Ch. 21Overdrawing Chakra

With his chakra exhausted and the Yangbai Acupoint still one-fifth unopened, Xuan Ye decided to risk overdrawing chakra to complete the Divine Eye. He began forcing chakra from his depleted cells, and the final portion of the acupoint started to loosen.

  • Xuan Ye realized he had no chakra left and that abandoning the attempt would undo the eight acupoints he had opened.
  • Xuan Ye chose to overdraw chakra despite the risk of permanently damaging his meridians or dying if he lost consciousness.
  • Xuan Ye began forcing chakra from his cells and directing it toward the remaining one-fifth of the Yangbai Acupoint.
  • Xuan Ye increased the flow of overdrafted chakra as the Yangbai Acupoint began to loosen.

Ch. 22Striking the Final Yangbai Acupoint

Xuan Ye overdrawed his chakra to open the final Yangbai Acupoint, fighting through dizziness caused by exhausting his mental energy. He gathered all the chakra he could muster and launched an assault on the acupoint, with the attempt’s outcome still unresolved.

  • Xuan Ye felt dizzy as he rapidly depleted his mental energy while overdrawing chakra, and he feared losing control could rupture his meridians or kill his cells.
  • Xuan Ye bit his tongue to fight the dizziness and continued overdrawing chakra.
  • Xuan Ye gathered the overdrawn chakra and directed it toward the Yangbai Acupoint near his eyes.
  • Xuan Ye assembled all the chakra around the Yangbai Acupoint and ordered it to attack.

Ch. 23The Yangbai Acupoint About to Be Opened

Xuan Ye used his dwindling chakra to make a final assault on the Yangbai Acupoint, hoping to unlock the Divine Eye before exhaustion overcame him. The chakra spear pierced the acupoint’s membrane and began to tremble, but Xuan Ye staked all his mental power on forcing it open as his crisis worsened.

  • Xuan Ye gathered his remaining chakra into a spear and launched it at the Yangbai Acupoint.
  • The spear pierced the acupoint’s protective membrane but became stuck, leaving Xuan Ye fearing he had failed.
  • Xuan Ye used his mental power to urge the embedded spear forward until it finally trembled.
  • Xuan Ye rested briefly, then committed all his mental power to controlling the spear, even as his dizziness and weakness intensified.

Ch. 24Divine Eye Activated

Xuan Ye opened the final Yangbai Acupoint and activated the Level 1 Divine Eye, then woke after a day of recovery to test its abilities. He learned that it could reveal acupoints and extend his vision, but the system said it would grow stronger as it leveled up.

  • Xuan Ye used his mental energy to control the chakra spear until it shattered the Yangbai Acupoint, completing the opening of all nine major acupoints.
  • Xuan Ye's eyes transformed as he activated the Divine Eye, then he succumbed to dizziness and fell asleep.
  • Xuan Ye woke the next morning and checked his status, confirming that the Divine Eye was activated and his chakra proficiency had increased.
  • Xuan Ye activated the Divine Eye and discovered that he could see bodily acupoints and extend his range of vision.
  • The system told Xuan Ye that the Level 1 Divine Eye had no other functions yet, and Xuan Ye deactivated it because it used too much chakra.

Ch. 25Out the Door

After waking from nearly a day unconscious, Xuan Ye left home to find food and buy ninja tools, since Kushina was away. He reached a crowded grilled squid stall, where villagers recognized and fussed over him, and he hurried off with several skewers.

  • Xuan Ye woke hungry, stepped into the courtyard, and found that Kushina was not home.
  • Xuan Ye took his pocket money and left home to buy food, ninja tools, and other supplies.
  • Xuan Ye walked through Konoha’s busy streets and followed the smell of grilled squid to a crowded stall.
  • Villagers recognized Xuan Ye and complimented him as he pushed through the crowd.
  • Xuan Ye bought several skewers of grilled squid and ran off.

Ch. 26An Encounter with Kakashi Hatake's Team

Xuan Ye escaped the villagers’ attention, found Ichiraku Ramen, and ran into Kakashi Hatake, Obito Uchiha, and Rin Nohara there. He shared a meal with them and discovered that the ramen tasted excellent.

  • Xuan Ye fled the enthusiastic villagers, ate his grilled squid, and searched Konoha for a filling meal.
  • Xuan Ye found Ichiraku Ramen, ordered a bowl, and recognized Kakashi Hatake, Obito Uchiha, and Rin Nohara when they joined him.
  • Obito Uchiha praised Xuan Ye’s cuteness, while Rin Nohara pinched his cheeks and Kakashi Hatake silently watched him.
  • Obito Uchiha protested that Xuan Ye had not called him big brother, but Xuan Ye threatened to tell Minato Namikaze, and Rin Nohara’s warning made Obito back down.
  • The four received their ramen, and Xuan Ye burned his mouth by eating the freshly served noodles before blowing on them.

Ch. 27Ninja Tool Shop

After leaving Ichiraku Ramen, Xuan Ye visited a ninja tool shop to find equipment that could help him grow stronger and protect himself. He startled the distracted shop owner and was ready to begin shopping.

  • Xuan Ye said goodbye to Rin Nohara and left Ichiraku Ramen after paying for his meal.
  • Xuan Ye reflected on Rin Nohara's fate and resolved to become stronger so he could protect himself.
  • Xuan Ye searched Konoha Village and found a large ninja tool shop with a plain sign.
  • Xuan Ye entered the shop and inspected its weapons while the owner remained distracted behind the counter.
  • Xuan Ye shouted to get the owner's attention, startling him so badly that he fell to the floor.
  • The owner apologized for not noticing Xuan Ye, and Xuan Ye accepted the apology.

Ch. 28Buying Ninja Tools

Xuan Ye bought kunai, shuriken, Chakra Paper, and training weights from a Ninja Tool Shop, receiving a twenty percent discount after the owner apologized for mistaking him for a child who had come to play. He easily lifted both heavy boxes to carry them away, leaving the owner convinced he was a ninja genius.

  • The Ninja Tool Shop owner mistook Xuan Ye for a child looking for his parents, then apologized and offered him a twenty percent discount.
  • Xuan Ye ordered one hundred kunai, one hundred shuriken, Chakra Paper, and physical training equipment.
  • The owner brought out the tools and training weights, gave Xuan Ye the Chakra Paper for free, and quoted the discounted price.
  • Xuan Ye paid, packed the training weights into one of the boxes, and said he would carry the boxes himself.
  • Xuan Ye easily lifted both heavy boxes, stunning the Ninja Tool Shop owner.

Ch. 29Bumping into Someone

Xuan Ye collided with a hurried Hyuga Clan boy while carrying boxes of ninja tools through Konoha Village. After Hyuga Kazefu angrily insulted him, Xuan Ye fired back, and the confrontation escalated.

  • Xuan Ye left the Ninja Tool Shop carrying two boxes and hid his face as he hurried through Konoha Village.
  • A boy who was not watching where he was going collided with Xuan Ye, knocking them both and the boxes to the ground.
  • Xuan Ye recognized the boy’s white eyes as the Hyuga Clan’s Byakugan, apologized, and offered him a hand.
  • The boy rejected Xuan Ye’s help and identified himself as Hyuga Kazefu before insulting and threatening him.
  • Xuan Ye argued that they had both failed to watch where they were going and insulted Hyuga Kazefu’s manners.
  • Hyuga Kazefu grew angry and declared that Xuan Ye was courting death.

Ch. 30Everyone's Accusations

After Hyuga Kazefu berated Xuan Ye for an accidental collision, onlookers spread the story and condemned him. Surrounded by accusations, Hyuga Kazefu trembled with rage and looked close to losing control.

  • Xuan Ye stood silently facing Hyuga Kazefu as a crowd gathered around them.
  • Onlookers shared accounts of how Xuan Ye had accidentally bumped into Hyuga Kazefu, apologized, and offered him a hand, which Kazefu slapped away before hurling abuse.
  • The story spread through the crowd, and people criticized Hyuga Kazefu for his vicious words.
  • Hyuga Kazefu grew furious under the accusations, trembling with bloodshot eyes and a deranged expression.

Ch. 31The Arrogant Hyuga Kazefu

Hyuga Kazefu used his clan’s status to silence and berate the Konoha villagers who had criticized him. Xuan Ye watched and resolved to become strong enough to live freely and protect those he cared about, while waiting to see what Kazefu would do next.

  • Hyuga Kazefu threatened the villagers by reminding them that he belonged to the powerful Hyuga Clan, and they fell silent and withdrew.
  • Hyuga Kazefu taunted and cursed the villagers while they kept their heads down and did not answer him.
  • Xuan Ye observed the villagers’ fear and decided he would become strong rather than live helplessly.
  • Xuan Ye remained to see what Hyuga Kazefu would do, trusting that Anbu guarded him and noting that his limited technique proficiency still left him vulnerable to powerful genin.

Ch. 32Kneeling?

Hyuga Kazefu dismissed the Konoha villagers and demanded that Xuan Ye kneel and kowtow for supposedly bumping into him. Xuan Ye calmly approached and challenged him to repeat the demand, leaving Hyuga Kazefu frightened but still relying on the Hyuga Clan’s reputation.

  • Hyuga Kazefu told the Konoha villagers to leave, and most of them hurried away while a few stayed at a distance to watch.
  • Hyuga Kazefu told Xuan Ye that an apology was not enough and demanded that he kneel and kowtow three times.
  • Xuan Ye walked toward Hyuga Kazefu without changing his expression, despite his warnings not to come closer.
  • Xuan Ye stopped one step away and challenged Hyuga Kazefu to repeat his demand to kneel.
  • Hyuga Kazefu wondered why Xuan Ye was not afraid of the Hyuga Clan and tried to convince himself that the boy had no powerful backing.

Ch. 33Teaching Hyuga Kazefu, Part One

Xuan Ye confronted Hyuga Kazefu, who threatened him and tried to strike him. Xuan Ye stopped the punch and broke Hyuga Kazefu’s bones, while two Anbu guards watched without intervening.

  • Hyuga Kazefu threatened Xuan Ye and demanded that he crawl between his legs, but Xuan Ye challenged him to act without claiming to represent the Hyuga Clan.
  • Hyuga Kazefu raised his fist to hit Xuan Ye, while Anbu Ninja B stopped Anbu Ninja A from intervening because Xuan Ye seemed confident.
  • Xuan Ye used the system to inspect Hyuga Kazefu’s information and learned that his chakra, techniques, and physical strength were weak.
  • Hyuga Kazefu’s punch approached, but Xuan Ye caught his fist and steadily increased his grip’s strength.
  • Xuan Ye increased his strength until Hyuga Kazefu’s bones began to break.

Ch. 34A Lesson for Hyuga Kazefu, Part Two

Genya Namikaze punished Hyuga Kazefu after Kazefu attacked him, while Konoha Anbu reported the clash to Minato Namikaze. The chapter ended with Minato reacting furiously upon learning that his son had been attacked by a member of the Hyuga Clan.

  • Xuan Ye tightened his grip on Hyuga Kazefu's hand, leaving Kazefu in severe pain and refusing to let him go.
  • Anbu A told Anbu B to report the incident to Minato Namikaze while he stayed behind to protect Genya Namikaze.
  • Anbu B hurried to the Hokage Office Building and told Minato Namikaze that Genya had clashed with a Hyuga Clan member who attacked him.
  • Minato Namikaze stood up, demanded to know who had attacked Genya, and displayed a grim killing intent.

Ch. 35Chakra Nature

After Xuan Ye defeated Hyuga Kazefu, Minato Namikaze learned of the incident and ordered Anbu to keep protecting Xuan Ye in secret. At home, Xuan Ye discovered that his Chakra had all five natures and learned the system had modified his body to give them to him.

  • Anbu reported to Minato Namikaze that Hyuga Kazefu had attacked Xuan Ye and that Xuan Ye had subdued him.
  • Minato Namikaze ordered Anbu to resume secretly protecting Xuan Ye and warned the Hyuga Clan against provoking him.
  • Xuan Ye kicked the fallen Hyuga Kazefu, dismissed his threats, and returned home with two boxes of ninja tools.
  • Xuan Ye tested his Chakra with Chakra Paper and saw signs of Fire, Water, Wind, Earth, and Lightning natures.
  • The system told Xuan Ye that it had modified his body to give him all five Chakra natures, and he accepted the result.

Ch. 36Hyuga Hiashi's Decision

After Hyuga Kazefu demanded revenge on Genya Namikaze, Hyuga Hiashi revealed Genya’s identity and declared that Kazefu would die for disgracing the Hyuga Clan. The chapter ended with Kazefu trembling in terror as Hiashi explained that his misconduct had angered Konoha’s villagers and the Fourth Hokage.

  • Hyuga Clan ninjas carried the injured Hyuga Kazefu back to the clan compound and brought him before Hyuga Hiashi.
  • Hyuga Kazefu demanded that Hiashi kill the child who had broken his palm, claiming the attack insulted the Hyuga Clan.
  • Hyuga Hiashi rebuked Kazefu and revealed that the child was Genya Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage’s only son.
  • Hyuga Hiashi told Kazefu that he would kill him because he had disgraced the clan and drawn the Fourth Hokage’s attention.
  • Hyuga Kazefu’s anger shifted from Genya to Hiashi, and he trembled as Hiashi promised to care for his parents.

Ch. 37The Death of Hyuga Kazefu

Hyuga Kazefu tried to escape Hyuga Hiashi but was killed by a Hyuga Clan ninja, and his body was destroyed. Genya Namikaze set out to train with weights and shook off the two Konoha Anbu following him in a crowded street.

  • Hyuga Kazefu pleaded with Hyuga Hiashi while recovering his strength, then ran for the exit when he thought he had a chance to escape.
  • A Hyuga Clan ninja killed Hyuga Kazefu outside the room and reported back to Hyuga Hiashi.
  • Hyuga Hiashi ordered the ninja to destroy Hyuga Kazefu's body and ensure his parents were treated well.
  • Genya Namikaze equipped himself with ninja tools and twenty jin of weights before heading out to train.
  • Genya Namikaze ran into a crowded street and disappeared among the pedestrians, leaving the two Konoha Anbu unable to find him.

Ch. 38Training in the Basic Three Body Jutsu

Genya Namikaze shook off the Anbu protecting him and traveled to Konoha’s outskirts to train the Basic Three Body Jutsu. He repeatedly practiced the Clone Technique, gaining proficiency until his chakra began to run low.

  • The two Anbu reported to Minato Namikaze that they had lost track of Genya, and Minato decided not to send anyone else after him.
  • Genya ran from Konoha’s central streets to a quiet, wooded area near a clear stream.
  • Genya began training the Basic Three Body Jutsu and produced a limp clone with his first Clone Technique.
  • The system told Genya his Basic Three Body Jutsu proficiency had increased and displayed his basic information.
  • Genya continued practicing the Clone Technique, and his chakra gradually dwindled.

Ch. 39Might Guy at the Training Ground

Xuan Ye trained his taijutsu until his body gave out, then headed home after cooling off in a stream. On the way, he found Might Guy still training at a Konoha training ground late into the evening.

  • Xuan Ye exhausted his chakra with Clone Technique practice, then trained his body by repeatedly using Konoha Gale, Konoha Whirlwind, and Gentle Fist Eight Trigrams Palm.
  • Xuan Ye pushed himself until he collapsed, recovered enough to bathe in a stream, and used a little chakra to dry himself before heading home.
  • Xuan Ye heard blows coming from a training ground and followed the sound, using his Divine Eye to locate it before deactivating the chakra-consuming ability.
  • Xuan Ye watched Might Guy strike a tree while vowing to complete ten thousand punches and challenge Kakashi, and recognized him as Konoha's Blue Beast.

Ch. 40Insights into Taijutsu

Xuan Ye watched Guy train and learned from his precise, powerful Konoha Whirlwind and Konoha Gale, gaining a large increase in both techniques’ proficiency. He checked his status and wondered what the techniques would become when they reached maximum proficiency.

  • Xuan Ye reflected on Guy’s relentless training and how it had allowed him to catch up to and eventually surpass Kakashi Hatake.
  • Xuan Ye watched Guy practice Konoha Whirlwind and Konoha Gale, noticing flaws in his own form and speed.
  • The system announced that observing Guy had given Xuan Ye insight and repeatedly increased his Konoha Whirlwind and Konoha Gale proficiency.
  • Xuan Ye asked the system to display his basic information and saw that both techniques had reached 400 proficiency.
  • Xuan Ye wondered what would happen when the two techniques reached maximum proficiency and decided to wait for the result.
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