A Proper Diary: Purchasing Books

Uchiha Tunan entered the bedroom, took a diary from the drawer, and began to write in it with a pen.

"July 1st.

Today, Third Lord came to the academy to preach the Will of Fire.

At first, I didn't understand it very well.

As Third Lord's explanation became more profound yet easier to understand, I gradually comprehended it.

Regarding this, I made the following summary... (3000 characters omitted)

Oh, right. Today, Father and Mother left a note saying they've gone to the battlefield.

May everything go smoothly for them."

After finishing, Uchiha Tunan closed the notebook and placed it in a conspicuous spot.

This item would surely be of great use in the future.

He wondered if the parents of this body would die smoothly on the battlefield.

He should make other plans, though it would involve a little risk.

The next day, Uchiha Tunan, carrying his wallet, arrived at Konohagakure's largest bookstore.

The bookstore owner, an old man with glasses, greeted Uchiha Tunan with a gentle smile as he entered. "Welcome, little Uchiha. What can I get for you?"

"Hello, I'd like to buy books about ninjas, as many as possible."

"I see you're already attending the Ninja Academy. Our bookstore doesn't sell books about ninjutsu.

We do have many books on ninja precautions, as well as various books on espionage and assassination, but they might not be suitable for you."

"As long as it's about ninjas, I want it all." Uchiha Tunan's goal this time was precisely these ninja books.

The bookstore owner stroked his chin, a slight smile on his face. "All of them... Let me be clear beforehand, no returns once purchased."

Adhering to the principle of "he who doesn't make money is a bastard," the bookstore owner, against his better judgment, began putting books from the shelves into his pockets.

"Little one, we also have many storybooks here, would you like them?" The bookstore owner, having finally found a fool, was determined to fleece him.

"Are there any books about Lord Hokage?" Uchiha Tunan asked calmly.

"Yes, there are. This one is about the First Hokage, this one about the Second Hokage, and this one about the Third Hokage.

And this one, the Will of Fire personally signed by Third Lord, would you like a copy?"

"I'll take them all."

A short while later, Uchiha Tunan walked out of the bookstore with a large bag of books on his back.

"Thank you for your patronage, little one. You will surely become a great ninja in the future," the bookstore owner said, waving goodbye to Uchiha Tunan with a smile.

He made a killing...

Back home, Uchiha Tunan sorted the books by category.

First, he opened the book "Will of Fire" and placed it on the table, then put the other books about the deeds of past Hokages by his bedside.

Finally, he kept one book about ninjas and put the rest in the cabinet.

He opened the book titled Trap Setting Manual and began to study it diligently.

In this dangerous ninja world, the first thing to learn is how to survive.

Currently, being in Konoha, there wasn't much danger.

But it was always better to be cautious.

First, he needed to choose a side. If he chose the wrong side, he might fall asleep one day and never wake up again.

Clinging to Hiruzen Sarutobi's leg was political correctness.

He had to show his loyalty and sincerity through various means.

Also, the profession of a ninja was similar to an assassin: high offense, low defense.

No matter how terrifying your output was, one kunai to the neck and you're done.

So, while he had plenty of time now, he needed to learn more about how to trick others, even if he didn't use it, he could at least guard against it.

Because Uchiha Tunan was a child left behind.

Elders from the clan would occasionally come to check on him.

But every time someone entered the room, the first thing they would see was the Will of Fire book placed on the table.

Most would scold him a few times and then leave in anger.

Even those with a stronger sense of tolerance, upon seeing the numerous books about the deeds of past Hokages displayed by Uchiha Tunan's bedside, couldn't suppress their urge to give Uchiha Tunan the stern admonishment unique to the Uchiha clan.

But no matter how others tried to persuade him, Uchiha Tunan's eyes were filled with stubbornness.

"You're not allowed to speak of Lord Hokage like that."

"Sigh, Tunan, you need to understand that you are an Uchiha, and the clan comes first."

Compared to other Uchiha clansmen, this Clan Elder was being relatively mild.

After another glance at Uchiha Tunan's stubborn face, the Clan Elder finally couldn't help but let out a cold snort and leave.

Seeing that the Clan Elder had been angered away, Uchiha Tunan returned to his room, opened his diary, and wrote:

"I don't understand why the clansmen don't understand the Will of Fire.

Have they even read this book?

Perhaps Lord Third's ideology is too advanced, and the clansmen's hearts are too restless.

Actually, if they would just calm down and study and think seriously, they would realize how advanced Lord Third's village management philosophy is.

After studying for the past few days, I have summarized three basic points from the deeds of past Lord Hokages.

The First Hokage's deeds taught me to learn unity.

The Second Hokage's deeds taught me to learn diligence.

The Third Hokage's deeds taught me to learn protection.

These three basic points are the shining qualities I see in the three Lord Hokages.

Especially Lord Third's philosophy of protection, which has benefited me greatly.

I have decided to strengthen my beliefs, not waver, not spread rumors, and make protecting Konohagakure my responsibility, vowing to follow in Lord Third's footsteps.

With Lord Third's will... (eight thousand characters omitted)

Oh, right, my mother sent a letter back today, telling me to take good care of myself. I will listen."

It was also fortunate that the Uchiha clan members didn't snoop through other people's belongings.

If they had seen the contents of his diary, he probably would have been burned into charcoal-grilled Uchiha with a Great Fireball Jutsu.

The Uchiha clan were all big mouths, especially when it came to things they deemed unworthy of notice, they would announce it to everyone.

Uchiha Tunan's matter, after several days of fermentation, completely spread throughout the Uchiha Clan Compound.

"That brat from Uchiha Genbo's family, he stays home all day reading Lord Third's Will of Fire."

"Hmph, useless brat, doesn't he know that strength is everything?"

"I heard that brat stayed in the Ninja Academy for half a year, and his exams were as bad as Obito's, at the bottom."

"These two brats are simply an insult to the glory of the Uchiha clan."

"I want to suggest to the elders that this brat be expelled from the Uchiha clan."

"The elders won't agree, after all, his parents are on the battlefield."

"When his parents return, I will personally go and tell them how they educated that brat."

"Genbo has been a Chunin for so many years, and Nanako too, they are nothing but trash, and now they've even produced a little piece of trash."

"Stop talking, if the elders hear you, they'll definitely punish you."

These rumors, naturally, reached Hiruzen Sarutobi's ears through the Anbu.

In the Hokage's office, Hiruzen Sarutobi, after listening to the Anbu's report about the Uchiha clan, exhaled a smoke ring and said:

"Uchiha Tunan, huh? So it's that child. He has quite the resolve."

He then took out the Ninja Academy exam results from a drawer.

"This child's academic performance is a bit unbalanced."

On the report card, Uchiha Tunan ranked first in theoretical knowledge, but last in taijutsu and ninjutsu.

Of course, the worst overall score belonged to Uchiha Obito.

This was because Uchiha Obito's theoretical knowledge was zero, and only his taijutsu was slightly better than Uchiha Tunan's.

"What a pity," Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head, put the report card back into the drawer, and then stopped paying attention to Uchiha Tunan.

A useless person without strength is, at best, a loyal civilian. His future value will be to cheer for me.