Uzumaki Kushina's Warning

Konoha.

Clang! Clang!

As kunai, Shuriken, and swords collided relentlessly, two figures separated in the training ground.

"Yoru, you've improved quite well lately."

Uchiha Mikoto smiled in satisfaction as she slowly sheathed her sword.

Uchiha Yoru panted heavily and sat on the soft grass somewhat bedraggled. Looking at Mikoto, who was only three years older than him, he smiled.

"Sister Mikoto, congratulations on becoming a Special Jonin."

At fifteen, Uchiha Mikoto was already a Special Jonin. She was proficient in genjutsu, Fire Release, and swordsmanship, and her Sharingan had two tomoe. Even within the Uchiha Clan, she was considered one of the top geniuses.

Faced with Uchiha Yoru's congratulations, Uchiha Mikoto wore a gentle smile.

"Yoru, you're also very proficient with your Sharingan now."

The two sat on the soft grass, enjoying the breeze. With a gentle smile, Uchiha Mikoto continuously pointed out his shortcomings.

"Yoru, after nearly every Bloodline Limit awakens, the body undergoes a brief explosive growth period, whether in Chakra or physical constitution. The emphasis simply differs.

"For our Uchiha Clan, after awakening the Sharingan, the focus is on Chakra. With the Sharingan's enhancement, learning ninjutsu or genjutsu becomes much easier than before..."

Uchiha Yoru panted as he listened to Mikoto's detailed explanation of the Sharingan's power, unable to keep himself from sighing inwardly.

The Sharingan really was a cheat. As long as you achieved Eye Awakening, you became a genius.

He could also infer some information from the original story. For instance, Yuki Haku had instantly gained much greater power the moment his Bloodline Limit awakened.

There was also Sasuke Uchiha. After awakening his Sharingan, his strength had increased dramatically after just one month of training under Kakashi.

A ninja's physique and Chakra normally required gradual accumulation, but for Kekkei Genkai ninja undergoing awakening or evolution, that was basically a bug.

Take Sasuke, for example. Every time his Sharingan evolved, his strength would surge dramatically in the shortest possible time.

"Yoru, the Uchiha Clan's Sharingan is indeed powerful. But precisely because it is too powerful, many clansmen lose their way. They develop ninjutsu, genjutsu, and even taijutsu across the board, falling from genius to mediocrity.

"Now that you've awakened your eyes, it would be best to focus on one area: ninjutsu, genjutsu, or taijutsu."

Uchiha Yoru smiled and nodded. At the same time, he sighed inwardly. Kekkei Genkai ninja should have been the mainstream of this Shinobi World. Sure enough, this world was already sick.

The awakening and evolution of a Bloodline Limit were equivalent to a ninja undergoing a transformation and evolution of talent.

"I understand what you mean, Sister Mikoto. Every powerful ninja has a ninjutsu style they excel at. Ninjas who try to develop everything tend to fade into mediocrity, wasting their own talent."

The two rested in the quiet training ground. Uchiha Yoru wiped away his sweat and took a purple hair ribbon from his ninja tool pouch.

"Congratulations, Special Jonin Uchiha Mikoto!"

When she saw the gift Uchiha Yoru had given her, Uchiha Mikoto let out a soft laugh, her smile carrying a hint of charm.

"Yoru, thank you."

If she had never seen the world's splendor, then take her to see it all. But if her heart had already weathered the ages, then take her on a carousel.

Given Uchiha Mikoto's status, she never lacked the ninja tools or ninjutsu a ninja needed. Naturally, Uchiha Yoru would not choose something that played to his own weaknesses.

At that moment, Uchiha Mikoto smiled and took out a pair of black wrist guards.

"Congratulations, Chunin Uchiha Yoru!"

Uchiha Yoru was somewhat stunned by Uchiha Mikoto's congratulations. Chunin?

Seeing his expression, Uchiha Mikoto chuckled.

"Of course. The Chunin appointment has already been delivered to the clan. You'll probably see your appointment letter when you return."

As expected of the great Uchiha Clan. Even a Hokage's appointment letter had to go through the family first.

"Thank you, Sister Mikoto."

Uchiha Yoru smiled as he accepted the pair of black wrist guards. But just as he was about to put them on, his pupils suddenly contracted.

"Sister Mikoto, isn't this too valuable?"

Before he could finish, Uchiha Mikoto said gently, "Valuable? To me, Yoru is more valuable than any object."

Beneath her gentle smile lay the unique spiritual obsession of the Uchiha Clan. Uchiha Yoru was briefly stunned, then smiled and accepted them.

A hidden character for "sword" was concealed behind the pair of wrist guards. They were sealing wrist guards for ninja tools, and such compact, concealed ones were extremely precious.

Uchiha Yoru remembered that Sasuke had used something like this when fighting Itachi in the original story.

"Mikoto."

At the call, Uchiha Mikoto turned and smiled upon seeing who had arrived. Uchiha Yoru smiled as well.

"Classmate Kushina."

Beautiful red hair fluttered beneath the sunlight as Uzumaki Kushina, wearing black thigh-high socks, hurried toward them with a sincere smile, waving as she came.

"Yoru."

It was obvious that Uzumaki Kushina still had some reservations toward Uchiha Yoru.

After all, although Uzumaki Kushina had become lovestruck later in the original story, she had never felt any sense of belonging toward Konoha in the beginning.

"Kushina."

Seeing Kushina, Mikoto greeted her with a smile as well.

"Congratulations on your promotion to Special Jonin, Sister Mikoto."

The moment they met, Kushina burst into a passionate laugh and stepped forward to give Mikoto a huge hug. Their closeness was obvious.

Uchiha Yoru could naturally see Kushina's rejection of him. Or rather, at this time, Kushina was inwardly rejecting everyone except for a select few.

Therefore, Uchiha Yoru said nothing more and went to one corner of the training ground to familiarize himself with the sealing wrist guards Mikoto had given him.

At one side of the training ground, Uchiha Yoru looked at the sealing wrist guards and could not help sighing.

"Being born into the right family really is a skill."

The Uchiha Clan's Shurikenjutsu was renowned throughout the Shinobi World, especially when enhanced by the Sharingan.

It could be said that Uchiha Mikoto's gift had excellent concealment and could produce an unexpected effect at a critical moment.

Just as Uchiha Yoru was sighing, the grass suddenly rustled, and a stiff voice sounded.

"Mikoto is so biased. She actually gave you such a valuable gift."

Seeing the figure who appeared, Uchiha Yoru narrowed his eyes.

"Classmate Kushina, or rather, a Shadow Clone. Truly worthy of the Uzumaki name."

As Uchiha Yoru spoke with a smile, he naturally caught sight of the red-haired figure in the distance chatting and laughing with Mikoto.

The Shadow Clone Jutsu was B-rank in training difficulty. The large amount of Chakra required by this technique alone stumped many people.

Kushina glared at him in displeasure, as though he had stolen her companion from her. Her gaze clearly carried hostility.

"Classmate Kushina, it seems you're quite hostile toward me?"

Seeing Uchiha Yoru's smile, Uzumaki Kushina glared, a threatening look appearing in her eyes.

"Yoru, Mikoto has already told me everything. I can agree to put on an act with you, but you'd better stay away from Mikoto."

In Konoha, apart from Grandma Mito and Tsunade, Uzumaki Kushina had only one friend close to her own age: Uchiha Mikoto.

Therefore, Uzumaki Kushina treasured this friendship deeply.

Uchiha Yoru narrowed his eyes as he looked at Kushina, who was glaring at him threateningly.

Obsessive? No!

It was more like a child cherishing a toy and being unwilling to let anyone else play with it.

Or perhaps it was the unhealthy mindset of a former princess of the Land of Whirlpools, unwilling to share the friend she had finally gained with anyone else.

After all, this Shinobi World was warped.

But I absolutely loved this warped Shinobi World!

Tomorrow is Tuesday. Brothers, please keep reading tomorrow. Tuesday's data is crucial and will determine whether this book gets a trial promotion in the PK round.