then, six more shuriken flew in.

Without letting the second wave of shuriken get any closer, deflecting them all, Shiraishi dashed off, closing the distance with Ruri and engaging in close-quarters combat.

The two swung their kunai with lightning speed, tearing through the air and creating a somber and heavy atmosphere.

Just then, Liuli suddenly began to form a hand seal.

Shiraishi was slightly startled, and his body reacted instinctively.

"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"

One-handed hand seal!

Shiroshi was surprised that Ruri possessed this unique skill.

Shiraishi had only ever seen the technique of forming hand seals with one hand in textbooks, but very few people could actually do it.

However, considering the accumulated knowledge of the Uchiha clan, although not everyone may know it, they must have relevant training techniques.

After all, Ruri's talent as a ninja is the best that Shiraishi has ever seen.

This is not only reflected in combat, but also in learning.

Before this battle, Shiraishi did not know that Ruri could form hand seals with one hand. At close range, she suddenly activated a fire-style ninjutsu, and a huge fireball rushed in. Shiraishi was in a flurry of activity and barely managed to dodge it.

The trees struck by the fireball burned in the intense flames, crackling and popping, before collapsing with a deafening roar.

"That was really dangerous, thankfully..."

Shiraishi breathed a sigh of relief and subconsciously looked directly into Ruri's eyes. Just as he was about to speak, his body involuntarily trembled, and the world spun before his eyes, making him feel upside down.

Liuli's pupils spun rapidly, changing from black to scarlet. In each scarlet pupil were two tadpole-shaped black tomoe.

These mysterious and dangerous pupils swirled in Liuli's eyes, releasing a mental illusion that Baishi couldn't physically defend against. It directly pierced through all of Baishi's defenses, trapping him in a powerful illusion.

Shiraishi swallowed hard, a bitter smile appearing on his face.

He hadn't expected that Ruri would learn to use hand seals to release ninjutsu, but what he didn't expect even more was that, like Ayane, Ruri had also awakened the Sharingan, the bloodline limit eye technique of their Uchiha clan.

Moreover, it's the Sharingan in its double-tomoe state.

Seeing Ruri's incredibly skillful use of illusion techniques, it's clear that she has mastered the use of her Sharingan to a very high level.

There is a common understanding in Konoha that the difficulty of awakening the Sharingan is far greater than that of the Byakugan.

The Byakugan focuses more on assistance and strategy in battle, while the Sharingan represents power and strength.

There's a saying in the ninja world: if you encounter a Sharingan user from the Uchiha clan in a one-on-one fight, you must flee.

This means that there is no chance of winning a one-on-one battle against a member of the Uchiha clan.

At this point, don't think about how to win; instead, focus on how to escape.

The awakening of the Sharingan not only means that Uchiha clan ninjas can more easily use powerful visual genjutsu, but also that their dynamic vision will be greatly enhanced.

According to the scientific training method given by Shiraishi, Ruri has already achieved remarkable results in dynamic vision.

Now that she has awakened her Sharingan, even those Uchiha ninjas in their three-tomoe state might not be able to surpass Ruri in dynamic vision.

The enhanced dynamic vision means that Liuli can see through all of the enemy's attack patterns.

If she can enhance her reflexes, even a Jonin wouldn't be able to defeat her easily.

I used to think that Shiraishi was on par with Ruri, maybe even 50 or 40 or 60, but now it's probably 10 or 90.

Shiraishi truly realized that when facing the Sharingan's genjutsu, it's difficult to fight back without prior preparation.

"I admit it..."

The word "lost" hadn't even been uttered yet.

Liuli walked over, raised her foot, and ruthlessly stomped on Baishi's face.

"..."

Shiraishi felt a lot of pain in his face.

I was hit hard.

I'm not exactly a genius, but I'm actually a hidden genius.

Now it has become so vulnerable.

Reality is cruel.

"Liuli, next time you step on my face, could you please take your shoes off first? Your soles hurt my face just now."

Upon hearing Shiraishi's complaints while lying on the ground, Ruri immediately looked at him with the same disdain one would show to a maggot.

He actually made her take off her shoes and then step on his face, what a pervert!

"Honestly, you still annoy me like this."

What annoyed Ruri was that Shiraishi not only shifted his extra energy to research, but also that he was always hiding his true abilities, which led to him being underestimated and ridiculed by the other students in the class.

Even as he entered his third year, Shiraishi did not change his reclusive approach.

They willingly accept defeat when faced with someone weaker than themselves, then endure their ridicule and belittlement, ultimately feigning indifference and letting it pass with a smile.

This is precisely the source of Liuli's dissatisfaction.

If Shiraishi were to unleash his true power, he might not be without a chance of victory even against their homeroom teacher, Fujimura Taiga, a Chunin.

She didn't know why Shiraishi was hiding his strength, but his attitude towards life subconsciously annoyed her and made her feel very uncomfortable.

"Well, it's just kids playing around, no need to take it seriously. You know, adults don't hold grudges against children."

Shiraishi sat up from the ground, the illusion on his body dispelled by Ruri, and casually explained with a smile.

Liuli remained silent.

He made it sound like he wasn't a child when he said that.