December 9th, Konoha Year 27.
Six o'clock.
Uka Senju Amakasa stayed at Tsunade until midnight yesterday before going home.
I was awakened at this familiar time, by my body's biological clock, which I've always used for so long.
This time he was very rational and didn't act like he did yesterday.
To fight against the instincts that have already formed in the body.
After all, yesterday's defeat was still fresh in our minds, and besides, there were no bets today.
Wearing a blue and white striped pajama set with a fuzzy texture, he got up and washed.
He rummaged through the closet for his winter training clothes.
Today I'm going to meet up with a good friend and future teammate whom I haven't seen for over a year.
He might have to practice and play a few more matches, so he didn't wear his usual clothes from yesterday.
Instead, he changed into a very common gray Ninja outfit.
After tying up his white hair, he walked straight down to the Training Ground.
The Scroll mentions a meeting time of 10:00 AM.
So, since he was up so early and couldn't fall back asleep, he decided to take the opportunity to do some cultivation.
Having been in the Shinobi World for so long, I've been training every day since I was five years old, and I've maintained that routine for so many years.
Yesterday was the only day he truly rested and didn't touch anything.
After just one day, he felt unwell all over.
As he walked, thinking about the feedback his body was giving him, he cursed himself inwardly a few times for being so shameless and not knowing how to enjoy good fortune!
A moment later, we arrived at the Iron Training Post.
Without using Chakra, Uka Senju slowed down a bit and began practicing the Senju Taijutsu routine she had honed over many years.
After more than a year of training, the biggest improvement has been in Taijutsu.
Now, the Senju Taijutsu routine has degenerated into his warm-up exercises.
That's the benefit of getting beaten up every day—it's awful, but it's effective!
"Ta-da!"
The sound of hammering echoed continuously!
Fists, palms, forearms, upper arms, chest, back, elbows, knees, and legs—the signature Taijutsu of the Senju —were unleashed in his hands at varying speeds.
A dozen minutes later, Uka Senju, feeling her body getting hot and about to sweat, immediately stopped what she was doing.
After taking a satisfied look at the dilapidated Iron Training Post, he removed it and replaced it with a new one.
He then took out the Hengdao that the Second Elder and the clan had given him yesterday.
"Clang!"
Listen to the metallic sound of the sword being drawn from its sheath.
Satisfied, he looked at the silver-black ' Cloud Cutter ' covered with cloud patterns in his hand and slowly began to practice the Senju Style Kenjutsu.
There are 24 techniques in six categories: stabbing, slashing, picking, cutting, chopping, hacking, and horizontal striking.
He tested each one with a New Sword.
This practice session is to get used to the New Sword.
So he quickly stopped what he was doing and began to summarize.
It's much heavier than the one I used for practice before.
The length is no longer the fifty centimeters he achieved last year or the eighty centimeters he changed to during practice earlier this year.
It is a complete Tang Dynasty Hengdao that is over 1 meter long.
The Clan gave him this length of knife because they noticed he had grown nearly 20 centimeters in just over a year.
So we got it done all at once, making a complete version for him, since a knife over a meter long is suitable for his current height.
Looking at the Hengdao in her hand, Uka Senju thought to herself that she still needed to get used to it more.
Moreover, this knife can only be carried on one's back for the time being; it cannot be worn across the waist.
However, if you're carrying it on your back, then it'll be the 50cm miniature version ordered last year.
Can I bring it along as a spare knife?
Realizing this, he went back inside and retrieved a short knife.
Holding his backpack, he adjusted the way he wore his two knives in the Training Ground.
After several experiments, it was fixed in place.
Uka Senju practiced the simplest and most basic sword drawing technique.
On the wall, on the tree, standing, squatting, adjusting the force in my hands with each posture.
This is boring and monotonous, but it's a very crucial thing.
Different situations require different combat choices, so the way and force of the strike must be adjusted accordingly.
Being too slow or too heavy are fatal flaws for Ninja with high attack and low defense.
Weapons are an extension of the body, so you must familiarize yourself with them thoroughly every time you change or adjust them.
Unless you're using standard-issue weapons directly, you'll need to have this experience.
During training, it was already eight o'clock again.
It's the same familiar restaurant.
Watching her nephew skillfully peel the eggs for Chiharu and put them in a bowl.
Watching Chiharu skillfully serve her nephew his favorite treats.
Watching the two of them huddled together and whispering to each other from time to time.
Seeing this, Senju Toka rolled her eyes helplessly.
So lovey-dovey! If you're so capable, why don't you give me a grand-nephew instead!
There's not a sound at all, what's with all the fuss?
She had only taken one bite of her favorite steamed bun when she felt a little full again.
No, if the two of them are like this Tenten, it seems we need to bring Tsunade and Maki over as soon as possible!
While thinking about her nephew, she asked, "I've watched you practice all morning, how's the New Sword?"
Hearing her Aunt's question, she swallowed the meatballs that Chiharu fed her in a few bites.
Uka Senju scratched her head and shared her impressions. "The knife is excellent, both in terms of conductivity and feel."
"However, I feel I need to adjust a bit more, because the changes this time are quite significant."
Nodding, Senju Toka thought for a moment and then arranged, "Well, you can handle it yourself. It just so happens that your new team also needs to practice together."
"Then let's start the task next month!"
"Remember to keep track of the time, don't start the mission before you're even familiar with your weapons."
"When Chiharu takes a break, have her burn the Sword Seal onto your body, and you can learn it while you're at it."
Sword Seal?
Ignoring her nephew's questioning gaze, Senju Toka continued eating her breakfast.
Seeing her Aunt's attitude, Uka Senju confirmed that she hadn't misheard.
But Aunt, you should explain yourself clearly!
Beside her, when Senju Toka uttered her name.
Senju Chiharu then began rummaging through her bag for relevant Scroll.
Before Uka could ask any questions, she handed over the Scroll containing the information.
Setting down her chopsticks, Uka Senju took the Scroll and examined it carefully.
Genjutsu: Sword Seal
One of the prerequisite Genjutsu for Homecoming.
It can be pre-programmed onto weapons or personal items.
When needed, it can be activated instantly to disrupt the enemy's visual organs.
This can mislead the enemy into misreading the attack trajectory or making them think that multiple weapons are attacking at once.
It is a technique composed of a pre-set Genjutsu and a basic Sealing Jutsu.
After reading the introduction, Uka Senju closed the Scroll and returned it to Chiharu.
At this moment, he understood why his Aunt had stopped explaining.
This technique is one of the prerequisite Genjutsu for Homecoming, Homecoming is the core of Aunt's Genjutsu system.
Although the house is now filled with the Senju Clan members, Ninja intelligence remains.
It's best to stay hidden if possible, especially with Genjutsu!
Just like how Chiharu helped him train his resistance to Genjutsu magic before.
When you know enough, then when you're under Genjutsu...
The more subconscious you are, the greater the chance you'll discover the problem.
Of course, this point mostly applies to those of the same level!
Because of the vast difference in strength, no matter how much you know, you'll still be doomed.
However, this Genjutsu seems to be working very well!
Although it's just a minor tactic in combat, its effectiveness will be greatly reduced if used repeatedly on the same person.
However, when it first comes into play, it can instantly create an opportunity for a fatal blow.
With this in mind, Uka Senju added this underhanded technique to her list of things she absolutely had to learn.