Taijutsu Sparring (Please Bookmark)

After extracting Chakra, Uchiha Kiyoshi calmed himself down and continued refining Chakra.

The first time he refined Chakra, Uchiha Kiyoshi needed to know roughly where his limit lay so that he could control it more easily in the future.

Chakra was formed by fusing Physical Energy and Spiritual Energy. It only strengthened the body itself and offered no nourishment or replenishment whatsoever.

In other words, the body's cells had to work without getting paid!

How terrifying!

So compared to other cultivation systems, the path of Chakra did not increase one's lifespan. On the contrary, it even shortened it.

Ninjas who did not die in battle might seem to have lifespans similar to ordinary people, but there was actually a difference.

Although ninjas lost some lifespan, their constant training kept diseases from troubling them. Ordinary people were different. Their bodies were weak, and coupled with sickness and pain, they might die before reaching their natural lifespan.

Overall, Chakra could bring great power, but it also damaged the body. It was a double-edged sword.

Although surviving was the most important thing in a world like this.

Uchiha Kiyoshi had come to a world where one could cultivate, so naturally, he also hoped to attain longevity. Therefore, he would refine as little Chakra as possible and could not push himself to the limit every time.

Over the previous four years, it was not as though he had never considered solutions. However, now that he had only just refined Chakra, Uchiha Kiyoshi had no time to put his ideas into practice.

Uchiha Kiyoshi refined Chakra with all his strength. Only when his body sent him a warning did he realize that he had reached his limit.

The Chakra in his lower abdomen, noticeably thicker than a strand of hair, was twice the clan's average level that Uchiha Ryu had mentioned! It also made Uchiha Kiyoshi realize that he had quite good talent for Chakra.

Feeling the emptiness in his body, Uchiha Kiyoshi sighed inwardly. What a pity. He could not refine Chakra to his limit in the future.

"Still, this is fine. I can refine only half as much each time in the future, and it will also help me hide my talent."

Uchiha Kiyoshi could only comfort himself like this in his heart.

Before Uchiha Kiyoshi could think any further, Uchiha Ryu woke everyone up.

"Alright, another five people successfully fused Chakra today. Not bad. But three hours have already passed, so it's time for kunai throwing practice. Those who still haven't refined Chakra need to work harder tomorrow."

Hearing Uchiha Ryu say that five people had successfully refined Chakra today, some people clearly showed envious looks. They were the few who had yet to successfully fuse Chakra, though they were close as well. They were all stuck at the stage of finding the right ratio.

However, if they knew that Uchiha Kiyoshi had found the correct fusion ratio in only two hours, they would probably be furious.

The day's training ended quickly. Uchiha Kiyoshi returned home as usual, soaked in a Medicinal Bath, and considered his plans going forward.

"Konoha is currently in a very peaceful period. Although the Third has been in power for a long time, he has only recently secured control over the authority in his hands. Danzo is also busy consolidating his own power, so for now, he has no mind to suppress the Uchiha Clan.

Moreover, all signs indicate that while Danzo had strictly inherited the Second Hokage's ideology, Second Hokage Senju Tobirama himself had not necessarily wanted to suppress the Uchiha Clan. He had merely wanted to restrict them.

The reason Danzo was so proactive was, on one hand, because he coveted the First Hokage Senju Hashirama's power. After discovering that only the Uchiha Clan's Sharingan could suppress Hashirama Cells, he began crazily collecting Sharingan. On the other hand, Danzo had somehow learned of the Ninjutsu Izanagi. Driven by greed, he intensified his suppression of the Uchiha Clan and secretly assassinated elite Uchiha Clan members who had awakened Three Tomoe.

However, Danzo probably had not begun researching Hashirama Cells yet, nor did he know about the Ninjutsu Izanagi.

Right now, the relationship between the village and the Uchiha Clan was not quite so openly hostile. It was more like they simply stood on different sides.

But even so, the tallest tree in the forest catches the strongest wind. There was reason in that saying. If someone was too talented, neither the Third nor Danzo would allow their positions to be threatened, especially by someone from the Uchiha Clan.

Danzo's Root is desperately short on people. If he set his sights on me and paid a great price to drag me in, wouldn't that be a disaster?

Hiding my talent is essential. Only then can I grow up smoothly."

Uchiha Kiyoshi continuously turned these thoughts over in his mind, considering every possibility. In the end, he decided to hide himself.

Uchiha Kiyoshi could still sense his own talent. Chakra quantity was only one aspect. As for the various books he had read before, perhaps because he had received a rigorous and formal higher scientific education in his previous life, Uchiha Kiyoshi could understand them all very quickly.

What did that mean? It meant that Uchiha Kiyoshi's ability to learn Ninjutsu was definitely not poor, at least when it came to Medical Ninjutsu and Sealing Jutsu. But weren't those already the two hardest systems to cultivate?

That was why Uchiha Kiyoshi had to hide his talent, or at least reduce the chances of attracting attention.

"Taijutsu isn't highly regarded right now, so I can reveal some talent in Taijutsu. Uh... though I don't have particularly outstanding talent in that area...

But I'm a mature person. I know what I want, and I won't slack off in training. Compared with other noisy little kids who only want to play, I can widen the gap through training time. Pretending to be a Taijutsu genius won't be difficult.

Then, add Medical Ninjutsu? The Ninjutsu I reveal should also be defensive as much as possible. Wouldn't that further establish my image as someone who's 'afraid of dying'? And when I think about it carefully, it actually seems pretty good!

Ahem... it's not that I'm afraid of dying. It's necessary for my persona, yes, necessary for my persona..."

Uchiha Kiyoshi firmly refused to admit that he was "afraid of dying."

After giving it some thought, he also settled on his direction for development.

"Medical Ninjutsu and defensive Ninjutsu aren't urgent for now. I should first consider Taijutsu.

Before long, we should start training combat skills. Since I've decided on my direction, I should lean toward defense in every aspect..."

Having figured out his short-term goal, Uchiha Kiyoshi fell into a deep sleep.

Over the following week, the remaining few people also successfully refined Chakra one after another.

Uchiha Kiyoshi also did a good job of "disguising" his Chakra talent.

After practicing for a full month, kunai throwing no longer left his hands sore every time.

Uchiha Shin seemed to have calculated everything perfectly. The morning training did not interfere with afternoon sparring, and once everyone had successfully refined Chakra, combat training began at this time.

"Starting today, we'll add some Taijutsu sparring every day. Over the past month, I've gradually taught you some combat techniques and precautions for Taijutsu fights. Today, I'll see what you've learned."

Although Uchiha Shin said that, he did not hold much hope in his heart. After all, during the previous month, he had pushed these little brats to their limits every day. He doubted anyone had the mind to listen to the techniques he taught.

Sure enough, after three sparring matches, the results were utterly unbearable to watch.

They were not quite like two rookies flailing and wrestling each other, but they could not really be called sparring either.

Uchiha Shin called out the next pair.

"Uchiha Kiyoshi versus Uchiha Tao."

When Uchiha Kiyoshi heard his opponent's name, he was briefly unable to process it. Uchiha Tao? Could he possibly be Uchiha Ryu's brother?

Uchiha Kiyoshi had actually guessed correctly. Uchiha Tao was indeed Uchiha Ryu's younger brother, but compared to his Jonin brother, Uchiha Tao was much more ordinary.

Of course, none of that had anything to do with Uchiha Kiyoshi.

After Uchiha Shin called their names, Uchiha Kiyoshi and another skinny child stepped forward together.

Uchiha Tao did resemble Uchiha Ryu somewhat. Even his height was like his brother's, taller than children his age. At least among the children present, no one was taller than Uchiha Tao.

At Uchiha Shin's command, Uchiha Kiyoshi and Uchiha Tao formed the Seal of Confrontation.

Then both of them jumped backward in opposite directions, first widening the distance between them.

As Uchiha Ryu's younger brother, Uchiha Tao had received no special treatment during the special training. However, he did have a Jonin brother, and Uchiha Ryu had taught him many combat techniques when he was younger.

As soon as the match began and they opened the distance, Uchiha Tao took out a kunai. The reason it was called a kunai rather than simply one of the training kunai was because it differed from the standard-issue kunai used in training. It had been custom-made for its user, and Uchiha Tao could use it like a short blade.

Holding the kunai, Uchiha Tao rapidly closed in on Uchiha Kiyoshi.

Uchiha Kiyoshi was somewhat surprised as well. He had not expected weapons to be allowed in sparring, but seeing that Uchiha Shin did not stop them, he assumed it was permitted.

After dodging the other party's strike, Uchiha Kiyoshi quickly took out a standard-issue kunai before his opponent could recover.

Although a standard-issue kunai was not as handy in close combat as his opponent's kunai, Uchiha Kiyoshi could not exactly catch a kunai barehanded. He was not Nezha, guaranteed to catch blades with his bare hands.

Uchiha Tao recovered and stabbed toward Uchiha Kiyoshi again.

Uchiha Kiyoshi had already readied his kunai. Turning sideways, he held it in front of himself and blocked the other party's horizontal slash.

Uchiha Kiyoshi retreated the instant their weapons touched. Seeing that he had failed to quickly defeat his opponent, Uchiha Tao continued attacking, slashing, chopping, and stabbing. There was not much finesse to it, but it was steady enough.

At least in Uchiha Shin's eyes, it was much better than the performances in the previous matches.

But... Uchiha Shin frowned as he watched Uchiha Kiyoshi repeatedly block with his kunai. He was very satisfied with his blocking techniques, but... could he at least counterattack?

It did not look like he was too panicked to know how to fight back, so why was he just passively defending the entire time?

Uchiha Kiyoshi did not know what Uchiha Shin was thinking beside the field. He continued blocking Uchiha Tao's attacks, struggling at first but gradually becoming more and more at ease.

Even Uchiha Shin was astonished by that improvement.

"I didn't expect Kiyoshi to be so talented in Taijutsu. His improvement is so obvious.

But attack already! What the hell is with blocking without attacking?"

Uchiha Shin first praised Uchiha Kiyoshi inwardly, but he was soon frustrated by Uchiha Kiyoshi's habit of only blocking.

Uchiha Shin could not help thinking, I finally find someone talented in Taijutsu. Don't tell me he'll end up only knowing how to defend?

Shaking his head, Uchiha Shin continued watching the two combatants in the field.

By then, Uchiha Tao and Uchiha Kiyoshi had already been fighting for ten minutes.

Unable to defeat Uchiha Kiyoshi all that time, Uchiha Tao was growing anxious.

Because he had been attacking the entire time, Uchiha Tao's stamina was gradually failing him.

In contrast, Uchiha Kiyoshi, who only needed to defend, still had plenty of stamina. At least, he could probably keep fighting for another five or six minutes.

Another minute later, Uchiha Tao finally surrendered from exhaustion.

Uchiha Kiyoshi won his first match. Of course, if that could even be considered a win.

After forming the Seal of Reconciliation, Uchiha Kiyoshi returned to his original spot beneath Uchiha Shin's strange gaze and watched the other groups spar.

The first sparring session ended just like that. Uchiha Shin commented on each person's performance. Perhaps he felt that Uchiha Kiyoshi's situation today was merely an accident, so he did not specifically correct him.

Then came another round of intense physical training.

Just like that, the special training truly entered its proper rhythm.

With Uchiha Shin's guidance, Uchiha Kiyoshi's Taijutsu rapidly improved, though his style might have been somewhat off...

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