The Return

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At this moment, Uchiha Yue, who was focused on practicing the Sato Clan's One-Sword Style swordsmanship, had no idea that Kushina Uzumaki held him in such high regard. However, even if Uchiha Yue knew Kushina Uzumaki's opinion, he would probably just laugh it off. After all, Uchiha Yue's true goal in training was not to surpass his ancestor Uchiha Madara, but to protect his family and his parents in this chaotic world.

Even with his formidable mental energy, Uchiha Yue dared not be careless when using Shadow Clone Technique for training.

In the original story, Uzumaki Naruto was able to train using the Shadow Clone Training Method because he possessed the Uzumaki Clan bloodline and was protected by the Nine-Tailed Fox. Currently, while Uchiha Yue is no less capable than Uzumaki Naruto in any aspect, and even surpasses Uchiha Yue in spiritual energy, he still cannot be certain whether he can successfully use the Uzumaki Naruto Shadow Clone Training Method due to the lack of the Nine- Uchiha Yue Nine-Tailed Fox's protection.

So, with trepidation, Uchiha Yue completed the first stage of his training. Now came the crucial moment for him to dispel the Shadow Clone.

Just as he was about to dispel the Shadow Clone, Uchiha Yue was very careful, as he was only dispelling one Shadow Clone. Then, after the Shadow Clone was dispelled, Uchiha Yue felt a massive amount of information rush into his mind. If he hadn't possessed strong mental energy, he probably would have fainted from the information recorded in the Shadow Clone.

Fortunately, the training experience gained from a Shadow Clone wasn't enough to deplete all of Uchiha Yue's spiritual energy.

However, after the remaining two Shadow Clones were dispelled one by one, Uchiha Yue also felt his mental energy depleted. At the same time, Uchiha Yue also knew that he could only use a maximum of three Shadow Clones to aid his training. Moreover, these three Shadow Clones could not be dispelled at the same time, otherwise Uchiha Yue's mental energy would not be able to support the aftereffects of the Shadow Clone Training Method, and it was even possible that using the Shadow Clone Training Method would damage his own mental energy.

However, at least he was finally able to use the Shadow Clone Training Method to train, Uchiha Yue felt that he had made some progress.

Therefore, after Hatake Kakashi woke up, while Hatake Kakashi and Kushina Uzumaki were recovering, Uchiha Yue used the Shadow Clone Training Method to practice swordsmanship every day. Moreover, after finishing his swordsmanship training, Uchiha Yue took advantage of his weakened state to use the Uzumaki Clan Secret Technique to cultivate his spiritual energy, and also continued his Chakra training.

In just three short years, through arduous training, Uchiha Yue not only recovered 40% of his original Chakra reserves, but also mastered the Sato Clan's One-Sword Style swordsmanship and the Hatake Clan's Hatake Sword Style to a basic level. As a result, even though Uchiha Yue did not fully recover his original Chakra reserves, his strength was still comparable to his peak.

Furthermore, while simultaneously practicing the swordsmanship of the Sato Clan and Hatake Clan, Uchiha Yue discovered a common thread between their techniques. Because both the Sato Clan and Hatake Clan were originally samurai families, their swordsmanship was imbued with a fierce, murderous intent. Ordinary training alone was insufficient to master either clan's techniques. To reach their full potential, one needed to accumulate experience through constant combat.

Therefore, once Hatake Kakashi had fully recovered, Uchiha Yue Hatake Kakashi with him every day to hone their swordsmanship.

Uchiha Yue's progress in swordsmanship training deeply inspired Hatake Kakashi, eventually leading him to join the rigorous training. However, while Hatake Kakashi Kushina Uzumaki's injuries were severe, she could resume her journey once she recovered slightly. Therefore, Uchiha Yue and Hatake Kakashi only trained in the cave for six hours before setting off to return to Konoha.

"Moon, Kakashi, it seems like we've been away from the village for a full month and a half, haven't we?"

With only half the journey remaining before returning to Konoha, Kushina Uzumaki was in a very good mood, clearly because she would soon see Minato Namikaze. Moreover, since no further incidents were expected along the way, Kushina Uzumaki smiled and turned to Uchiha Yue and Hatake Kakashi, saying, "Once we get back to the village, we'll collect our mission rewards first, then you two can rest well at home for three days. After that, we'll meet at Training Ground No. 8."

"Um."

Upon hearing Kushina Uzumaki's words, both Uchiha Yue and Hatake Kakashi nodded in unison.

However, even after Uchiha Yue answered Kushina Uzumaki, his gaze remained fixed on Kushina Uzumaki, and he said somewhat embarrassedly, "Kushina, about my matter..."

"Moon, don't worry! How could I forget something so important?"

Seeing Uchiha Yue's hesitant expression, Kushina Uzumaki smiled even more broadly, then said, "I only need three days to prepare. When we regroup, I'll directly resolve the hidden danger within your body. However, Yue, Kakashi, although we have three days of rest, you two mustn't forget to train! Minato seems to have told me that after we finish everything, we'll properly test your strength!"

"Of course, we won't forget about cultivation."

As soon as Kushina Uzumaki finished speaking, Uchiha Yue confidently laughed and said, "However, I'm just afraid Kakashi will hold me back!"

"Hmph, it's not certain who'll hold us back!"

Upon hearing Uchiha Yue's words, Hatake Kakashi snorted coldly, but his face showed no anger.

Clearly, during this period of mission, the relationship between Uchiha Yue, Hatake Kakashi Kushina Uzumaki had improved considerably, and the team atmosphere had become increasingly harmonious. Moreover, without realizing it, Uchiha Yue also felt that he had formed a deep bond with Hatake Kakashi, Kushina Uzumaki, and the others. The feeling of being able to entrust his back to the other person for protection during battle was something that Uchiha Yue found extremely captivating.

Immediately afterwards...

As Uchiha Yue and Kushina Uzumaki chatted, they were getting closer and closer to Konoha.

Finally, after traveling halfway, Uchiha Yue, Kushina Uzumaki, and the others returned to the gates of Konoha. After a month and a half of arduous travel, Uchiha Yue, Kushina Uzumaki, and Hatake Kakashi had finally returned to Konoha. However, just as Uchiha Yue Kushina Uzumaki and the others arrived outside Uchiha Yue Konoha, a member of the Konoha Military Police Force suddenly appeared before him.

"You must be Uchiha Yue?"