Training

Two consecutive missions had made Uchiha Xin keenly aware of his lack of strength. Although he had managed to complete each mission by the skin of his teeth, the feeling of being powerless had never left him. He knew full well that in the Naruto World, strength was the foundation of survival. Only by constantly improving himself could he better protect his clansmen and complete his missions.

Fortunately, he was still a genin and did not have to be drafted onto the battlefield of the Second Shinobi World War like chunin. While the trials of the battlefield could undoubtedly help one grow quickly, not everyone could endure such tests between life and death. Uchiha Xin was grateful that he still had the time and room to improve himself and make up for his obvious shortcomings.

However, he also understood that war was merciless. Once the flames of war spread, shinobi would inevitably have to face trials of life and death. If large numbers of shinobi truly began dying later on, even genin might be forced onto the battlefield. When that time came, whether he could handle such brutal battles and protect himself and his clansmen remained unknown.

Therefore, Uchiha Xin decided to train even harder. He needed not only to improve his ninjutsu and taijutsu, but also to strengthen his mental fortitude and combat experience. He knew that only then could he remain undefeated in future battles.

Over the following days, Uchiha Xin threw himself into even more grueling training. Bathed in moonlight, he returned indoors. He still had a long road ahead of him, especially when it came to liquefying his chakra. That was currently his most crucial training goal.

He sat cross-legged, formed hand seals, and entered a meditative state. He sensed the warm chakra within his body, imagining it as droplets of water gradually gathering together, merging, and becoming purer and stronger.

Training was tedious and lengthy, but Uchiha Xin enjoyed it. He relished the feeling of chakra flowing through his meridians. It was his power, his hope. Whenever he sensed even the slightest change, he would be overjoyed, because it meant he was advancing toward his goal.

Time passed quietly, and Uchiha Xin's chakra changed through his constant training. He could feel it gradually liquefying, becoming purer and more powerful.

One day, when Uchiha Xin entered meditation once more, he suddenly felt an intense surge of energy erupt within his body. He opened his eyes and saw a pale blue liquid floating between his hands. It was his chakra—it had completely liquefied!

Overwhelmed with joy and surprise, he immediately stood up and felt the unprecedented power within him. He knew he had taken an important step forward. He now possessed chakra reserves comparable to those of a jonin.

However, Uchiha Xin was not satisfied by this. He knew this was merely the starting point of his path of cultivation. More challenges and opportunities awaited him ahead. He took a deep breath, sat down again, and began a new round of training.

At that moment, Uchiha Xin's eyes gleamed with determination, and his heart was filled with anticipation and longing for the future.

With his chakra fully liquefied, Uchiha Xin's strength underwent a qualitative leap. He felt as though his power was boundless. His speed, strength, and endurance had all improved tremendously.

The more noticeable change was in his Sharingan. Nourished by his chakra, it quietly advanced from its original tomoe-less state into a two-tomoe form.

When the two-tomoe Sharingan opened, Uchiha Xin's field of vision underwent a dramatic transformation. He could see far more minute details, even clearly perceiving chakra flowing through the air. Moreover, his insight had greatly improved, allowing him to instantly identify an enemy's weaknesses and devise the most effective combat strategy.

More than that, the two-tomoe Sharingan granted Uchiha Xin a special ability—genjutsu. Through the Sharingan, he could unleash powerful illusions, trapping his enemies within illusory realms from which they could not break free. This ability was immensely useful in battle and could often turn the tide at critical moments.

However, Uchiha Xin knew well that the Sharingan's power was not easily controlled. Every use of the Sharingan placed an enormous burden on both his mind and body. Therefore, he had to train even harder, improving his willpower and physical condition so that he could better wield this power.