Lightning Clone, Little Tsunade

Lightning Release: Lightning Clone!

This was the ninjutsu recorded on the scroll.

Then this bloodstain on the scroll...

Uchiha Ao suddenly remembered that the other party had been frequently going out on missions outside the village recently. This scroll was likely spoils of war.

As for why it was a lightning clone, he understood Brother Jing's intentions after a moment's thought.

Although the two didn't get along well, the original host and Kagami Uchiha often sparred, so he was very clear about the ninjutsu he had mastered. Besides the Uchiha's common Fire Release, the only life-saving ninjutsu he possessed was the Substitution Technique.

After returning from this mission, Kagami Uchiha must have heard that he had almost died. He then thought of copying the life-saving ninjutsu he had captured from a Cloud Village shinobi a few days prior and giving it to him.

Thinking of this, a warm current surged in Uchiha Ao's heart.

As expected of ancestor Shisui, who was willing to commit suicide to maintain the relationship between the Village and the Uchiha Clan.

He's sentimental and thoughtful.

"I, Uchiha Ao, will remember this kindness!"

The reason he was so excited was fundamentally due to the characteristics of Lightning Release. The chakra nature of Lightning Release itself could stimulate the activity of the body's cells.

With its enhancement, the practitioner's attack power, defense, and speed would all be partially improved.

The ultimate application of this was the Lightning Release Armor created by the Second Generation Raikage, and the Lightning Release Chakra Mode.

Lightning Release: Lightning Clone, although it couldn't achieve the power of the ancestral secret techniques passed down through generations of Raikages.

However, the use of Lightning Release chakra itself could stimulate the growth of the physical body!

As long as he slowly explored through the effects of his destiny, he believed that one day he would also be able to rapidly strengthen his body like the Raikage.

"As long as I can open the threshold of Lightning Release, and then use Lightning Release chakra to slowly stimulate the activity of my body's cells, combined with daily crazy training, opening the First Gate of the Eight Inner Gates should not be far off!"

In the original work, Might Guy couldn't use Lightning Release to strengthen his body mainly because his ninjutsu talent was too poor. Otherwise, with Lightning Release, that kick of his might have really ended the story!

Fortunately, he could learn any complex ninjutsu, which was equivalent to compensating for Kaiser Kai's shortcomings.

As for the near-death experience brought about by that kick, although it was still a long way off, he already had a rough plan in mind!

While contemplating, Uchiha Ao read the contents of Lightning Release: Lightning Clone several more times, memorizing them firmly in his mind before beginning to form hand seals.

Bang!

A cloud of white mist dispersed.

Two figures, one fat and one thin, stood in the room.

"Uh, I released too much Chakra..."

Uchiha Ao scratched his head.

He glanced at the panel before him. The skill progress for Lightning Release: Lightning Clone Technique wasn't there yet.

"It seems only correct releases count towards progress. But thankfully, this incorrect release gave me some insights. It's close..."

Hmm... Maybe it's because I didn't shout it out.

Thinking this, he let out a low cry:

"Lightning Release: Lightning Clone Technique!"

POOF!

A thin, paper-like figure appeared in his place...

"Heh, I don't believe it!"

POOF!

POOF!

An hour later.

"Hah, hah..."

Uchiha Ao propped himself up with his hands on the ground, panting heavily.

"Finally, finally completed!"

[Ninjutsu: Lightning Release: Lightning Clone Technique 1/100...]

It was an A-rank Ninjutsu, after all. He hadn't hesitated to consume a Ration Pill during the process, which finally allowed him to complete the training for Lightning Release: Lightning Clone Technique.

Actually, his talent for cultivating Ninjutsu was decent, and he had the blessing of his destiny. But the complexity of an A-rank Ninjutsu was simply beyond imagination.

Whether it was Chakra control or hand seals, one wrong step meant complete failure.

That's why it only took him an hour to complete the training.

After all, at this Ninjutsu's level, it was a rank that even the Sharingan would find difficult to copy.

"Still 40% Chakra remaining..."

Uchiha Ao took a deep breath. Though his body swayed as he stood, his eyes were sharp and bright.

"That idea... I can finally verify it!"

The next morning, in the Hokage's office.

The young Tsunade, with her high ponytail, clung to Tobirama Senju's arm, shaking it incessantly.

"Second Grandpa, just gamble with me. I'm so bored these days. At the Ninja Academy, it's either learning basic knowledge or being pestered by that White-haired Annoyance.

Please~ Just one round!"

Tobirama Senju helplessly rubbed his forehead, sighing inwardly, 'Big Brother's gambling habit, how did it get passed down to this little girl?'

Seeing the Hokage's hesitation, Utatane Koharu, who was on Day Duty, wore a black qipao that accentuated her curves. As she squatted beside Tsunade, her ample bosom jiggled.

"Miss Tsunade, please let the Hokage rest. He stayed up all night reviewing intelligence again. If you want to gamble, how about I play with you?"

"No!"

Tsunade turned her head and refused.

"Every time I gamble with you, it's one win, one loss. It's too boring."

"I want to gamble with Second Grandpa. His luck is the worst. I'm going to win all the Silver Taels he has!"

A vein throbbed on Tobirama Senju's forehead.

Utatane Koharu forced a smile, "I promise I'll let you win this time."

She felt innocent too. She always intended to lose on purpose, but somehow always messed up, resulting in no net gain or loss.

She felt there was definitely something special about this Princess.

Finally, Tobirama Senju, completely worn down by the Little Demon King, grabbed Tsunade by the back of her collar, his face stern:

"Just one round! If you lose, you go back to school obediently. If you win, I'll give you Ten Thousand Taels, and then you go back to school obediently!"

Little Tsunade grinned.

"Deal!"

Tobirama Senju produced a Dice Cup from who-knows-where and began shaking it, stating the rules:

"1-3 is small, 4-6 is big!"

Bang!

The Dice Cup slammed onto the table.

"Big or small!"

Tobirama Senju's face remained stern, looking menacing.

Utatane Koharu helplessly rubbed her forehead. Why is the Hokage so serious with a child?

"Hmm..."

Tsunade wasn't scared at all. Instead, she frowned, her small face resting on her index finger as she pondered for a long moment before saying:

"Small... No, Big!

It's Big!"

"Are you sure?"

Tobirama Senju glanced at her.

"Mm!"

Tsunade swallowed and nodded heavily.

"Not changing?"

"Mm, not changing!"

"Good!"

The Dice Cup lid was lifted.

On the Dice Tray, the topmost die showed four red dots.

"Yay! I won!

Second Grandpa, your luck is terrible!"

Tsunade jumped up excitedly.

Tobirama Senju took out a Banknote from his pocket, tossed it over, and waved his hand dismissively.

"Get lost, get lost!"

"Alright!"

Tsunade smiled as she took the money bag and darted away.

Utatane Koharu pursed her lips and smiled, her pert buttocks sticking out as she tidied up the Dice Cup and poured a cup of tea for Tobirama Senju.

"It was clearly Three Points. Hokage, you spoil Lady Tsunade too much."

Tobirama Senju picked up the teacup and took a sip of the tea. A rare hint of gentleness appeared on his eternally frozen face.

"This child's personality is exactly like Eldest Brother's..."

Utatane Koharu wisely didn't reply. Instead, she crossed her arms and stood silently to the side.

She knew the Hokage was reminiscing about Konoha's former sun and wasn't speaking to her.

After a moment of silence, a figure instantly knelt in the center of the room.

"Hokage, there's a situation at the Border!"