Next Time! I'll Definitely Use the Front Door!

It wasn't that they couldn't find anyone to ask; it was that the thought hadn't even crossed their minds.

Furthermore, the clan's powerhouses were mostly either at war or recuperating, rarely giving novices who had just stepped into their ninja careers a chance to inquire.

Thinking of this, the three of them looked at the expressionless Kosuke in astonishment.

They hadn't felt it before, but now that Kosuke had brought it up, upon careful reflection, they seemed as foolish as penned-up pigs.

"Is it because you didn't want to bother the clan's experts while they were preparing for or participating in the war, and thus had no opportunity to ask?"

Izuna nodded vigorously.

That's exactly it. Where would we even find the opportunity to seek guidance from the experts...

Kosuke sensed the self-consolation in Izuna's eyes and inwardly mocked him.

Did the Uchiha grow their eyes on the tops of their heads while they were developing?

There were so many people in the clan who had retired from the war due to injuries; why did they only know how to train by themselves?

How was this any different from crossing a river by feeling for stones?

I can only say you all matured way too much!

Truly worthy of being the Dance King of the Ninja World's Eternal Mangekyo Petri Dish!!

"Kid, what kind of look is that?"

Noticing Kosuke's strange expression, Madara asked with confusion.

"Haha, Madara, you saw it wrong. Come, let's continue."

"Ahem. Earlier, we said that you could ask the clan's experts about Mental Energy cultivation, but for some reason, none of you went to find or consult the veterans who had retired. Even if you didn't have the time or were busy, why didn't you ask my mother? Especially you, sister!"

Kosuke's questioning left the three of them speechless, especially Mina, whose fair little face turned bright red in an instant.

At this moment, Kosuke's voice echoed repeatedly in their minds, and their faces were filled with shame and annoyance.

Seeing this, Kosuke didn't pause and continued: "And even if you didn't think of it for a moment, you should have at least thought of reading books, studying, and practicing mental focus, right?"

"As for mental stimulation, forget it. I'm afraid you'd be crippled the moment you tried."

Reading books, studying, practicing mental focus?

"Mhm, it's similar to the meditation your older brother just mentioned. The effect is the same, but the method is different."

"But older brother has been training every day for the past two years, so why is he still like this?"

Izuna's counter-question, falling into Kosuke's ears, sounded like a slow-witted child rambling, stirring a sense of annoyance in his heart.

Immediately, he turned his gaze toward Madara, wanting to see how he would respond.

As for his own older sister, it was best not to hold any expectations...

Once again sensing Kosuke's gaze, Madara felt incredibly frustrated. And what was that from Izuna? What did he mean by "I train every day, yet I'm still like this?"

That was physical training!

Physical!

And why was he being asked again?

Was it just because he had stepped on the wall of his courtyard??!!

At this moment, with his thoughts in a tangle, a flash of inspiration struck Madara. He suddenly looked up and stared back.

"Uh... perhaps it's because I've spent the last two years training in Taijutsu, but neglected to cultivate Mental Energy?"

"Hyouka! That's right. I guessed as much from the Body Flicker you just demonstrated," Kosuke said, turning his gaze toward Izuna. "Your older brother simply hasn't cultivated his Mental Energy. Once he makes up for that deficiency, imagine..."

"Hyouka? Little Kosuke, what kind of fruit is that?"

Hearing the question from his older sister, Mina, Kosuke didn't even pause, continuing his explanation.

Across the table, Izuna, upon hearing Mina's question, silently noted it in his heart. Hyouka, is it?

As for Kosuke's question, he was completely oblivious, his eyes focused only on the fruit Mina cared about.

"Based on my personal speculation, studying requires reading profound and obscure books. This forces the brain's thought processes to become intensely active, thereby inducing an increase in Mental Energy."

Kosuke swallowed his saliva and continued, "As for focused mental cultivation, that involves Chakra control exercises, such as tree climbing or water walking. These can also effectively train and increase Mental Energy."

"This satisfies the question you initially raised about how to quickly increase your total Chakra reserves."

"However, as I mentioned earlier, since you are still young and your bodies are in the developmental stage, I suggest you train in moderation every day. As for the exact limit... forgive me, I haven't reached the age to refine Chakra myself, so I cannot set a quota for you. You will have to gauge it yourselves."

Seeing the three of them fall into deep thought, Kosuke smacked his lips, stood up, and went to the living room to bring out two glasses of water, placing them in front of himself and his sister.

"So, if I cultivate my Mental Energy later on, will I be able to increase the amount of Chakra stored in my body?"

At this moment, Madara's eyes seemed to reflect the evening glow on the horizon. A hint of red light shimmered in his sockets, revealing a sense of urgency in the silent courtyard.

"How about I stab you a few times?"

"Kosuke, why would you stab my older brother with a knife?"

Hearing this, Izuna, who had snapped out of his thoughts, looked at Kosuke with a puzzled expression.

"Did you ignore our entire discussion just now? Obviously, it's to help your older brother become strong, ascend to godhood, and reach the pinnacle as soon as possible."

"Ouch, that hurts!" Kosuke suddenly raised his hand to cover the back of his head, looking at his older sister Mina with aggrieved eyes. "Sis, why did you hit me?"

"I'm telling you to help Brother Madara achieve immortality and reach the pinnacle sooner!"

As she spoke, Mina raised her hand again.

Seeing this posture, Kosuke hurriedly retorted, "It was Madara who was asking so urgently; it has nothing to do with me. Just look at his expression yourself."

"Older brother?"

Hearing Izuna's voice, Madara couldn't help but sigh.

Has my cute little brother really gone and never come back?

"Ahem, that's not what I meant. What I meant was, what kind of books do we need to read, and what category would effectively increase Mental Energy?"

"Alright, Sis, put your hand down, drink your water, and listen quietly."

"Back to the point. As for focused cultivation, I won't go into that, but I do know of a type of book. It can develop your thinking and allow you to reach a state of 'Tao follows nature.' Of course, the key is to understand it; perhaps you might even be able to comprehend your own path from it."

"By the way, Madara, do you circulate Chakra through a fixed meridian route?"

Kosuke suddenly changed the subject, once again directing a question at Madara.

"..."

That brat really holds a grudge. Next time I come to his house, I should just use the front door.

"The route..."

"Forget it. Looking at you, you don't know either."

Madara, who had just been about to voice his thoughts, was suddenly interrupted by Kosuke. He felt an indescribable sense of indignation welling up inside him.

Suddenly, 361 Acupuncture Points recorded in Traditional Chinese Medicine, along with two circulation routes, appeared in Kosuke's mind.

Lesser Heavenly Circulation: The core circulation of Taoist internal alchemy, centered around key points such as the Ren Meridian and the Du Meridian.

Dantian - Du Meridian (Weilü Point - Mingmen Point - Dazhui Point - Baihui Point) - Ren Meridian (Queqiao Point - Danzhong Point) - Dantian.

Greater Heavenly Circulation: Connecting all meridians throughout the body.

Dantian - Twelve Main Meridians - Eight Extraordinary Meridians - Dantian.

"What would happen if Chakra were circulated according to these two routes? And the Tao Te Ching!"

Thinking about those Spiritual Power circulation routes used in cultivation, the more Kosuke thought about it, the more he felt it would definitely work. He simply stood up again, returned to his room to retrieve paper and a pen, and began to write vigorously.

It is all energy, so Chakra must work. Even if it doesn't, isn't there still Sage Chakra?

Furthermore, there is Natural Energy.

Suddenly, he jerked his head up, looking at his sister as she took a small sip of water, and said urgently, "Sis, do you have the Chakra Refinement Scroll Mom taught you this morning?"

"Chakra Refinement Scroll? Little Kosuke, you're only three years old; you can't refine Chakra yet. I don't have it! Mom put it away as soon as she finished teaching me."

Watching his sister suddenly act like a little adult, three black lines instantly appeared on Kosuke's forehead.

I don't want to die and go back yet; isn't it great here?

The romance of a twelve or thirteen-year-old... isn't it wonderful?

"It's not for cultivation. I just want to see the method of Chakra refinement to verify a hypothesis I have."

"Thud." A heavy object was tossed onto the desk, making a soft sound.

A hypothesis??

Hearing what Kosuke said, Uchiha Madara immediately revealed a look of suspicion, a trace of curiosity rising in his heart.