The next morning, the blazing sun hung high, and the sky was cloudless.
Although the temperature in Konoha in July was very high, Uchiha Aozora in the shade of the trees didn’t feel too much heat.
The tall trees blocked the direct sunlight, and having converted quite a bit of fire-attribute chakra, Aozora felt his heat resistance had improved a lot.
At this moment, Aozora’s eyes were closed tight, recalling the various wooden targets set up in the forest in his mind.
Suddenly, he opened his eyes, and between the opening and closing, it seemed a wisp of cold light shot out.
Simultaneously, he waved both sleeves, shooting out four kunai in the blink of an eye.
Whoosh!
Whoosh!
Whoosh!
Whoosh!
The kunai pierced through the air, not flying in straight lines.
Instead, they were like slender flying birds, sweeping past the flower bushes, curving around tree trunks, passing through the treetops, dodging all obstacles, and flying independently.
Bang!
Bang!
Bang!
Bang!
The four kunai hit the wooden targets one after another.
Uchiha Aozora first smiled with satisfaction, then frowned.
He was satisfied with the effect after “Weapon Mastery” evolved.
After evolving, he could simultaneously control four thrown kunai, changing the direction of the kunai at any time.
The reason for his frown was the enormous consumption.
Every time he shot a kunai, it consumed a massive amount of chakra.
Controlling one kunai for a minute required at least the chakra of creating a Shadow Clone.
“It seems nurturing a bound spiritual weapon of my own is more cost-effective.” After the “Weapon Mastery” on the heavenly book evolved, it added a piece of knowledge on cultivating and refining spiritual weapons.
To forge a bound spiritual weapon, one first needs a heavenly treasure that can contain true qi.
Then, carry the heavenly treasure at all times (or store it in the dantian if one’s mana is profound), wash and refine it with true qi daily, and after compatibility is achieved, split a portion of the spirit into it.
The longer it is nurtured, the more perfectly the spiritual weapon is attuned to the master’s mind, making it easier to control and consuming very little.
Translated into ninja world terms: first, find a piece of chakra conductive metal, then nourish it with chakra every day, and finally integrate the split spirit into the chakra conductive metal.
“The only problem is, I don’t have the money!” Chakra conductive metals are too expensive.
Unless Uchiha Aozora sold his house, he absolutely couldn’t afford chakra conductive metal sufficient to forge a weapon.
Chakra conductive metal is a collective term.
As the name suggests, it is a special metal that can accept the infusion of chakra and fuse with the metal itself, thereby vastly increasing the power of ninjutsu.
Besides being able to conduct chakra, these metals often possess other special properties, such as being able to constantly regenerate and self-repair by absorbing blood, or storing and releasing lightning-attribute chakra…
Legendary craftsmen have forged various divine weapons and sharp blades using chakra conductive metals, such as the Hidden Mist Village’s Seven Ninja Swords, Senju Tobirama’s Sword of the Thunder God, etc.
These divine weapons and sharp blades are widely renowned, prompting all factions to start hoarding chakra conductive metals, causing their prices to climb to unimaginable heights.
Moreover, Aozora couldn’t sell his house anyway.
Even if he wanted to sell it, no one would buy it.
The Uchiha clan compound is expansive, and every household has its own house, while outsiders are not allowed to buy houses in the Uchiha clan compound.
“Nurturing a spiritual weapon costs too much money, let’s not consider it for now.
The current ninja tool throwing is barely enough to use.” “Next, I’ll research genjutsu, and then continue converting chakra to prepare for cultivating Qi Fire!” Having determined his cultivation direction, Uchiha Aozora put away his kunai and headed home.
When he was almost home, Aozora saw a five or six-year-old shota standing in front of his courtyard gate.
As Aozora approached, the shota had already turned his head.
The shota’s facial features were delicate, the eyelashes on the upper and lower corners of his eyes were very long, and at the same time, there were shallow tear troughs on both sides of his nose wings, making him look slightly mature.
“Itachi, Itachi, check it out!” After teasing Uchiha Itachi and seeing him indifferent, Aozora shook his head in boredom and said: “Looking for Shisui?
He went to the border to execute a mission.” Uchiha Itachi’s small face looked serious as he replied: “No, I came specifically to look for you, big brother Aozora.” “Is that so?” Aozora pushed open the courtyard gate and said: “Next time you come, just go straight in, don’t treat yourself as an outsider.
Shisui treats you better than he treats me.” Hearing this, Uchiha Itachi’s face reddened, and he said: “Not at all, it’s just that big brother Shisui sees that I’m small, so he takes special care of me.” However, he didn’t enter the house, but instead said: “I came to notify big brother Aozora to attend the clan gathering this afternoon.” Hearing this, Uchiha Aozora frowned.
Since the Nine-Tails Rebellion, there had been many large and small gatherings in the clan, but he had never participated in any.
The gatherings were mostly getting together to complain about the village’s suspicion toward the Uchiha, which was of no help at all.
Uchiha Itachi saw Aozora’s difficult expression and said: “It was convened by Lord Father.
It’s said there are orders to announce.” After thinking about it, Uchiha Aozora asked: “What time?
What location?” Uchiha Itachi said: “Two o’clock in the afternoon, the assembly hall.” “I’ll be there on time.” With business finished, Uchiha Aozora offered as a host: “Itachi, have a drink of water before you go.” “No need, I still have to notify other people.” After seeing Uchiha Itachi off, Aozora kept wondering why the Clan Head was convening everyone?
He even made sure to notify a genin like him.
He thought so deeply that even lunch tasted bland.
After lunch, Uchiha Aozora took out the genjutsu scroll and studied the Hell Viewing Technique and the Sly Mind Affect Technique for a while.
At one-thirty, Uchiha Aozora changed into the dark blue clan long robe and set out from home.
Although the assembly hall was also within the clan compound, it was located on the hilltop next to the compound, so it still took some time to travel there.
At one-forty, Uchiha Aozora climbed up to the hilltop and saw the large archway in front of the assembly hall.
Under the archway, the Uchiha clansmen were all wearing dark blue long robes, with the Uchiha clan’s round fan emblem tattooed on their backs.
Some had long hair, some had short hair, gathering in twos and threes.
“Shinichi, I heard your wife is pregnant?” “Yeah, haha, remember to prepare a red envelope when the child is born.” “Definitely!
I’ll start preparing now, and I’ll give my big nephew a huge red envelope then.” “…” “Lately we’re short-handed, so many cases have piled up in the Police Force.” “Yeah, it’s been so long since I’ve rested.” “…” Listening to the clansmen share their joys and exchange their sorrows, Uchiha Aozora felt their happiness, anger, sorrow, and joy.
They were just a group of ordinary people; no one is born inherently evil.
Senju Tobirama once said that the Sharingan and the power of the heart are synchronized and will make a person rapidly grow stronger.
As the hatred within their hearts increases, the power of the Uchiha clan members will also become stronger, and such Uchiha clansmen are prone to falling into the abyss of darkness.
Were Senju Tobirama’s words correct?
Uchiha Aozora felt it was total bullshit.
In such a twisted ninja world, whose psychology is pure and flawless?
Amidst continuous wars, with relatives and close friends passing away one after another, how many people can maintain a peaceful state of mind?
Are the Uchiha the only ones who undergo drastic personality changes and turn love into hate?
No, there are too many such people in the ninja world, countless numbers of them.
Why were the Uchiha specifically singled out as the typical example, and others believed it without a doubt?
In Uchiha Aozora’s view, the Sharingan was to blame.
When other ninjas underwent drastic personality changes and their spiritual power surged, there wouldn’t be the slightest outward manifestation.
But for the Uchiha, as long as they experienced a tragedy, they would awaken the Sharingan.
This trait was simply too obvious.