Uchiha Shisui

Watching his Points balance instantly become "23,500," Shinji was both shocked and delighted. The feeling was like discovering that a distant relative he had never met was the richest person in the world and had left him their entire inheritance before dying, turning him from a pauper into a newly rich man overnight.

Now that he had money, he had to spend it quickly. In life, the worst thing was dying before spending all your money.

Besides, with the [True Love System] at his back, Points would only come pouring in by the handful from now on.

Shinji no longer hesitated and directly purchased the "Genjutsu Training Acceleration Card (7 Days)" and "Illusion Technique Scroll: Demonic Binding Prison Lv0."

[Congratulations, you have obtained: Genjutsu Training Acceleration Card (7 Days)]

[Type: Item Card]

[Effect: Genjutsu training speed increased by 10%]

[Congratulations, you have obtained: Illusion Technique Scroll: Demonic Binding Prison Lv0]

[Type: Scroll, upgradeable]

[Description: A B-rank genjutsu that must be used in conjunction with the Sharingan. Within the mental world, the target's limbs are firmly nailed down by enormous shackles, rendering them unable to move while causing the illusion of intense physical pain.]

[Upgrade Required: 20,000 per upgrade]

An Lv0 technique was merely introductory, consuming more Chakra than normal when used;

Lv1: Normal consumption;

Lv2: Consumption reduced by 5%; hand seal speed increased by 5%;

Lv3: Consumption reduced by 10%; hand seal speed increased by 10%;

Lvmax: Consumption reduced by 20%; hand seal speed increased by 20%.

Looking at the two items lying quietly in his inventory, Shinji moved his thoughts and opened the scroll containing Demonic Binding Prison first.

The next moment, the training methods, casting techniques, and precautions of this genjutsu flooded into his mind like a tidal wave.

Shinji slowly opened his eyes, and scarlet Sharingan emerged in them.

As Chakra circulated and was consumed within his body, the two tomoe in his pupils began to slowly rotate.

"So this is Demonic Binding Prison?"

He murmured softly, his gaze sweeping over the System Panel before him.

[Chakra: Approximately 0.6 cards]

After awakening the Sharingan today, his total Chakra had increased slightly, rising by a full 0.3 cards. Better than nothing.

He was certain that he had successfully activated the genjutsu just now; without an opponent, however, he could not yet verify its actual effect.

"The Chakra consumption really is substantial. At my current level, I probably can't use it many times."

"Still, victory or defeat between ninja is decided in an instant. As long as I can use this move, that's enough!"

"Besides, I have the Genjutsu Training Acceleration Card. In a week, I should at least be able to raise this genjutsu to Lv1."

"I was just lacking a powerful genjutsu for crowd control!"

Shinji clenched his fists, a trace of excitement flashing through his eyes.

The [True Love System] truly was powerful. Not only could it let him instantly master ninjutsu, it could also accelerate his training. It was practically like the legendary practice of having martial arts knowledge directly infused into him.

As long as he had enough Points, there would be no bottleneck to improving his strength.

When ninja of equal strength faced off, faster hand seals and lower Chakra consumption meant being able to defeat the enemy faster.

Even if he could not kill them in a single blow, he could still wear them down to death.

It was already eleven at night. Before bed, Shinji always had to drink a glass of milk, then do an hour of physical training to ensure every aspect of his body was exercised.

Once he got into bed, he fell asleep immediately, never leaving fatigue or stress for the next day.

Everyone could see how hard he worked. Even the Medical Ninja said he was perfectly normal!

The next day.

Not long after the sun rose, Shinji was already awake.

He yawned, swiftly changed into fresh clothes, and slowly walked downstairs.

After washing up in the bathroom, he looked at the sharply defined face in the mirror and nodded with satisfaction.

"Another handsome day!"

After quickly preparing breakfast, he quietly ate in the spacious first-floor hall.

Looking at the enormous yet desolate house, a trace of loneliness silently crept into his heart.

"It would be nice if I had someone with me."

Both his parents had been ninja, and his father had even been a Chunin who had awakened the Sharingan. The clan distributed a fixed monthly dividend.

But after they passed away, all they left Shinji was this empty residence.

"At least I still have a home."

He gave a self-mocking smile, cleared away the dishes and chopsticks, and was just about to head out to train his genjutsu.

"Is Senior Shinji home?"

A crisp knock came from the entryway, accompanied by a clear voice.

Shinji frowned slightly, recognizing the visitor. He walked to the entryway and opened the door.

"Shisui? What are you doing here?"

Standing outside was none other than Uchiha Shisui.

When Shisui saw Shinji, a trace of awkwardness crossed his face. He opened his mouth, then finally said, "Senior, the clan head asked me to notify you that you're to report to the Hokage Building."

"The Hokage Building?"

Shinji froze, stunned into silence.

He narrowed his eyes and thought, So I'm heading to the battlefield already? Does going to the Hokage Building mean they're assigning a mission? This soon?

Shisui lowered his head, his tone full of guilt. "I'm sorry, Senior. I was the one who applied to go to the battlefield, but the clan... chose you to take my place."

No one understood better than him what that meant.

The clan did not want anything to happen to him, so they chose someone else instead.

And with Senior Shinji's strength, going to the front lines would probably mean nothing more than serving as cannon fodder.

Seeing Shisui like this, Shinji barely resisted the urge to use the Detector on him immediately.

He knew that, given Shisui's talent and strength, binding him would bring vastly more Points than Rin ever could.

But he and Shisui were not close, and there was not enough mutual trust between them. He had no way of winning Shisui over in such a short time.

In the end, Shinji suppressed the impulse and decided to set aside his plan to bind Shisui for now, waiting until he could make a long-term arrangement.

Besides, he still had some reservations about binding a man.

He patted Shisui on the shoulder and said helplessly, "Every clan has to send people to the front lines. If anyone's to blame, it can only be my own lack of strength."

In Shinji's view, compared to Obito's obsession and Itachi's forbearance, Shisui's greatest problem was that he was far too naive!

He had awakened Kotoamatsukami, a bug-level ability capable of forcibly altering another person's will, yet not only did he fail to hide his talent and protect himself, he actually ran off and told Konoha's higher-ups about it.

He had even entertained the absurd idea of using Kotoamatsukami on the entire Uchiha Clan to forcibly stop the coup.

Was that something any sane person would do?

What was more, in the eyes of someone like Danzo, the Pot Kage, the Uchiha Clan was probably wrong even for breathing. How could he possibly agree to Shisui's naive proposal?

The ending had long been set in stone.

Shisui went alone to meet Danzo, only to have one of his Sharingan stolen and meet a tragic end.

At that thought, Shinji kept shaking his head inwardly.

Kid, you're still too young. You have no idea just how rotten some old folks can be!

Seeing Shinji willingly take his place on the dangerous front lines, Shisui felt deeply guilty and wanted to do something for him.

"Senior, is there anything I can do for you?"

"I want to help you!"

"Ninjutsu, weapons, medicinal materials, money—anything I can provide, I'll give it to you!"

Shinji's eyes instantly lit up, and he cried inwardly, Shisui, now that you've put it that way, you've got my attention!