Please Live a Little Longer / The War Begins

He can not only practice, but he's using it just as well as she does!

However, Uchiha Shingen didn't let her suffer any losses and did teach her a lot of Ninjutsu.

It was a seemingly fair transaction.

But Pakura also realized that her status in Leaf Village seemed to be getting more and more awkward.

For example, people would often tell her, "Shingen has gone to drink tea again."

What business is it of hers if he drinks tea? Besides, isn't drinking tea a perfectly normal thing? It's not like he's drinking alcohol.

No, drinking has nothing to do with her.

From a rational perspective, Pakura actually knew that having such a relationship might be most advantageous for her, but back in Sand Village, she genuinely hadn't considered it.

She's no longer at an age where she's innocent and carefree, and her perspective on that aspect is no longer so childish.

Uchiha Shingen, if he were a partner, would indeed be the dream of many girls.

They are powerful, and not inherently bad.

But she was a heroine of Sand Village, having killed countless men with her "Scorch Release: Over-Steam Kill".

What man would be interested in a woman like her? Wouldn't he be afraid of her Scorch Release him in the face during sex?

Moreover, she was older than him, by a full five years.

Although Pakura had never been with a man, she felt she understood men very well.

They share a common characteristic: they never forget their original aspirations.

Even at the moment of my death, I will still love eighteen-year-old girls.

Pakura suddenly felt a bit down.

Chapter Fourteen: Please Live Longer

Although he didn't know why Pakura wanted to see him, Uchiha Shingen still spent some time chatting with her.

He was quite satisfied that Pakura was gradually getting into the swing of things and beginning to get used to her current identity.

By the Uchiha Clan standards, Pakura's strength is quite formidable.

The power of Scorch Release lies in its "untouchability," and it is extremely difficult for ninjas to fight without touching each other.

Uchiha Shingen was quite proud to have made such an outstanding contribution to the growth of his clan's fighting strength.

He was truly a man who worried himself sick over his family.

Pakura seemed a little troubled, but she's a girl, it would be abnormal if she didn't have something on her mind.

After offering a few words of comfort and seeing Pakura off, Uchiha Shingen resumed his research on Lightning Release Chakra Mode.

This is indeed a gift package, but this gift package...

It's a bit difficult to drive.

It's not a matter of whether his lightning-based transformation was accurate or not, but rather that the technique itself is a bit... well, you know.

Lightning Release Chakra Mode is a B-rank Ninjutsu, meaning its difficulty is on par with Majestic Destroyer Flame.

However, this is only at the same level of difficulty in terms of Chakra control. Overall, the difficulty of mastering the Lightning Release Chakra Mode is far greater than that of the Majestic Destroyer Flame.

The principle behind this technique is to continuously release Chakra throughout the body while simultaneously undergoing lightning nature transformation. This not only further enhances physical vitality but also transforms the power of Lightning Release into armor.

And this is precisely the most problematic aspect of this technique.

To be able to continuously release Chakra from all the acupoints in the body, and to have a strong physique capable of withstanding such a release, requires an enormous amount of Chakra.

At first glance, it seems that he has no flaws except for Chakra, but the problem is that a person who can continuously release Chakra from all the pressure points in his body is a rare commodity in the entire Ninja World.

For most ninjas, at any given time, they can only release Chakra from certain pressure points, usually their hands and feet. Senju of the Forest and Uchiha Clan, who are direct descendants of the Six Paths, are no exception.

In Hidden Leaf Village, there is only one exception: the Hyuga Clan.

The Hyuga Clan's understanding and mastery of Chakra points is unparalleled in the ninja Ninja World. They can not only enhance the flow of Chakra through Chakra points, but also control the flow and release of Chakra outside the traditional meridian system.

Therefore, the Hyuga Clan can truly release Chakra from their entire body, without being restricted by pressure points.

Otherwise, you wouldn't be able to use skills like "Rotation".

The Cloud Village's Lightning Release Chakra Mode can only release Chakra from the body's pressure points, which is similar to the Leaf Village's Eight Gates. Both require extremely high physical conditions, but not as extreme as the Eight Gates.

However, it still comes at the cost of one's life. Releasing Chakra from all the acupoints of the body at the same time requires not only extremely high physical activity as a foundation, but it is also a process that must be endured in pain. If one's physique is not strong enough, it is self-harm.

If you're not a dedicated body-training practitioner, don't even think about using this skill well, and even if you can learn it, it's extremely difficult to reach a high level.

Just like that Uchiha Shingen was killed by Cloud Village Jonin.

He could have used Lightning Release Chakra Mode, but he was directly killed by the giant hand that he created using Senjutsu Majestic Attire: Manifestation.

Uchiha Shingen had to admit one thing: the Lightning Release Chakra Mode, which seemed like a powerful technique, was completely useless to him.

The amount of Chakra he uses to unleash Lightning Release Chakra Mode is enough to directly create a Gundam, making it much more cost-effective.

However, this method of using Chakra is still worth considering.

Hatake Kakashi's Chidori is essentially just a partial use of Lightning Release Chakra Mode.

However, Chidori focuses more on the Chakra itself. Using the same amount of Chakra, Chidori's nature transformation is much more powerful. In the current Ninja World, Chidori is the ultimate in lightning nature transformation.

However, when it comes to the combination of Lightning Release power and the body, the Cloud Village's Lightning Release Chakra Mode is much stronger, with a more advanced Chakra release method and a faster casting speed.

This technique is nominally a B-rank, but it has unique features in its use of Chakra.

For example, the Lightning Release Body Flicker Technique reached the pinnacle of the Body Flicker Technique field. However, Uchiha Shingen was not a Taijutsu ninja like the Fourth Raikage. He didn't need to reach that level at all. He could release Chakra from his feet alone, and the Lightning Release Body Flicker Technique he used in this way would be just as effective when combined with the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Having figured this out, Uchiha Shingen was satisfied, and several ideas immediately popped into his head.

He wants to retract his previous opinion; this technique is not useless at all, it's excellent.

Once he fully grasps the principles of this technique, he can also optimize other Ninjutsu based on these principles.

How wonderful!

In high spirits, Uchiha Shingen decided to take this opportunity to train diligently and then put this principle into practice to gain true knowledge.

For the next few days, he practiced intensely in his room.

As usual, let's use twenty Shadow Clone.

As a result, anyone passing by his room would hear a loud rumbling sound coming from inside.

The Uchiha Clan members were used to it, but the Sarutobi Clan and Hyuga Clan were quite surprised.

This was the first time they had ever seen someone dedicate themselves to spiritual practice during a war.

Aren't you afraid that an enemy might suddenly appear and cause you to waste too much Chakra?

Pakura's reaction was also calm. She had witnessed firsthand how ruthless Uchiha Shingen Leaf Village be when he trained.

Sometimes she doesn't know where someone is at night. Once, she wanted to chat with someone, but after searching all the teahouses in the northern district, she couldn't find Uchiha Shingen.

When asked, they all give a mysterious smile.

Strange!

However, considering that this guy was still her savior and she couldn't get along with others, Pakura simply moved her room next to Uchiha Shingen's to keep an eye on things for him.

Lest this guy actually forget he's still on the battlefield while he's cultivating.

Several days have passed since the battle of Hidden Hot Water Village ended, and the Cloud Ninja army is still nowhere to be found. The Konoha Ninja stationed in Hidden Hot Water Village have sent out small teams to search many times, but to no avail.

It was as if the Cloud Ninja had all vanished.

No one believed the Cloud Ninja would retreat; even a fool could tell they were up to no good.

As time went by, the air in the Land of Hot Water seemed to grow heavier and heavier.

Several days later, Uchiha Shingen finished his seamless cycle of eating, training, and sleeping, and pushed open the door to his room.

His hair was standing on end, which was kind of funny.

There are also scars on the skin.

Pakura believed that Uchiha Shingen must have gone mad with qi deviation; with a great battle imminent, he had managed to ruin himself like this.

"How did you get yourself into this state?" she asked abruptly.

Uchiha Shingen was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "It's nothing serious, just superficial injuries. Medical Ninjutsu can fix it quickly."

It feels really good to have friends who care. He was a little lonely this time since Tekka and the others didn't come.

"If an enemy launches a sneak attack, will you even have time to adjust your condition?" Pakura asked coldly.

"Isn't it because you're here?"

Uchiha Shingen knew that Pakura had moved in, and he was a little touched.

Good deeds are rewarded; he gained another friend in the Ninja World.

"Shingen, I survived because of you, and that's why I decided to come to Leaf Village, remember?" Pakura wasn't buying it and felt that some things needed to be clarified.

"Of course, this is a good decision, because Leaf Village is much stronger than Sand Village." Uchiha Shingen nodded.

"I'm not from Leaf Village, nor from the Land of Fire, and certainly not from the Land of Wind or the Sand Village anymore." Pakura's eyes seemed to hold unspoken words. "You saved my life, so I have no one else I can trust. In other words..."

She said expressionlessly, "If you die, I'll probably die too. If you want me to serve the Uchiha Clan, then please live a long life."

Chapter Fifteen: The War Begins

After finishing her sentence, Pakura went back to her room, leaving very decisively.

Uchiha Shingen naturally understood what she meant.

Pakura, who dedicated everything to Sand Village but was betrayed, no longer really cares about ninja villages, regardless of what the village is called.

She wouldn't willingly betray Sand Village's secrets; it was simply a matter of professional ethics as a veteran ninja.

She came to Leaf Village partly because she felt that Leaf Village had a decent reputation in the Ninja World and hoped to find a relatively stable place to settle down. On the other hand, she also wanted to have more trust and goodwill towards her savior.

Although in Leaf Village, Pakura was often teased for being suspected of being his lover, from Uchiha Shingen's perspective, being friends with Pakura was certainly a good thing, and dating wasn't out of the question.

After all, she meets his criteria for choosing a partner in many ways.

Pakura also has a very mature view on relationships, which can be seen from her attitude when people from Leaf Village tease her.

It's not that I don't know what the other person is saying.

As for age...

It doesn't matter. Ninjas, as long as they have any ambition, have a very long shelf life.

However, these are too far away.

A joke is just a joke; if it were to become real, that would be a different story.

After putting aside his distracting thoughts and finishing his meal, Uchiha Shingen began using Medical Ninjutsu to heal his injuries.

As he said, they were all superficial injuries; they looked serious, but there was nothing wrong with them.

As for Medical Ninjutsu, although he couldn't compare to Tsunade's family, he still learned some things about Medical Ninjutsu in his last playthrough.

Going to work in the medical department and leading a medical team shouldn't be a problem.

As the saying goes, "If you know how to fight but not how to heal, you'll either die or be crippled."

Having treated his wounds, Uchiha Shingen awaited his reunion with the Cloud Ninja.

He didn't have to wait long.

After several days of silence in the Land of Hot Water, the main force of the Cloud Ninja Army finally appeared.

Approximately 13,000 Cloud Ninja, led by the Fourth Raikage, entered the Land of Hot Water.

Also traveling with them was the Two-Tails Jinchūriki from Kumogakure.

As soon as the main force of the Cloud Ninja Army entered the Land of Hot Water, the Cloud Ninja Vanguard, which the Konoha Ninja had been unable to locate, also appeared and joined the main force.

That's quite a good way to hide it.

With the vanguard returning to their posts, the Cloud Ninja Army now numbers over 14,000.

This means they've brought out most of their belongings.