"No problem."
Born into the prestigious Uchiha clan, Uchiha Itachi always maintained a composed demeanor.
Despite Yasuke's earlier display of incredible talent by defeating four opponents with the new technique developed through his APP, Itachi's gaze remained calm as he looked at Yasuke, which made Yasuke's expression grow even more serious.
"As expected of Itachi!"
"In the original story, even the Third Hokage praised him for having the perspective of a Hokage at such a young age. Truly remarkable!"
"It seems I'll need to show some real skill in my upcoming match against Itachi!"
Yasuke was cautious, but the thought of facing the famous Itachi from the original story made him excited.
To be honest, while new generation elites like Hyuga Akira, Uchiha Youneng, and Uchiha Jin were notable figures in Konoha, they were merely known within the new generation. Compared to the legendary Itachi from the original story, they were insignificant.
Moreover, Yasuke noticed that even Uchiha Fugaku had allowed Itachi to challenge him.
As the head of the Uchiha clan, Yasuke didn't consider Fugaku to be a fool. He had been observing Fugaku closely ever since the Uchiha clan attempted to harm Hyuga Akira.
Thus, as Yasuke prepared to restore his chakra, he noticed Fugaku whispering something to Itachi. Yasuke felt a twinge of caution and walked over to Shikaku, handing him the scroll he had been holding.
"Here, Uncle Shikaku, take this!"
"Yasuke, that's something you won. Even I, let alone the elders of our clan, have no right to take it from you. So, you should keep it."
Shikaku ruffled Yasuke's hair, feeling genuinely proud of him.
However, when Shikaku's gaze shifted to Itachi and recalled the information about him, even Shikaku frowned, clearly not confident in Yasuke's chances of winning.
"That boy should be Uchiha Itachi, Fugaku's son! Yasuke, you need to be careful."
"I've heard Itachi is an exceptional talent within the Uchiha clan. Yasuke, go and restore your chakra quickly!"
At this moment, not only Shikaku but also other elders like Choza and Inoichi were not optimistic about Yasuke's chances, even though his previous performance had been impressive. Compared to the legendary Itachi, Yasuke's achievements seemed to pale.
Unfortunately, Shikaku and the others didn't know what Yasuke was thinking.
The more they praised Itachi, the more determined Yasuke became.
However, as the host of the event, Hizashi didn't give Yasuke a chance to respond. He hurriedly walked over, first apologizing to Shikaku with a smile, "Shikaku, I'm sorry you had to see this. I didn't expect Fugaku to bring people to cause trouble. Thanks to Yasuke, our Hyuga clan's reputation was saved."
Then, Hizashi turned to Yasuke and said, "Yasuke, I'll find a quiet room for you to restore your chakra. Don't worry, as long as I'm here, the Uchiha clan won't cause you any trouble."
"Thank you, Uncle Hizashi!"
Although he had restored the Hyuga clan's reputation, Hizashi only showed some warmth without any intent of thanking him.
Moreover, even if there was any form of gratitude, it would be between Hizashi and Shikaku, the elders.
So, following a servant to the rear courtyard, entering a quiet room, Yasuke took a deep breath to calm his nerves and began restoring his chakra.
Just before starting, Yasuke recalled Shikaku's parting advice.
"Yasuke, don't rush! Remember to take the secret medicine I gave you this morning. It will increase your chances of winning."
"Secret medicine?"
Taking out the Nara clan's secret medicine from his pocket, Yasuke looked at the black, pungent pill and reluctantly swallowed it on Shikaku's advice.
After all, although Yasuke knew the Nara clan's secret medicine was precious, even coveted by powerful figures like Fugaku, he didn't expect much from a single pill. He wondered how much of an advantage it could provide.
However, after swallowing the pill and feeling the warmth spreading within his body, Yasuke was pleasantly surprised and quickly sat down to cultivate his chakra.
Clearly, the Nara clan's secret medicine was taking effect, and Yasuke, experiencing it for the first time, could already sense its profound impact.
Even Yasuke hadn't anticipated the full extent of the Nara clan's secret medicine's effects!
As Yasuke meditated, the APP's voice resonated in his mind.
"Ding!"
"Player, you have used a special item: Nara Secret Medicine, and gained a special buff. Please make a choice."
"A: Continuous Chakra Recovery."
"B: Reduced Chakra Consumption."
"C: Accelerated Training."
What?
The Nara clan's secret medicine is recognized by the APP?
And it even provides a buff?
Hearing the voice in his mind, Yasuke was so shocked he nearly lost control of his chakra cultivation.
Fortunately, Yasuke quickly regained control of his chakra, avoiding a potential disaster. He then thought, "Options A and B seem to be for combat, but option C is exactly what I need right now."
"Chakra insufficiency has been limiting my growth."
"I'll choose you then! APP, I choose C, Accelerated Training!"
Buzz!
Communicating with the APP mentally, Yasuke chose C, and the APP immediately provided him with the Accelerated Training buff.
Under the effect of the Accelerated Training buff, Yasuke was both delighted and amazed. The APP truly lived up to its reputation!
He could feel his chakra rapidly recovering, flowing like a small stream and soon resembling a rushing river, filling every part of his body.
After an unknown amount of time, Yasuke finally stood up, his eyes gleaming with vitality.
As the Accelerated Training buff faded, Yasuke marveled at the breakthrough it had brought.
"With just one Nara secret medicine, my chakra level is now comparable to that of a genin?"
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