Whoosh Whoosh
Faint sounds of air being cut through rang out, as six shuriken flew from Kyōmei's palm, slicing through the air, and finally landing precisely on the target.
Proficiency +3!
This was Kyōmei's latest discovery: simultaneously throwing multiple shuriken or kunai. If they hit the target, multiple proficiency points would be gained.
Thanks to this, in less than two hours, his 'Ninja Tool Throwing' proficiency reached lv0 (96/100)!
He only needed to practice twice more to thoroughly get started.
Whoosh Whoosh Whoosh~
Several more shuriken flew out.
Proficiency +2!
Proficiency +3!
Ninja Tool Throwing: lv0 (96/100) → lv1 (1/200)!
The moment his proficiency leveled up, Kyōmei felt as if he had broken through a paper window, gaining a completely new understanding of ninja tool throwing.
Previously, he had similar feelings when his proficiency increased, but never as distinctly as now.
With a thought, Kyōmei picked up a kunai from the side and casually threw it. Even without much effort, the kunai still embedded itself in the target.
'Is this what it feels like to get started?'
Muttering this to himself, Kyōmei swiftly threw all the practice kunai and shuriken beside him. Just like before, every single one hit the target.
Casually opening his panel and glancing at it, the joy on Kyōmei's face instantly vanished.
No other reason, after throwing so many kunai and shuriken consecutively, his 'Ninja Tool Throwing' had only increased by one proficiency point.
'Is it a lv1 restriction, or some other reason?'
Kyōmei pondered, immediately beginning to test.
About half an hour later, Kyōmei stopped.
After dozens of tests, he had finally figured out the reason.
There were probably two reasons why his proficiency increased so slowly. One was that his previous body's skill level was roughly at this point.
In other words, the experience and memories left behind by his former self could no longer help him progress.
Thus, the growth rate naturally slowed down.
The second reason was...
His practice just now was too casual.
At lv1, Ninja Tool Throwing required him to hit the bullseye of a ten-meter target to gain proficiency.
Otherwise, it was pointless practice.
Of the kunai and shuriken he had just thrown, all but one shuriken, which coincidentally hit the bullseye, landed outside of it.
Therefore, he only gained one proficiency point.
From this, it was also clear that the proficiency panel couldn't be fooled easily.
To improve his strength, he had to put in the corresponding effort; the proficiency panel merely materialized his hard work.
But this was already enough.
Many people lie flat not because they don't want to work hard, but because they can't see hope in their efforts, which leads them to give up.
Kyōmei believed that if every drop of sweat showed results, most people would persevere.
Shaking his head, no longer overthinking, Kyōmei once again put his full attention on 'Ninja Tool Throwing'.
For him now, hitting a ten-meter target was not an issue, but hitting the bullseye was quite difficult.
He had to concentrate to possibly succeed, and even then, it was only a possibility.
Time passed by, minute by minute. Kunai flew from his hand, most of them deviating from the bullseye. Only slightly more than ten percent of them hit the bullseye directly.
In this way, Kyōmei's 'Ninja Tool Throwing' proficiency slowly and painstakingly increased, point by point.
Unconsciously, school was over.
Amidst the chatter, Kyōmei opened his panel.
[Name: Uchiha Kyōmei
Age: 10
Physique: 5
Spirit: 7
Chakra: 21 (131)
Bloodline: Sharingan · Unawakened (51/100)
Skills: Chakra Cultivation Technique: lv0 (8/100)
Clone Jutsu: lv0 (46/100)
Basic Taijutsu: lv0 (35/100)
Ninja Tool Throwing: lv1 (29/200)]
As could be seen, after half an afternoon of practice, his 'Ninja Tool Throwing' proficiency had increased by twenty-eight points again.
For this, he had also consumed more than twenty points of chakra to replenish his stamina.
Otherwise, even an iron man wouldn't be able to keep up.
Fortunately, it was all worth it.
At this rate, it wouldn't take a week for him to grind it to Lv2.
By then, in terms of ninja tool throwing alone, his ability would be no less than those students who had been in the academy for six years in previous years.
This way, even if he graduated early, his self-preservation ability would be somewhat stronger.
However, relying solely on 'Ninja Tool Throwing' wasn't enough; 'Basic Taijutsu' and the Three Basic Jutsu also needed to catch up.
'Basic Taijutsu' wasn't urgent. With the foundation left by his previous body, he would soon master it, and then it would just be a matter of grinding.
As for the Three Basic Jutsu...
After the weekly exam in three days, he could consider putting 'Body Replacement Jutsu' and 'Transformation Jutsu' on the agenda.
Although the Three Basic Jutsu were somewhat ineffective against ninjas of higher rank, they were still somewhat useful against ninjas of the same rank.
Therefore, before graduation, he had to learn all of these, and even grind them to Lv2 or Lv3.
Only then could he feel a little sense of security.
He thought while walking.
Soon, Kyōmei returned home.
After eating something to fill his stomach, he immediately began his training.
First, he cultivated chakra for two hours. Once his body was full of chakra, he started practicing Clone Jutsu.
After exhausting his chakra, he ran the 'Chakra Cultivation Technique' for another two hours. After recovering about a hundred points of chakra, he continued practicing Clone Jutsu.
After two such cycles, it was basically deep night, and his body was almost at its limit, so he could rest.
When he woke up, it was a new day.
School, training, rinse and repeat.
Just like that, a week passed.
Kyōmei had just returned home when he heard a knock on the door.
Thump, thump, thump~
The sudden knock made Kyōmei quite puzzled.
Since transmigrating, besides his classmates and teachers, he had basically no interaction with anyone else. Why would someone be looking for him?
Despite his doubts, Kyōmei still opened the door.
As for danger...
Not to mention that this was deep within Konoha, the Uchiha name alone was enough to deter a large number of people.
Unless petty criminals caused trouble, being in the Uchiha compound was absolutely safe.
And now, the few troublemakers either hadn't grown up yet or weren't in the village, so what did Kyōmei have to worry about?
Creak~
The door opened.
An Uchiha ninja, dressed in a Konoha Jōnin uniform, stood outside the door.
"Kyōmei?"
The visitor spoke.
"Mm."
Kyōmei nodded in confusion, responding, "That's me. And you are?"
"My name is Uchiha Haruto. I'm here today to deliver the bereavement payment from the village."
Upon hearing this, Kyōmei instantly tapped into his former self's memories, a timely look of sorrow appearing on his face.
Seeing this, Uchiha Haruto had no suspicions and continued, "Additionally, the clan will provide you with a monthly living allowance of ten thousand ryo until you become a Genin."
Saying so, he handed over an envelope.
"Thank you!"
Kyōmei bowed his head in thanks, taking the thick envelope from the other's hand.
(End of Chapter)
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