Hinata, returning from the bookstore "fully loaded," went back to her small courtyard shrouded in a Formation and hid those books at the very bottom.
[It's all because my Clones wanted to read them! Yes, it's the Clones' fault! It's definitely not that I wanted to read them myself!]
She forcibly shifted the blame, then took a deep breath and submerged her consciousness into the System.
After witnessing the farce of Naruto "teaching" Konohamaru today and the little interlude at the bookstore, she knew she would have to come into contact with the Nine-Tailed as the plot progressed.
Before that, she needed to prepare some trump cards in advance.
The System interface expanded, and the points column displayed a fairly respectable figure accumulated recently. Her gaze first landed on the mall section, which was shimmering with various colored lights.
[Naruto World Special Zone]
The items in this category were a feast for the eyes, many of them carrying a strong local flavor and powerful fluctuations of power.
· [Uchiha Bloodline (One-Tomoe Sharingan)]: After exchange, the One-Tomoe Sharingan can be activated, providing basic insight and copying abilities. Price: 15,000 points. (Note: Upgradable, but requires self-cultivation or exchanging for a higher-level Bloodline.)
· [Mangekyo Sharingan (Uchiha Itachi)] Price: 80,000 points.
· [Rinnegan]: Price: 500,000 points.
· [Uzumaki Clan Physique]: Increases the upper limit of Chakra capacity and the speed of life force recovery. Price: 60,000 points.
· [Flying Thunder God Technique Insights (Second Hokage Version)]: Contains Senju Tobirama's cultivation insights and spatial comprehension regarding the Flying Thunder God Technique. Price: 12,000 points.
(Hinata looked at this price, then looked at the failed Kunai she had inscribed, and wept silently.)
[Hmm... the Sharingan and Rinnegan don't seem very useful to me, and they're so expensive...]
Hinata smacked her lips.
[Bloodline-type things don't really fit my cultivation style anyway. Forcing a Fusion would probably cause a bug. Better check the Cultivation Zone.]
She switched the interface to the [All-Heavens and Myriad Realms Cultivation Zone].
The style of items here was completely different, filled with a profound and mysterious aura.
· "Nine-Cycle Golden Core Art" (Can be cultivated to the Golden Core Stage): A top-tier technique that leads directly to the Great Dao of the Golden Core, with pure spiritual energy and a solid Foundation. Price: 25,000 points.
· "Ancient Dragon-Elephant Body Tempering Art": Uses the power of the Dragon-Elephant to temper the Physical Body. Upon Major Achievement, one can achieve physical sainthood and break all laws with pure strength. Price: 18,000 points. (Note: High cultivation difficulty, choose carefully.)
· "Great Derivation Sword Art": Fly with swords, traverse with Sword Qi, and break all laws with a single strike. Price: 20,000 points.
· "Self-Transformation Freedom Heart Sutra": A supreme mental secret method that can condense Divine Sense, construct illusions, erode mental defenses, and even infiltrate others' mental worlds. Price: 22,000 points.
When she saw the "Self-Transformation Freedom Heart Sutra," Hinata's gaze instantly froze.
Infiltrating others' mental worlds—this was exactly the ability she needed most right now! Whether for facing future illusion masters or for that big guy sealed inside Naruto, this Spell could be called a divine skill!
This was exactly what she wanted!
Although the price was high and would almost empty her current savings, which she had been accumulating for a very long time.
But Hinata only hesitated for a moment before making up her mind.
[points are meant to be spent! Investing in the future is a guaranteed win! This is the one!]
"Exchange for 'Self-Transformation Freedom Heart Sutra'!"
[Ding! Consumed 22,000 points, successfully exchanged for 'Self-Transformation Freedom Heart Sutra.' Remaining points: 1,350.]
A massive and mysterious flow of information instantly flooded into Hinata's Sea of Consciousness. Countless methods regarding the use of Divine Sense, mental construction, and spiritual infiltration were deeply imprinted within. She immediately sat cross-legged, closing her eyes to digest it.
This "Self-Transformation Freedom Heart Sutra" was indeed extraordinarily subtle, far beyond what ordinary Genjutsu could compare to.
It was not a direct attack, but rather focused on the ultimate tempering of one's own Divine Sense and the "perception" and "infiltration" of others' mental worlds.
When cultivated to a profound level, one could even peek into memory fragments or construct lifelike illusions within another person's mental world without them even noticing.
[With this, I'll at least have stronger resistance and countermeasures when facing the Uchiha family's Genjutsu in the future. More importantly...]
A flash of sharp light crossed Hinata's pure white eyes.
She could subsequently come into contact with Kurama. Sasuke could see the Nine-Tailed through his Sharingan, and she could also enter that place through her spirit.
She began to try condensing her own Divine Sense according to the methods recorded in the Heart Sutra.
The Divine Sense of the Foundation Establishment Stage was already stronger than that of ordinary people. Now, under the guidance of this top-tier technique, it began to become more solid and agile. Her perception range expanded further, and she captured the fluctuations of surrounding energy more clearly.
Time passed unnoticed during her cultivation. When she opened her eyes again, the sky outside was already dotted with stars.
Feeling the Divine Sense power in her Sea of Consciousness that had clearly grown a bit and was more responsive to her will, Hinata nodded with satisfaction.
These points were well spent!
"Next, it's just a matter of slow, persistent work to gradually Cultivate this 'Self-Transformation Freedom Heart Sutra'."
She stood up and stretched her somewhat stiff body.
"I can't let Flying Thunder God fall behind either. I'll have a Clone practice it... and have another one continue cultivating..."
Her gaze seemed to penetrate the roof, looking at the bright moon in the night sky.
The Chunin Exams were drawing closer, and undercurrents were surging between various factions.
"Nine-Tailed... Uchiha... Orochimaru... and Obito and Madara hiding in the shadows..."
Itachi should have joined the Akatsuki Organization by now, but I won't be able to reach Nagato yet. I need to grow for a while longer... Hinata whispered these names, her lips curling into an arc of anticipation and Battle Intent... Meanwhile, in the training ground, lightning flashed and chirped; Chidori had already taken its initial shape.
Sasuke was surrounded by fine electric arcs, with violent lightning-attribute Chakra gathering in his right palm, emitting a piercing sound.
His Sharingan was active, attempting to capture and control this powerful force.
"Still not fast enough! Still not strong enough!"
Sasuke growled, sprinting again and again, slamming the Ninjutsu in his hand fiercely against the training post.
The wooden post was charred and shattered, but his eyes remained cold.
Kakashi leaned against a tree in the distance, watching his Disciple Cultivate in a manner that was almost self-torture, his brow furrowed slightly.
He could understand Sasuke's thirst for power, but this obsession driven by hatred made him feel vaguely uneasy.
"Sasuke, take a break."
Kakashi spoke up to remind him.
"Excessive training will only damage your body."
Sasuke turned a deaf ear, still frantically squeezing out his Chakra and physical strength. He had only one thought in his mind.
Become stronger, become strong enough, and then... kill that man!