Lightning Release Armor, Complete!

The two talked until late into the night.

"Ao, on behalf of the entire Frontline Defense Force, I thank you for your contributions."

Hiruzen Sarutobi stood up and bowed deeply to Uchiha Ao.

"I will definitely tell the Hokage everything about this. Given his temperament, which rewards and punishes clearly, you should at least receive an A-rank Ninjutsu this time. It's not impossible that you might even get one of his techniques.

As for your achievements, I will also choose an appropriate time to announce them to everyone..."

"Wait!"

Damn it, what's with the betrayal after all this talking... Uchiha Ao had originally planned to exchange a few pleasantries, but upon hearing about the announcement, he quickly interrupted:

"Please don't. Eldest Brother Hiruzen, my current strength is only around Special Jonin at most. I can't bear such a title at all. Just tell the Hokage about this matter alone.

As for the others, just say that the information was subsequently collected from the various Reconnaissance Ninjas. I'd trouble you with that."

He deeply understood the principle that "The nail that sticks out gets hammered down." With his current strength, he couldn't withstand the scrutiny of the major powers.

Others might not know, but he himself understood that luck played a huge part in him obtaining the intelligence this time.

And compared to those empty titles, he wanted tangible benefits and ample time to grow.

This was also the fundamental reason why he had tried his best to delay the Shinobi World War this time.

"...I understand what you mean."

Hiruzen Sarutobi seemed to have thought of something. After a moment of silence, he solemnly assured, "I will keep this matter strictly confidential for you.

Also... I will try to intercede with the Hokage on your behalf regarding your challenge with Danzo."

He didn't have much confidence in this matter, after all, the previous offense Uchiha Ao committed was too great. He didn't assassinate an ordinary Senju clansman, but rather the most beloved Princess Tsunade in the entire Senju Clan, and even in Konoha.

The fact that Tobirama Senju gave Ao a chance to live had already greatly surprised Hiruzen Sarutobi and his other familiar students.

"Then thank you."

Uchiha Ao smiled and nodded.

He wasn't surprised that the other party knew about the challenge. After all, if even this confidant didn't know, how could Tobirama Senju have placed him at the front lines to command the battle?

As for the challenge, although he had been worried about it a few days ago, after this thrilling escape and pursuit, his strength and vision had greatly improved.

Just the Lightning Release Armor alone, as long as he could use it reasonably, improving his Physical Quality would no longer be a problem. Not to mention the myriad of ninjutsu he had copied with the Sharingan.

Once he assimilated and absorbed these, then, let alone one Danzo, even two...

He was confident he could escape!

After bidding farewell to Hiruzen, Uchiha Ao fed Kagami some of the delivered food, set up more tripwires around the tent, and then leaned against the tent, falling into a deep sleep.

The long journey of the past few days had already exhausted him to the extreme.

The next day, early morning.

"Hokage-sama, there is S-rank intel from Lord Hiruzen delivered via Summoning Beast."

The Tiger Mask Anbu instantly appeared beside Tobirama Senju, holding a scroll in both hands, and said in a low voice.

"Oh? S-rank?"

Tobirama Senju's eyebrows twitched. He took the scroll and began to review it carefully.

Ten minutes later.

He looked at the name "Uchiha Ao," which was mentioned dozens of times on the scroll, and his eyes lit up.

It was him?

He hadn't expected a casual move by a subordinate to now have an immeasurable impact on the entire war situation.

"Heh heh... Hiruzen doesn't often praise someone like this. It seems he wants me to change my mind and cancel his challenge with Danzo."

Bang bang...

Tobirama Senju tapped his fingers on the table while gazing deeply at the intel.

The reason Tobirama had spared Ao's life back then was mainly because he was closely related to Kagami and his potential should have been good, so he gave him another chance to live.

He hadn't expected this kid to bring him such a huge surprise in just a week or two.

Fortunately, that Uchiha's Idiot Pig doesn't attach much importance to this talent for now. Otherwise, it would probably be even harder to recruit him.

Thinking this, he turned to the Tiger Mask Anbu who was still kneeling on the ground and said coldly:

"This matter of the intel never happened from beginning to end, do you understand?"

"...Yes, I am only here to report the recent situation on the front lines to you, Hokage-sama." The Tiger Mask Anbu understood and replied with his head lowered.

"Mm, you may withdraw."

Swish!

The figure disappeared, and the room fell silent once more.

Hoo...

Flames ignited at Tobirama Senju's fingertips, turning the scroll to ash in an instant.

"If I'm going to subdue him...

Then this challenge can't be canceled. With Danzo's strength, even if this kid can awaken the Sharingan in a short time, he probably won't be a match for him.

At that time, I'll use Flying Thunder God Descent, bestow a favor, and take him as my dog!

Perfect!"

Frontline Base.

Zzzzt...

Inside the tent, Uchiha Ao's entire body flickered with wisps of blue electric arcs. Upon closer inspection, these arcs were much deeper in color and larger in size than they had been some days ago.

He shifted his gaze to the skill panel directly in front of him.

[Lightning Release Armor 0/100]

[B-Rank Ninjutsu: An armor that wraps the body in lightning, enhancing hardness and speed, and activating the physical body]

"As expected, it's the Lightning Release Armor, famous alongside Flying Thunder God!"

Uchiha Ao rejoiced inwardly.

After all, during his fight with Ginkaku, he had guessed it was the Lightning Release Armor, but that was just a guess. Now that it was confirmed, he truly felt the reality of obtaining the secret technique.

I wonder if I can catch up to the Second Generation's Flying Thunder God once I max it out, and then give his little butt a good kick?

Heh heh, the thought alone makes me a little excited.

"Same old method, let's first test the training effect on my physical quality."

He began doing push-ups on the ground.

One, two... until one hundred.

With his current physical quality, he completed this set of movements in just a few dozen seconds.

However, the panel had not yet given the notification of progress increase.

"It's probably because my physical quality has improved, so ordinary exercise no longer has an effect," Uchiha Ao mused to himself.

Should I add a few more sets?

Crackling!

The Lightning Release Chakra on his body began to become unstable.

As if realizing something, his expression turned startled.

"This feeling is... not enough chakra!"

Thinking this, he quickly withdrew the Lightning Release Chakra from his body. After all, the memory of the last time his Lightning Release went out of control was still vivid.

With the intensity of the Lightning Release he had just attached, if it had gone out of control, it probably wouldn't have been a mere problem of his body twitching and spasming.

Uchiha Ao closed his eyes and carefully sensed the remaining chakra in his body. Instantly, his expression darkened.

The chakra that was almost full when he woke up was now reduced to mere wisps.

One must know that his current chakra reserves are close to those of a regular Jonin.

"The chakra consumed by this Lightning Release Armor is too terrifying! No wonder even the Fifth Generation Raikage of the Cloud Village in the original work couldn't learn this technique!"

If it weren't for the destiny he carries, he probably wouldn't even have the qualification to get started!

However...

Although his idea of applying the Lightning Release Armor in battle was shattered, there are still many ways to grind progress. As long as he keeps grinding progress, gaining some insights and feedback.

With the fusion of the two.

"By then, my Thunder Breathing will be the true Lightning God Armor of the entire Shinobi World!"

Uchiha Ao clenched his fists and murmured with high fighting spirit.