29 Chapter 29

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In terms of learning, Obito had clearly been more diligent than before.

Though he hadn't yet awakened his Sharingan, he could memorize things well and recite them to Kyomu and Kakashi the next day, with both of them taking turns to clarify his doubts.

In this way, Obito learned quite a bit, and both Kyomu and Kakashi benefited greatly from the process.

It was a mutually beneficial arrangement.

Although this approach was detrimental to the interests of the Uchiha clan, none of the four mentioned it. After all, who would know?

Even if the four of them possessed ninja knowledge they shouldn't have at their age, no one would speculate recklessly, as it could easily offend others.

Moreover, few outsiders were willing to concern themselves with the affairs of the Uchiha clan; this was the consensus among most of the ninja in Konoha.

After all, the exclusion of the Uchiha clan had been going on for quite some time.

However, as the end of the month approached, Kyomu couldn't help but feel uneasy, mixed with a hint of reluctance.

The passive skill "Reward of Diligence" was really useful, even more so than "King of Nonchalance." But what would the next month's random passive skill be, and how useful would it be? That had become an unknown variable.

To avoid wasting time and to prevent the next month's passive skill from being lackluster, in the days leading up to the end of the month, Kyomu appeared to outsiders as if he had gone mad, relentlessly pushing himself to the limit.

Kakashi, Obito, and Rin were also influenced by his attitude. While they trained harder, they also worried that Kyomu might collapse and die during training one day.

However, Kyomu had been fine all along, and his body was getting stronger every day. Eventually, the three of them gradually relaxed and once again classified Kyomu's behavior as unconventional.

"It's the end of the month!"

In the small courtyard, Kyomu woke up and couldn't help but sigh as he looked at the moon in the sky.

Taking advantage of the time before the passive skill refreshed, Aragami Kyomu had also taken a nap around ten o'clock. When he woke up, he was fully refreshed, already prepared for the refreshment of the passive skill at the turning point.

Time was always precise, every minute and every second.

As soon as it passed twelve o'clock, the passive skill "Reward of Diligence" disappeared, replaced by a new passive skill.

"Passive Skill: Gourmet Critique"

"Skill Description: During the skill's duration, learning, training, and physical recovery attributes can be critted up to ten times."

"Note: This passive skill feature can only be triggered when enjoying gourmet food, and the crit multiplier varies. Only one attribute can be critted."

"Skill Duration: 30 days"

"Message: Life is not just about the hardships in front of us, but also about gourmet food and distant places."

"This one's not bad!" Kyomu's eyes lit up. "It's simply a boon for food lovers, very much to my liking."

Patting his stomach and standing up, "I'm hungry. What delicious food should I eat?"

After pondering for a moment, Kyomu decided to go out for a stroll; he still had enough money on him.

However, in the early morning hours, there weren't many people on the streets of Konoha, and many eateries on the commercial street were closed. Only a few izakayas were still open.

Of course, the red-light district was bustling, but Kyomu had no interest in seeking trouble.

It was just torment for his soul.

After wandering the streets for two laps, Kyomu had gained nothing, but he had no interest in going home either.

Standing at the door of Kakashi's house, Kyomu took a few glances.

Kakashi's house was not big, and the decoration was very simple. There was a small vegetable garden in the courtyard, and a few chickens were raised, giving it a rural scenery.

After all, Kakashi's name had a rural feel to it. Although it meant "scarecrow in the field," symbolizing protection, it didn't stop father and son from yearning for rural life.

Rubbing his chin, Kyomu slowly drew out the ninja blade from behind, lightly leaping onto the wall, and squatting on it to carefully observe.

Kakashi's father, Sakumo, was still on a mission, so only Kakashi was at home at the moment.

His heart suddenly settled. In this case, Kyomu had nothing to fear.

Jumping down from the wall, his footsteps were light, making no sound, showing his expertise in infiltration.

Cluck, cluck, cluck.

A chicken... no, it was a hen, the kind that lays eggs!

Aragami Kyomu's eyes gleamed dangerously, unable to resist licking his lips, stealthily approaching with the ninja blade in hand.

Meanwhile, inside the house, Kakashi was resting, but he was already frowning in his sleep. He was highly vigilant.

Slightly opening his eyes, he tilted his head to listen to the movements in the courtyard, reaching out to slowly grab his pillow.

Couldn't understand why, were the ANBU patrolling just eating for free?!

A short blade resembling a fang was held tightly in Kakashi's hand as he quickly locked onto the position of the figure outside the window.

Crash!

Suddenly bursting out of the window, the short blade drew a white arc in the air, heading straight for the figure's chest.

Kakashi's sudden attack startled Kyomu, but his reaction was not slow.

Blocking with his blade.

Clang!

The splashing sparks were quite striking in the night. The few ANBU ninjas who had already noticed Kyomu's presence from a distance also became alert at this time.

As they concealed themselves even more securely, they observed more carefully.

What level of skill could the "Genius Twin Stars" achieve, as rumored in the village a month ago? Perhaps today they could take a closer look.

In the courtyard, the two of them maneuvered with small steps, constantly moving left and right. The bright flashes of the blades were continuous, and the splashing sparks were even more frequent, resembling a blacksmith's forge in the night.

It could be said they were evenly matched.

Moreover, when Kakashi exchanged blows with Kyomu for the first time, he already recognized him, but he didn't want to stop.

Trying to sneak in to steal a chicken? What a ridiculous idea!

"Their speed, strength, and technique are all very good," one of the ANBU ninjas commented from afar, "but there's still a gap between the two of you."

"There is indeed a gap, and their paths are different," his companion took over, "Aragami Kyomu leans more towards practical combat. Each move is dissected, capturing the most common and cunning moves in battle, giving a sense of gathering the strengths of many."

"And Kakashi?"

"Of course, he follows the same path as Sakumo-sama." He shook his head, "However, it seems a bit rigid, sticking to sword techniques. If they were to fight to the death, he'd be slightly inferior to Kyomu."

"Indeed, one takes a wild path, gathering the strengths of many, while the other is a 'scholar' who has never seen blood. Their sparring matches seem evenly matched, but real combat is lacking."

"How about you?" his companion asked again.

"Right now, I can handle both of them single-handedly and am confident I can end the fight within a minute."

"At what age did you became Chunin?"

Glancing at his companion, the ANBU ninja couldn't help but glare at him, "You already know the answer!"

Chuckles, the two companions left after dropping a few words. Perhaps after their duty, they could find a place to have a few drinks.

After a few rounds of struggle, in Kakashi's backyard, smoke began to rise, adding a touch of warmth to the early morning of Konoha.

Hmm, there's also the smell of stewed chicken.

(End of this chapter)