Uchiha's self-cultivation

Chapter 199 Tea Ceremony and Kendo

Three days passed in a flash. On a beach in the Iron Country, Kureni Yuhi lay in Obito's arms, and said in a daze, "Obito, why hasn't the sun risen yet? I'm so sleepy."

"Come on, wait a little longer, don't you want to watch the sunrise by the sea?"

Obito caressed Kurenai Yuhi's back, and injected a gentle magic power into his body.

Kurenai Yuhi's spirit improved a lot, she rubbed herself in Obito's arms, quietly watching the glimmer of light in the sky.

Time passed slowly, and the white light was gradually dyed into fiery red.

"The sun is coming out soon!"

Yuhihong hugged Obito tightly, raised her head and asked, "Obito, are you going to a meeting at dawn?"

"Well, I'll accompany you after the meeting."

Obito hugged Yuhihong a little tighter, and said softly, "How about I take you to have a big meal after watching the sunrise later?"

Yuhi Hong's eyes brightened a little, and he asked curiously: "But now that the epidemic is so severe, are there any restaurants open in the Iron Country?"

"The general Mifune of the Iron Country invited us to eat. I heard that it is a special dish of the Iron Country."

"Obito, you are awesome!"

Time passed quickly between the two of them, and the fiery red sun slowly rose from the sea level.

"so beautiful"

Xi Hihong looked at the fiery red clouds that were clearly separated from the sea level and seemed to be in a line, her eyes were bent into crescents.

"Yeah, so beautiful!"

Under the reflection of the morning light, Yuhi Hongmei became an oil painting, and Obito felt that no matter how he looked at it, he couldn't get enough of it.

Out of the corner of Yuhi's red eyes, he noticed Obito's obsessive gaze, and he lowered his head and smiled shyly.

Time seems to have stopped at this moment, suddenly becoming quiet and beautiful.

It wasn't until the sun completely jumped out of the sea that the two came back to their senses.

Gently kissed Yuhihong, Obito hugged Yuhihong, and said with a smile: "Let's go, let's go eat a big meal."

In the capital city of the Iron Country, in a simple and elegant room.

Mifune was wearing a black kimono with a samurai sword on his waist. He smiled at Obito and Yuhi Kuren who came in, "You two, please sit down."

Obito led Yuhihong and sat down opposite Mifune, also said with a smile: "Thank you, General Mifune, for your hospitality."

"You are Welcome"

Mifune slowly raised the antique teapot and warmed the cup with slightly boiling spring water.

Looking at Mifune's complete set of tea art, Obito praised: "General Mifune's tea art is admirable."

"The tea ceremony is also a kind of practice."

Mifune handed the brewed tea to Obito and Yuhihong.

Obito reached out to take the teacup, and asked along the lines of the conversation: "Can Admiral Mifune explain it in detail?"

"Since Mr. Obito is interested, I will explain in more detail."

Mifune slowly picked up the teacup and said in harmony: "If you want to make a good cup of tea, you first need to understand the basic knowledge of tea and water, including the classification, characteristics and production process of tea, as well as the properties of various waters."

"Secondly, it is necessary to constantly practice the technology of tea art, so that the color, aroma, taste and shape of tea tend to be perfect."

"Again, the etiquette and norms of tea art need to be followed."

When talking about this, Mifune paused and said meaningfully: "Otherwise, no matter how good the tea is, it's not worth tasting."

With a half-smile on Obito's face, he said, "General Sanfuan seems to have something in his words."

Mifune laughed loudly, stroked his long beard and said, "I have always believed that if a person is proficient in the tea ceremony, he can naturally understand the world's laws."

"For example, the way of the samurai's sword."

"If you want to be a good swordsman, you must first understand the weight, length, material, and shape of the sword."

"Secondly, you need to practice chopping, thrusting, stabbing, intercepting, blocking, collapsing, chopping, and wiping with the sword constantly, so that these actions can be carved into your bones."

"Again, you need to abide by the rules of the sword."

"You see, the way of swordsmanship and the way of tea are actually the same."

Obito curled up his mouth and asked, "What if you don't follow the rules?"

Mifune unloaded the samurai sword from his waist, stroked the blade lightly, lowered his eyes and replied: "If you are not sincere, everything is false."

Obito chuckled lightly and asked, "Didn't tea ceremony and kendo exist since ancient times? Who set the original rules for tea ceremony and kendo?"

"During thousands of years, have these rules changed?"

Mifune lowered his head and pondered for a long time, put the knife on his waist again, nodded and said: "I have learned the lesson, thank you, Mr. Obito, for your clarification."

Yu Hihong was confused when he heard it, and said in confusion: "Obito, why can't I understand what you are saying?"

Obito pinched Yuhihong's cheeks with a funny face, and said softly: "With me here, you don't need to understand."

At this time, two waiters came up with a huge porcelain plate covered with a white cloth.

Sanfuan got up slowly, saluted and said: "To express my gratitude, please allow me to personally handle the food for the two distinguished guests."

"Thank you, Admiral Sanfuan"

The leader nodded slightly, indicating that the three ship generals can start to do it.

Sanfuan lifted the white cloth, revealing a fresh fish.

"Two honored guests, this is a very rare fish in the sea, called the ice-seeing amberjack."

"The natural conditions in the waters where the ice-seeing amberjack live are extremely harsh, with frequent lightning, thunder, and rough seas. It takes a long-term struggle against the waves and severe cold to survive. Therefore, its meat is extremely sweet and suitable for sashimi."

"The sashimi of ice-seeing amberjack and the caviar of sturgeon are really delicious in this world."

After listening to Mifune's introduction, Yuhi Hong's throat rolled a few times.

Obito stroked Yuhihong's long hair, and said, "General Mifune, you can start."

"The old man made a fool of himself."

Mifune closed his eyes and concentrated, and put his hand on the handle of the knife at his waist.

"Chime"

With a clear knife cry, a knife light flashed in the air.

"pat"

A smooth and visible fish bone fell to the ground, and slices of thin and transparent sashimi fell neatly on the plate of Yuhihong and Obito.

"Amazing!"

Kurenai Yuhi exclaimed, and immediately picked up a piece of sashimi with chopsticks.

After dipping a little bit of caviar, Yuhihong put the sashimi into his mouth, his expression became intoxicated.

"too delicious!"

"Obito, try it quickly."

Looking at the excited Yuhihong, Obito was jealous and said, "Is it better than my cooking?"

Yu Hihong struggled for a while, then whispered: "It's just a little bit better than yours."

"I really don't believe it"

Obito picked up a piece of sashimi, dipped it in caviar and put it in his mouth.

"There is no second taste in the world!!"

Obito opened his eyes and shook his head in amazement.

“As long as the two guests are satisfied”

Mifune wiped the unstained samurai sword with a white cloth, and said with a smile: "Take it slowly, the old man will not bother you."

"Stop pretending, everyone is leaving."

Watching Mifune walk away, Obito touched Yuhihong, who was a lady-like lady, with his shoulder.

Kurenai Yuhi exhaled, staring at the sashimi on the table with bright eyes, showing the aura of a hungry ghost rushing to eat.

After eating for a full two hours, Kureni Yuhi patted her round belly and leaned against Obito.

"Obito, I'm so strong!"

“Sashimi is so delicious.”

Obito smiled dotingly, stretched out his hand to wipe the corner of Yuhihong's mouth, and joked: "I see, you will become a little fat pig sooner or later."

"Hmph, no way"

Yuhihong bumped Obito with her head, and hummed softly: "If I get fat, it must be your responsibility, and you are responsible for making me lose weight."

"Is it my fault?"

Obito pinched Yuhihong's nose.

"Hmm, it's your fault"

Yuhihong shook her head and said in a muffled voice.

At this time, Mifune, wearing a green layered armor and a samurai sword, walked in and said softly: "Mr. Obito, the kages are here, and the Five Kages meeting will start soon."

(End of this chapter)