Ability Activated

"Lightning Release Chakra Mode uses special Lightning Release Chakra to stimulate the body's nerves and increase one's speed. It can also wrap Lightning Release Chakra around the body's surface for attack or defense."

After reading the training scroll more than a dozen times and memorizing every word until he could recite it backward, Uchiha Yoichi finally destroyed it.

First, he had to master the nature transformation of Lightning in his Chakra. That was the prerequisite for releasing Lightning Release Ninjutsu.

Put simply, nature transformation meant having Chakra imitate the changes of various attributes. It did not truly turn Chakra into lightning or water. The reason Wind Release could cut something apart or Fire Release could burn it was that Chakra imitated the sharpness of wind and the heat of fire, producing those effects.

Uchiha Yoichi clearly remembered Sarutobi Asuma teaching Naruto Wind nature transformation. He had said to divide Chakra into two masses and rub them together constantly, making them thinner and sharper. That was Wind nature transformation.

There were many aspects to Lightning nature transformation, but for the Nintaijutsu known as Lightning Release Chakra Mode, Uchiha Yoichi felt he should first master "stimulation" and "conductivity."

"By making Chakra flow faster through the body's meridians and imitating the effect of electric current, I can achieve Cellular Activation. Ordinary Chakra can also increase speed and strength this way, but Lightning Release Chakra Mode is a little more complicated."

Uchiha Yoichi was already a Chunin, so he had naturally mastered Tree Climbing and Water Surface Walking. Gathering Chakra in his feet could also increase his speed.

"This afternoon, I'll find an electrician and see if he can make me a transformer that releases electric current. It might help with my training."

The technology in the Ninja World was fairly advanced. Electrical appliances had already appeared by this time.

Soon, Uchiha Yoichi began using his Chakra to imitate the nature of Lightning. One advantage was that, when he suddenly activated his ability while looking in a mirror, he could see through his body and observe it, preventing internal injuries from overtraining.

This might be the ability's only use. Being able to watch his meridians as he trained could also reduce the risks.

"Yoichi, are you training?"

When Uchiha Kanbayashi arrived at the training ground, he saw Uchiha Yoichi sitting on the ground, drenched in sweat. He secretly nodded. A genius of the Uchiha Clan should be like this, combining talent with hard work.

Uchiha Yoichi panted lightly as he said, "I wanted to train in Lightning nature transformation. After a week of training, I can finally achieve Cellular Activation."

Uchiha Kanbayashi nodded. "You achieved Cellular Activation in just one week? Yoichi, your talent isn't bad. Reaching this stage in Lightning nature transformation means you've already entered the basics. Once you master a second Chakra nature transformation, you won't be far from becoming a Jonin."

Once one had sufficient strength, all that remained was experience. In that regard, the powerful Uchiha Clan had the means to let its members gain experience quickly.

"Forget that for now. The Clan Head wants you to go to his house. It seems the village has finally made a decision."

"It's already been a week. I thought they wouldn't deal with it until next year."

"Yoichi, I know you feel wronged because you earned merit but were treated coldly. It's just that the Clan Head sometimes has no choice but to compromise. Yoichi, I hope you'll understand him when the time comes."

Uchiha Kanbayashi sighed.

Uchiha Fugaku was dissatisfied with the Uchiha Clan being confined to the Security Force. He wanted the Uchiha to integrate further into Konoha, through the Anbu, the Mission Squad, and so on. Therefore, on certain matters, Uchiha Fugaku would yield to the Konoha High Command in exchange for his clan taking a step forward.

Uchiha Kanbayashi understood this, and he felt that Clan Head Fugaku's choice was sound. To obtain something, one had to give something up. The clan members should understand that.

But Uchiha Yoichi was an exception. He was not a pure-blooded member of the Uchiha Clan.

"I'll go home and change clothes, Senior Jianlin."

"Sure. I'll go with you."

With that, Uchiha Kanbayashi returned home with Uchiha Yoichi first. They had trained all morning and were drenched in sweat, with their clothes somewhat dirty. They needed to go back, wash, and change before leaving.

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

Uchiha Kanbayashi shook his head. "We'll talk about that after we leave the Clan Head's house. It probably won't take more than a few words."

The two then walked toward Uchiha Fugaku's house. Before long, they arrived at the entrance of a residence.

They rang the doorbell. Soon, the door opened, and a young woman with a mature, graceful charm smiled and said, "Jianlin, you must be Young Yoichi. Fugaku is already waiting for you."

"Sorry for the trouble."

Uchiha Kanbayashi and Uchiha Yoichi bowed slightly, changed into slippers in the entranceway, and walked inside.

This must be Uchiha Mikoto. Going by the timeline, the Uchiha Clan's greatest filial son would be born in two years. Thinking of Uchiha Itachi, Yoichi wanted to find a chance to drown him.

After entering the house, Uchiha Mikoto led them to the reception room.

Uchiha Fugaku was already waiting inside. When he saw Kanbayashi and Yoichi, he nodded expressionlessly and said, "Senior Jianlin, Yoichi, you're here. Please sit."

"Clan Head."

After they took their seats, Uchiha Fugaku did not beat around the bush and went straight to the matter at hand. "Young Yoichi, the Konoha High Command has reached a decision regarding what happened last time. The Stone Ninja heads you brought back were of great help to the village. The village has now dispatched personnel to crush the Stone Ninja's conspiracy."

"However, the Interrogation Squad also questioned your surviving teammate and the information obtained from the Stone Ninja heads. The village believes that you showed a tendency to use your teammates during the mission. Although you happened to earn merit this time, the village leadership does not recommend that you continue forming or joining a Mission Squad."

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

After hearing this, Uchiha Yoichi fell silent for a moment before asking, "Clan Head, there's something I don't understand. One Chunin and three Genin encountered one Jonin, one Chunin, and two Genin on the other side. Wasn't surviving already a miracle? How did they decide that I showed a tendency to use my teammates?"

"The teammate who survived from your squad can no longer be a Ninja. According to him, you should have had a chance to save him."

"How was I supposed to save him without Chakra? With the Will of Fire, or with my mouth? Clan Head, then why didn't the current Konoha High Command save the Second Hokage back then? They should have been the Shadow Guard, right?"

"Yoichi, this is the village's recommendation. As Clan Head, I've already accepted it. I hope you can understand."

Uchiha Fugaku slightly deepened his tone. This was the result of negotiations between the Uchiha Clan and the village. Although it was only a recommendation, the decision could no longer be changed.

However, he also knew that Uchiha Yoichi felt wronged, so his tone softened as he continued, "The clan knows about your contributions, so we can offer you compensation."

"No need. Anyway—"

"Fugaku, I've prepared some refreshments for you."

Uchiha Yoichi had just been about to say something when he heard Uchiha Mikoto's gentle voice from outside the door, so he withdrew his words.

At that moment, Uchiha Yoichi's eyes began to itch slightly. It was not his Sharingan; he had long since gained complete control over his Sharingan.

Damn, it's that useless ability!

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

"Fugaku, I'll put the refreshments here first. Ah, ah, ah!?"

Uchiha Mikoto had not even finished speaking when her eyes suddenly widened. Her mind could no longer process what she was seeing. W-Why was there a naked boy standing before her eyes?

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