Creak~
Uchiha Tenxiu raised his reddened face, used his gloved small hand to wipe away the frozen snot, stomped his feet, and shook off the snow from his body.
Only after all that did he push open the solid wooden door, which seemed out of place with his family's status.
“Whew…”
As soon as Uchiha Tenxiu entered the house, he immediately closed the door.
With the door sealed, the biting cold wind and icy air instantly vanished, and his body began to warm.
Inside the room, the main wooden structure was predominantly brown, exuding a sense of straight, smooth, standardized design.
However, amidst this rigid, boxy framework, one could clearly see additional gray walls made of mud bricks, through which the warm air from the burning fireplace was channeled.
Combined with the heated kangs that connected all the rooms, the entire interior was as warm as spring.
This massive project was the culmination of considerable effort by Uchiha Tenxiu and several “friends.”
And this was one of the few inventions Uchiha Tenxiu could openly present within the clan in this life.
Now, these heated kangs and floor heating had spread throughout the clan, and even other Konoha clans had subtly adopted them.
With these minor inventions brought to light, proving Uchiha Tenxiu’s “precociousness,” he not only received generous financial rewards but was also closely monitored by the clan, receiving the same level of cultivation as direct lineage members.
He was taught a vast amount of Ninjutsu data, and various precious secret medicines were bestowed upon him.
This allowed the seven-year-old Uchiha Tenxiu to secretly possess Chunin-level strength.
Don't underestimate a Chunin.
Not to mention in the original work, a Chunin was already considered a minor leader, a backbone existence of the Village.
Ordinary people, even with a lifetime of potential, would not exceed Elite Genin; this was the inherent limitation of their talent.
In this real world, a Chunin certified by Konoha was already considered an elite existence, comparable to a Jonin in other small Ninja Villages.
As for Konoha’s Jonin, they were high-ranking members of the Village, equivalent to a Village leader in the outside world’s small Ninja Villages.
Even in the Warring States Period a few years ago, a Jonin was an absolute pinnacle, a pillar of the clan.
If not for the emergence of two monsters who brought a new understanding of power to the Ninja World, perhaps Kage-level would have been the highest combat power in this world.
Fortunately, Uchiha Tenxiu’s talent was also of the highest caliber, possessing all five elemental affinities from birth, grasping various Ninjutsu insights instantly, and having numerous Ninjutsu development ideas.
Basically, after normal adulthood, he could at least reach the Jonin to Elite Jonin level, and after the special training set by Uchiha Tenxiu himself, the Kage-level was just a small hurdle, certainly not the end of his journey!
“And now, what I lack is time!”
Uchiha Tenxiu thought silently, surveying the warm and comfortable mansion.
“A two-story building, a small garden of over fifty square meters in front of the door, eight unified rooms upstairs and downstairs, warm and brand new.
If this were in my previous life, with my working capacity, even if I struggled my whole life, I probably couldn’t afford it.
But here, it’s given to you just for joining Konoha.
Even an affiliated member like myself gets to live in such a mansion, let alone the true high-ranking members of the clan…”
“Several years of peaceful living, well-fed and well-clothed, it’s no wonder even Uchiha Madara couldn’t persuade people to leave.
Without the long-term vision of future disasters, the Uchiha Clan was blinded by this wealth and power!
They forgot that the enemy’s honey, no matter how delicious, would be fatal if consumed.”
Uchiha Tenxiu warned himself internally.
Yet, he was not satisfied with this comfortable and peaceful life.
“After all, I am a transmigrator!”
Uchiha Tenxiu couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart.
He also clearly knew what the three words “Uchiha” truly represented to Konoha!
That was innate evil.
That was being born with sin.
That was a person who could be speculated upon with any malice.
Especially his personal experiences over the years made Uchiha Tenxiu understand how incompatible his identity was with Konoha.
Even buying books would lead to people speculating about his intentions.
Making some tools would lead to malicious suspicion.
It was only because those people wouldn't disguise themselves in front of a two or three-year-old child that Uchiha Tenxiu, as a reborn individual, could discern these things through their gazes and actions.
Otherwise, he would probably be like most of his clansmen, satisfied by these feigned affections and gradually sink into delusion.
From that moment, Uchiha Tenxiu extinguished the idea of seizing the Hokage position in Konoha and becoming a Village leader.
After all.
In a place where everyone discriminates against you, slanders you, and frantically smears you, if you want to seize the leadership and still want people to support you, it's better to establish your own force from the beginning and do whatever you want.
Better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix.
Plus, in my previous life, I was just a cog in the machine.
If I have to be a Ninja cog in this life, working 007 every day for the powerful, then didn't I transmigrate for nothing?
Not to mention, in this world called the Ninja World, social order is virtually nonexistent.
Anyone with a little ability can claim territory and become a king.
Why abandon a perfectly good imperial ambition to take money and do missions for others? Isn't that pathetic?!
Anyway, Uchiha Tenxiu couldn't understand why in those novels about transmigrating to the Naruto world, transmigrators would fall head over heels for Konoha, willing to be its cattle and horses unconditionally, protecting Konoha in various ways, inheriting the fire will in various ways, and fighting on the front lines for Konoha like brain-dead idiots.
What were they gaining?
Just for Konoha's powerful brainwashing tactics?
In any case, Uchiha Tenxiu held no hope for the fire will; he was a steadfast believer in packing up and leaving to start his own venture.
“However, even if I run away, I must gain enough benefits here before leaving.
Otherwise, if I wander the Ninja World alone, it’s not impossible for one of those powerful Ninja to kill me, saying I brought it upon myself!”
“At least, given the psychopathic nature of Ninja, it’s highly possible.
At least, reasons for targeting me could include needing a test subject, finding me suspicious, or just feeling like a fight, and so on.”
“Therefore, running away requires sufficient strength!” Uchiha Tenxiu thought seriously.
“Secondly, I also need a sufficiently safe territory where I can develop steadily, and I must have enough potential within myself.
Otherwise, if I finally manage to escape and establish my own force, only for it to be crushed by others after a few years of development, that would be too frustrating!
In my plan, both the research and development of various Ninjutsu and technologies require the support of numerous personnel from a powerful force, so this point needs careful consideration.
I must not take it lightly or make hasty decisions!”
Uchiha Tenxiu pondered, but his feet did not stop, moving towards the kitchen.
Regarding the aspect of strength.
Uchiha Tenxiu was quite confident.
Firstly, his talent in this life was excellent; he quickly stood out under the guidance of the Uchiha Clan members and received good training.
Secondly, the Uchiha Clan had few restrictions on the improvement of their clansmen’s strength, as long as it wasn't high-level Ninjutsu or Forbidden Technique.
The clan's library was open to anyone who met the conditions.
Even though many Ninjutsu were still out of his reach due to his age, requiring him to conceal his intentions, he had already explored many primary paths to increasing his strength with his foresight.
Once the opportune moment arrived, he could quickly convert them into power, allowing him to rapidly reach the Jonin level, which would at least be safe enough for running away!
“Therefore, in terms of strength, I don't need to worry for the next year or two.
According to my advancement speed, I will have enough self-preservation ability before the Ninja World War arrives!”
“On the contrary, finding a safe and sufficiently promising place is a problem…”
Uchiha Tenxiu held a fried dough stick in his mouth, a bowl of soy milk in his hand, devouring them, while his mind was contemplating topics that would cause Konoha Ninja to immediately arrest him if they heard them.