Stocking Up

Looking at the dazzling array of goods in the system shop, Uchiha Ling counted through everything he wanted in his heart.

In my past life, the Naruto plot explained the steps to master the Rasengan one by one, so I won't exchange for that yet; I'll try to train it myself first.

This Uzumaki Clan Constitution must be exchanged for. Since I'm still in the Ninja Academy and won't graduate until next year, I'll put off upgrading my Sharingan for now.

"System," Uchiha Ling whispered in his mind.

[Uzumaki Clan Constitution (Basic)]: Significantly increases total chakra volume and vitality, enhances recovery speed, and provides a minor boost to talent in sealing techniques. Price: 5000 Emotion Points.

This was it! It was the best choice to fundamentally solve the Uchiha clan's relative lack of chakra and stamina issues, and it served as the foundation for bearing greater power and unleashing more terrifying ninjutsu in the future!

Without the slightest hesitation, Uchiha Ling pressed "Exchange" with his intent.

[Confirm exchange for [Uzumaki Clan Constitution (Basic)]? Consumes 5000 Emotion Points.]

The moment the command was issued, an indescribable, vast, and warm power erupted not from the outside, but from the very depths of his body!

It was as if a riverbed that had been dry for ten thousand years had suddenly welcomed a vast underground spring; every cell was hungrily cheering, leaping, and being reborn.

Violent changes followed.

Uchiha Ling could clearly "hear" the sound of blood flowing through his body becoming more powerful and surging; his heartbeat was like a steady war drum, pumping waves of newborn, vibrant energy to every limb and bone.

The weakness caused by blood loss and injury dissolved rapidly, like ice under the sun. An astonishing itching sensation came from the wounds on his left shoulder and abdomen—that was his tissue regenerating at an extraordinary speed.

What shocked Uchiha Ling even more was the chakra reaction in his dantian.

The chakra, which had originally been like a stream, now seemed to have gathered into a surging river, and this river was constantly widening and deepening, its capacity growing exponentially!

This feeling of power filling his entire body was so wonderful it was beyond words.

[Exchange successful. Remaining Emotion Points: 3640.]

Before the comfort brought by the physical transformation had fully faded, Uchiha Ling immediately made a second exchange.

[Shadow Clone Technique (B-Rank)]: Creates a physical clone, can be used for training and reconnaissance. Price: 750 Emotion Points.

[Confirm exchange for [Shadow Clone Technique (B-Rank)]? Consumes 750 Emotion Points.]

"Confirm!"

A vast amount of knowledge regarding the Shadow Clone Technique—hand seals, techniques for precise chakra distribution, and countless experiences and tips for its application—poured into his brain like an initiation.

It was quickly understood, absorbed, and mastered. In just a few breaths, this B-rank forbidden technique, known as a "cheat skill," was thoroughly learned, as if he had spent years in bitter practice.

[Exchange successful. Remaining Emotion Points: 2890.]

Two consecutive large exchanges brought about a qualitative leap. But Uchiha Ling did not stop; his eyes were bright as he continued to scan the list. The foundation had to be solid, and special abilities had to keep up.

[Chakra Refinement Method (Advanced): Increases the speed and total amount of chakra refinement. 500 Emotion Points.]

[Confirm exchange!]

A flow of chakra, following a path different from before, began to circulate within his body.

[Exchange successful. Remaining Emotion Points: 2390.]

He had 2390 points left.

Next, Uchiha Ling turned his attention to the Six Powers: Kami-e. This move could amplify the body's perception of air currents, allowing one to dodge enemy attacks.

Whether in taijutsu combat or preventing sneak attacks, this move had excellent effects.

"Exchange!"

[Confirm exchange for [Six Powers: Kami-e]? Consumes 1200 Emotion Points.]

Another strange stream of knowledge merged into his mind, this one regarding the mystery of how to perceive and control every inch of his own body. He tried it subconsciously, and his body became light and airy, able to twist and turn like paper.

[Exchange successful. Remaining Emotion Points: 1190.]

With the final 1190 points, Uchiha Ling exchanged for a C-rank Ninjutsu Gift Pack (Proficient), which included: (Hell Viewing Technique, Demonic Illusion: False Surroundings Technique, Haze Clone Technique, Interrogation Genjutsu, Kari-shin Technique, Body Freeze Technique).

After purchasing everything he wanted, Uchiha Ling continued to check his panel.

[Host: Uchiha Ling]

[Age: 11]

[Bloodline: Two-Tomoe Sharingan]

[Chakra: 5 Kage]

[Nature: Wind, Fire, Lightning, Earth, Water, Yin, Yang]

[Comprehensive Combat Assessment: Special Jonin]

[Skills: Three Body Technique, Uchiha Style Body Technique, Shurikenjutsu, Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique, Fire Style: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique, Fire Style: Fire Dragon Technique, Hand Seals (Mastery), Hell Viewing Technique, Demonic Illusion: False Surroundings Technique, Haze Clone Technique, Interrogation Genjutsu, Kari-shin Technique, Body Freeze Technique, Advanced Chakra Refinement Method]

[Personal Items: Skill Mastery Scroll]

[Emotion Points: 190]

[Comprehensive Evaluation: Jonin-level powerhouse, hiss~ simply terrifying.]

Uchiha Ling took a deep breath, feeling the earth-shaking changes within his body.

Surging chakra flowed endlessly through his meridians, his robust physique was full of power, his wounds were healing rapidly, his mind was incredibly clear, and he had mastered new, powerful ninjutsu and taijutsu techniques...

"Shadow Clone Technique!"

His hands flew, seals forming so fast they were mere blurs. With a faint puff of smoke, a clone identical to him appeared by the sickbed, its eyes lively and its form solid.

"Oh? This feeling is truly marvelous," the shadow clone grinned, stretching its limbs. "So much chakra to the point of extravagance, host."

"Feel our new strength," the Uchiha Ling host said.

The shadow clone nodded, hands forming seals again—the hand seals for the Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique! Although it couldn't actually unleash it in this hospital room, the speed and scale of chakra concentration far surpassed anything before!

The clone could clearly sense the host's vast chakra reserves and the subtle boost the Uzumaki Constitution provided to Fire Style jutsu.

Next, the clone experimentally swayed its body, attempting to use the Kami-e technique. Its movements became more elusive and strange, and its perception and control over its body grew incredibly precise.

"This is amazing!" Excitement flashed in the clone's eyes. "This feeling... Powerful! Unprecedentedly powerful!"

"Alright, dispel. I need to concentrate my energy on recovery," the host commanded.

"Understood." The shadow clone vanished with a "poof" into white smoke, a flood of fatigue and information instantly returning to the host—this was the side effect of the Shadow Clone Technique.

However, Uchiha Ling, possessing the Uzumaki Constitution, merely frowned slightly before easily enduring it, rapidly digesting the experiences and insights about his new abilities fed back by the clone.

Uchiha Ling lay back on the bed, silently circulating the Advanced Chakra Refinement Technique, accelerating the absorption of nutrients and medicine within his body. The speed at which his wounds healed seemed to increase by another notch.

The surging chakra nourished his body, bringing waves of warmth.