“Yay, Yuzi-nee is the best.”
Chen Yue cheered, his stomach truly rumbling, and immediately dived into devouring the food before him.
“I’m starting.”
Compared to past breakfasts, the selection was largely the same: milk, eggs, rice balls, grilled meat, and two apples, highlighting a focus on nutrition and balance.
However, the biggest difference was in the quantity, nearly double that of previous breakfasts.
Training ninjas is not easy. From the moment they begin to refine chakra, ninjas require a significantly increased energy intake daily. You could say that all ninjas are big eaters.
The statement “As the body develops, the amount of chakra will constantly increase” is premised on ninjas consistently fulfilling their energy needs and experiencing normal bodily development.
But without sufficient energy intake, ninjas will also develop poorly, and their chakra growth will not reach normal levels, ultimately affecting their strength.
However, as a member of the still powerful Uchiha clan, and even more so, the grandson of the esteemed clan elder, Chen Yue naturally didn’t need to worry about food issues.
In fact, the difference between clan ninjas and ordinary civilian ninjas begins to manifest in their daily food.
Because food is a crucial resource, especially in this ancient version of the Naruto world, it is no less valuable than ninjutsu, secret techniques, or other resources.
Milk, eggs, rice balls, grilled meat, and fruits – these foods may seem ordinary, but given the current world’s productivity, can everyone afford to eat them every day?
Not to mention, the quantity of each meal is substantial.
Take milk for example, this is not the technologically advanced modern society. In this ancient world, where production, preservation, and transportation all face severe limitations, it is destined to be a luxury food reserved for the few.
You could even say that money alone might not buy it, because output is limited, so besides money, you naturally need the backing of power.
The same goes for eggs, fruits, and meat come next, while rice and vegetables are the most common.
With the abilities of ninjas, it’s not hard to ensure their descendants have enough to eat every day, but to eat well, ordinary ninjas simply can't do it.
“Hm? What’s this?”
He devoured some of the rice balls, grilled meat, and Yuzi’s peeled eggs. He was just about to take a sip of “milk” to quench his throat, but after a mouthful, the taste in his mouth felt strange.
“This is deer milk from the Nara clan, even more precious than cow’s milk, you see.”
Yuzi’s voice was crisp and clear as she explained, “But, Madam said the supply of deer milk is not stable, so it might only be available every few days.”
“Oh!”
Swallowing the deer milk in his mouth, Chen Yue contemplated her words, because he heard a familiar name.
Deer milk from the Nara clan?
Indeed, the Nara clan raises deer, so deer milk coming from them is no surprise.
As for the unstable supply, he understood even more.
Deer’s lactation period is far shorter than that of cows, and they may prioritize the Nara clan’s needs, which would make a stable supply quite unexpected.
Moreover, the relationship between the Uchiha clan and the Nara clan is no different than that of the other two clans of Ino-Shika-Cho, or the current Hokage Sarutobi clan. The fact they can still provide a sporadic supply is already a testament to the Uchiha clan’s strong influence.
“Yare yare, the grandson of the clan elder, this identity’s value is becoming heavier and heavier.”
As he gradually integrated into this world, Chen Yue increasingly felt the convenience brought by his current noble status.
The treatment he received now, not to mention compared to ordinary civilian ninja descendants, even among the Uchiha clan, with the same age group, none of his clan members received such treatment.
Even Uchiha clan ninjas couldn’t have milk and eggs every day, they still had to be spaced out.
And the intervals are determined based on their identity and talent.
However, in most cases, before the age of twelve, talent cannot be fully determined, so it is decided according to their status.
The descendants of the main branch have more than those of the branch families, and those from the elder branch are more than those from the main branch.
However, Chen Yue believes that even among those from the elder branch, treatment should be worse than his.
Because, besides his identity, the reason he enjoys such treatment is also closely linked to his revealed talent.
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Ding ding ding—
After eating and drinking his fill, Yuzi cleaned up and left on her own, while Chen Yue remained at the training ground, stretching his body and digesting his food.
Soon, with the two-hour incense in the tripod incense burner burning out, a long and deep bell sound rang from afar.
“Rest is over.”
Just like his arrival was without a trace, Uchiha Hiken’s appearance was also silent.
The distant bell sound hadn’t completely stopped, and Chen Yue’s ear caught his great-grandfather’s slightly hoarse voice.
“Are you ready, child?”
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