Deep Blue, Deep Blue, As I Wish, Manifest Quickly

The next morning, Forest Training Ground.

On the open field, four Uchiha Kazuhiko were sparring in pairs.

Their movements were concise and sharp, producing dull thuds as fists and kicks collided.

Identical thoughts and identical techniques turned this sparring session into a mere drill.

Though it looked intense, in reality, not a single "Kazuhiko" suffered any injury.

An hour later, the Shadow Clones dissipated.

Kazuhiko collapsed on the spot, lying on the ground in a "wood" shape, gasping for air without a shred of dignity.

The fatigue fed back from three Shadow Clones simultaneously was enough to make him break down.

He was not only physically and mentally exhausted, but his spirit had also withered, creating an urge to just die.

"This familiar feeling..."

Kazuhiko lay sprawled on the ground, his eyes unfocused.

"It's just like those days when I worked overtime until three in the morning for half a month straight..."

He had rediscovered the feeling of being a corporate slave.

But the results were also remarkably significant.

[Taijutsu: Uchiha-Konoha Style Mastery (Deep Green)]

[Permanent Progress: 80%]

At a normal training speed, practicing once a day, this entry would take a week to solidify.

Now, with three Shadow Clones training alongside the original body, it only required two days to become permanent.

"Worth it..."

Kazuhiko endured the soreness in his muscles and gritted his teeth as he climbed to his feet; he still had an important morning meeting to attend today.

"Like hell it is!"

After this single morning workout, Kazuhiko conservatively estimated—

His small frame would need at least three days of recovery.

And that wasn't even counting the psychological trauma and stress disorder this training had caused him.

"Shadow Clone training... is definitely not something a normal person can handle."

If you aren't careful, it could actually cost you your life!

Through personal experience, Kazuhiko realized one thing—

Not everyone has the talent of Might Guy, nor does everyone have a physique as durable as Rock Lee.

If you actually believe Guy and Rock Lee are ordinary people and try to copy their training methods, ending up half-paralyzed would be a testament to your excellent physical condition.

Kazuhiko looked toward the rising sun and offered his most sincere greetings to the person who invented the Shadow Clone training method:

"You newborn sun, you late-blooming sunset!"

He limped toward the Uchiha Clan compound.

"If only I had a few more equipment slots, I wouldn't have to push myself so hard, believing the nonsense about using Shadow Clones to train."

Last night's entry fusion was very successful, and the number of high-quality entries had skyrocketed, making Kazuhiko want to equip every single one of them as soon as possible.

But with only two pathetic equipment slots, he had no choice but to train as quickly as possible to make the Taijutsu entry permanent, freeing up space for entries that couldn't be solidified yet.

That was the reason for him waking up at five this morning and equipping [Shadow Clone] to train his Taijutsu.

"I have no idea how to increase the number of equipment slots. Deep Blue, Deep Blue, follow my heart and manifest your power!"

Uchiha Clan Clinic, conference room.

Kazuhiko arrived at the venue right on time and found an inconspicuous corner to sit in.

Once all the medical ninjas and physicians had arrived, Eri cleared her throat from the head of the table:

"Medical meeting..."

Her expression was calm, her eyes sweeping over every physician present as if scrutinizing them all.

"Officially begins."

The noise in the conference room vanished.

"Tomorrow, the newly established Psychology Clinic will conduct its first psychological treatment surgery."

"The patient receiving treatment is Uchiha Shota, 15 years old, considered to have no potential to awaken his eyes..."

After Eri finished detailing Shota's specific situation, she looked toward Uchiha Kosuke, who was sitting to her right.

"The primary goal of this surgery is to assist Shota in eye-awakening treatment. The evaluation work for this procedure will be handled by Kosuke."

Kazuhiko's heart stirred.

He understood his mother's intention in an instant.

In a sense, this medical evaluation concerned whether his Psychology Clinic could continue to exist.

Uchiha Kosuke, Eri's trusted aide.

By having Kosuke take charge of the evaluation for this psychological treatment, regardless of whether Kazuhiko could successfully help Shota awaken his Sharingan tomorrow, this "surgery" was destined to succeed.

A successful surgery meant the Psychology Clinic would continue to exist.

His mother was paving the way to protect his psychological practice.

Kazuhiko felt a warmth in his heart.

Love you, Mom!

"Who approves, and who opposes?"

Such domineering presence!

The way you dote on your son is so cool!

"The evaluation shouldn't be conducted solely by us internally," a low voice rang out.

"Otherwise, others will say we are acting like dictators. I propose that in addition to the internal evaluation, we should conduct an external one and invite ninjas from the Konoha Medical Headquarters to participate in the assessment."

The speaker was Uchiha Kenichi, the deputy director of the Clan Clinic and a strong rival to Eri.

He looked at Kazuhiko, his gaze filled with undisguised contempt.

"This psychological medicine Kazuhiko proposed—the young man has ideas, but enemies on the battlefield won't sit down to have a heart-to-heart with you. This is a hospital, a place to save lives and heal the wounded; I truly don't understand what purpose establishing a Psychology Clinic serves. If this medical evaluation doesn't pass, the Psychology Clinic should be abolished immediately."

Kenichi stood up, his hands pressing against the tabletop.

"Everyone, treating the body, restoring ninjas to health, and helping them return to the battlefield to win the war for Konoha—this—"

Kenichi scanned the meeting room.

"is our duty as medical ninjas."

The deputy director was using the situation to make a point, openly challenging Eri and causing the entire conference room to fall into silence.

Many physicians cast their gazes toward Kazuhiko, who was sitting in the corner, and began to whisper among themselves.

Kazuhiko leaned back in his chair, his expression calm.

In an occasion like this, only the physicians sitting at the head table had the right to voice their opinions.

"Tap, tap, tap!"

Eri knocked on the table, restoring silence to the room.

"There is no need for ninjas from the Medical Headquarters to interfere in our Uchiha affairs."

Eri looked at Kenichi, her face expressionless.

"When the time comes, elders from the clan will naturally be present to witness this psychological treatment surgery."

Following this, Eri ignored Kenichi and directly announced the end of the meeting, concluding the medical conference.

The crowd dispersed one after another, and Kenichi walked past Kazuhiko with narrowed eyes.

Nothing happened.

[World line unfolding...]

[Uchiha Kenichi: Eri has gone completely insane for the sake of her son! Let's see if you can still hold onto your position as Medical Director once tomorrow's farce is over!]

[World line has unfolded--]

[World line one: Under the witness of everyone, successfully resolve Uchiha Shota's psychological issues and eliminate the hidden danger of you establishing the Psychology Clinic through improper connections. (Reward: Jonin-level trait draw chance +1; Eri's favorability increases significantly. An upright person fears no crooked shadow; you have proven that you are not just a second-generation medical nepotist.)]

[World line two: You have a premonition that tomorrow's psychological treatment is destined to fail. Under the witness of everyone, shout out, "My mother is Uchiha Eri." (Reward: Psychology Clinic is abolished; you become a laughingstock to everyone; Eri's favorability decreases significantly. A crooked person fears no upright shadow; you have proven that you are nothing but a failure.)]

[World line three: Under the witness of everyone, successfully resolve Shota's psychological issues and successfully help him awaken his Sharingan. (Reward: Equipment slot mission unlocked; Jonin-level trait draw chance +1; Eri's favorability increases significantly; Hideki's recognition. You have proven yourself, and you have become a pivotal figure in the Uchiha clan.)]