Lightning Release Chakra Mode

The two quickly engaged in combat.

The Yugito Nii, eager to defeat Kakashi, extended their claws and unleashed a burst of Chakra, instantly unleashing a barrage of blue fireballs at Kakashi.

Very fast!

However.

Kakashi was equally quick; the Rat Tail Ball pierced through his body one by one, while the real Kakashi...

Kara!

The ground cracked.

Kakashi burst from the ground, his blade burning with concentrated flames.

Choke!

Weapon clash.

The Yugito used its other hand to attack Kakashi from his blind spot.

Kakashi ignored it, instead stroking it with his palm and Wind Style Chakra into it.

The blade instantly spewed Kakkō, and the White Fang Short Sword transformed into a flaming Long Sword, thrusting towards the Yugito.

!!!

Yugito's hair stood on end, and he immediately unleashed a burst of Chakra in his palms, using the force of the burst to propel himself back and evade.

What kind of swordsmanship is this?

The others were surprised.

They definitely wouldn't have been able to avoid that strike!

Are all the members of this Konoha team geniuses?

As the battle between Kakashi and the Yugito Nii intensified, their expressions grew increasingly grave, and finally—

A terrifying burst of Chakra erupted.

A blue tail appeared behind Yugito.

Is this the Tailed Beast Chakra?

Kakashi didn't rush into close combat. Instead, he kept dodging, using Ninjutsu to block, and changing positions to observe Yugito's speed and strength improvement.

so.

On the surface, after Yugito unleashed his Chakra, Kakashi suddenly became quite disheveled, constantly running around and even sustaining minor injuries.

After borrowing the Tailed Beast Chakra, Yugito Nii's speed increased significantly.

But.

Kakashi discovered...

She wasn't used to this speed; although it was fast, it had serious flaws.

Having grasped the general situation and become familiar with the Tailed Beast Chakra, he felt more confident.

Just as she launched her attack on Kakashi, Kakashi's sword flashed with lightning, his Lightning Style Chakra erupted, and his speed increased accordingly.

Choke!

The blades clashed.

The Yugito's claws were cleanly severed.

"No matter how fast you are, you need to have enough control over it; otherwise, it won't help you and will only hurt you."

Kakashi sheathed his sword.

The Yugito stared at his hand, utterly incredulous.

She lost again.

how so?

I lost again, and to some nobody.

She pursed her lips.

Seeing Minato Namikaze gave Kyohiko a wink, then smiled and said, "Kakashi is from our village. He graduated from the Ninja Academy at the age of five, became Chunin at six, and his current strength is close to that of Jonin. He's no ordinary person."

Kyohiko walked over to Kakashi and used Mystical Palm Technique to heal him.

Dodai sighed secretly in his heart.

This guy named Kakashi is indeed a true genius, just like the intelligence reports.

He pretended to be just finding out.

"Kakashi Hatake, is his father the White Fang?"

"Um."

Kakashi nodded.

Two years have passed since White Fang died, and he firmly believes that his father's choice must have had a profound meaning.

My father's passing was not dignified, but his short life was certainly great.

so.

He was already very calm and wouldn't be upset by this; on the contrary, he was proud of being his son.

Not many people have heard of Kakashi Hatake, but Hatake Sakumo and White Fang are names that have been heard of even in Kumogakure.

"Yugito, go and train."

Dodai smiled and looked at Yugito.

The Two-Tails Jinchuriki nodded and did not challenge Kyohiko again.

She was warlike, but also proud.

Since even Kakashi couldn't beat him, he naturally kept his promise and wouldn't challenge Kyohiko again.

"Alright, everyone, you may all leave."

Dodai waved to disperse the rest of the people.

Those children dared not stay any longer, but the strength of Kyohiko and Kakashi still left a deep impression on them.

They did not consider the Samui and Yugito to be weak.

In the Ninja Academy and even in Kumogakure, almost no one among their peers could defeat them; their Taijutsu, swordsmanship, and Ninjutsu were the strongest among their peers.

even.

Yugito Nii used that ominous power, and many elite Chunin Jonin were no match for her, but she still lost.

"Darui, those two from Konoha are so strong! I really hope I can be like them someday."

"Give up."

Darui turned his head to look at his companion beside him, and then silently spat out the weed stem.

His companion sighed.

"Yeah! We're only four or five years older than them, but four or five years isn't enough! Damn it, how did they get so strong?"

"I'm feeling down, I'm going for a run."

Darui stood up.

"Wait a minute, I think even if I can't be as strong as him, I can at least try to be as versatile as him, right?!"

After exchanging ideas and discussing techniques, Dodai then led them on a tour of the teaching building.

After walking around for a while...

While the crucial secrets were impossible to see, Kyohiko and Minato gained a general understanding of the education provided by Kumogakure.

Fundamentals, pragmatism, and a focus on real-world application are paramount.

and.

They were more thorough than Konoha; basically, the purpose of the school building was to teach them the most basic things, and the rest was done in the wild.

After the tour, Dodai took them to visit other parts of Kumogakure, where the Anbu Kumogakure also working hard.

Over the course of a day, they gathered even more intelligence.

As a result, the details of the battle in Kusagakure became increasingly abundant on the Third Raikage's desk.

They're really just two different techniques!

but...

"Father, according to what this says, the Grass Ninja leader's stupidity also played a major role. Given our intelligence, their two techniques might not have produced such a strong effect, and they were definitely forbidden techniques with significant side effects!"

Ai said.

The Third Raikage glanced at him.

"Do you think I don't know it's a forbidden technique? Do you dare to try and see how severe their side effects are? Or do you think Konoha would Jonin losing two elite Jonin to make such a sacrifice?"

"If the Fourth Hokage were Danzo, he would definitely have done that."

But Tsunade wouldn't be like that. She's a renowned medical expert in the Shinobi World. No matter how tough or radical she is, she wouldn't be as cold and ruthless as Danzo.

so.

Konoha must have a way to cure it, or at least confirmed that the side effects weren't that severe, for they would have been allowed to intervene.

Ai couldn't think of a good solution.

The Third Raikage said, "Are you scared? What are you scared of! The one who should be scared now is Ōnoki. That old man got slashed as soon as he reached out, he must be furious. Konoha... Heh! I really hope Konoha acts impulsively."

Unfortunately, according to intelligence, Konoha remained remarkably calm.

He made one move and then stopped.

The once restless Shinobi World suddenly calmed down again.

Before they figured out the meaning behind Konoha's two techniques, Sunagakure, Kirigakure, and Iwagakure all dared not make any further moves.

otherwise.

If two or three come, how can we fight a war?

"Ai, tomorrow you will escort them back, and then go with them to Konoha. Take this opportunity to observe, reflect, and learn as much as possible."

"Yes!"

After a day of sightseeing, the four returned to their temporary accommodation.

It's still the same as always.

Kyohiko created Shadow Clone, allowing him to blend into the surrounding vegetation using Wood Release, thus concealing himself and observing the surroundings.

Afterwards, Minato used Toad to transmit the situation to Jiraiya.

Jiraiya has already returned to the village.

Soon, Jiraiya brought Tsunade's reply.

Kyohiko didn't see the contents of the letter, but he already knew Tsunade's attitude.

[As Hokage, diplomatic skills are indispensable.]

[Under your planning and guidance, Konoha and Kumogakure have reached a deeper cooperation, further binding their interests and relationships.]

[Reward: Lightning Release Chakra Mode (Beginner)]

Through systematic training, Kyohiko has become quite calm.

but.

He couldn't help but show his joy when he saw the reward.

Fortunately, the mission was accomplished, and everyone was very happy.

His expression didn't seem particularly surprised.

Kyohiko didn't rush to fuse or comprehend it; the Lightning Release Chakra Mode, also known as the "Lightning Release Armor," was...

Although it's a B-rank difficulty level, it's a secret of Kumogakure), and very few ninjas in the Kumogakure even know it.

Rewards...

Even if it's just an introduction, its value is considerable.

However, since he was still in Kumogakure, it wasn't a good idea to try it directly. After returning to his room, Kyohiko simply focused on fusion and contemplation.

Lightning Release Chakra Mode, similar to what he had discussed with Kakashi before.

Building upon the stimulation of physical activity by Lightning Style Chakra, it further enhances cellular and muscle activity, making the body more resilient and powerful.

The defensive capabilities of this ability are closely related to muscle and body strength.

The stronger the muscles and body, the greater the defensive capabilities; hence, the symbol on the back of the Raikage's Office is "muscles."

After pondering for a long time, Kyohiko realized that this ability wasn't very useful to him.

It will definitely work.

However, unless there is a subsequent change in their physical constitution, it will be difficult to reach the level of the Raikage or A.

Their muscles are incredible!

Kakashi wasn't a good fit either.

Physical vitality doesn't necessarily require Lightning Style.

The Strength of a Hundred Technique flashed through Kyohiko's mind.

This is an S-rank Ninjutsu created by Tsunade in later generations to maximize the use of the Yin Seal. It can release Chakra to every part of the body to enhance one's abilities.

By drawing upon the concepts of Lightning Release Chakra Mode and Strength of a Hundred Technique, and combining them with Yin Seal, it's not impossible to create one's own Chakra mode.

In the office of Iwagakure, Ōnoki looked troubled.

Before him lay a copy of the latest intelligence.

Konoha dispatched a small team to Kumogakure, where they stayed for three days before safely leaving the Land of Lightning and returning to the border of the Land of Fire under the escort of Kumogakure Kumogakure.

The most suspicious thing is...

This Kumogakure Village squad didn't return after arriving in the Land of Fire; instead, they followed the Konoha team to Konoha.

"Why!"

"Konoha, Konoha, Hiruzen Sarutobi, why did you abdicate?"

Ōnoki sighed softly.

Only after the enemy stepped down did he realize how good Hiruzen Sarutobi was!

Even with both sides displaying such attitudes, he couldn't be sure whether their next move was to Teuchi them or simply to solidify their alliance.

But if it were Hiruzen Sarutobi, Ōnoki was certain that his opponent would choose the latter.

That guy won't initiate a war.

Even if they are in the wrong.

In the southwest of the Land of Fire, in a certain village, a person dressed as a villager is fleeing swiftly through the mountains and forests.

but.

Not long after.

Ahead, two figures dressed in black emerged from beside the tree.

They were wearing masks.

One of them Hand Seals, and in the next instant, special Chakra rapidly appeared in his palms.

Then--

Figures crisscrossed.

A hand swept across, and the other person let out a scream.

After several exchanges, the opponent appeared unharmed but collapsed to the ground in excruciating pain.

"Take it with you."

"Yes!"

The two took him with them, left a mark at the scene, and then vanished in Body Flicker Technique.

Before long, another team arrived.

Where are they?

"It was taken away by the roots."

The other person said, "Let's go."

"Damn it, it's Konoha's Root again... Danzo is already on our side, how come the Root has reappeared?"

Who knows?

Takemasa wiped away the mark, sighed softly, then stood up and said, "Our mission is to eliminate the Sunagakure who have infiltrated. As long as they are captured, we can move on to the next one."

"Yes!"

At this moment, outside the Konoha.

An eight-person team quickly arrived.

Four of them were from Kyohiko's team, and the other four were Ai, Samui, Mabui, and Darui.

"Our village, Konoha, is just ahead."

Minato Namikaze.

Ai looked up.

Konoha.

This is Konoha.

Before yesterday, he could never have imagined that he would one day come to Konoha in this way.

Let's go.

Minato Namikaze moved forward, unconsciously increasing his speed.

Arrived at the village entrance.

Chunin seeing them, the two Chunin immediately stood up to greet and register them.

"There are eight people in total, including our team and a ninja team from Kumogakure."

This is an introduction to Minato Namikaze.

Haneda nodded, and after helping with the registration, they were quickly allowed to pass.

"Kyohiko, what's going on with them..."

"I'll take it with me."

Kyohiko smiled understandingly.

Minato Namikaze chuckled, then repeatedly apologized and quickly left.

Kakashi and Guy followed them away.

"Senior Ai, I'll take you to the Hokage Building. The Lord Hokage will arrange your accommodations and itinerary."

Kyohiko turned his head and said.

Ai asked curiously, "Where's Minato Namikaze?"

"He has family waiting for him, unlike me."

Kyohiko smiled, glancing at Ai's expression out of the corner of his eye.

Ai nodded, not paying much attention.

It seems he didn't know that Kushina was Minato's "family."

At the entrance of the Hokage Building, Mitokado Homura had a smile on his face.

"Welcome, envoys of Kumogakure! I am Mitokado Homura, advisor to Konoha..."

My name is Ai.

Ai introduced himself and his subordinates.

After Kyohiko and the others introduced themselves, he bowed and said goodbye.

Mitokado Homura knew he was tired and didn't want to keep him, so he just smiled faintly.

After leaving the Hokage Building, Kyohiko hurriedly ran towards the outskirts of the city.

Upon reaching the outskirts, he immediately attempted to use the Lightning Release Chakra Mode.

first--

Lightning Style Chakra stimulates bodily activity.

Then...

Control your Chakra and concentrate it evenly throughout your muscles and body.

Lightning Release Chakra Mode, activate!

Whoosh!

In the Body Flicker Technique an eye, Kyohiko had already run quite a distance.

The enhancement effect is roughly equivalent to opening a "Gate of Opening".

but.

"Gate of Opening" has side effects, Lightning Release Chakra Mode doesn't have many. Its defensive capabilities...

Bang!

Kyohiko attacked trees, rocks, and other objects with his fists.

After trying it out, he roughly estimated that his physical defense had improved by about 10% to 20%.

Not many.

However, Lightning Release Chakra Mode can maintain this defensive effect indefinitely.

That's truly remarkable!