Developing Storm Release

In the mountains behind Konoha, Uchiha Shisui pressed his palms together, and a mist of water vapor instantly manifested around him.

"Success! This is the state before the activation of Storm Release! Now, the next step is to integrate the lightning-attribute chakra."

Uchiha Shisui did not dare to show the slightest negligence as he began attempting to infuse the lightning-attribute chakra.

The previously drifting water vapor seemed to be influenced, beginning to converge.

Under the influence of the lightning-attribute chakra, it gradually transformed into a flowing, silvery-white beam of light.

"This is the initial state of Storm Release. As a Kekkei Genkai formed by the fusion of Lightning Release and Water Release, it possesses not only extreme attack speed but also outstanding flexibility and control. Most importantly, once Sage Mode chakra is added, its power surpasses even the Kekkei Tōta like Particle Style."

Uchiha Shisui dissipated the Storm Release beam in his hand. The system panel before him had only provided him with the Storm Release: Laser Circus jutsu, so he had to develop this Kekkei Genkai on his own.

After parting ways with Kakashi Hatake, he had submitted the form regarding the Will of Fire to Onizuka the following day. He was also notified that he no longer needed to attend the Ninja Academy, which gave him ample time to develop this Kekkei Genkai.

Developing one's own ninjutsu might be difficult for others, but for Uchiha Shisui, the difficulty was minimal; after all, he was already highly proficient in both nature transformation and shape transformation of chakra.

"Storm Release: Laser Circus!" After Uchiha Shisui spoke, he spat out a white laser from his mouth. The trees in front of him snapped almost upon contact, and even the rock wall was carved with a deep fissure.

"So that's the trajectory for releasing Storm Release." Feeling the flow of chakra within his body, Uchiha Shisui's confidence in developing new ninjutsu increased significantly.

"The form of Storm Release is not limited to a laser state; there is also a flowing lightning state. I will start developing the new jutsu from this angle." Having made up his mind, Uchiha Shisui began to experiment slowly.

Time passed in a flash. Over the past few days, Uchiha Shisui had been developing Storm Release almost every day, which made his mastery of it increasingly proficient.

In the morning, Uchiha Shisui intended to proceed with his usual training and development of Storm Release.

"Shisui, over here!" Kakashi Hatake, wearing a genin forehead protector, waved at Uchiha Shisui.

"Kakashi? Why are you here?" Uchiha Shisui asked in confusion.

"See this?" Kakashi Hatake pointed to the forehead protector on his head. "Onizuka told me to notify you to come over for the Three Basic Jutsu and the final assessment."

"Kakashi, you guy, you actually went to the assessment secretly."

"Heh heh, please call me Senior Kakashi now."

"In your dreams. It's not certain yet who will be the senior when the time comes."

"Sure, sure. Hurry up and go to the assessment. The Third Hokage and Onizuka are still waiting for you. I'm off to execute a mission." Kakashi Hatake waved his hand; he still had to gather with his team leader, and he had only stopped by to notify him while passing through.

Seeing Kakashi Hatake leave via Body Flicker, Uchiha Shisui headed toward the examination hall.

"I thought the final assessment would have some intensity, but it turned out to be just holding out for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn against a chunin. Besides, that chunin wasn't even as good as Kakashi Hatake; he was defeated in just a few moves. How boring." Uchiha Shisui muttered as he walked out of the examination hall, tossing the genin forehead protector in his hand as he strolled toward the training ground.

At this moment, the chunin in the hospital felt exhausted. "Seriously, you geniuses from the big clans, stop bullying us civilian chunin! Wuu wuu wuu, didn't the mission posted by the Hokage say it was D-rank? How did I still end up getting injured? The reward isn't even enough to cover my medical bills."

In the mountains behind Konoha, Uchiha Shisui raised his hands and pressed them together. When he opened his mouth again, a ring of light appeared within his palms.

"I shall call this move Storm Release: Lightning Dragon Tornado!"

Uchiha Shisui pushed forward violently, and a massive water tornado erupted from the ring of light. The tornado appeared pale silver, interspersed with silver lightning, resembling an ancient beast roaring as it swept madly toward the forest ahead with a world-destroying momentum.

Wherever it passed, the ground was torn open by the powerful force, trees were uprooted, and stones were swept into the high air, only to be instantly ground into powder.

"Storm Release: Lightning Dragon Tornado compresses the chakra of Lightning Release and Water Release to a high degree, forming a high-speed rotating tornado with lightning flashing within it.

Not only can it drag enemies inside to suffer from lightning strikes and high-speed tearing, but it can also move according to the user's control, covering a vast attack range."

Uchiha Shisui analyzed the destruction caused by the ninjutsu just now.

"At this level, it has already reached the standard of an A-rank ninjutsu."

"Next is the single-target ninjutsu, Storm Release: Phantom Sea Lightning Tide.

First, use the Sharingan in coordination with Water Release to create an illusory ocean that appears calm but hides mysteries within.

Once the enemy steps into it, immediately trigger the Lightning Release, turning the seawater into a surging lightning tide that strikes the enemy from all directions, plunging them into paralysis and chaos.

Under the dual effects of genjutsu and the paralysis of Lightning Release, it is impossible for them to wake up immediately."

"With both group and single-target attacks covered, the last one is a defensive ninjutsu." After speaking, Uchiha Shisui crushed the Storm Release chakra in his hand and scattered it into the air.

"Storm Release: Scattered Lightning Storm!"

At this moment, the subtle Storm Release chakra in the air connected like spider silk. A flying insect entered this lightning zone without the slightest awareness.

Following a blinding flash of light, all the chakra in the air exploded instantly.

"Storm Release: Scattered Lightning Storm diffuses Storm Release chakra into the air in powder form. Once it touches a target or is triggered, it initiates a chain explosion, creating countless small lightning storms. It is mostly used for vigilance, establishing defensive lines, and sneak attacks."

Uchiha Shisui took out a kunai, and the Storm Release chakra in his hand instantly covered it.

"The chakra conductivity of an ordinary kunai is still too poor. However, it will barely suffice. Storm Release: Lightning Laser Blade."

The flowing chakra originally covering the kunai crystallized, forming an extremely hard and sharp laser layer over the weapon.

"Storm Release: Lightning Laser Blade forms a layer of shimmering laser blades on the palm or weapon surface by controlling Storm Release chakra. When attacking, it can cut through almost all ordinary ninja tools. If Sage Mode chakra is added, even hard substances like a Truth-Seeking Orb can be sliced open."

Uchiha Shisui briefly demonstrated the results of all his training during this period and began to summarize and analyze.

"As I am now, I should have the strength of a Special Jonin."

Just as Uchiha Shisui was still feeling pleased with himself, a voice rang out from behind him.

"Uchiha Shisui, to think you possess another kekkei genkai? You truly live up to the name of an Uchiha genius."

Upon hearing the voice, Uchiha Shisui knew exactly who it was. Perhaps he had been targeted by Hiruzen Sarutobi the moment he submitted his forms; after all, Hiruzen Sarutobi possessed the Telescope Technique. As long as he remembered one's chakra, he could observe every move from a god's-eye view.

"Third Hokage, what brings you here?"

Uchiha Shisui offered a simple greeting.

"Your Will of Fire is much like that of the First Hokage, and with such exceptional talent, I believe you will become the bridge between the Uchiha clan and the village. I have come today to invite you to join the Hokage's direct subordinate unit, the Anbu. What do you think?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi narrowed his eyes, a genial smile plastered on his face as he awaited Uchiha Shisui's response.

Uchiha Shisui naturally understood that with Hiruzen Sarutobi showing up in person, there was no room for refusal. Hiruzen Sarutobi would undoubtedly keep a tight grip on his talent and kekkei genkai.

After all, Konoha was not Kirigakure, where kekkei genkai were a dime a dozen.