Ability Activation

"Lightning Release Chakra Mode utilizes special Lightning Release chakra to stimulate the body's nerves, increasing one's speed. Simultaneously, it can wrap the body's surface with Lightning Release chakra for offense or defense."

Uchiha Yoichi read the training scroll over a dozen times. After memorizing every word until he could recite it almost backward, he destroyed the scroll.

First, he needed to master the lightning nature transformation of chakra, which was a prerequisite for releasing Lightning Release ninjutsu.

Nature transformation, in simple terms, was making chakra simulate the changes of various elements. It wasn't about chakra actually becoming lightning or water. The reason it could be cut by Wind Release or burned by Fire Release was because the chakra imitated the sharpness of wind and the heat of fire to achieve those effects.

Uchiha Yoichi clearly remembered that when Sarutobi Asuma was teaching Naruto about wind nature transformation, he told him to split the chakra into two masses and rub them together continuously, making it thinner and sharper. That was the wind nature transformation.

There were many ways to transform the nature of lightning, but for the Nintaijutsu known as Lightning Release Chakra Mode, Uchiha Yoichi felt he should first master 'stimulation' and 'conductivity.'

"Allowing chakra to flow faster within the body's meridians, simulating an electrical current effect. This way, even normally activated cells can increase speed and power, though Lightning Release Chakra Mode is a bit more complex."

Uchiha Yoichi was already a Chunin, so he naturally mastered climbing trees and walking on water, and concentrating chakra in his feet could increase his speed.

"I'll find an electrician this afternoon and see if they can make me a transformer that releases current. It might be helpful for my training."

Life in the Ninja World had quite advanced technology; electrical appliances already existed at this time.

Soon, Uchiha Yoichi began to simulate the lightning nature transformation with his chakra. One advantage was that when he looked in the mirror, he suddenly activated the ability to see through and observe his own body, preventing him from overtraining and causing internal damage.

This was perhaps the only use of this ability. Practicing while observing the meridians within his body also reduced the risk.

"Yoichi, you're training?"

Uchiha Kanbayashi arrived at the training ground and saw Uchiha Yoichi sitting on the ground, covered in sweat. He couldn't help but nod in approval. The geniuses of the Uchiha clan should be like this, combining talent with hard work.

Uchiha Yoichi said with a slight gasp, "I want to train the lightning nature transformation. I've been training for a week, and I can finally achieve cellular activation."

Uchiha Kanbayashi nodded. "Cellular activation in just one week? Yoichi, your talent is quite good. Achieving this level in lightning nature transformation is already considered an introduction. Once you master a second chakra nature transformation, you won't be far from becoming a Jonin."

Once the strength was there, the rest was experience. In this regard, the great Uchiha clan had the ability to quickly gain experience for its members.

"Never mind that. The Clan Head wants you to go to his house. It seems the village's decision has been made."

"It's been a week. I thought they'd postpone it until next year."

"Yoichi, I know you feel wronged by being sidelined despite your meritorious service. However, the Clan Head sometimes has to compromise. Yoichi, you'll have to understand the Clan Head when you get there."

Uchiha Kanbayashi sighed.

Uchiha Fugaku was not satisfied with the Uchiha clan being confined to the Security Force. He wanted the Uchiha to integrate more into Konoha, joining the Anbu, mission squads, and so on. Therefore, on certain matters, Uchiha Fugaku would make concessions to the Konoha higher-ups to gain a step forward for his clan.

Uchiha Kanbayashi was aware of this situation and felt that Clan Head Fugaku's choice was not wrong. To gain something, one had to give up something; the clan members should understand.

However, Uchiha Yoichi was an exception. He was not a pure-blooded Uchiha clansman.

"I'll go back and change my clothes, Senior Kanbayashi."

"Alright, I'll go with you."

With that, Uchiha Kanbayashi and Uchiha Yoichi went home first. They had trained all morning and were sweaty and a bit dirty. It would be better to take a bath and change before going.

"Senior Kanbayashi, I haven't eaten yet."

Uchiha Kanbayashi shook his head. "Let's talk about it after we leave the Clan Head's house. It'll probably only take a few words."

Afterward, the two headed towards Uchiha Fugaku's house and soon arrived in front of a residence.

He rang the doorbell, and shortly after, the door opened. A woman, young yet exuding a mature and beautiful charm, smiled and said, "Kanbayashi-kun, this must be Yoichi-kun, right? Fugaku is already waiting for you."

"Thank you for having us."

Uchiha Kanbayashi and Uchiha Yoichi bowed slightly before changing their shoes at the entrance and walking in.

This must be Uchiha Mikoto. Judging by the time, in two more years, the Uchiha clan's greatest filial son would be born. Thinking of Uchiha Itachi, Yoichi felt like finding an opportunity to drown him.

After entering the house, the two were led to the reception room by Uchiha Mikoto.

Uchiha Fugaku was already waiting inside. Upon seeing Kanbayashi and Yoichi, Uchiha Fugaku nodded expressionlessly and said, "Senior Kanbayashi, Yoichi, you're here. Please sit."

"Clan Head."

After taking their seats, Uchiha Fugaku got straight to the point. "Yoichi-kun, the Konoha higher-ups have reached a decision regarding the incident last time. The head of the Stone Ninja you brought back was of great help to the village. Now, the village has dispatched personnel to thwart the Stone Ninja's plot."

"However, the Interrogation Squad also questioned your surviving teammate and the intelligence obtained from the Stone Ninja's head. The village believes you had a tendency to exploit your teammates during the mission. Although you accidentally made a contribution this time, the village higher-ups do not recommend you continue forming or participating in mission squads."

"Kanbayashi also told me your intentions, so I want to ask you personally today: are you still willing to join the Security Force?"

Uchiha Yoichi fell silent for a moment after hearing this, then asked, "Clan Head, I don't quite understand. A Chunin and three Genin encountered an opposing Jonin, a Chunin, and two Genin. Surviving at all was an accident, so how do they think I had a tendency to exploit my teammates?"

"Your surviving teammate from the squad is no longer able to be a ninja. According to him, you had an opportunity to save him at the time."

"How could I save him without chakra? Relying on the Will of Fire, or just talking? Clan Head, why didn't the Konoha higher-ups back then save the Second Hokage? They should have been the Hokage's guard detail at the time."

"Yoichi, this is the village's suggestion. As Clan Head, I have accepted this suggestion. I hope you can understand."

Uchiha Fugaku slightly intensified his tone. This was the result of discussions between the Uchiha clan and the village. Although it was a suggestion, it could no longer be changed.

However, he also knew that Uchiha Yoichi felt a bit wronged, so he softened his tone slightly and continued, "The clan knows your contribution, so we can offer you compensation."

"I don't need it, anyway—"

"Fugaku, I've prepared some tea and snacks for you."

Just as Uchiha Yoichi was about to say something, he heard Uchiha Mikoto's gentle voice from outside the door, so he retracted his words.

However, at this moment, Uchiha Yoichi's eyes felt a slight itch. It wasn't the Sharingan; he could already control that freely.

Damn it, it's that trash ability!

From Uchiha Yoichi's perspective, a person carrying a tea tray walked in.

"Fugaku, I'll put the tea and snacks here first. Hey, hey, hey!?"

Before Uchiha Mikoto could finish speaking, her eyes widened instantly. Her mind struggled to comprehend the situation before her. Why was a naked teenager appearing before her eyes?