Grind is My Ninja Way

Countless thoughts flashed through Seimei's mind before he quickly reined them in, refocusing his attention. He resumed performing the "Palm Immortal Technique" to strengthen his body. 

Breaking past the threshold of increasing his "Physique" attribute from 19 to 20 was a critical juncture. Based on his previous experiences, crossing such a threshold would bring a significant leap in power. 

Eagerly, Seimei was determined to push his body to its limit and then rely on the power of "Man's Domain" to break through. 

However, this was not something that could be achieved in a single effort. 

Night fell quickly. 

After completing his training for the day, Seimei returned to the Blackstone Base. 

The next morning, he hurried out again to continue his training from the previous day. 

Time passed, day by day. 

In the blink of an eye, it was early November, exactly six days since Seimei had advanced his "Palm Immortal Technique" to its perfected state. 

By the campfire, Seimei opened his eyes. 

He could clearly sense that his body had reached a certain limit. No matter how much he used the "Palm Immortal Technique," he couldn't push it any further. 

For an ordinary ninja, reaching this stage would mean relying on natural physical development or slow refinement through hard work. Those with poor innate talent might remain stuck at this stage, effectively locking their potential ceiling. 

Why was this the case? 

The explanation was simple. A ninja's potential ceiling was largely determined by their chakra. All ninja techniques—whether ninjutsu, taijutsu, or genjutsu—were merely methods of applying chakra. 

The stronger the chakra, the more powerful these techniques could become. Without sufficient chakra, these techniques were little more than decorative flourishes. 

And the amount of chakra one could wield was closely tied to their physical body. When the body stopped developing, chakra growth would also halt. 

Thus, Seimei concluded that if one's body ceased to grow stronger, their potential would essentially be capped. 

For most ninjas, this plateau occurred around the age of twenty. Any perceived improvement in strength after that was merely due to refining their techniques and inching closer to their theoretical limits. 

But Seimei was different. With the assistance of the proficiency panel and the power of "Human Domain," he could continue increasing his physical attributes indefinitely. 

In other words, he had no ceiling. 

Even now, although his body seemed to have reached its limit, he could forcibly break through this barrier using the power of "Human's Domain," opening up a new horizon of possibilities. 

Casting a glance at the shadow clones training in the surrounding forest, Seimei focused his thoughts and dispelled the "Shadow Clone Technique." 

The next moment, all the clones disappeared. 

Simultaneously, a flood of training experiences and memories surged into Seimei's mind. 

Closing his eyes, Seimei quickly processed these memories, converting them into corresponding proficiency points for his skills. 

After finishing this, he rested briefly before abruptly activating his Mangekyō Sharingan. 

Immediately, a stream of blood trickled from his right eye. 

The power of "Human's Domain" was unleashed! 

As this formless and intangible force enveloped him, Seimei felt a dramatic increase in his control over his body. 

Wasting no time, he formed seals and activated the "Palm Immortal Technique," concentrating his will to guide his body's evolution. 

Twenty seconds passed swiftly, and Seimei's "Human's Domain" approached its limit. 

He stopped casting the technique and checked his body. The invisible barrier limiting his physical growth remained. 

After a brief pause, he activated the power of "Human's Domain" once more and resumed using the "Palm Immortal Technique" to strengthen his body. 

One time. 

Two times. 

Three times... 

Before long, he had performed the "Palm Immortal Technique" ten times, utilizing the power of "Man's Domain" with each attempt. 

Just as his right eye began to feel blurry, the invisible barrier restricting his body's growth shattered. What followed was an overwhelming sensation of comfort. 

The foundation he had built from repeatedly using the "Palm Immortal Technique" erupted like a flood, transforming into waves of warmth coursing through his body, pushing it to evolve continuously. 

Crackle! 

The forest fell silent, save for the occasional crackling of firewood in the flames. 

Seimei sat with his eyes closed, carefully sensing the changes in his body. 

As the transformation progressed, he stopped actively guiding it, allowing his body to evolve naturally. 

This approach might not excel in any specific area, but it avoided any glaring weaknesses. 

For an ordinary person, this could be considered mediocre. But for someone like Seimei, who could continuously evolve and improve, this meant balanced, comprehensive development. 

Time ticked by. 

After about half an hour, Seimei opened his eyes. 

At that moment, he felt as though a heavy shell had been shed from his body. He was lighter and more agile, and the limit of his growth seemed to have expanded. 

Additionally... 

Seimei touched his forehead. The transplanted Byakugan within his body seemed to have undergone a subtle change during the transformation. 

"Panel!" 

With a thought, Seimei opened his proficiency panel. 

The familiar light-blue interface appeared before him. 

[Name]: Uchiha Seimei 

[Age]: 12 

[Physique]: 19 → 20 

[Spirit]: 20 

[Chakra]: 54200 (132724 → 138868) 

[Bloodline]: Sharingan · Mangekyō (17296/50000) → (18448/50000) 

Byakugan · Unawakened (16/100) → (30/100) 

(Skill list omitted for brevity) 

Ignoring most of the panel, Seimei focused directly on the "Bloodline" section. 

His Byakugan awakening had doubled, increasing from (16/100) to (30/100). 

He recalled how, when he first transplanted the Byakugan, it took five full activations of "Human's Domain" specifically aimed at integrating it into his body to gain even a single point of progress. 

Now, even though he had activated "Man's Domain" ten times, it was aimed at breaking his physical limits rather than directly enhancing the Byakugan. 

This meant the transformation of his body alone had significantly boosted the Byakugan's integration. 

With a thought, Seimei formed seals and released the seal protecting the Byakugan in his forehead. 

Focusing his attention, he activated the Byakugan. 

Instantly, his vision encompassed everything within a one-kilometer radius. 

He scanned the surroundings briefly before focusing on the chakra consumption. 

As expected, the chakra cost of using the Byakugan had noticeably decreased compared to before. 

While the reduction in chakra usage was insignificant compared to his vast reserves, it marked a positive trend. 

This indicated his body was increasingly accepting the Byakugan, with its associated genes becoming activated. 

In the future, once fully integrated and awakened, he would likely use it as naturally as a member of the Hyūga Clan. 

Beyond this, the transformation had significantly enhanced many other aspects of his abilities. 

It was clear: this evolution marked another major step forward on his path.