Escape from Konoha.

Shiraishi understood that although Ayane had developed a dependence on and obedience to him, he still needed to gradually imprint his image more deeply in Ayane's mind.

Following his advice, Ayane openly expressed her anger and hostility towards the main family.

Just as Shiraishi said, when the members of the Hyuga main family saw Ayane's angry and hostile gaze, they only glanced at her and did not pay much attention to her.

Because Ayane was just one of the members of the Hyuga branch family who were hostile to them.

There are countless people like this who branch out from the Hyuga family.

That's why the more hostile Ayane is to them, the more at ease they feel.

What they fear are those branch family members who hide their hostility; those are the troublesome ones the main family should be wary of.

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Sufficient strength is needed to do anything.

The ninja are the ones who control the most powerful force in the ninja world.

The sources of power for ninjas are divided into many types.

This knowledge was all acquired by Shiraishi through books in the Ninja Academy library.

The ninja school library has a wide variety of books, but there are also many books that are not available.

For example, the Hyuga clan's secret Gentle Fist is a family-inherited martial art that is not passed down to outsiders.

There are many types of Gentle Fist in the ninja world, but the Gentle Fist of the Hyuga clan is definitely the strongest in the ninja world.

This greatly intrigued Shiraishi, who discovered that the Hyuga clan's Gentle Fist was actually very similar to Tai Chi, and even many of their theories were the same.

However, the Gentle Fist scroll that Ayane gave him was not actually the complete version.

As a member of the branch family, Ayane could not possibly have access to the core techniques of the Hyuga clan's Gentle Fist.

The severity of class divisions within the Hyuga clan was even greater than Shiraishi had imagined.

Therefore, Shiraishi could completely understand Ayane's intense hatred for the Hyuga clan.

However, because the main family had long held a superior position, the branch families dared not speak out against it, and some even became slaves who truly defected to the main family.

This part of the Hyuga branch family has lost their personal freedom and dignity.

They don't care whether the current traditions of the Hyuga clan are correct; they only care whether the main family members are satisfied with their service.

They rejoice in the joy of the clan and are angry in the anger of the clan.

Therefore, the Hyuga clan is not divided into two factions: the main family and the branch family. Instead, there is a main family faction, a branch family faction that submits to the main family, and a branch family faction that is hostile and hateful towards the main family.

Among them, the main family's position is rock-solid, while the branch families, who have been labeled as "caged birds," pose no threat to them.

"Shiraishi, don't you think Ayane seems to have changed a bit?"

These are Liuli's original words.

On the playground, Ayane's cold expression was no longer as severe as before, and she was able to strike up conversations with her classmates again, chatting and laughing.

However, she is still different from the original Ayane.

Because Ayane's smile always carried an unyielding melancholy and inferiority complex.

"After all, we've been through that kind of thing, so it's only natural."

Shiraishi, who had been doing somersaults on the horizontal bar, jumped down and said nonchalantly.

Ruri nodded. Indeed, the traditions of the Hyuga clan were extremely cruel.

Even she, an outsider, found it hard to watch.

"Speaking of which, Ruri, does your Uchiha clan also have a tradition similar to the Hyuga clan?"

Shiraishi seemed to be considering something.

Ruri rolled her eyes in annoyance and said, "Our Uchiha clan doesn't have such outdated and contemptuous rules."

Shiraishi's lips twitched. These words, coming from Ruri's mouth, had no persuasive power whatsoever.

Aside from him, most of the boys and girls in the class kept their distance from Liuli.

Not only that, Shiraishi also saw other Uchiha students at the Ninja Academy. Although their talents were not as good as Ruri's, their attitudes toward people were even worse than Ruri's.

They keep mentioning the Uchiha clan, as if they're afraid others won't know their name.

In comparison, Liuli is relatively low-key, except for her somewhat cold personality.

"By the way, let's do 'that' again tonight."

Liuli suddenly spoke, turning her face to the other side, her neck turning red.

"that?"

Shiraishi blinked in confusion.

Which one?

"That's the one..."

Liuli's voice suddenly became softer.

Seeing that Shiraishi remained silent for a long time, Ruri assumed that Shiraishi was unwilling, and her eyes suddenly turned fierce, her black pupils glaring at Shiraishi:

"Don't you want to touch me? Is there someone else?"

"..."

Bai Shi was speechless.

I understand now.

It turned out that he needed to develop a new, suitable, scientific exercise plan.

After all, almost a month has passed since the last time.

But now Shiraishi is inexplicably feeling a little guilty.

It might just be my imagination.

“I’m always with you, how could there be anyone else around me? You’re overthinking it, Liuli.”

Hearing Shiraishi's weak explanation, Ruri nodded in satisfaction.

“Your method is very effective. I sparred with a Chunin from my clan before, and he said that my strength has surpassed most Genin. At this rate of growth, I can reach the level of Chunin next year.”

Hearing Ruri say this, Shiraishi could roughly judge his own strength.

It's similar to glass, or slightly inferior, but not by much.

The best result was a draw.

It seems that achieving the goal of defying superiors is still a long way off.

"That's amazing."

"each other."

It's easy for boys and girls to get closer when they share a secret.

Shiraishi didn't believe it before, but now he does.

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"You want books about medical ninjutsu?"

Ruri was puzzled by Shiraishi's request.

"That's right, is it possible to get your hands on it?"

Shiraishi looked at Ruri with a pleading expression.

Although the school library has medical books, it is far from meeting Shiraishi's needs.

Therefore, we can only start with the glass.

Unlike Ayane, Ruri is not only a genius of the Uchiha clan, but the Uchiha clan also does not have the cold-hearted tradition of the Hyuga clan. The Uchiha leadership takes good care of Ruri, this genius.

Liuli pondered for a moment, then nodded, which was considered her agreement.

Her status within the Uchiha clan wasn't particularly high, but it wasn't bad either.

In addition, she knew many medical ninjas from the Uchiha clan, most of whom were older, had no hope of awakening their Sharingan bloodline, and were defined as Uchiha clan members who could only serve as logistical personnel.

Their purpose was to serve the elite of the Uchiha clan, learning sealing techniques, medical ninjutsu, and even barrier techniques.

Ruri believed that they would be happy to oblige her request, given that she was destined to become a future elite Uchiha ninja.

Furthermore, as long as the Uchiha clan's secrets are not passed on to Shiraishi, there will be no problem.

As far as Ruri knows, clans and villages occasionally exchange resources and ninjutsu.

Ruri acted quickly, visiting Shiraishi's apartment directly during her weekend break.

This was the first time she had entered a boy's private room.

Chapter Twelve: The Chakra Science Path Unique to the Ninja World

Shiraishi's room has a very simple and unpretentious environment.

Besides the essential household items, the most eye-catching feature is a large, connected bookshelf that occupies almost half of the house.

The bookshelves were filled with books.

There are many kinds.

It includes basic physics, chemistry, biology, materials, mechanics, and so on in the ninja world.

Some knowledge is simply beyond the comprehension of people their age.

Ruri believed that even among the adults of the Uchiha clan, very few would read this type of book or magazine.

They only study more practical and powerful ninjutsu, and they can't be bothered to even glance at this type of book.

Ninjutsu is the mainstream in the ninja world. Subjects like mathematics and biology are relatively niche, and books on these subjects don't sell well in Konoha's bookstores.

Ninja academies also offer instruction, but most people aren't interested in it.

"What's the use of reading these books? You'd be better off reading more about ninjutsu."