Naruto: Awakening Eternal Power with My Eye Techniques

This time, however, they fought seriously. Both fighters channeled chakra into their swords—Shiyu Uchiha used his natural fire nature, while Tsubasa Uragawa chose wind, one of the two common chakra natures—wind and water—in the Land of Iron.

Once ready, both activated their Shunpo and Shifting Body Technique and charged at each other. This time, however, Tsubasa had learned from his earlier mistake—he knew he couldn't go head-to-head, so he instead relied on speed and swordsmanship to circle around Shiyu Uchiha and look for an opening.

But Shiyu's sword techniques matched Tsubasa's, and his command of the Shifting Body Technique surpassed it. After a fierce clash, Tsubasa unsurprisingly ended up defeated again.

Just like before, even after another loss, Tsubasa didn't lose his composure in the slightest. He perfectly lived by the warrior creed—"head may be lost, blood may be spilled, but honor must always stand"—a dignified performance that earned Shiyu Uchiha's respect.

Afterward, the two shook hands and made peace. Tsubasa's grace left a deep impression on Shiyu, who grew quite fond of him. As a token of appreciation for such an enjoyable sparring session, Shiyu treated his opponent to a nearby barbecue.

Shiyu had heard about this particular restaurant shortly after arriving, and upon tasting the food, he felt it was truly worth the visit.

Since the two got along quite well—almost like kindred spirits—they briefly shared some background and plans over the meal. Regarding his origins, Shiyu only mentioned that he came from the Land of Fire without elaborating further. Tsubasa immediately understood the sensitivity of the topic and politely refrained from pressing further.

In return, Tsubasa shared his own story. He was the son of a samurai family within the Land of Iron. He had come to the sacred mountain seeking challengers; if no suitable masters were found, he planned to climb the holy peak anyway for spiritual purification.

He never expected to run into someone as skilled as Shiyu Uchiha so soon after arriving, but now he felt the trip was totally worth it. His only regret was how utterly thorough his defeat had been.

Later, after dinner, Tsubasa invited Shiyu Uchiha to stay at his home. He owned a place nearby, and since Shiyu wasn't too picky about where he stayed and sensed no ill intent, he accepted the invitation.

After half a year of wandering, Shiyu finally found a good place to sleep—and to top it off, he'd also enjoyed a delicious meal. His mood was incredibly pleasant, making this night's rest particularly sweet and peaceful, though naturally, a certain level of vigilance remained.

Early the next morning, Shiyu intended to leave and travel to the sacred mountain. Accepting Tsubasa's offer, he shared breakfast with him, and after a bit of casual conversation, Shiyu said straightforwardly, "Tsubasa-kun, today I plan to visit your nation's holy land. Would you care to accompany me?"

Upon hearing Shiyu's words, Tsubasa happily replied, "I was thinking the same thing myself. How about I accompany Hino-kun as well?"

"Sounds great," Shiyu responded.

Since both of them had this intention, after finishing their conversation, they quickly packed up and set off together. Along the way, Tsubasa Uragawa gave Shiyu Uchiha a detailed introduction about the Sacred Mountain. Although Shiyu had already read about it before, nothing beat hearing it straight from a local.

The Land of Iron had not placed any direct obstacles on the mountain. However, as one climbed higher, the environment became increasingly harsh—temperature dropped drastically, especially beyond the 1500-meter mark.

Gradually, cold winds characteristic of the Sacred Mountain began swirling around them. These winds were piercingly frigid. Shiyu Uchiha intentionally dispersed the protective chakra that had been covering his palms, immediately feeling how the cold sliced through like blades, continuously eroding his body.

That said, it still wasn't enough to threaten Shiyu Uchiha at all. On the contrary, he saw it as a great place to train chakra control—it demanded a full-body chakra shield at all times, or you'd be risking your life. Even sleep offered no chance to relax.

Without a strong body and plenty of chakra, there was no way someone could make it to the top. In Shiyu Uchiha's opinion, the mountain should be divided into three distinct levels:

Below 1500 meters, suitable for Chunin and below-level warriors. At this level, as long as one possessed sufficient physical strength and basic chakra reserves, there generally wouldn't be major issues. The main challenge here was simply resisting the natural coldness of the snowy mountain.

However, once climbers exceeded 1500 meters, the icy winds grew increasingly severe. No matter how thick one's clothing, the cold would gradually penetrate through.

Then, bone-deep cold would seep into your very bones. One needed sufficient mastery of chakra, including a solid understanding of its nature and form transformation, just to withstand such harsh weather conditions.

Moreover, as climbing progressed past 2500 meters, these conditions worsened further.

To reach this altitude, one first needed chakra reserves rivaling that of a Jonin, plus a deeper understanding of chakra nature and form transformation, just to endure the brutal surrounding environment.

Compared to altitudes below 2500 meters, these chilling winds occasionally carried special ice crystals within heavy snowfall, which possessed considerable destructive power. It was said that in sufficient numbers, these crystals could directly threaten a Jonin's life.

This phenomenon increased the higher one climbed—the frequency of encountering such special ice crystals rose progressively, along with the snowflakes' destructive potential. Still, the snowflakes weren't powerful enough to actually endanger a Jonin—though the deadly ice crystals became more frequent the higher you climbed.

Nonetheless, this also made it an ideal location for sword-training, particularly advantageous for wind-based chakra users—a veritable treasure ground.

To test the crystals' potency, on Tsubasa Uragawa's suggestion, Shiyu Uchiha reached out on purpose and took one head-on. Due to lowered resistance, upon contact, his entire hand instantly turned icy cold, numbness spreading rapidly. Immediately afterward, Shiyu withdrew his hand, quickly circulating chakra to expel the chill. After a short while, he finally recovered.

Then Shiyu Uchiha took a deep breath, his face growing serious. Only then did he continue climbing. This place had yet to reach his limit—he could climb even higher.

After reaching over 2,000 meters, Shiyu Uchiha separated from Tsubasa Uragawa. Tsubasa was no longer fit to go further—truthfully, even at 2,000 meters, the altitude wasn't suitable for cultivation. He needed to walk back a section; he had come this far mainly to accompany Shiyu for a stretch. So Shiyu continued forward alone once more.

After ascending beyond 2,500 meters, Shiyu saw snowflakes rushing toward him amidst piercing cold winds. He had to draw his blade to slash through the snowflakes and strange ice crystals carried by the piercing winds.

Climbing nonstop until nearing 2,800 meters, Shiyu gradually began sensing his limit without activating the [Sharingan]. Battling against the howling wind, crushed under nature's immense power, every moment felt like a life-and-death struggle against an invisible opponent.

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