Perhaps because of their young age, even though nearly half of the students in the class were from ninja clans, Umino Iruka still started by teaching them the most basic ninja knowledge. Of course, in addition to ninja knowledge, he also taught them how to refine chakra.

To be honest, Lin Nian was not really interested in chakra as an energy system. Although he was amazed by its power and idealism, and even the miracle of changing physical genes, he probably wouldn't cultivate chakra unless it was the last minute.

After all, ever since he transmigrated, he has come to understand that there are even more beautiful landscapes beyond this world, and he will not allow himself to be controlled by others.

As for why I say that?

First of all, the people of the ninja world were originally unable to refine chakra. The reason why chakra became popular in the ninja world and became the mainstream, or even the only, cultivation system on this planet was because of the massacre caused by Kaguya Otsutsuki, which completely interrupted the ninja world, which had just developed a cultivation civilization at that time.

Afterwards, although her two sons, Hagoromo and Hamura, sealed her away, they also completely transmitted the energy of chakra to the entire planet.

But how did the first people who were able to cultivate chakra obtain it?

It was Hagoromo Otsutsuki, the Sage of Six Paths, who shared his chakra with the world and founded the Ninjutsu sect, spreading chakra throughout the world.

Where did Hagoromo and Hamura's chakra come from? It was given to them by their mother, Kaguya Otsutsuki.

A closer look at the Otsutsuki clan in Boruto reveals that even the main Otsutsuki clan has a backdoor for their chakra. For example, the main family can easily refine the chakra of their branch families into pills to aid their own advancement.

What about the main family? Don't forget that the so-called Otsutsuki God appeared in Boruto, even though that Otsutsuki God has already fallen.

However, just from this point of view, we can see the inherent flaws of chakra itself and the backdoor that has long been restricted. Based on this alone, Lin Nian dares not actually come into contact with chakra.

Another point is quite simple for him: the system of exploiting the body and soul to extract energy that cannot be stored is a complete exploitation of one's potential in exchange for temporary combat power.

In the pursuit of immortality, aside from the Otsutsuki clan who have broken through to the Six Paths level, only Kaguya has been proven to be truly immortal.

Therefore, who would make such a losing proposition as squeezing out their future potential to gain power that is not much stronger now?

Moreover, chakra is an energy that is naturally countered by the Otsutsuki clan! Does he really have to avoid the Otsutsuki clan whenever he encounters them?

Even if one can absorb natural energy and fuse it into Sage Chakra, it is only temporary.

Therefore, the ancient Dragon Kingdom's cultivation system, which has always been recorded as having the concept of the unity of heaven and man and the use of the power of nature, became his first choice. After all, he was bound to have a battle with the Otsutsuki clan someday!

A jumble of thoughts flashed by. Knowing that she couldn't cultivate the Golden Light Mantra with her current environment and her current level of meditation, Lin Nian continued to cultivate the Blue Silver Meditation Method during this somewhat boring time, continuing to accumulate life force.

As for Naruto Uzumaki, who is always causing trouble to get attention?

Is this a whetstone for Lin Nian to hone her meditation and focus? After all, having been toughened up by society, Lin Nian is no longer naive. Her impression of Naruto Uzumaki isn't bad, but it's not great either.

Of course, a large part of the decline in perception is due to non-flammable materials, after all, the culture there is inherently incompatible with his own values ​​and perceptions.

Lin Nian, who desperately needs these six years at the Ninja Academy as a period of stable development, will endure even if the environment is dozens of times worse than it is now. Besides, he is now considered a top-tier treasure by the Konoha leadership, and it is impossible for him to fall into that situation.

However, the intentional or unintentional brainwashing methods had already been going on for three years without anyone realizing it.

As the school bell rang, a large group of children took out their lunchboxes and ate them, some quietly, some noisily, some alone, and some in small groups.

Lin Nian picked up her schoolbag and pulled out the bento that Yamato had prepared for her that morning. Her gaze then fell on Naruto Uzumaki, who was currently looking quite embarrassed.

"Is this... considered being a pushover?"

His past life's education made him unable to resist taking the first step forward, even though he knew it might be a trap.

After all, while Wood Release can also suppress Tailed Beasts, it cannot be directly controlled like the Sharingan. Although the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, Naruto Uzumaki, has always been under the control of Hiruzen Sarutobi, I think I haven't crossed the line in the eyes of the Third Hokage by doing this.

A tender sprout broke through the soil and began to grow rapidly in front of Naruto Uzumaki until it grew to a height of nearly half a meter, bloomed, and withered completely after completing the process of bearing fruit.

And right there, on Naruto's desk, appeared a huge apple.

He then took out the bento box that Yamato had prepared for him and began to eat it in small bites.

This scene, observed and monitored by Hiruzen Sarutobi through the crystal ball, stirred a long-lost warmth in his heart.

"Although I seem a bit aloof because I've lived alone for so long and am more used to communicating with nature, I'm still willing to help my fellow villagers!"

"As long as he establishes a deep bond with the village, Senju Rin will become the village's strongest support for the rest of his life, protecting everyone in the village. Indeed, Hashirama-sensei, is this child the new hope you have brought to Konoha?"

Whispering words that would involuntarily draw everyone in, Hiruzen Sarutobi stared intently at Naruto Uzumaki, Rin Senju, and Sasuke Uchiha in the scene. Several plans that could help them build a true bond began to take shape.

"Shisui, you will bring peace back to the village and the Uchiha clan, won't you?"

"Definitely! Hokage-sama."

Upon hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's summons, Shisui Uchiha, who had not yet revealed his Mangekyou Sharingan, emerged from the corner and respectfully knelt before Hiruzen Sarutobi, his crimson eyes filled with sincere light.