Chapter 44

[Divine Clone Technique: Once mastered to the introductory level, it can produce one physical clone with half the original's strength. The clone is almost identical to the original. It will not disappear unless its chakra is exhausted or it suffers a fatal attack. It can be dispelled voluntarily and can also refine chakra on its own.]

"Oh?"

As Uchiha Yan digested the Divine Technique that had suddenly appeared in his mind, his eyes lit up. "This thing is far stronger than the Shadow Clone!"

"With this Divine Technique, many plans I originally intended to postpone can be put into action ahead of schedule."

Previously, he had been too young, and his strength was nothing to write home about. He had no way to leave Konoha and venture out into the world.

Now that he had the Clone Technique, this problem no longer counted as a problem.

He could completely send a Divine Clone out to handle matters.

"Still, an introductory-level clone only has half my strength. Once it reaches perfection, it can produce a clone with the same strength as my original body. It simply can't get any better than this!"

"Looks like I have to master this Divine Technique before anything else."

After making up his mind, Uchiha Yan began desperately studying and cultivating the Clone Technique.

Even though it was a Divine Technique, his comprehension was exceptional, and he had comprehended the technique himself. He learned it at a frightening speed.

In only half a day,

[You cultivated the Divine Clone Technique and gained quite a lot. The Divine Clone Technique has reached perfection.]

The next moment, Uchiha Yan moved his mind and directly created a Divine Clone.

He then conducted quite a few tests and figured out all sorts of characteristics of the clone.

"This feels so much stronger than the Shadow Clone. I can switch my perspective and thoughts to the Divine Clone at any time. It doesn't matter how far away it is."

"That way, I can transmit messages without recalling the clone, and communicating with my Divine Clone is much more convenient too."

"As expected of a Divine Technique!"

It was simply incomparable to the Shadow Clone.

This result made Uchiha Yan even more eager to send the Divine Clone out.

There were still plenty of good things in the Ninja World waiting for him to loot.

Since his original body could not move for the time being, sending out the Divine Clone was the most suitable choice.

"However, if I want to send the Divine Clone out of Konoha without alerting anyone or leaving a trace, I still need to master the Flying Raijin Technique first."

Uchiha Yan stroked his chin and thought it over.

After all, Konoha was protected by a barrier.

Without using the designated routes, leaving the village was no simple matter.

On ordinary days, the guards might turn a blind eye and let it pass, but now that it was wartime, the village was heavily guarded.

Uchiha Yan did not hesitate. He immediately dug out the Flying Raijin scroll, sat down, and buried himself in research.

Two days passed in the blink of an eye.

[You buried yourself in the Flying Raijin and thoroughly mastered it. With your foundation in Sealing Jutsu, your progress was frighteningly fast, and your comprehension continued to soar. You directly cultivated the Flying Raijin to the grand completion level and even improved it along the way. Your spatial affinity rose with it, and you also fully grasped Flying Raijin Level 2.]

"Done! Now all that's left is placing the coordinates."

That was no trouble for Uchiha Yan. When Mikoto returned, he handed her a wooden tablet engraved with the formula beforehand and explained its purpose in a few words.

"Mikoto, I'll have to rely on you for this. I can't leave the village right now."

He stared into Mikoto's eyes as he spoke.

"Don't worry. Leave it to me!"

Mikoto agreed with a smile, but then frowned and lowered her voice as she pressed him, "Yan, your original body isn't going to leave the village, right? Promise me!"

"Alright, alright, I promise!"

Uchiha Yan had no choice under her stare. He raised his hand in an oath-taking gesture, then reached out and ruffled her hair before grinning. "Don't you know me? I'm the person who fears death the most."

"At most, I'll send the Divine Clone out to run errands. I won't gamble with my life."

His life was far too precious.

Only then did Mikoto relax. She put away the wooden tablet and said softly, "I'll be leaving the village on a mission tomorrow. I'll place it for you while I'm there."

"No problem."

The next morning.

"It's here!"

Uchiha Yan suddenly opened his eyes.

He had been sensing it since early morning. Ten minutes ago, the coordinate had still been moving, but now it had stopped.

It was located about fifteen kilometers from Konoha.

It seemed Mikoto had properly placed the wooden tablet.

He did not rush to send the clone over. He had to give Mikoto enough time to withdraw, lest something unexpected happen.

Another hour passed.

Uchiha Yan estimated that enough time had passed. With a thought, he created a Divine Clone, handed it a large sealing scroll, and instructed it, "Everything you need is inside. The funds and several hundred Flying Raijin coordinate tags are all in there. You can decide what to do with the rest."

"Try to bring back as many valuable things as possible, such as bloodline-limit blood."

Ever since obtaining the Uzumaki Sage Body, he had become even more interested in other Kekkei Genkai.

It would be strange if he were not tempted.

"Got it. Leave it to me. I guarantee I'll handle it beautifully."

The Divine Clone smiled faintly and directly activated the Flying Raijin coordinate outside the village. With a "whoosh," the room was empty.

In the next instant, Uchiha Yan clearly sensed that his Divine Clone was already standing firmly at that coordinate.

"Hmm..."

Uchiha Yan stretched lazily, turned around, and walked toward the training ground in the rear courtyard.

"Time to continue researching ninjutsu. I can't stop."

A day later.

The system notification appeared before his eyes:

[You repeatedly practiced the Substitution Technique and suddenly had an epiphany, directly pushing the technique to perfection and even creating a perfect version.]

[Perfect Substitution Technique]: No longer requires any substitution item. As long as you have enough chakra, you can activate it at any time within the range of your vision to evade attacks.

"The Three Body Techniques really are all treasures. I can't neglect a single one."

Uchiha Yan happily calculated the benefits in his mind.

"One let me develop a whole series of movement techniques, another combined with the Shadow Clone to produce the Divine Clone Technique, and the last even gave me the Perfect Substitution Technique, which is comparable to spatial teleportation. My ability to preserve my life is now completely maxed out."

The more he thought about it, the happier he became.

In his eyes, the Perfect Substitution Technique was practically a spatial teleportation technique within his line of sight.

"By comparison, the Flying Raijin's usefulness within my line of sight has been weakened far too much. It feels like it's not even as good as this technique."

He stroked his chin and muttered to himself.

Another day passed.

[You studied the Transformation Technique and suddenly attained enlightenment. You cultivated the Transformation Technique to perfection and comprehended its Divine version.]

[Divine Transformation Technique]: You can transform into anything without leaving the slightest flaw, and no one can see through it. If you have the target's hair, blood, cells, or something similar in your hand while transforming, you can also temporarily borrow the target's bloodline ability.

"This is impressive."

Uchiha Yan's eyes lit up, and his mind filled with scenes of all sorts of possibilities.

"If I plan to impersonate someone, this technique will make things much easier. No one will be able to see through me."

He paused.

"Unfortunately, I can only temporarily obtain bloodline abilities. Secret techniques and ninjutsu aren't included. Otherwise, it would be even more perfect."

Still, bloodline abilities were already excellent.

He might be able to use this to temporarily borrow someone else's bloodline and, in the process, study the essence of those Kekkei Genkai.

A day later.

[You cultivated the Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu and comprehended quite a lot. You pushed the Fireball to perfection and also developed Multiple Fireballs, Hand Seal-less Fireball, Explosive Fireball, and Chain Fireballs. Your transformation and shape manipulation of Fire Release both improved slightly.]

Two days later.

[...You cultivated the Earth Style: Headhunter Jutsu to perfection. Your constitution underwent a transformation, granting you the Innate Chakra Nature: Earth. You also comprehended Earth Release ninjutsu such as Earth Release: Swamp of the Underworld.]

"Huh?"

Uchiha Yan was stunned for a moment as he carefully sensed the changes in his body.

"You can even obtain an innate chakra nature this way? This method is a little outrageous, isn't it?"

Uchiha Yan's thoughts raced, and he immediately understood.

If this path really worked, wouldn't he be able to keep using this method to fill in all his missing natures?