Now that they were Chunin, they were qualified to participate in B-rank missions as auxiliary combat members.
Although it was impossible for them to complete a B-rank mission every few days like Uchiha Gen, they wouldn't be stuck doing training exercises anymore.
They would no longer have to rely on chance to get a B-rank mission once every few months.
With practical combat experience, Orochimaru's teaching, and their own solid foundations, they could leave the vast majority of ninjas behind.
In the entire Ninja World, not many people could receive such elite cultivation.
"Alright, then I wish you both success."
Uchiha Gen nodded to his two companions who had finished washing up.
He watched them walk out of the room together and then stared blankly for a moment.
It was still very early, just past five in the morning.
Although he had talked late into the night with Jiraiya and Minato Namikaze and had only slept for about four hours, he felt refreshed.
Thanks to the Senju constitution granted by the Young Tsunade character card, his energy recovery speed was incredibly fast.
At this moment, his attention was focused on the system panel.
[Character Name: Uchiha Gen]
[Character Level: 22]
[Currently Loaded Character Cards: Uchiha Madara (Boy), Tsunade (Young Girl)]
[Currently Available Item Cards: 0]
[Available Card Pulls: 1]
[Current Attribute Values: Nin: 7; Tai: 6; Gen: 5; Str: 5; Spd: 7; Sta: 5; Seal: 6; Int: 7; Total: 48]
As basic numerical values increase, it becomes harder to improve the further one goes.
In the past month, Uchiha Gen had relied on practicing the Nature Transformation of Fire Release to raise his Ninjutsu attribute to seven.
This reached the threshold of the Jonin level; other than that, there hadn't been any massive progress.
However, these attribute values were his own; the bonuses from character cards were not included.
Otherwise, with the bonuses brought by Young Tsunade, his attributes in Strength, Stamina, and Seals would be even higher.
His total score would definitely exceed fifty.
Looking purely at the numbers, he was already close to the level of some Jonin.
The gains from this month, besides mastering Fire Release and becoming proficient with Tsunade's abilities, were two levels and two card pull opportunities.
The higher the level, the more experience is required.
At level twenty-something, C-rank missions still had some effect, but by the time he reached level thirty or forty, they would likely be insufficient.
Fortunately, he could now tag along for B-rank missions through Tsunade.
Presumably, his leveling speed in the coming period would be quite a bit faster than before.
Of the two card pull opportunities, he had already used one earlier and didn't get anything good, just a white-quality Soldier Pill.
And this time...
[System drawing...]
[Obtained: Weapon Enhancement Card (Green)]
[Weapon Enhancement Card (Green) Description: Can be used to enhance a designated weapon. The enhancement effect and success rate depend on the weapon's current quality.]
A brand-new card appeared on the system panel.
Good luck—a green card.
After the system reached level twenty, the drop rate for these green cards had increased significantly, and their practicality was much higher.
After a brief thought, Uchiha Gen placed his hand on the Sengoku Ninja Sword beside his pillow.
[Weapon Name: Unnamed Ninja Sword; Quality: Green]
[Modify Name]
[Named: Sengoku Ninja Sword.]
He planned to use this green-quality enhancement card on this weapon.
The most valuable weapon he possessed, providing the best boost to his combat power, was this blade.
Its quality was certainly not as good as top-tier weapons made entirely of expensive Chakra metal.
It couldn't yet compare to Sakumo Hatake's White Light Chakra Sabre or the Second Hokage's Sword of the Raijin, but it was still first-class.
Before Madara became the Clan Head, he was at least the young master of the Uchiha Clan.
As the Uchiha were a super-prestigious family ranked at the top of the world at the time, his main combat weapon was naturally no ordinary item.
Even now, many Jonin skilled in swordsmanship might not necessarily have a weapon of this grade.
Using the enhancement on this sword was the most cost-effective path.
Perhaps after a few more enhancements, the quality of the Sengoku Ninja Sword could be raised to a divine level.
It might one day rival the legendary blades or even the Six Paths Ninja Tools.
[Designate this weapon for enhancement? Current quality success rate: 95%]
[Confirm.]
[Enhancement successful! Current quality: Green +1]
The card shattered, turning into a stream of green light that flew into the Sengoku Ninja Sword.
[Weapon Name: Sengoku Ninja Sword; Quality: Green (+1)]
Uchiha Gen felt the blade, inspecting it carefully from top to bottom.
He drew the sword and performed a few flourishes.
The weight, center of gravity, length, and shape of the sword had not changed.
But with each swing, the movement felt a bit smoother.
"It might be the change brought by the improvement in sharpness, toughness, and strength, making the blade move more smoothly through the air."
"However, what can be felt most intuitively is the change in Chakra conductivity."
Uchiha Gen moved his finger away from the blade and channeled his Chakra into the sword.
A faint layer of flames ignited on the blade.
Different mediums have different Chakra conductivity.
The medium with the best conductivity is the ninja's own physical body.
Chakra is essentially the combination of physical and spiritual energy; the body is the birthplace of Chakra and naturally possesses extreme compatibility.
Next are special plant and mineral materials, such as certain types of wood used for paper in Explosive Tags.
The puppets made by the Puppet Brigade of the Hidden Sand are also mostly made from such materials.
Although ordinary metals are hard and efficient, serving as the base for most ninja weapons, their conductivity is relatively average.
Only Chakra metal and some special minerals are exceptions.
Tools forged by masters can provide enhancements and possess various unexpected effects.
Typical examples are Asuma's Trench Knives, which enhance Wind Release, or the legendary blades of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.
The Sengoku Ninja Sword was already equal to those weapons in terms of sharpness and durability.
However, it had been slightly inferior in Chakra conductivity, being only a few degrees stronger than ordinary steel.
Therefore, the improvement in this area felt significant.
"Time to head out."
Uchiha Gen looked at the sky, got up to wash, and changed into the classic Uchiha high-collared robe.
He put on his green Konoha flak jacket over it and headed to the medical area.
Next, it's time to start grinding missions!