Mind Reflection Technique

"Panel!"

Back home, Qian opened the panel at once.

The familiar pale-blue screen appeared:

[Name: Uchiha Qian

Age: 10

Physical Constitution: 5

Spirit: 7

Chakra: 21 (159→189)

Bloodline: Sharingan · Unawakened (51/100)

Skills: Chakra Refining Technique: lv0 (53/100)→lv0 (98/100)

Clone Technique: lv1 (2/200)→lv1 (20/200)

Transformation Technique: lv0 (77/100)→lv1 (19/200)

Substitution Technique: lv0 (71/100)→lv1 (18/200)

Basic Body Technique: lv1 (16/200)→lv1 (65/200)

Ninja Tool Throwing: lv2 (10/500)→lv2 (42/500)]

As he could see, in just five short days, his strength had risen another notch.

Among them, his Chakra Limit had increased by 30 points, reaching 189 points.

This level of chakra might not count for much in front of geniuses, but among his peers, it was already above average.

After all, he was only ten years old this year.

And for ninja, the period from twelve to sixteen was the golden stage of growth.

Before that, aside from a few geniuses, there would not be too great a gap.

But Qian had already begun gradually pulling away from his peers, which meant that he could also be called a little genius now.

Of course, if one only looked at chakra, that would be somewhat undeserved.

But if lv1 "Clone Technique," "Transformation Technique," and "Substitution Technique," as well as "Basic Body Technique," and lv2 "Ninja Tool Throwing" were included, then the title was fully deserved.

The current him, even if placed among graduates of the previous six-year system, would count as above average.

Not to mention, there was still half a month until the Graduation Assessment. That was enough for him to raise his strength another notch.

By then, even if he went onto the battlefield—

"Uh, that still seems a little unsafe!"

Qian's gaze swept over the panel, and he suddenly realized that he seemed to be missing a trump card.

As it happened, the proficiency of his "Chakra Refining Technique" had already reached lv0 (98/100), and it was about to reach entry level.

Once it reached entry level, its effect in recovering chakra would definitely increase.

That way, he would have the spare capacity to learn a higher-level ninjutsu.

As for where the ninjutsu would come from?

There was no need to worry about that. There were several Ninjutsu Scrolls left in the study of his predecessor's parents. Once he grinded "Chakra Refining Technique" to lv1, he would go find one to learn.

And with the Proficiency Panel's existence, he did not have to worry about being unable to learn it. As long as it did not conflict with his chakra attribute, he could absolutely grind it to entry level, or even higher.

Once he thought of it, Qian closed the panel, took a Soldier Pill from the inner room, swallowed it, and then began circulating the "Chakra Refining Technique."

One minute... two minutes. Five minutes. Ten minutes.

Very soon, two hours had passed.

Suddenly, Qian opened his eyes. A gleam of sharp light flashed through them, and all kinds of insights rose in his mind.

At this moment, Qian had a completely new understanding of the "Chakra Refining Technique."

If the efficiency of the lv0 "Chakra Refining Technique" in tapping the body's potential was one, then lv1 was two.

In other words, in the same amount of time, he could refine more chakra. This was not only related to his Chakra Recovery Speed, but even more so to his Chakra Limit.

With this thought, Qian closed his eyes again and began refining chakra according to his new understanding.

About half an hour later, Qian opened his eyes.

"Panel!"

With a thought, Qian summoned the Proficiency Panel.

[Name: Uchiha Qian

Age: 10

Physical Constitution: 5

Spirit: 7

Chakra: 171 (189→192)

Bloodline: Sharingan · Unawakened (51/100)

Skills: Chakra Refining Technique: lv1 (1/200)

Clone Technique: lv1 (20/200)

Transformation Technique: lv1 (19/200)

Substitution Technique: lv1 (18/200)

Basic Body Technique: lv1 (65/200)

Ninja Tool Throwing: lv2 (42/500)]

It was about what he had expected. In just half an hour, the effect of the lv1 "Chakra Refining Technique" was already equal to running the lv0 "Chakra Refining Technique" for an hour.

In other words, it restored fifty points of chakra and increased his Chakra Limit by one point.

The only real pity was that after "Chakra Refining Technique" advanced to lv1, it still needed a full hour to raise Proficiency by one point.

He would not even get any extra Proficiency this time.

After all, his predecessor's "Chakra Refining Technique" had still been at lv0. Otherwise, the extra Proficiency it had provided before would not have been so little.

However, Qian was already satisfied.

At least after today, the amount of chakra he could use each day would be twice what it had been before.

Of course, that energy would not appear out of thin air. In the future, he would probably have to increase his dose of Soldier Pills.

But those were all minor issues.

In any case, he had bought quite a few Soldier Pills before. To survive on the battlefield later, he could only let his stomach suffer for the time being.

Pulling back his thoughts, Qian got up and left the room, heading straight to his predecessor's parents' study.

During this past period, he had either been attending classes at the academy or cultivating at home. He simply had not had any extra time to sort through his predecessor's parents' belongings.

As for places like the study, he had only given them a rough sweep. He knew there were a few Ninjutsu Scrolls there, but he had not looked closely at what they were.

Today was the first time he seriously flipped through these scrolls.

"Let me see what's here."

Muttering softly, Qian opened the first scroll. It was the signature ninjutsu of the Uchiha clan—Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique.

Its specific manifestation was spitting out a fireball, combining the effects of high-temperature burning and explosion. Its power depended on how much chakra was poured into it, making it a rather practical ninjutsu.

Its learning difficulty was Rank C. For a Genin, it was enough to serve as a trump card.

However, Qian did not rush to decide. He opened several other scrolls, two of which also recorded ninjutsu: Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique and Fire Release: Fire Dragon Technique.

Although their ranks were also Rank C, their learning difficulty was somewhat higher than Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique.

This was especially true of Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique. It required Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique as a foundation; otherwise, it would be very hard to learn.

In addition, there were two scrolls, each of which recorded a Genjutsu.

One of them was called Demonic Illusion: Shackling Stakes Technique, a Genjutsu that required the cooperation of the Sharingan to perform.

Its specific effect was to construct a Mental World, conjure iron stakes to nail down the opponent's body, make them feel pain, and thereby rob them of the ability to move.

His predecessor's parents had not awakened the Sharingan. Leaving this scroll behind clearly showed they had placed great expectations on his predecessor.

Unfortunately, his predecessor had not awakened the Sharingan either.

As for the second scroll.

The Genjutsu recorded on it was somewhat strange. Qian had at least heard of Demonic Illusion: Shackling Stakes Technique, but he had never even heard of "Mind Reflection Technique."

That was right. The Genjutsu recorded on this second scroll was precisely a Genjutsu called Mind Reflection Technique.

Qian spread out the scroll and carefully read its contents.

As he read deeper, his expression changed again and again.

From his initial lack of concern, to later uncertainty and suspicion, then to urgency and anticipation.

By the time he finished reading, his face was filled with relief.

And now?

Naturally, joy had spread across his face.

For no other reason than that this Mind Reflection Technique might very well solve the awkward situation of his Sharingan awakening progress being stuck.