area51novel Chapter 22 Deep Blue, Deep Blue, according to my will, quickly manifest your power!
Chapter 22 Deep Blue, Deep Blue, according to my will, quickly manifest your power!
The next morning, at the forest training ground.
In the open space, four Uchiha Kazuhiko were practicing taijutsu in pairs.
The movements were concise and powerful, with dull thuds as fists and feet clashed.
The shared ideas and similar tactics turned this training session into a simple drill.
Despite the seemingly fierce fighting, none of the "Kazuhikos" were actually harmed.
An hour later, the shadow clone disappeared.
Kazuhiko collapsed from exhaustion on the spot, lying on the ground in a "木" (wood) shape, panting heavily.
The exhaustion felt by the three shadow clones simultaneously returning to his main body was almost unbearable.
Not only was I physically and mentally exhausted, but my spirit was also broken, giving rise to an urge to die.
"This familiar feeling..."
He Yan collapsed to the ground, his eyes glazed over.
"It's just like those days when I worked overtime until 3 a.m. for half a month straight..."
He rediscovered the feeling of being a beast of burden.
But the results were also extremely significant.
[Taijutsu - Uchiha Konoha Style - Fusion Mastery (Dark Green)]
[Permanent Fixation Progress: 80%]
At a normal cultivation pace, with one session per day, this skill entry would take a week to solidify.
Now, with the three shadow clones cultivating together with the main body, it will only take two days to achieve permanent stability.
"worth……"
Despite the muscle soreness, Kazuhiko gritted his teeth and got up. He had an important morning meeting to attend today.
"What the hell!"
After this morning's exercise, He Yan conservatively estimates—
My small body needs at least three days to recover.
This doesn't even include the psychological trauma and stress disorder that this training caused him.
"Shadow Clone Technique... it's definitely not something a normal person can use."
It could really kill someone!
Kazuhiko understood one thing through his own experience—
Not everyone has the talent of Might Guy, nor does everyone have the physical resilience of someone like Rock Lee.
Zhen Xinkai and Xiao Li are just ordinary people. If you try to train like them, you'll end up with hemiplegia, which would be considered a sign of excellent physical fitness.
Kazuhiko looked up at the rising sun and offered his sincerest greetings to the person who invented the Shadow Clone Technique:
"The rising sun in the east, the lingering warmth of the evening sun!"
He limped toward the Uchiha clan's territory.
"If only there were more equipment slots, I wouldn't have to work so hard and believe that nonsense about using shadow clones to cultivate."
Last night's fusion of affixes was very successful, with a surge in the number of high-quality affixes, causing He Yan to want to equip them all as soon as possible.
However, there are only two equipment slots available, so the only option is to train as quickly as possible to permanently solidify the physical attack attribute and make room for attributes that cannot be solidified temporarily.
That's why he got up at five o'clock this morning to equip himself with the [Shadow Clone] skill and train his physical techniques.
"I don't know how to increase my equipment slots. Deep Blue, Deep Blue, grant my wish quickly!"
……
Uchiha Clan Clinic, Meeting Room.
Kazuhiko arrived at the venue right on time and found an inconspicuous corner to sit down.
Once all the medical ninjas and doctors had arrived, Eri cleared her throat in the main seat:
"Medical conference..."
Her expression was calm, her eyes sweeping over every doctor present, as if scrutinizing everyone.
"Let's begin."
The noise in the conference room disappeared.
"Tomorrow, the newly established mental health clinic will conduct its first psychotherapy surgery."
"The patient receiving treatment is Uchiha Shota, 15 years old, who is considered to have no potential to awaken his Sharingan..."
After Eri finished explaining Shota's situation, she looked at Uchiha Kosuke, who was sitting to her right.
"The main purpose of this surgery is to help Shota undergo eye-opening treatment. Kosuke will be in charge of the evaluation for this treatment."
Kazuhiko's heart moved.
I instantly understood my mother's purpose.
In a sense, this medical evaluation is crucial to whether his mental health clinic can continue to operate.
Uchiha Kosuke, Eri's confidant.
By having Kousuke take on the assessment work for this psychological treatment, regardless of whether Kazuhiko can help Shota open his eyes tomorrow, this "operation" will definitely be a success.
The successful surgery means that the mental health clinic will continue to exist.
My mom is protecting her during her psychological treatment.
He Yan felt a warm feeling in his heart.
I love you, Mom!
"Who's in favor, and who's opposed?"
Overbearing and domineering!
You look so cool spoiling your son!
"The evaluation shouldn't be conducted internally by us alone," a deep voice said.
"Others will say we're running a one-man show. I propose that, in addition to internal evaluation, we also conduct external evaluation, inviting ninjas from Konoha Medical Headquarters to participate in the evaluation process."
The speaker was Kenichi Uchiha, the vice director of the clan clinic and a strong competitor of Eri.
He looked at Kazuhiko with undisguised contempt in his eyes.
"Kazuhiko's idea of psychological medicine is a great idea for young people, but the enemy on the battlefield won't confide in you. This is a hospital, a place to save lives. I really don't understand what the point of setting up a psychological clinic is. If this medical evaluation fails, then the psychological clinic should be shut down directly."
Kenichi stood up and placed his hands on the table.
"Everyone, healing their bodies and restoring the ninjas to health is essential to helping them return to the battlefield and win the war for Konoha. This—"
Kenichi scanned the room.
"That's our duty as medical ninjas."
The vice dean seized the opportunity to openly challenge Eri, plunging the entire conference room into silence.
Many doctors turned their gazes toward Kazuhiko, who was sitting in the corner, and began to whisper among themselves.
Kazuhiko leaned back in his chair, his expression calm.
In such situations, only the physician sitting on the stage is qualified to express their opinion.
"Knock knock knock!"
Eri tapped the table to quiet the meeting room.
"Our Uchiha affairs are none of the business of the Medical Headquarters ninjas."
Eri looked at Kenichi, her face expressionless.
"The clan elders will naturally be present to witness this psychological treatment surgery."
Eri then ignored Kenichi and directly adjourned the meeting, ending the medical conference.
As the crowd dispersed, Kenichi walked past Kazuhiko with his eyes narrowed.
Nothing happened.
[World lines are unfolding...]
[Kenichi Uchiha: Eri has gone completely mad for her son! Let's see if you can still hold onto your position as head of the medical school after this farce ends tomorrow!]
[The timeline has unfolded—]
[Worldline 1: In front of everyone, you successfully resolved Uchiha Shota's psychological issues, eliminating the potential risks of establishing a mental health clinic through illicit relationships. (Rewards: +1 chance to draw the Jonin title; Eri's favorability greatly increased. A clear conscience fears no accusation; you've proven you're not just a second-generation doctor.)]
[Worldline Two: You have a premonition that tomorrow's psychotherapy session will fail. In front of everyone, you shout out, "My mother, Uchiha Eri!" (Reward: The psychotherapy clinic is shut down; you become the laughingstock of everyone; Eri's affection level drops drastically. You've proven yourself to be a complete failure.)]
[Worldline 3: In front of everyone, you successfully resolved Shota's psychological issues and helped him awaken his Sharingan. (Rewards: Equipment slot quest unlocked; +1 chance to draw Jonin stats; Eri's favorability greatly increased; Hideki's approval. You proved yourself; you became a significant figure in the Uchiha clan.)]
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