In the simple wooden house situated on the edge of a precipice, the air is somewhat thin and the temperature is a bit low.
"Fortunately, the eagle clan is accustomed to eating meat, mainly feeding on sea fish, rabbits, sheep, and other animals. This diet is also suitable for humans; otherwise, some strange spiritual places would be quite torturous."
Carrying two plump rabbits that have already been skinned and cleaned, Uchiha Yoru entered the house, revealing a smile as he looked at Guren.
The aroma of roasted meat fills the simple wooden house. Guren is somewhat nervous, afraid of angering Uchiha Yoru. She carefully rotates the meat on the grill.
Uchiha Yoru, watching the nervous Guren, casually smiles, "Guren, I can't take you back with me due to my identity. After all, you are no longer an ordinary ninja. Have you ever heard of the Bloodline Limit?"
The young Guren hurriedly nodded, "The Bloodline Limit refers to users possessing special abilities. All the major countries and ninja villages place great importance on such ninjas. Usually, only those of the same bloodline can inherit it, and others can't learn it."
It's clear that Guren has a basic understanding of the Bloodline Limit, as it is legendary.
Uchiha Yoru, upon hearing this, smiled and nodded, gently stroking Guren's blue-purple hair, saying, "Guren, you are also a ninja with a Bloodline Limit."
"Bloodline Limit?"
In the ninja world, the Bloodline Limit represents power. Hearing that she possesses such power, Guren's face flushed with excitement. Looking at the man she considers her spiritual pillar, she trembles and asks, "Can my power help Lord Yoru?"
"Of course."
It must be said that this world is somewhat distorted. Even though they have great power, many in this world lack their own opinions, or even pin their hopes on others. This kind of distorted spirit seems to be engraved in their bones.
However, Uchiha Yoru smiles at this. He doesn't want to change it. After all, for those in power, this world is what they desire. No one dislikes having loyal followers willing to give their lives for them.
Unlike this world where loyalty is taken for granted, he always understands the value of such qualities, cherishing them instead of taking them for granted like the powerful people of this world.
"This place is on a cliff high in the sky where the temperature is relatively cold, and it gets even colder in winter."
He took out a large, soft white robe and some clean white quilts for resting and spread them inside the house. Uchiha Yoru then advised, "Guren, since you grew up in a chaotic place, you should know the value of the Bloodline ninjas. So, until you have strong power, your situation is dangerous."
"Thank you, Lord Yoru."
Looking at the familiar wide white robe draped over her body, and inhaling that familiar scent deeply into her lungs, Guren's face was flushed as she nodded firmly in affirmation.
She was born on this chaotic island (the Country of Whirlpools), and the law of the jungle in this tumultuous world naturally made her understand the fate of those with Kekkei Genkai (Bloodline Limits) that are discovered, as legends say.
Children with discovered Kekkei Genkai could fetch a high price. This was a fact that the Five Great Shinobi Countries practically recognized. After all, the ninja world is full of oddities. The emergence of new bloodline limits, or the awakening of ones dormant for several generations, is not uncommon.
The awakening of a Kekkei Genkai almost always requires a strong mental stimulus. And in the distorted ninja world, the emergence of such bloodlines among common folk is not lacking. After all, didn't many bloodlines scattered outside in the original stories awaken this way?
Looking at Guren, who obediently sees him as her mental pillar and even as a deity, Uchiha Yoru revealed a smile. The look in her eyes stirred a nurturing obsession deep within him, a sense of satisfaction he had never felt before. He also had his own considerations.
Even if Guren wasn't a bloodline ninja, if he trained her to become a ninja, she would inevitably be part of the Leaf Village's forces. How could he avoid the eyes and ears on the frontlines? It's impossible.
He didn't have his own power outside the Leaf Village, so he could only take Guren to the place of the summoned beasts to train. It was safe and devoid of people, which was perfect.
The Ryuchi Cave had a gloomy atmosphere. More importantly, it wasn't suitable for weak ninjas to survive. Moreover, the giant snakes there wouldn't take meticulous care of a child. So, it was the best temporary base.
"Lord Yoru, I was able to harness my chakra when I was six years old," Guren said with an excited look, trying to prove her worth. But soon, she realized she might not have a significant advantage. Her eyes were filled with an eagerness to be acknowledged. She extended her palm, and a deep red crystal slowly formed, its hue even deeper than the pink crystal she showed the previous night.
The depth of color should be related to the concentration and dispersion of chakra.
"Lord Yoru, I have awakened my Kekkei Genkai. I will surely become a force under your command in the future."
This world had its merits; you hardly had to say anything, and people would eagerly want to become a tool in your hands, even taking pride in it. The distorted ninja world had its advantages.
"I examined your body last night. Although you haven't learned any ninja techniques or undergone professional training, I must say your chakra level at this age is quite impressive. And you've awakened a bloodline."
At this moment, Uchiha Yoru has a full smile on his face, as if he has found a treasure. The potential is high, and he is also a bloodline ninja. Even in the Five Great Ninja Villages, such a talent is highly valued, not to mention possessing this rare quality of loyalty.
The amount of chakra in Guren is considerable, which might be related to the awakening of her bloodline. However, keep in mind that she's still young, possessing ample room for growth. Moreover, the talent from her bloodline awakening will further enhance her.
"What a beautiful bloodline."
Taking the pink crystal from Guren's hand, Uchiha Yoru smiled. Yet, upon hearing his words, Guren eagerly whispered, "Lord Yoru, is this bloodline powerful?"
In the peaceful world of her previous life, girls only cared about beauty. However, in this world, strength is the primary concern. Being strong represents value, while being weak means one could be discarded at any moment.
Seeing the anticipation in Guren's eyes, Uchiha Yoru smiled and nodded, "It's a very powerful bloodline. Guren, you will definitely become a strong ninja in the future."
"Lord Yoru, rest assured, in the future, I will definitely become the most powerful weapon in your hands."
Upon hearing that she possesses great talent, Guren immediately stood up, making a solemn vow. In this world, the law of the jungle is deeply ingrained.
"Now, eat some meat to fill your stomach, especially since awakening your bloodline has consumed a lot of your energy."
With Uchiha Yoru's reminder, and the aroma of meat filling the room, Guren only then realized the hunger pangs in her stomach, a sign of extreme hunger.
A warm scene unfolds in the room. Young Guren's mouth is stuffed with delicious grilled meat. Her eyes mist up with tears. She hasn't felt this valued and acknowledged since her parents left. Although the uncles and aunts in the village are kind, the village chief clearly sees her as a tool for ensuring the village's continuation and strength.
All of this is observed by Uchiha Yoru, who remains silent. Indeed, the world is messed up, but amidst the chaos, rare and valuable qualities are born.
There are feelings of seeing companions as life, the firm will of seeing the village as sacred, prioritizing loyalty, and even the distorted emotion of seeing oneself as a mere tool.
Yet, one cannot deny, after witnessing the decline in various qualities, the preciousness of reclaiming them. Those in power certainly need such individuals.
And he, too, benefits from these qualities. With the distorted spirit of seeing oneself as a tool, Uchiha Yoru's lips curl into a smile, seemingly not opposed to this emotion.
"Guren, you have a good foundation. After awakening your bloodline, your potential will be further tapped. From today, I will teach you how to become a powerful ninja."
"Lord Yoru, rest assured, I will definitely become the strongest tool in your hands."
At this moment, Guren's eyes were full of determination, considering it her duty to become the most powerful tool in Uchiha Yoru's hands.
Uchiha Yoru, however, smiled wryly upon hearing this. As Guren was eating, he gently touched her blue-purple hair.
After a simple combing, he made Guren's somewhat rough hairstyle much more refined. After all, small villages naturally didn't have the sophistication of the Five Great Ninja Villages.
Her blue-purple hair was tied up high, the young Guren now showing the majestic aura of a valiant big sister from another world. The difference was that this time her hair was combed more smoothly.
"Guren, since you've refined chakra, you must recognize most of the characters by now. From today on, my shadow clone will come to train you every few days. I will personally teach you basic ninja techniques and literacy. Once you have the ability to protect yourself, I will take you to a place where you can become strong quickly."
Uchiha Yoru's gentle voice echoed in her ears. Guren was eating the meat in her hand, but her thoughts were no longer on it. Her earlobes turned red and hot as she felt the gentle hand combing her hair, and there was a hint of affection in her eyes.
Since her parents passed away, no one had ever cared for her like this. With her tomboyish nature, she would just casually tie her hair up without any care.
After tying up Guren's hair, a tear that dropped to the ground didn't escape his eyes, but he pretended not to see. He was never stingy with such tenderness. After all, they were both unfortunate souls, and she even regarded him as a spiritual pillar, or even a god in her eyes.
Therefore, he never acted superior like some nobles, treating cheap kindness with disdain.
Kindness or even a reassuring look in their eyes is always a noble existence. But in reality, to you, it's just a cheap comforting word, a smile.
They regard you as a god. All they need in return is a simple word of comfort and a smile from the deity, and the deity can reap full loyalty.
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"Guren, although you've refined your chakra early on, the crude methods of the small village only allow for such crude refinement of chakra, followed by an instinctual strengthening of the body. What you need to do now is to transition from passively enhanced chakra to actively doing so."
"This is a hand seal, through which you can channel the chakra in your body to flow through the meridians, allowing ninjas to release ninjutsu."
Guren's foundation is too weak. After all, she has never undergone systematic training, so naturally, she is lacking. Guren seems to have noticed her situation and feels somewhat ashamed.
Seeing Guren's expression, Uchiha Yoru didn't comfort her. After all, only when one knows their weaknesses will they strive to learn. Her feeling of shame is also one of the driving forces that motivate her to learn.
"There are twelve hand seals in total. These are hand gestures. Each gesture can channel chakra to flow through different meridians. You need to practice diligently. Only when you form the seals and your chakra circulates rapidly inside can you activate ninjutsu."
"But before that, practice these seals and feel the chakra circulating within you. Every time you consciously control the flow of chakra, it strengthens the nourishment of chakra in the body, which is known as enhancement. This active method is far superior to the passive strengthening you've experienced before."
Back in the day, Uchiha Yoru was very diligent in learning about new ninja knowledge. After all, he was among the top students in the elite class, especially in knowledge; he was a hard-working top student.
Guren, on the other hand, was like a student eager to absorb everything into her mind. She was naturally talented, and with the awakening of her bloodline, her learning speed was incredibly fast.
No wonder there's a saying in the ninja world that ninjas who awaken their bloodline are geniuses.
"Lord Yoru, why is it that with the same seal, you can channel nine main meridians, but I can only channel three, and the other six seem unresponsive?"
The studious Guren quickly identified her problem and began to doubt her own abilities.
However, Uchiha Yoru smiled reassuringly upon hearing this, "That's why you need rigorous training. Only through time and practice can you freely control the flow of chakra in the meridians when forming the seals. It's even said that ninjas who reach a certain level can release ninjutsu with just a clap of their hands."
"Now, what you need to do is get familiar with these twelve seals. Remember to practice them every night before bed. Talent is just the foundation given by the heavens, while hard work is the key to success. Mastery of the seals takes time."
The humble and eager-to-learn Guren showed a determined look, "I understand. I won't let Lord Yoru down."
At this moment, Guren transformed her spirit into infinite fighting spirit, and Uchiha Yoru revealed a satisfied smile. No wonder everyone loves teaching geniuses. They not only grasp concepts quickly but also think critically. Teaching them is truly a pleasure.
Inside the cold room, Uchiha Yoru took time out every day to impart the knowledge from the ninja school to Guren. A solid foundation is necessary for a ninja to go further. Teaching advanced techniques without a solid base is just a waste of the student's talent.
This is one of the reasons why, over the years, numerous small countries in the ninja world couldn't keep up with the major nations.
Guren began her systematic learning and underwent rigorous ninja training, while Uchiha Yoru's shadow clone meditated every day after teaching, sensing the existence of natural forces.
The existence of the Perfect Seal allowed him to detect the presence of natural forces. Plus, being a shadow clone, if something went wrong, the Perfect Seal would release the natural energy inside him to prevent petrification.
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