Chapter 1: Innate Fetal Breathing Technique
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"..."
"???"
"Where am I? Why can't I see anything?"
As his consciousness gradually awakened, Kira tried to open his eyes, only to find that he couldn't. It felt like he was submerged in warm water, surrounded by a gentle, comforting embrace.
Just then, a voice echoed in his mind, snapping him back to his senses:
[You have been reincarnated and received the a gift—the innate talent—max-level comprehension.]
"Reincarnated? Talent? Max-level comprehension?"
"Oh! I died! And now I've been reincarnated just like the novels I read? And as a fetus, no less?"
Fully regaining his awareness, Kira quickly pieced together his current situation, feeling a mix of confusion and excitement.
After spending some time calming himself down, he began contemplating his future.
"I wonder which world I've been reborn into."
"Wait a second—my mental power seems to have grown significantly stronger. I can clearly sense my entire body... and even extend my awareness beyond my mother's womb for a certain distance!"
"Alright, let's find out what kind of world this is!"
With that in mind, Kira prepared to focus his mental energy to investigate the outside world.
But before he could, a wave of drowsiness overtook him, and his consciousness slipped back into sleep.
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It was unclear how much time had passed after he was forced to sleep.
"Ugh…"
"I'll try again."
When Kira's consciousness resurfaced, he immediately scanned his own body and his mother's condition with his mental energy.
He realized his body had grown significantly.
"It's been several months, hasn't it?"
Frowning slightly, Kira thought to himself, "It seems my body isn't yet strong enough to support prolonged mental exploration. That was reckless of me last time. If I had pushed myself too hard and caused harm, I'd be doomed."
"I should approach this more cautiously and explore things slowly."
"But hey, I've officially joined the reincarnation trend, haven't I?"
"Max-level comprehension? That's awesome! I wonder if I can create a technique suited for my current state—something that allows me to build a solid foundation while still in the womb?"
With this idea in mind, Kira spent the next few months using his mental energy during his brief periods of wakefulness to observe his fetal breathing, growth, and other conditions.
Leveraging his max-level comprehension, he began developing a technique.
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One month later
[By observing your innate fetal breathing through mental energy, you had a moment of enlightenment and created the 'Innate Fetal Breathing Technique.']
Innate Fetal Breathing Technique:
—By using a trace of the Pure energy as a guide, the technique absorbs and transforms the nutrients provided by the mother to strengthen the foundation and improve one's natural constitution.
"It's finally complete! Now I can properly train and lay an even stronger foundation for this life."
With that thought, Kira began practicing the Innate Fetal Breathing Technique.
After just one full cycle, the technique started operating automatically, synchronized with his natural fetal breathing.
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Half a month later
In the Uchiha clan district, inside a cozy courtyard:
"Honey, your appetite has been off the charts lately. Are you sure you're okay?"
Uchiha Ken looked at his wife, Uchiha Mika, with concern.
It wasn't an overreaction. Mika's appetite had increased fivefold over the past two weeks, yet she hadn't gained any weight. Naturally, Ken was worried.
Mika, sitting across from him, smiled softly and gently stroked her swollen belly. Her face radiated maternal warmth as she replied, "I was worried too, so I went to the ninja hospital today. Lady Tsunade personally examined me and said everything's fine."
"In fact, she said our child is incredibly healthy, with vitality far beyond normal. The baby just has a big appetite and needs extra nutrition."
"Lady Tsunade even mentioned that our child might have exceptional talent and suggested I start eating more medicinal meals to support the baby's needs."
Hearing this, Mika's heart swelled with joy.
After all, this was Lady Tsunade's judgment—her child might be extraordinarily gifted. What mother wouldn't be overjoyed?
"Really?"
Ken's face lit up as he leaned closer, his excitement palpable. "Lady Tsunade really said that?"
"Yes, absolutely!" Mika nodded firmly. She then pulled out a prescription for medicinal meals from her pocket and handed it to her husband. "Here! This is the recipe Lady Tsunade prepared. I'll have to trouble you with this."
"Ha!"
Ken laughed heartily as he took the list, scanning it eagerly. "Leave it to me! Haha! We're going to have a genius child!"
Watching her husband's childlike enthusiasm, Mika couldn't help but shake her head with a smile.
"This guy... his personality is really something else."
She then lowered her head and gently caressed her belly, murmuring softly, "Don't worry, little one. Your dad and I will make sure you get all the nutrients you need to be born healthy and safe."
These conversations didn't escape Kira, who had woken up just in time to hear them.
"That's even better!"
A faint smile appeared on Kira's lips.
He, too, had noticed a flaw in the Innate Fetal Breathing Technique—it consumed a considerable amount of nutrients, and he had been worried about overburdening his mother's body.
Now, it seemed all those concerns were resolved.
In just half a month of training, Kira had made significant progress in both his physical growth and mental strength.
Using his unparalleled comprehension and heightened mental abilities, he also quickly picked up the language of this world from snippets of his parents' conversations.
Finally, he learned about the world he was in—and his origins.
"I never expected to reincarnate into the world of Naruto, one of the most dangerous worlds out there. And I'm born into the Uchiha clan, no less!"
"Should I feel lucky or unlucky?"
Kira couldn't help but sigh internally.
The world of Naruto was undeniably dark and perilous—especially for someone born into the Uchiha clan.
After all, the Uchiha clan's future was one of destruction, brought about by two or maybe three maniacs.
"Thankfully, based on the timeline, it's currently around Konoha Year 34. There's still plenty of time before the infamous night of the Uchiha massacre. I have time to grow stronger."
"With my max-level comprehension, there's no way I'll let the Uchiha clan follow the same path to ruin!"
"If it still happens, then I'd really be a failure."
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Several months later
"Smack!"
The freshly born Kira was greeted with a slap on his bottom.
Kira: "..."
Feeling both helpless and annoyed, he could only pout and let out a cry:
"Waaah! Waaah!"
"It's a boy! Congratulations, Mika!"
The vice-captain of the medical team, Emi, smiled as she handed Kira to his mother, Uchiha Mika.
"Thank you! Can I see my child?"
Pale but beaming with joy, Mika extended her hands.
Understanding her intent, Emi carefully placed the baby beside her and chuckled. "Your child is adorable! His skin is smooth and radiant, nothing like the wrinkly newborns we usually see. He's truly special!"
During her pregnancy, Mika's astonishing appetite had become well-known.
Just moments ago, Emi had used medical ninjutsu to examine the baby and found that his vitality was extraordinary—several times greater than that of an average infant.
It was clear this child was anything but ordinary.
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