In the morning, after a night's rest, Uzumaki Minami had mostly recovered, though her stomach still felt a bit hungry, so she ate quite a bit after getting up.
On the other hand, Uchiha Yoichi went out early to train, and he called Gates along.
Gates' Gravity Jutsu was very helpful for Uchiha Yoichi's training; while weight training could only train muscles and bones, gravity could help Uchiha Yoichi exercise every part of his internal organs, even down to the cells.
However, at present, Uchiha Yoichi could only train under double gravity, and he hadn't yet reached Gates' maximum of ten times gravity.
Punches with weights, leg kicks, handstand jumps, sit-ups, push-ups, etc. After completing these, Uchiha Yoichi would have Gates use Earth Magic to control rocks to attack him, allowing him to train his swordsmanship.
The endless protruding stone pillars and the rocks attacking from all directions were all slashed apart by Uchiha Yoichi with his Ninja Blade.
Uchiha Yoichi had a lot of training scheduled in the morning, and today he didn't feel at all that this training was a burden on him.
The Chakra he obtained from Uzumaki Minami last night was still there, and it continued to help Uchiha Yoichi recover his strength and eliminate fatigue during training, acting almost like a source of energy.
Moreover, during his practice, Uchiha Yoichi could also feel some bruises and contusions on his body healed quickly, back to normal.
This effect was as if he was constantly biting Uzumaki Minami while training.
"The effect is really good, maybe I could try it on someone else. It's still somewhat dangerous to use on our own people..."
After finishing a morning of training, Uchiha Yoichi only felt a little bit tired, and his morning training volume today was three times that of usual. His sweat almost drenched his clothes, but he was only slightly fatigued.
"It's a pity that Chakra doesn't exist permanently. If it could become a Chakra limit, that would be great...."
However, this was just Uchiha Yoichi's sentiment. If this could become a Chakra limit, he had the confidence to become a Chadra Ninja within a month.
Uchiha Yoichi tidied up a bit and was about to go back to have lunch. Gates also slowly followed him, letting out a roar by his side.
"Alright, in the future whenever I need your help for training, meat portions will be doubled!"
"Roar~!"
"No rush, I am also looking for energy-rich food, there surely will be some."
Uchiha Yoichi casually comforted him, thinking that in the Ninja World there should be quite a few energy-rich animals. Not to mention, surely the Three Great Holy Lands have something that could satisfy Gates' appetite, although it's hard to get.
With Gates' current strength, going to them might result in him being eaten instead.
However, the Ninja World also has quite a few large creatures; wild boars could grow to three or four meters in size, and some large beasts over ten meters long must contain abundant energy within them.
After returning home, lunch was already prepared.
Previously, Uzumaki Minami would prepare all three meals, but with an additional Gates now, and both of their appetites continually growing—plus, Uzumaki Minami had to study Medical Ninjutsu at Konoha Hospital while self-studying Sealing Techniques—they hired someone to prepare lunch and dinner.
There were few Sealing Techniques preserved within the Uchiha Race, but still, there were some. Although not many in the clan studied Sealing Techniques, after Uchiha Yoichi expressed his intention, Second Elder Uchiha Kenji sent over a set.
With the resources provided by the Uchiha, Uzumaki Minami's mastery over Sealing Techniques was also continuously deepening.
If Uzumaki Minami awakened the Vajra Seal, her strength would greatly increase, and she would break free from her 'Support' role as a ninja.
The Vajra Seal is an all-purpose Sealing Technique that can seal Chakra, block various Attribute Release Jutsu, and suppress Tailed Beasts.
Additionally, Uzumaki Minami has a large amount of Chakra; as long as she cultivates a battle consciousness and awakens the Vajra Seal, she would definitely stand out among the Jonin on the battlefield.
However, this is still a bit distant for Uzumaki Minami. Uchiha Yoichi's current expectation for her is just to master Medical Ninjutsu and Sealing Techniques well and be a competent Support ninja.
"Lord Yoichi, are you here?"
Just as Uchiha Yoichi was having lunch, Uzumaki Minami suddenly returned. Upon entering the house, she poked her head in to see Uchiha Yoichi, then with a cheerful smile, took off her shoes and entered.
She didn't wear slippers when entering the house, so her barefoot steps on the floor made tapping sounds, causing Uchiha Yoichi to turn his head to look.
Is she wearing white silk at Konoha Hospital too?
How odd, take another look!
Noticing Uchiha Yoichi's gaze, Uzumaki Minami felt secretly delighted; she had noticed last night that when Lord Yoichi was taking off her white stockings, he took quite a few glances, indicating he liked white silk.
That's why Uzumaki Minami wore white silk again today, and removed her outer clothes when coming home.
When Uzumaki Minami approached, Uchiha Yoichi finally retracted his gaze, asking: "Minami, is something up?"
Uzumaki Minami replied with a smile: "Jonin Ikemoto said he has developed the three kinds of medicine you wanted. He asked me to find out when you would be free to go to Konoha Hospital to have a look."
"Then let's do it today. Elder Kenji's side should be almost ready too. If Jonin Ikemoto's three kinds of medicine are without problems, they can soon go into production...."
Hearing this, Uchiha Yoichi felt slightly relieved inside. Although he recently acquired an Earth Bear, Gates' appetite really frightens him.
Even eating frugally would cost over 200,000 ryo daily; if he trained with him, it could go to 400,000 ryo a day.
Though selling that batch of goods from the Shimura Family restored some funds, with such expenses, without additional income, Uchiha Yoichi couldn't sustain it for long.
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The Hatake Family.
"Father, are you going on a mission?"
Kakashi saw Hatake Sakumo gathering Ninja Tools and asked. Kakashi suddenly felt like the village handed all their tasks over to his father; otherwise, why would he need to go out on a mission again so soon after returning?
"Yeah, this mission is very important. Kakashi, you stay home and train by yourself for now; when I return, I'll properly accompany you."
Hatake Sakumo said with a gentle smile. His tone was slow and patient, giving off a very gentle vibe.
"I don't really mind. The swordsmanship Father taught me a few days ago is enough for me to ponder for a while. Just that...."
Kakashi hesitated, then continued under Hatake Sakumo's gaze: "I want to go on a mission, but there doesn't seem to be a team recently. Could I join Captain Yoichi's team to do missions?"
"Uchiha Yoichi? I remember he hasn't taken any tasks either, and can you find four people to form a team?"
Hatake Sakumo asked. The village has rules on team numbers for tasks; without four people, you can't take on B-Class Tasks, and C-Class Tasks wouldn't benefit Kakashi much.
Kakashi thought for a moment and then said, "Captain Yoichi mentioned that the Uchiha clan has their own mission commissions. If I'm interested, I could join; although there wouldn't be an official task record, everything else would be the same as the village's. I just don't know if it would have any negative impact on you, Father."