Fleecing Obito Again

[Tough Skin +1]

[Tough Skin +1]...

Watching the system notifications pop up, Jueming nodded in satisfaction.

With powerful limb strength, +1 mobility while moving upside down, a defense buff, and now Tough Skin +1...

All these effects worked together.

He was once again racing down the road to becoming stronger.

Mito Uzumaki's punishment on his lower body was temporarily useless.

"Phew... phew..."

Might Guy lay sprawled on the ground.

He was clearly too exhausted to even get back up.

"As expected of the top student in our class. You're amazing."

Might Guy praised him.

Today, too, was a day of youth without regrets.

Jueming made his way back to the classroom upside down, feeling as nimble as if he had wings on his hands.

Throughout the entire trip, he did not make a sound.

He refused to compromise with Mito Uzumaki in the slightest.

Not only that, Jueming had already mapped out his next plan.

He would spar with people, fleece them one by one, raise his skin defense and strange-action ability, then use this state to charge into the Monthly Exam three weeks later and take first place.

The only regrettable thing was that...

The Academy would not begin teaching the "Three Body Technique" until after the Monthly Exam.

Still, his training and plans for getting stronger were packed full during this period, so it was not much of a waste of time.

He returned to his bench and lay down.

Seeing his increased stamina, life had something to look forward to again.

Also, Anko Mitarashi and Natsu Hyuga had returned to class today.

The former looked ready to kill someone.

The latter wore an expression of hatred.

Was the road to winning girls over long and arduous?

Not at all.

The [Grass Release—System] had long devised a route that suited his desires: the Sadistic Route. It did not matter what his heart thought.

After all...

"I only crave..."

Afterward, Jueming divided the boys he could spar with into three tiers, from weakest to strongest.

1. Might Guy, Obito Uchiha, Senju Takeshi.

2. Hayate Gekko, Ebisu, Genma Shiranui, Aoba Yamashiro, Namiashi Raidō, Ibiki Morino.

3. Asuma, Tekka Uchiha, Kakashi.

This was also the order in which he would challenge them.

Looking at how many names were on the list...

Jueming only felt busy. Very busy.

"Hey, you! Stop right there~!"

On campus after morning classes ended, a voice called out to Jueming.

"Hm?"

Jueming turned around and saw Obito Uchiha.

There it was—someone had delivered himself right to Jueming's door.

That saves me the trouble of looking for him myself.

Still doing a handstand, Jueming turned around, facing downward as he looked at Obito Uchiha.

Obito Uchiha was Rin Nohara and Kakashi Hatake's playmate. The three of them were always together.

Yet this time, he was alone.

"Obito, what can I do for you?" Jueming stared at him and asked with a smile.

"You're still smiling?!"

Obito Uchiha was furious.

"Don't think I can't see through your bad intentions!"

"What bad intentions?" Jueming widened his eyes and feigned ignorance.

"I mean, I mean..."

Obito Uchiha stammered for a long while.

"Anyway, you've got improper thoughts about Rin!"

The children of this world seemed to mature early.

After all, Academy Students had historically graduated at five or six years old, becoming full-fledged Ninja who went out to kill.

Ninja who did not mature early had probably all died young.

"Senju Jueming, do you have improper thoughts about that girl named Rin Nohara?" Mito Uzumaki's voice rang out in his mind.

"What?"

Jueming pretended not to understand.

It was nothing much. At most, he wanted Rin Nohara to help him revive the Senju Clan someday.

There was something wrong with the Senju Clan's DNA structure. What if one day, every single one of them changed...

No, even if they did not, Senju women were no longer suitable for childbirth, because they would inevitably pass on the insane Wood Release Factor.

So it was certainly the right choice to prepare in advance and get to know more outstanding girls who were not Senju.

Mito Uzumaki did not know that inside this five-year-old body was a mature soul.

"I still need to go spar with Senju Takeshi."

Jueming said he was busy. Why would he go looking for Rin Nohara? The leeks had not even grown back yet.

"Evil Uchiha!"

Mito Uzumaki muttered.

Since Jueming was not the problem, then this kid named Obito Uchiha must be the problem.

Mito Uzumaki's tone was filled with undisguised contempt for the Uchiha Clan.

"These Uchiha are evil by nature."

Though she had mentioned it before...

Mito Uzumaki felt it was necessary to add a few more details.

About the feud between the Uchiha and Senju...

Back in the "Warring States Period"...

The Senju and Uchiha were mortal enemies. The two clans fought year after year, attacking each other without end.

Later...

Hashirama Senju, the God of Shinobi, and Madara Uchiha, leader of the Uchiha, shook hands and made peace, laying the first foundation for ending the chaos of war.

In other words, both the Senju and Uchiha were founders of Konoha.

If that was the case, why call the Uchiha evil?

"They harbor evil intentions. That is the first reason."

Mito Uzumaki spoke coldly.

On this point, she strongly agreed with Hashirama's younger brother, Tobirama.

One ambitious schemer like Madara Uchiha was enough.

"The Uchiha Clan's Sharingan causes mental instability. That is the second reason."

In this world...

Chakra could affect the human mind and DNA.

Under the influence of the Kekkei Genkai known as the Sharingan, the Uchiha Clan became extremely paranoid and prone to extremes.

"The Senju Lineage must have taken measures against the Uchiha too, right?"

It was impossible not to guard against a clan like that.

"Of course."

Mito Uzumaki nodded.

Assigning the Uchiha Clan to the MPD, a law enforcement department that was bound to offend people...

Was one such measure.

It also kept them away from Konoha's center of power, ensuring they could never hold high-ranking positions.

"Killing the body and crushing the spirit."

Jueming gave his assessment.

Then, Jueming looked back at Obito Uchiha.

"Obito, there may be some misunderstanding here."

Before Obito could speak, Jueming took a step forward.

"They say a Friendly Spar makes friends, and men communicate through their fists. Obito Uchiha, you seem to be somewhat dissatisfied with me, so let us exchange pointers with our Ninja skills."

"Fine!"

Obito Uchiha had been dying to beat Jueming up and make him stay away from Rin Nohara.

Now that Jueming had voluntarily come to him, it was exactly what he wanted!!

"Then, please make the first move."

Jueming smiled, indicating that Obito Uchiha should go first.

In truth, Jueming was also quite interested in the Uchiha Clan's methods.

Although Obito Uchiha had ranked somewhere in the dozens during the Entrance Examination...

It was still a precious chance to spar.

"Y-you're going to stay like that?"

Seeing Jueming standing there upside down, Obito Uchiha thought, No way.

"Stand up~!" Obito Uchiha shouted.

"Hehe, this is a form of training."

Jueming made it clear that he could defeat Obito Uchiha while upside down.

Mito Uzumaki had another thought. "Senju Jueming, as long as you admit your mistake..."

In her view, Jueming could never defeat Obito Uchiha while standing upside down.

—Even if Obito Uchiha was terrible.

Jueming: "Admit my mistake?"

Admitting fault was impossible.

Just as Jueming was about to say that...

"Haah!"

Obito Uchiha let out a strange cry and charged straight at him.

He was furious.

Because the other guy was looking down on him so much!

Who did Senju Jueming think he was?

This guy was so arrogant! Even more arrogant than Kakashi!

Thinking that, Obito became even more upset.

Jueming reached out and blocked his kick.

"He's temporarily stronger than Might Guy."

Jueming immediately judged the extent of his ability.

Just as he was preparing to counterattack...

A system notification suddenly appeared.

[Sparring with the Senju Clan's archenemy, the Uchiha Clan, has slightly increased the toughness of your skin...]

[Tough Skin +1]