After adjusting his routine, Fūka spent his mornings refining chakra, afternoons practicing hand seals, and evenings training his body. His daily schedule was packed with training, leaving no room for anything else.
As for the surveillance, he ignored it. As long as he didn't reveal his Sharingan, he believed that his training wouldn't attract the attention of high-ranking individuals.
And indeed, this was the case. After a week of monitoring, Uchiha Yamano, the captain of the Konoha Police Force, recalled the surveillance team and tagged Fūka as: a diligent but limited Uchiha. If he could awaken his Sharingan smoothly, he would be worth cultivating.
The monotonous days continued for half a month until Fūka's training finally paid off.
Si – Wei – Shen – Hai – Wu – Yin!
"Fire Style – Fireball Jutsu!!!"
Fūka exhaled, and a massive, blazing fireball erupted, twice the size of his previous attempts. Its heat was intense, and its destructive power was even more terrifying.
"My hand seal speed is now down to one second per seal. Finally, some progress!"
Moreover, he had increased his weight load again, with his legs now carrying three kilograms and his arms two kilograms.
In contrast, his daily meat consumption had also increased, and the money borrowed from Nonō Yakushi was running low.
As for Obito Uchiha, he could only stick with it for two days before he couldn't endure it any longer and went off to beg Rin for a sympathy card.
Fūka had tried to persuade him a few times, but Obito remained stubborn, so he had to give up.
"Well, my chakra levels are just about reaching the Genin level. I should be qualified to learn Medical Ninjutsu now!"
Fūka rolled up his sleeves, ready to visit Nonō Yakushi, both to borrow money and to learn Medical Ninjutsu.
Konoha Hospital was located in the center of Konoha Village, a fair distance from the Uchiha clan grounds. Fūka changed into clothes without the Uchiha clan symbol and set out.
It was Fūka's first time leaving the Uchiha clan grounds alone.
The village outside was much livelier than the Uchiha area. People all around were smiling and chatting, which made Fūka's mood inexplicably lighter.
As he walked towards Konoha Hospital, Fūka noticed a few Uchiha police officers patrolling the streets, their eyes cold and distant, treating everyone like potential spies.
Fūka shook his head slightly. It's no wonder the police force had a bad reputation in the series; with such patrolling personnel, it's no surprise.
Soon, Fūka arrived at Konoha Hospital, which was even more crowded. Many patients entered and exited with their family members, and a pleasant smell of disinfectant hung in the air.
Fūka entered the hospital and found the office of Nonō Yakushi.
With the recent end of the Second Shinobi War, Konoha's medical ninjas were less busy, so when Fūka arrived, Nonō Yakushi happened to be sitting at her desk, lost in thought.
"Nonō-sensei," Fūka knocked on the door, his youthful face showing a hint of shy redness.
In both of his past lives, this was Fūka's first time asking someone for money.
"Hm?" Nonō Yakushi looked up, surprised, and then a gentle smile appeared on her face. "Oh, it's Fūka. Are you here to repay the money?"
Fūka rubbed his hands awkwardly and said, "Nonō-sensei, you guessed wrong. Try again."
"…" Nonō Yakushi blinked a couple of times and, with a wry smile, said, "Could it be you're here to borrow money?"
"Nonō-sensei, you're so smart!" Fūka praised her.
Nonō Yakushi shook her head and smiled ruefully. "Yes, yes. You little rascal!"
Seeing that she wasn't angry, Fūka seized the opportunity: "Nonō-sensei, you're a medical ninja. Could you teach me Medical Ninjutsu?"
"You want to learn Medical Ninjutsu?" Nonō Yakushi asked curiously. "You're only six years old. Why do you want to learn Medical Ninjutsu?"
"So I can heal myself if I get hurt and won't need to come to the hospital," Fūka said seriously. Though it was mostly a half-truth, given his age, it sounded like an entirely sincere reason to Nonō Yakushi.
"Learning Medical Ninjutsu isn't easy. Your chakra must meet certain standards, and you need precise control. These are two prerequisites. Of course, if you don't have talent, even if you meet these prerequisites, you might not be able to learn it," Nonō Yakushi said with a smile. "Are you sure you want to learn?"
"Yes, I want to learn!" Fūka nodded earnestly.
"Alright, then let me test your chakra level," Nonō Yakushi said as she walked over to Fūka and placed a hand on his shoulder.
In an instant, Fūka felt a clear stream of chakra from her gentle hand, circulating through his body before leaving.
Nonō Yakushi's eyes widened slightly. "Not bad. Fūka, your chakra level is barely up to standard."
Considering the boy's age, she thought his training must have been very tough. Nonō Yakushi ruffled Fūka's hair and then tested his chakra control ability.
"Can you climb trees and walk on water?"
"Of course, I learned it a long time ago!" Fūka patted his chest, trying to appear mature for his age, not wanting to seem too childish.
"Alright then, try walking up this wall."
The office didn't have a tree for Fūka to climb, but the wall was a suitable alternative.
Fūka walked up to a wall, took a deep breath, and covered his feet with chakra. He began walking up the wall, his body parallel to the ground, as if defying gravity.
Nonō Yakushi's eyes lit up, and she nodded. "Okay, Fūka, you can come down now. Your chakra control is also acceptable."
"Then can I learn Medical Ninjutsu now?" Fūka asked excitedly as he jumped down.
"Let's see if you have the talent for it!"Nonō Yakushi said with a smile.
Although she was part of Konoha's Root and a subordinate of Danzo, she wasn't prohibited from teaching Medical Ninjutsu. Plus, she liked children and had no direct grievances with the Uchiha clan, so she didn't mind teaching Fūka.
"Channel your chakra into your right hand, like this," Nonō Yakushi said, her right hand glowing with a soft blue light, which looked very beautiful.
Fūka imitated her, channeling his chakra into his right hand. Soon, his right hand began to glow as well.
"Medical Ninjutsu involves using chakra to stimulate cells to heal wounds. Through transformation techniques, it can also be used for detoxification and attacks."
As Nonō Yakushi explained the basics of Medical Ninjutsu, she observed the glow of Fūka's right-hand chakra, her eyes slightly brightening.
Medical Ninjutsu also required endurance.
Just like a surgeon who would struggle to perform well after standing for half an hour, medical ninjas needed stamina. Fūka's chakra glow lasted for ten minutes before Nonō Yakushi smiled and called it off.
At this point, Fūka's face was pale. Maintaining continuous chakra output while precisely controlling it in his right hand was a significant test, but it seemed he had passed.
"Congratulations, Fūka. You've passed the first round of testing," Nonō Yakushi said warmly.
"Ugh, just the first round?!" Fūka was almost in tears.
Wasn't she supposed to be the gentle, kind, considerate, and warm big sister?