Naruto: I Use Chakra to Upgrade Bloodline Limit Chapter 5

It was already an hour past the agreed-upon time.

In Nami's eyes, this was a sign of being untrustworthy.

This was very bad.

At this moment, she was caught in a contradiction, both hoping Genya would appear and hoping he would not.

Time slowly ticked by.

Genya still did not appear.

A few white doves occasionally flew across the sky...

Chapter 6: The Method Actor

"Why didn't you come last night, you faithless guy... Achoo." Sarutobi Taro's face was pale, and before he could finish, he let out a sneeze.

September marked the beginning of autumn.

Sarutobi Taro had only worn a short-sleeved shirt last night, stubbornly waiting until the early hours of the morning before leaving, which resulted in him catching a cold.

Nami wanted to speak but hesitated, her large eyes shimmering.

It seemed she wanted to ask.

Student Genya.

Why didn't you show up last night?

"You're just a coward, a weakling, you've brought shame to your Uchiha clan!"

After sneezing again.

Sarutobi Taro mocked Genya without a shred of mercy.

Facing the other's sarcasm, Genya did not speak; he simply tilted his head at a forty-five-degree angle, looking out the window with a hazy, vacant gaze as he spoke.

"When I was very young, my parents died in the Third Shinobi World War. Although they didn't fulfill their duty of raising me, I am still very grateful to them; they were heroes who protected the village."

"After they passed away, I lived with my grandmother. Last night, just as I was about to head out to face your challenge, my grandmother's asthma flared up again, so I quickly called the neighbors to help take her to the hospital."

"Grandmother is the only family I have left in this world. I was terrified of losing her, so I stayed at the hospital all night without sleeping."

Genya turned around, his gaze filled with apology as he looked at Sarutobi Taro and offered a solemn apology.

"Student Taro, I truly couldn't get away last night. I let you down, I'm sorry."

In reality, Genya had completely forgotten about the challenge last night. He had assumed Sarutobi Taro was just joking and never expected the other boy to be so serious as to actually wait for him at the Hokage Rock at 10:00 PM.

Thus, Genya fabricated a reason, spouting nonsense with a straight face, feeling absolutely no psychological pressure.

You challenged me with such unreasonable demands; why should I have to accept?

"So Student Genya was taking his grandmother to see a doctor; how pitiful." Nami's eyes turned red, feeling that Genya was truly wretched, and she couldn't help but feel a sense of pity for him.

This speech completely baffled Sarutobi Taro. Although he disliked the Uchiha, he was not an unreasonable person.

Otherwise, he would have just rounded up three or five clansmen yesterday to corner Genya and teach him a lesson, but Sarutobi Taro hadn't done that.

Furthermore, being young and simple-minded, Sarutobi Taro didn't overthink it and believed it to be true.

At this moment, his heart was filled with self-reproach and guilt.

Thinking back on his own aggressive behavior.

He felt like a sinner.

He wished he could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

"Then, the battle between us..." Before he could finish, Sarutobi Taro covered his mouth, thinking to himself, This Uchiha is in a terrible state of mind right now; even if I win, it would be an unearned victory.

I'll wait until his grandmother recovers, then I'll compete with him!

I, Sarutobi Taro, am the man who will become Hokage; I must be upright and honorable, I absolutely cannot take advantage of someone in a crisis!

Sarutobi Taro solidified his resolve, then looked at Genya and squeezed out a smile. "Konoha Hospital has many excellent medical-nin; your grandmother will definitely be fine."

"Why don't I go visit your grandmother this afternoon?"

Sarutobi Taro looked at Genya with full expectation, wanting to make up for the guilt in his heart.

Hearing this, Genya was caught between laughter and tears, thinking to himself.

My dear Master Sarutobi, aren't you being a bit too meddlesome?

Genya shook his head in refusal.

"My grandmother likes quiet; she doesn't want to be disturbed."

As if.

He didn't even really know where the hospital was.

If he brought him there.

Wouldn't the ruse be exposed?

Thinking of this, Genya began to get a headache.

A lie.

It requires more lies to cover it up.

It really is just going around in circles...

"Fine." Sarutobi Taro did not press the issue, knowing that a patient needed plenty of rest.

Time flew by.

In the blink of an eye, more than two months had passed.

The energy value of his Sage Body had increased by over 30,000 points.

It was estimated that it would take another five months.

Genya would then be able to upgrade his Sage Body to Level 2.

At only six years old, Genya was still young and could afford to take his time.

By the time he reached adulthood.

He might even be able to upgrade his Sharingan to the Mangekyo realm.

Furthermore, he possessed the Sage Body.

The side effects of using the Mangekyo would be greatly reduced.

Perhaps there would even be no side effects at all!

Besides that.

Over these past two months.

Itachi would drop by from time to time to chat and share things with him.

The boat of their friendship was becoming increasingly stable!

Inside the classroom.

The morning cultural lessons remained as dull and tedious as ever.

Looking around.

Many students were dozing off.

The little fatty from the Akimichi clan was secretly eating snacks, thinking he was being careful, unaware that the homeroom teacher, Watanabe Yu, was watching him clearly from the podium and rolling his eyes.

Genya, however, was quite interested in these kinds of lessons.

The content covered local customs and traditions.

Knowledge about various nations.

These were things that had never been presented in detail in the anime.

Genya listened with great relish.

Nami was listening attentively and taking notes, occasionally resting her chin on her hand to study Genya.

Genya is so focused; he's such a good student. If only I could calm down and study like him.

And... Genya is so handsome.

Thinking of this, a shy blush appeared on Nami's delicate face.

Then, Nami's gaze fell upon Sarutobi Taro, and seeing him fast asleep, she couldn't help but knit her brows and let out a soft, indignant huff.

"Ring, ring, ring!" Class was over.

Sarutobi Taro stretched, feeling refreshed, and after gulping down some water, he tentatively asked Genya.

"Uchiha Genya, how is your grandmother's health?"

"I'm not planning on challenging you; as classmates, I'm just concerned about your grandmother's health."

After saying this, even Sarutobi Taro felt guilty, his face flushing with embarrassment.

He didn't even believe these words himself.

The tip of Genya's pen paused; he turned to look at the eager Sarutobi Taro beside him, feeling a massive headache as he rested his forehead in his hand.

How could he not guess the other boy's intentions?

This guy... why was he so thick-headed?

Wasn't he just trying to challenge him?

Why not just say it directly?

If you don't say it.

How am I supposed to politely refuse you?

"Not that quickly," Genya said with a smile.

Nami, who was also precocious, realized Sarutobi Taro's intentions and urged, "Taro, you can't do this!"

Stung by their words, Sarutobi Taro's face flushed red as he hurriedly explained, "I really am just concerned about his grandmother." He then cast a feigned, indifferent glance at Genya and said nonchalantly, "As for wanting to defeat this Uchiha, isn't that an easy task?"

Unable to endure Sarutobi Taro's pestering any longer, Genya suggested, "There are plenty of other Uchiha in the school. Why must you challenge me? Can't you pick someone else?"

Sarutobi Taro stared at Genya and said bluntly, "I don't know why, but I just don't like the look of you. I just want to beat you up."

Genya: "Fine, you win..."

The homeroom teacher, Watanabe Yu, suddenly tapped on the blackboard and looked down at the students.

"To assess the results of your studies over this past month, we will be holding a taijutsu combat class this afternoon. The results will be factored into your end-of-term grades, so no one is permitted to be absent. I expect you all to give your absolute best to secure a victory in combat!"

Sarutobi Taro's eyes lit up with excitement.

The opportunity had arrived!

Chapter 7: Genya's Strength

As Watanabe Yu's voice faded, a wave of commotion erupted in the classroom.

The students who usually took taijutsu class seriously and practiced diligently after school wore smug smiles; the combat class was their moment to shine.

As for the slackers, they wore expressions of distress, knowing that the combat class was destined to be their moment of humiliation.

Everyone reacted in their own way.

Generally speaking.