Chapter 9: Half a Month Later

The so-called Mind Reflection Technique involves transmitting one's inner emotions and thoughts to another through mental intent via the eyes.

By doing so, it disrupts the target's senses and subsequently affects their judgment.

On the surface, this seems like a perfectly normal visual-type genjutsu, but a deeper understanding reveals otherwise.

The most evident discrepancy is that the learning difficulty and the effectiveness of the genjutsu are entirely disproportionate.

According to the scroll, the learning difficulty of the Mind Reflection Technique is rated as A-level, yet its actual effects are inferior to several C-level genjutsu of the same type.

If Qingming's parents had wanted to learn genjutsu, they wouldn't have chosen this one.

But they did.

Moreover, they cherished it enough to keep it safe.

The reason for this is straightforward: this technique can assist members of the Uchiha clan in awakening their Sharingan.

At least, that's what the scroll claims.

The ninja world has always been populated by visionaries, and the Uchiha clan is no exception. Long ago, some Uchiha realized the drawbacks of the Sharingan—its awakening was not only difficult but also prone to extreme outcomes.

Thus, they pondered whether it was possible to awaken the Sharingan in a gentler manner, making the process more controllable.

This would not only enhance the Uchiha clan's strength but also create a more stable environment within the clan.

Consequently, they turned their attention to the Byakugan of the Hyuga clan.

As one of the three major eye techniques, the awakening process of the Byakugan is considerably gentler than that of the Sharingan. Even those with less pure bloodlines can, through hard work, gradually awaken it in adulthood.

This is something the Sharingan cannot boast of.

The Sharingan requires intense mental stimulation to awaken.

However, once a person reaches adulthood, their worldview is largely fixed.

They would have experienced almost everything necessary; unless they encounter a significant stimulus again, awakening the Sharingan after adulthood is nearly impossible.

Thus, they considered whether they could develop a training method similar to that of the Hyuga clan's Byakugan cultivation.

The Mind Reflection Technique was born under these circumstances.

Its principle mimics the changes in chakra and mental power within the brain when the Sharingan activates its hypnotic abilities, providing reverse stimulation to the brain and visual nerves, as well as body cells and mental power, thereby facilitating the awakening of the Sharingan.

It's akin to creating a suitable environment for the Sharingan to exist, allowing the bloodline power to flourish within that environment.

They succeeded, but also failed.

They succeeded in that the Mind Reflection Technique can indeed assist in the awakening of the Sharingan, but they failed because its effectiveness is woefully inadequate.

According to the scroll, more than one Uchiha clan member had practiced this technique, yet none awakened their Sharingan through it.

If it weren't for the developers' emphatic claims that the technique was effective, and the confirmation from those in the clan who had awakened their Sharingan that it could, to some extent, promote its evolution,

everyone would likely consider this a well-meaning lie.

However, its high learning difficulty and almost undetectable efficacy have rendered it somewhat of a dead weight.

After all, Uchiha clan members who had awakened their Sharingan had no need to learn this technique, while those who had yet to awaken had expended great effort to learn it without any noticeable effects.

Under such circumstances, it's no wonder it fell into disuse.

Currently, only a few dissatisfied individuals in the Uchiha clan still attempt to practice this technique, while the rest have never even heard of it.

It's hardly surprising that Qingming was unaware of it.

That said, the fact that his parents had preserved this technique clearly indicated they were unwilling to be ordinary.

Unfortunately, they didn't have the chance to master it before dying on the battlefield.

However, Qingming would carry on their legacy, using this technique to awaken the Sharingan and becoming the first person in Uchiha history to do so through it.

Others might be limited by their aptitude or lose patience, unable to practice the Mind Reflection Technique to a higher level,

but Qingming would not.

With the proficiency panel in place, every little bit of progress he made would be visible and tangible.

Thus, as long as he could confirm its effectiveness, he wouldn't give up.

This would be the key to his ascent.

"Haah—"

After taking a deep breath to calm himself, Qingming picked up the scrolls that detailed the Fire Release: Grand Fireball Technique and the Mind Reflection Technique and left the study.

Over the next half month, he planned to devote half of his energy to practicing these two jutsu and genjutsu—not seeking mastery, but aiming to familiarize himself with them.

Judging by the village's relatively lively atmosphere, it seemed the situation at the front lines had not yet completely deteriorated, so it was unlikely they would be sent into battle anytime soon.

This way, he still had a period to buffer.

When the time came, he would work on mastering the Fire Release: Grand Fireball Technique as a trump card while also testing the efficacy of the Mind Reflection Technique.

If possible, it would be best to awaken the Sharingan, providing him with additional protection on the battlefield.

With these thoughts in mind, Qingming began his training for the night.

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Time flew by, and half a month had passed.

It was now late September.

By this time, only a week remained until the graduation examination.

After familiarizing himself with the exam content, Qingming immediately requested a week off to devote all his energy to training.

Under normal circumstances, it would have been challenging to get such time off, but at this point, as long as the reason was valid, Sugi no Taka would not impose further restrictions.

Returning home, Qingming opened his panel.

**[Name: Uchiha Qingming

Age: 10

Physique: 5

Spirit: 7

Chakra: 16 (192→372)

Bloodline: Sharingan - Not Awakened (51/100)

Skills:

Chakra Refinement Technique: lv1 (1/200) → lv1 (91/200)Shadow Clone Technique: lv1 (20/200) → lv1 (95/200)Transformation Technique: lv1 (19/200) → lv1 (94/200)Substitution Technique: lv1 (18/200) → lv1 (93/200)Fire Release: Grand Fireball Technique: lv0 (30/100)Mind Reflection Technique: lv0 (30/100)Basic Taijutsu: lv1 (65/200) → lv1 (185/200)Ninja Tool Throwing: lv2 (42/500) → lv2 (120/500)**

Over the past half month, he had consistently practiced the Chakra Refinement Technique for six hours every night.

Thanks to the powerful effects of lv1, his chakra limit increased by 12 points daily, resulting in a total of 180 points over half a month.

Therefore, compared to half a month ago, his chakra limit had nearly doubled, rising from 192 to 372.

The chakra required to use the Shadow Clone Technique was approximately twenty points, and with 372 points of chakra, he could perform the technique around eighteen or nineteen times.

In general, a seasoned genin would reach a similar level.

In other words, aside from lacking combat experience, his strength was already on par with those senior genin.

However, as his chakra increased, Qingming subtly sensed a limit approaching.

This limit was not the maximum of the Chakra Refinement Technique but rather of his body.

The Chakra Refinement Technique merely accelerated his potential extraction; it wouldn't directly increase his physical limits.

If he compared his body to a barrel, then the Chakra Refinement Technique would be the ladle used to draw water.

The amount of water the barrel could hold was not determined by the size of the ladle but by the barrel itself.

With a physique of five and a spirit of seven,

it was clear his barrel was not large enough.

In other words, his body had limitations; once his chakra reached a certain point, it would stagnate.

At that time, unless he increased his physical limits, it would be futile to push the Chakra Refinement Technique to its peak.

Fortunately, with time passing and through training in Basic Taijutsu, he could vaguely sense an improvement in his physique.

This was gradually raising his physical limits.

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