Since the system had made it clear that as long as the formula was scientific, it could synthesize anything, no matter what it was,
he would do some science of his own and give the Ninja World a taste of modern technology!
AK rifles, Gatling guns, anti-tank rocket launchers, atomic bombs—every kind of modern weapon flashed through Uchiha Sora's mind. There were so many!
Which one wouldn't crush ninjutsu in a matter of minutes?
A Tailed Beast Bomb was powerful enough to move mountains and fill seas, but could it beat a single Nuke?
If one wasn't enough, then two! Ten! He'd carpet-bomb the place with Nukes!
And if that still wasn't enough, he'd bring out the hydrogen bomb!
He'd probably blast the Tailed Beast's underwear right off.
The Shadow Clone Technique was certainly powerful. You could make thousands of clones and win through sheer numbers.
But could that beat my Gatling gun firing 3,600 rounds with every pull of the trigger?
Could you make clones faster than I could fire?
Under a sweeping barrage, everyone was equal!
Chakra was limited, but firepower was infinite!
As long as the logistics held up and the ammunition was ready in advance, so what if another Shinobi World War broke out? He could crush it in minutes!
For a moment, Uchiha Sora's blood was boiling. This was absolutely the path to the pinnacle of the ninja world: the path of modern weapons.
But while the ideal was beautiful, reality was harsh. Judging by the current level of technology in the Naruto World, communication relied on shouting and travel on walking. It was practically a prehistoric civilization.
There was no industrial foundation at all. Making even a single cartridge casing would be difficult, let alone a Nuke.
In the short term, Uchiha Sora could only rely on himself—and lower his sights.
And when it came to something that required no industrial foundation yet could produce a surprising result, Uchiha Sora could think of only one thing: gunpowder!
That's right. They said a man's romance was explosions.
If the conditions allowed it, who wouldn't want to make their own gunpowder?
Based on his experience since transmigrating, Uchiha Sora already knew that gunpowder didn't exist in the Ninja World.
As for Explosive Tags and all the other explosive tools, most of them worked through chakra.
That had nothing to do with science. At its core, it was magic. Which meant there was a gap to fill—and making gunpowder was possible!
More importantly, gunpowder was easy to make. He could gather the materials locally and get it done in no time.
"Black Powder needs roughly potassium nitrate, sulfur, and charcoal, mixed in the right proportions!"
After running through the formula in his mind, Uchiha Sora was delighted to discover that the materials weren't hard to find. He could buy them right in Konoha.
There was no time to waste. Uchiha Sora immediately got up, intending to go shopping.
Just then, Hinata slowly came around. Her long lashes fluttered, and she immediately spotted Uchiha Sora getting up.
For some reason, the moment Hinata saw Uchiha Sora, her little face flushed red, and her heart began to race!
She could barely get the words out.
"Uchiha Sora... where are you going?"
"Why don't I come with you?"
Uchiha Sora froze. When he saw Hinata's rosy face, he understood at once.
It seemed the system had casually maxed out Hinata's affection for him!
Did that mean Hinata felt that way about him now?
Just as he'd thought!
When Uchiha Sora didn't say anything, Hinata worked up her courage and grabbed his hand.
Her soft, fair hand, and her face nearly pressed against his as she breathed sweetly beside him—
Even Uchiha Sora, a man of steel, couldn't help taking a deep breath.
"Uchiha Sora, when I see you... I don't know why, but you always feel so familiar!"
"Maybe we could..."
Uchiha Sora swallowed and hurriedly cut her off.
"Hinata! It's getting late, and the Chunin Ninja Exams are coming up soon. Why don't you go back and get some rest?"
"If you really want to see me, we can team up on the day of the exams."
Uchiha Sora believed that women would only slow down the speed at which he drew his sword!
Besides, she was the heroine—at least for now.
If he didn't get stronger and advance technology quickly, Naruto might beat him to a pulp later on.
For now, strength came first. Romance could wait!
"Want to see you?"
At that, Hinata's face turned even redder. But she didn't deny it; instead, she obediently nodded.
"Okay! I'll do as you say! We'll be together for the exams!"
With her cheeks still red, Hinata trotted away.
Seeing her go, Uchiha Sora breathed a sigh of relief.
The damn system really hadn't been exaggerating. Judging by Hinata's expression just now, she'd practically been ready to kiss him.
But getting stronger was still the priority.
So Uchiha Sora headed straight to a general store in Konoha, located in a prime spot near the village's top restaurant, Ichiraku Ramen.
It usually supplied ninjas with basic tools, including charcoal and potassium nitrate.
But in the Ninja World, these were just nameless minerals, occasionally bought as curiosities.
So they were cheap, practically junk, and almost nobody bought them.
When Uchiha Sora arrived, he spotted the materials he needed at once, sitting in jars.
"Boss, I'll take some of each of these! Actually, forget that—give me all of it. Can you give me a discount?"
Uchiha Sora pointed at the charcoal and the other materials.
The shopkeeper was a middle-aged man. He glanced at the items Uchiha Sora wanted, looking puzzled.
What did this guy want all this junk for?
Still, why turn away a customer?
"Young man, these are just odds and ends. They aren't worth much. I'll give you everything for a hundred."
Uchiha Sora nodded. The currency in the Naruto World was similar to the currency used in Blue Star's Japan, so a hundred was about the price of a pack of spicy snack sticks. A great deal.
Just as he was about to pull out his money, a mocking voice came from behind him.
"Well, well! If it isn't the strongest of the Uchiha Clan! Why aren't you practicing how to awaken your Sharingan? What are you doing here buying a bunch of junk?"
Uchiha Sora frowned and turned around. A fat body blocked his view. It was Choji!
Beside him, Shikamaru chuckled.
"Don't make fun of him. Maybe he's planning to learn a trade, so he'll have a skill to fall back on if he fails the exams!"
"Exactly!" Ino chimed in with a laugh. She glanced at Uchiha Sora's handsome face, then changed her tune.
"But don't be discouraged, Uchiha Sora. If you really can't pass, you can come to my house. I'll teach you the Mind Transfer Jutsu!"
Uchiha Sora completely ignored the three of them and continued gathering up his odds and ends.
In his eyes, these three were just background characters.
Later in the Naruto World, special powers were everywhere. These three were only somewhat well-known in the village.
So Uchiha Sora couldn't be bothered to deal with them. He picked up his things and left.
Seeing this, Choji looked down on him.
"What I hate most is how cold those two brothers are. It really gets on my nerves!"
"When the exams come, we should teach them a lesson no matter what!"
Shikamaru shook his head.
"Forget it. Sasuke Uchiha isn't someone you want to mess with. He and his brother are as close as brothers. Don't let Sasuke hold a grudge over something trivial."
Hearing this, Choji pursed his lips.
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