Konoha: Gu master

Afternoon.

Shinho Aburame watched Sasuke Uchiha’s high jump. The system didn’t show any achievement. Was it because too few people were watching?

He turned around and looked at Hinata Hyūga.

“Hinata, activate your Byakugan,” Shinho directly commanded.

Hinata was slightly taken aback, somewhat confused, but she still complied. The meridians around her eyes instantly appeared.

Being looked at by her, Shinho Aburame felt as if he was unclothed. The Byakugan had many functions. The most important among them is to see through the human body’s chakra pathways and identify the chakra points where chakra is released. Combined with the Gentle Fist’s acupuncture strikes, it can create an effect of multiplication of power.

Among ordinary ninjas, it is undoubtedly top-tier. But beyond that, the Byakugan becomes ineffective. Members of the Uchiha clan all attack in their heightened forms; how can they perform acupuncture strikes? Unless they advance to the Rinnegan and stand tall in the heavens.

“What did you see?” Shinho Aburame gathered his thoughts and asked.

“I... I...” Hinata suddenly blushed slightly and lowered her head.

Why are you blushing?

“Can you see my chakra?” Shinho reminded her.

“I can see it,” Hinata poked her index finger, softly saying, “Just like other ninjas.”

It seems the Byakugan still couldn’t detect his primeval sea.

Shinho Aburame had a thought, he activated his primeval essence, and infused it into the White Jade Gu. Soon, his skin began to shimmer with a pale, jade-like glow.

“And now?” Shinho Aburame asked again.

Hinata raised her head again, stunned.

Shinho-kun is glowing. It’s beautiful!

She fixed her gaze for two seconds and murmured, “So pretty.”

“What?” Shinho Aburame asked, a bit taken aback.

“Shinho-kun’s chakra is evenly distributed across his body’s surface,” Hinata’s tone was full of amazement. It was the first time she had seen such evenly distributed chakra. Every inch of his skin was covered, without any weak points.

Shinho Aburame nodded slightly. Just as he had anticipated.

“Can you see the chakra points?” Shinho Aburame continued to ask.

“Yes.” Hinata replied.

As expected of the Byakugan. But seeing doesn’t mean it’s useful. Shinho Aburame extended his arm and said, “Strike my acupunctures.”

“Huh?” Hinata quickly shook her head and said, “It will hurt!”

“Thank you for your concern, but don’t worry,” Shinho Aburame looked at her fingers. They were fair and slender, with skin tinged pink, like the tips of bamboo shoots after rain.

Hinata felt a shiver as he stared at her. Her delicate jade fingers seemed even more rosy. She instinctively tucked her hands away, hiding them behind her back.

“Gather your chakra with your fingers first, then strike.” Shinho Aburame thought for a moment and said, “Try to protect your fingers as much as possible.”

“Ah?” Hinata looked utterly confused.

This is completely different from what I expected.

“Don’t worry, strike boldly.” Shinho Aburame smiled and said.

Hinata looked at his smile and couldn’t help but nod. By the time she realized, it was already too late.

She felt Shinho Aburame exude a captivating allure. Hesitating, she extended her hand, bringing her fingers together, chakra emerging and swirling. Though she didn’t understand Shinho Aburame’s intentions, she trusted him unconditionally.

Hinata’s fingers paused in front of his arm. She looked towards Shinho Aburame, receiving an encouraging glance. In the next second, she suddenly struck.

Hinata felt like she had hit a rock, unbearably hard. She instinctively flicked her fingers, feeling a bit of pain.

“Are you okay?” Shinho Aburame held her wrist, examining her carefully.

“No... I’m okay.” Hinata felt a bit dizzy. The pain from her fingers turned into the warmth of Shinho Aburame’s large hand. She only felt her head losing the ability to think.

“Good.” Shinho Aburame released her hand and said, “Thank you for your help.”

He had verified the power of the White Jade Gu. To successfully perform an acupuncture strike, he needed to first break through its defenses.

“I...” Hinata tightly clenched her clothes, not knowing what to say. But she was very happy inside.

Finally, I can help Shinho-kun!

She had thought she was only useful for giving money.

“I’ll go get your meal.” Shinho Aburame patted her head. He turned and walked into the kitchen.

Hinata reached out and touched her cheek.

Hot!

She didn’t understand why this was happening. When interacting with Shinho-kun, she felt especially shy.

Half an hour later, the meal was served. Twice-cooked pork, green pepper shredded pork, and mouth-watering chicken.

“You eat first.” Shinho Aburame walked to the front of the wooden house.

Sasuke Uchiha immediately stopped his high jump, stood still, feeling a bit embarrassed. After all, he was the one stalking.

“I will only teach once.” Shinho Aburame approached the parallel bars. He had set up these facilities, not just for mixed achievements, but to enhance Sasuke Uchiha’s chakra control abilities.

Chakra concentrated at the soles of his feet. He steadily climbed up the parallel bars.

Sasuke Uchiha widened his eyes.

Is this how it's played?

He suddenly had a sense of déjà vu. Climbing trees and walking on water. But this difficulty seemed higher because the footholds became narrower.

Sasuke Uchiha watched the entire process with a dazed expression. Shinho Aburame’s chakra control ability was incredibly strong. In comparison, he felt almost worse than a dog.

Sasuke Uchiha thought of his brother Itachi Uchiha.

“You can come here to practice whenever you have time.” Shinho Aburame had agreed to help Mikoto Uchiha, but he truly didn’t have time to teach Sasuke Uchiha.

After some thought, he decided to start with chakra control abilities. Activating the Sharingan was too early for Sasuke Uchiha. And Shinho didn’t know, Lightning Release ninjutsu. But if given a chance, he could approach Kakashi Hatake.

“Come and eat,” Shinho Aburame returned to the dining table.

A moment later, Sasuke Uchiha also followed him in.

“What are these dishes?” Mikoto Uchiha was skillful, capable of making many dishes. But they were all different from those on the table.

Sasuke, curious, picked up a piece of meat. He chewed twice, his eyes slightly bright.

“The taste is not bad.”

Shinho Aburame, how does he know everything? Is he a master of time management? Where did he get so much time to learn all sorts of things?

Sasuke glanced at him, a look of confusion on his face. But soon, something more confusing appeared. He stared dumbfoundedly at Hinata Hyūga.

How can her small body fit nine bowls of rice?

“You should continue your practice.” Shinho said while clearing the dining table.

Sasuke snapped out of it, stood up, and walked outside.

“I’ll take you home.” Shinho Aburame finished washing the dishes and walked out with Hinata Hyūga.

He slightly raised his eyebrows. Sasuke Uchiha directly fell from the parallel bars but quickly got up. I have to say, this perseverance is pretty good.

Next time, I’ll invite Naruto Uzumaki to try it.

Activating and advancing the Sharingan requires a lot of emotional triggers. But from the original story, Sasuke Uchiha needed not the hatred from his clan extermination, but the unwillingness after being surpassed by Naruto Uzumaki.

“Sasuke.” Shinho Aburame pointed to the wooden house and said, “If you're tired, just rest there. As a price, help me watch the house.”

He suddenly gave a slight “huh.”

This phrasing always feels a bit awkward.

Sasuke Uchiha didn’t answer, just nodded coolly. After the two disappeared, he continued training.

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