[Chakra Nature: Lightning Release (Level 3) upgraded. Consumed 100,000 gold coins. Lightning Release Chakra successfully advanced to Level 4.] [Chidori A-Rank Ninjutsu: Purchased accelerated training experience. Consumed 120,000 gold coins to master the A-Rank Ninjutsu Chidori.]
All kinds of experiences using Chidori continuously flooded his mind, as though he had completely mastered it. At the same time, the Chakra within his body felt somewhat different. Uchiha Yoru knew that he had successfully mastered Chidori, and even his Chakra Nature had been upgraded.
Fortunately, he had Chidori, so he only needed to purchase an experience pack to master it. Even so, it had cost him a full 120,000 gold coins to completely learn the technique.
He only had 110,000 gold coins left. Uchiha Yoru narrowed his eyes and muttered, "Orochimaru is still in his honeymoon phase with Danzo. I can't make a move regarding the Sharingan yet. After all, that guy Danzo doesn't think much of Sharingan below Three Tomoe. And right now, I need to draw Orochimaru's attention. So this is my only option."
[All remaining balance exchanged for Swordsmanship experience packs... Consumed 110,000 gold coins. Swordsmanship advanced to Level 4.]
As the name implied, experience packs allowed the host to directly master a certain skill after spending money, or raise a skill to another level.
These levels corresponded to strength: Level 3 (Ninja Academy Student) → Level 2 (Genin) → Level 3 (Chunin) → Level 4 (Special Jonin) → LV5 (Jōnin) → LV6 (Elite Jōnin) → LV7 (Kage-level) → LV8 (Super Kage) → LV9 (Six Paths Level) → LV10 (Otsutsuki).
Feeling the changes in his body, Uchiha Yoru could not help shaking his head and sighing inwardly. "As expected, this only improves experience and technique. Experience packs don't directly improve physical ability."
For example, Swordsmanship was tied to taijutsu. After advancing, he had only gained skill and experience; his body still needed training to keep up. It was like how Sasuke could clearly see Rock Lee's movements after awakening his Sharingan in the original story, yet his body still could not keep up.
Still, he had worked hard. Before this, both his Swordsmanship and Chakra Nature proficiency had been at the Chunin level. After spending money directly, both had risen to the Special Jonin level, saving him at least one or two years of training. More importantly, he had also mastered an A-Rank Ninjutsu.
Together with the one-tomoe Sharingan he had awakened during the Nine-Tails Night, his overall strength was enough to place him among the Elite Chunin.
Every ninja had a style they excelled at. Most people explored their talents as they went along before gradually forming their own combat style.
But Uchiha Yoru smiled confidently. Why go through all that trouble? He could just walk someone else's path and leave them nowhere to walk. For example, following Sasuke Uchiha's path during his early days with Orochimaru's team was perfect. Most importantly, it saved money.
His future development path was ideal as well. The Chidori series offered both offense and defense, and more importantly, it saved money. As for looking cool? Who would not love being stylish while ensuring their strength? Better yet, he could use it to build a reputation and gain enough Prestige within the clan.
He was currently in Orochimaru's team, so was this not perfect? He could perfectly replicate Sasuke Uchiha's early combat style, then squeeze some benefits out of the clan. As for being branded as part of Orochimaru's faction...
Could Orochimaru's mark possibly be worse than that of the Uchiha Clan?
At the very least, before Orochimaru defected, bearing the mark of Orochimaru's faction would bring him the greatest benefits. As for later? Heh. That was why he needed to gain the greatest possible benefits during this period, squeeze every last bit out of them, and strengthen himself.
"Yoru, time to go. Teacher Orochimaru has a mission."
Anko's voice came from outside the tent. Uchiha Yoru, who had long since heard her footsteps, smiled. "Coming, Anko."
When Uchiha Yoru stepped outside, a sunny smile appeared on his handsome face. Mitaraishi Anko wore her usual proud expression as the two headed toward Orochimaru's tent together. Naturally, this scene was meant for others to see.
Sure enough, the other ninjas quietly muttered among themselves. The Uchiha Clan was truly shameless—they were actually using their looks to seduce Orochimaru's Disciple and scheme for benefits.
The Uchiha Clan's elite young ninjas all looked rather awkward. It was so obvious that there was no way they could fail to see it. Quite a few of them secretly felt relieved that they were not the ones selling their bodies.
Even Uchiha Shisui watched the two leave and sighed inwardly. "Brother Yoru, you've worked hard. The clan won't forget you."
For the mission and for the clan, sacrificing one's feelings and even one's body was something worthy of respect in their eyes.
"Yoru, the Uchiha Clan's reputation isn't looking too good."
As they walked, Anko teased him. Uchiha Yoru merely shrugged and smiled. "Can't be helped. It's all for the village."
That was right. If the Uchiha Clan had not worked so hard to complete missions, how could they have captured these Spies? And how else could he have obtained information about Spies from the Land of Lightning, Land of Earth, and Land of Water passing intelligence?
As for the Land of Wind, he could only sigh. He wanted to sell information to the Land of Wind too, but he currently had no channel through which their Spies could pass intelligence. Otherwise, he would have sold it long ago.
And there were so many small nations as well. At that thought, Uchiha Yoru immediately revealed an impassioned expression. The revolution had yet to succeed; comrades still needed to work hard!
He had to grow bigger! Grow stronger! Apart from Konoha, he would deal with the other four of the Five Great Nations, as well as every smaller nation. He would become the greatest intelligence dealer.
He would contribute his remaining strength to making Konoha bigger and stronger! Everything was for the village!
Land of Fire Border.
Within the endless forest, it felt as though they had arrived in ancient times. An ordinary person standing atop a tree trunk would look no bigger than a cat. Dark figures darted through the forest.
Dark figures flashed past, moving with incredible agility through the primeval forest. Yet within the dense, shadowy undergrowth, Anko and Uchiha Yoru watched the passing figures with solemn expressions.
"Yoru, those people are the scouts mentioned in the intelligence."
At that moment, one tomoe spun within Uchiha Yoru's crimson eyes. With his powerful vision, the dark figures passing nearby were clearly reflected in his sight. He said in a low voice, "One team. One leader and three subordinates, four in total. The leader appears to be around twenty-five years old and carries a ninja sword. The other three are all male, around twelve or thirteen."
Uchiha Yoru calmly reported the information he had gathered. Mitaraishi Anko at his side did not find it strange. Ninjas usually acted according to their temperament in daily life as a way of venting, but when carrying out a mission—especially before battle—no one would still be joking around.
Then, a thunderous boom erupted in the distance, followed by a scream. The leading ninja immediately raised his hand in alarm to stop those behind him and shouted, "It's a trap! Retreat!"
However, at that moment, two dark figures flashed out from the trees behind them, directly blocking the retreating ninjas' path.
There had been four ninjas. The Explosive Tag trap had already taken one of them out, clearly a young ninja. The remaining two young ninjas wore grave expressions, but when the leader saw the newcomers, his gaze froze. Terror appeared on his face as he trembled. "O-O-Orochimaru!"
Rustle—
Orochimaru's sinister face slowly emerged from the shadows of the tree trunk. He wore a teasing smile like a cat playing with mice, slowly extended his tongue to lick his lips, and said with his distinct raspy laugh, "Heh heh, looks like there are a few little mice here."
Orochimaru!
After the leading ninja spoke that name in terror, the other two ninjas also revealed shocked expressions. One of the Sannin, Orochimaru! How could that be possible?!
Just then, a sharp whistling sound cut through the air. Countless flashes of cold light appeared as Shuriken came flying from behind them.
"No! That's not right!" After sensing the attack from behind, the leading ninja suddenly revealed an excited, ecstatic expression. If Orochimaru were really here, why would he need someone to launch a sneak attack?
"Run! If Orochimaru is here, we have no chance of winning! Run! I'll cover you! Go deal with the one attacking from behind!"
The ninja shouted fiercely at his two students, then charged madly toward Orochimaru himself.
It had to be said that he was experienced. In the blink of an eye, he had concluded that the Orochimaru before him had to be fake. Otherwise, why would someone still need to ambush them? He did not know how strong the person behind them was, but his two students could test that person for him.
The two young students immediately revealed emotional expressions upon hearing that. Their team leader teacher!
"Be careful!"
In the brief instant of flashing blades and sparks, the leading ninja, who wore no ninja forehead protector, drew the ninja sword from his back and charged toward Orochimaru. Behind him, his two students each gripped Kunai in both hands and blocked the barrage of hidden weapons for him.
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