The Self-Cultivation of the Uchiha
Chapter 199

The Way of Tea and the Way of the Sword

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Three days passed in a blink of an eye. On a beach in Land of Iron, Kurenai Yuhi was lying in Obito's arms and said confusedly, "Obito, why hasn't the sun risen yet? I'm so sleepy."

"Come on, wait a moment, don't you want to watch the sunrise on the beach?"

Obito gently stroked Kurenai Yuhi's back and injected a gentle magic power into his body.

Kurenai Yuhi felt much better. He rubbed himself in Obito's arms and looked at the glimmer of light in the sky quietly.

Time passed slowly, and the white light was gradually dyed fiery red.

"The sun will come out soon!"

Kurenai Yuhi hugged Obito tightly, raised his head and asked, "Obito, are you going to have a meeting at dawn?"

"Well, I'll accompany you after the meeting."

Obito hugged Kurenai Yuhi tighter and said warmly, "After watching the sunrise later, how about I take you to have a big dinner?"

Kurenai Yuhi's eyes brightened a little, and he asked curiously, "But now that the epidemic is so serious, Land of Iron is there still a restaurant Gate of Opening?"

"Land of Iron's general Mifune invited us to eat. I heard it is Land of Iron's special dish."

"Obito You are awesome!"

Time passed quickly as the two of them got tired of each other, and the fiery red sun slowly rose from the sea.

"So beautiful"

Kurenai Yuhi looked at the fiery red clouds that were clearly separated from the sea and seemed to be connected in a line, and his eyes curved into crescents.

"Yes, so beautiful!"

Under the reflection of the morning light, Kurenai Yuhi became as beautiful as an oil painting. Obito just felt that no matter how much you looked at it, you couldn't get enough.

Kurenai Yuhi noticed Obito's obsession from the corner of his eye, and he lowered his head and smiled shyly.

Time seemed to have stopped at this moment, and it suddenly became quiet and beautiful.

It wasn't until the sun completely emerged from the sea that the two of them came back to their senses.

After kissing Kurenai Yuhi gently, Obito picked up Kurenai Yuhi and said with a smile, "Let's go, let's have a big meal."

Land of Iron Capital City, in a simple and elegant room.

Mifune was wearing a black kimono with a samurai sword on his waist. He smiled at Obito and Kurenai Yuhi who walked in and said, "Two distinguished guests, please take a seat."

Obito took Kurenai Yuhi and sat down opposite Mifune. He also smiled and said, "Thank you, General Mifune, for your hospitality."

"You're welcome"

Mifune slowly raised the antique teapot and warmed the cup with slightly boiling spring water.

Looking at Mifune's complete set of smooth tea art, Obito praised, "General Mifune's tea art is admirable."

"The tea ceremony is also a kind of spiritual practice."

Mifune handed the brewed tea to Obito and Kurenai Yuhi.

Obito reached out to take the tea cup and followed the conversation and asked, "General Mifune, can you tell us in detail?"

"Since Mr. Obito is interested, I will explain it in more detail."

Mifune slowly picked up the tea cup and said harmoniously, "If you want to make a good cup of tea, you first need to understand the basic knowledge of tea and water, including the classification, characteristics and production process of tea, as well as the properties of various water."

"Secondly, we need to constantly practice tea art techniques to perfect the color, aroma, taste, and shape of tea."

"Again, you need to abide by the etiquette and norms of tea art."

When he said this, Mifune paused and said meaningfully, "Otherwise, no matter how good the tea is, it won't be worth tasting."

Obito had a half-smile on his face and said, "General Mifune seems to have something in his words."

Mifune laughed loudly, stroking his long beard and said, "I have always believed that if a person can master the tea ceremony, he can naturally understand all kinds of laws in the world."

"For example, the swordsmanship of a samurai."

"If you want to be a good swordsman, you must first understand the weight, length, material, and shape of the sword..."

"Secondly, you need to constantly practice cutting, lifting, stabbing, intercepting, blocking, breaking, slashing, and wiping with the sword, so that these movements can be engraved in your bones."

"Again, you need to abide by the rules of kendo."

"You see, kendo and tea ceremony are actually the same."

Obito raised the corners of his mouth and asked, "What if you don't comply with the regulations?"

Mifune took off the samurai sword from his waist, gently stroked the blade, lowered his eyes and replied, "If the heart is not sincere, everything will be in vain."

Obito chuckled and asked, "Didn't tea ceremony and kendo exist from ancient times? Who set the original rules of tea ceremony and kendo?"

"Have these rules changed over the past few thousand years?"

Mifune lowered his head and thought for a long time, then put the knife back on his waist, nodded and said, "I have learned a lesson, thank you Mr. Obito for clarifying my doubts."

Kurenai Yuhi was confused and said, "Obito, why can't I understand what you are saying?"

Obito pinched Kurenai Yuhi's face in a funny way and said warmly, "As long as I'm here, you don't need to understand."

At this time, two waiters came up carrying a huge porcelain plate covered with white cloth.

Mifune stood up slowly and saluted. "To express my gratitude, please allow me to personally handle the food for these two distinguished guests."

"Thank you, General Mifune"

The leader nodded slightly, signaling General Mifune to start taking action.

Mifune lifted up the white cloth, revealing a fresh fish.

"Two distinguished guests, this is a very rare fish in the sea, named Himi Cold Yellowtail."

"The natural conditions of the waters where it lives are extremely harsh, with frequent lightning, thunder, and stormy seas. Himi Cold Yellowtail needs to contend with waves and severe cold for a long time to survive. Therefore, its meat is extremely sweet and suitable for making sashimi."

"Pairing the sashimi of this fish with Kaluga Sturgeon's caviar is truly a first-class delicacy in the world."

After hearing Mifune's introduction, Kurenai Yuhi's throat rolled a few times.

Obito stroked Kurenai Yuhi's long hair and said, "General Mifune, you can start."

"Then I've made a fool of myself."

Mifune closed his eyes and concentrated, and put his hand on the handle of the knife at his waist.

"Qing"

Following the clear sound of a sword, a flash of sword light flashed in the air.

"Click"

A smooth and visible fish bone fell to the ground, and pieces of thin and transparent sashimi fell neatly on the plates of Kurenai Yuhi and Obito.

"It's amazing!"

Kurenai Yuhi exclaimed and immediately picked up a piece of sashimi with chopsticks.

After dipping a little caviar, Kurenai Yuhi put the sashimi into his mouth and his expression became intoxicated.

"So delicious!"

"Obito, try it quickly."

Looking at the excited Kurenai Yuhi, Obito was jealous and asked, "Is it more delicious than the food you cook?"

Kurenai Yuhi struggled for a while and whispered, "It's just a little bit more delicious than yours."

"I really don't believe it anymore"

Obito picked up a piece of sashimi, dipped it in caviar and put it in his mouth.

"There is no difference in the world!!"

Obito opened his eyes and shook his head in wonder.

"As long as the two distinguished guests are satisfied"

Mifune wiped the stain-free katana with a white cloth and said with a smile, "You two taste it slowly, I won't disturb you."

"Stop pretending, everyone is gone."

Watching Mifune walk away, Obito touched the beautiful lady Kurenai Yuhi with his shoulder.

Kurenai Yuhi exhaled and stared at the sashimi on the table with bright eyes, showing off the momentum of a hungry ghost pouncing on the food.

After eating for two hours, Kurenai Yuhi patted his bulging belly and leaned against Obito.

"Obito, I can hold on so well!"

"The sashimi is so delicious."

Obito smiled lovingly, stretched out his hand to wipe the corners of Kurenai Yuhi's mouth, and teased, "I see, you will turn into a little fat pig sooner or later."

"Huh, no way"

Kurenai Yuhi bumped his head against Obito and hummed. "If I gain weight, it must be your responsibility. You must be responsible for making me lose weight."

"Is this my fault too?"

Obito pinched Kurenai Yuhi's nose.

"Yeah, it's your fault."

Kurenai Yuhi shook his head and said in a dull voice.

At this time, Mifune, wearing green laminated armor and a samurai sword, walked in and said softly, "Mr. Obito, several shadows are here, Five Kage Summit will start immediately."

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