Radioactive Great Fireball

"This level of Fireball Jutsu..."

Uchiha Fugaku stared intently for a long while without speaking. At last, his gaze fell on You, and he let out a long breath.

Compared to Fugaku's, his Fireball Jutsu was undoubtedly much smaller. After all, there was a chasm between a Jonin and him.

But You's Fireball Jutsu was already enormous. He was only seven or eight years old; having the strength of a Genin at that age would have made him a genius.

Yet that Fireball Jutsu had clearly exceeded the scope of a Genin. It had reached a frightening level.

"A Fireball Jutsu comparable to a Chunin's, and the flames are extremely hot. Its destructive power is tremendous."

A few dead fish surfaced on the lake. They had been caught in the blast of the Fireball Jutsu.

"Cough, cough!"

"My throat feels like it's about to start smoking. Recklessly using an oversized Fireball Jutsu has a huge effect on my body!"

You only wanted some water to ease the dryness in his throat. After following systematic training for the first time, as long as every detail was handled properly, the Fireball Jutsu showed a marked improvement.

"The results are surprisingly good."

He could feel that the Fireball Jutsu's improvement was not merely in temperature. It was also mixed with uranium elements. Those erupting uranium elements had entered the lake, causing the fish to die.

The Fireball Jutsu that could never kill anyone in Naruto had become a Radioactive Great Fireball in his hands. Even if it did not hit the opponent, the splashed uranium elements could still damage the enemy's cells.

He could now confirm that his Fire Release contained radioactive elements. He would need to be more careful when using it in the future.

He touched the lake water with his hand and absorbed the elements that had dispersed into it. He did not want to turn the lake into a pool of dead water.

"In terms of Fire Release, you can be called a genius. Among all the ninjas I know, no one your age can surpass you."

There was a trace of envy in Fugaku's eyes. With such talent and taijutsu, You's future was bound to be bright. Hopefully, he could bring about the Uchiha Clan's next great revival.

But there was no jealousy in his eyes. He was a genius as well. While the other boy improved, Fugaku was improving too!

"You can come here every day to train in Fire Release ninjutsu. I'll guide you."

News that a genius had appeared in the Uchiha Clan could not be concealed.

Some rejoiced, while others worried.

After learning of Uchiha You's talent, Uchiha He let out a long breath. Fortunately, he had eased the conflict between them somewhat and offered some compensation for what You had suffered over the years.

"Fortunately, we didn't push You to stand against the Uchiha Clan."

He was the oldest member of the Uchiha Clan. He had once studied at Uchiha Madara's side. Back then, due to certain irresistible circumstances, the Uchiha Clan had not followed Uchiha Madara when he left.

This was the main reason the Uchiha Clan came into conflict with the village, and also the reason for its decline.

Seeing the emergence of such a genius, Uchiha He was sincerely delighted.

"Have Fugaku teach him properly and make him acknowledge the Uchiha Clan."

"Yes, Clan Head."

Qian Xishou had been keeping track of Uchiha You's situation all along. Especially recently, as his body recovered, his strength had undergone explosive growth.

"Sure enough, my observations were right."

"We need to raise Uchiha You's assessment as a genius by another level. We must get him into the ANBU and make him the sharpest blade in Lord Danzo's hand!"

The uproar surrounding Uchiha You remained confined to the village's upper ranks and did not affect You.

He was indeed a genius, but he was still too young. The Ninja Academy was established by the Second Hokage to train ninjas, and before he graduated, everyone would abide by that rule.

If this genius were lost, it would be a tremendous loss for both the village and the clan.

"Click, click, click!"

The door opened, and the Third Hokage sat in the middle, smoking.

"Lord Third, these are this year's student records."

Chishu's heart was filled with excitement. Reporting on the students this time was also a chance to prove his ability to the Third Hokage.

He, Chishu, was a qualified teacher!

"Chishu, retirement seems to have put some weight on you."

Noticing the documents placed before him, Sarutobi chatted as though making casual conversation. He opened the records and asked questions one by one.

But most of his questions concerned Kushina. As the Nine-Tails' jinchuriki, Kushina's every action concerned the plans ahead and would determine her future.

Fortunately, according to Chishu's report, Kushina's emotions had remained stable, with no sign of the Nine-Tails breaking out.

There was also Kushina's little boyfriend. He could be considered a genius. The two of them were both talented ninjas of the village and needed focused training.

"Hm? This child!"

When the Third Hokage reached the final page and saw the name written there, he sighed.

"The Uchiha Clan truly is brimming with talent."

"You? I've heard of this child before. He wasn't treated well within the Uchiha Clan."

"I remember that in the records you gave me last year, his condition was terrible. To put it harshly, he might very well have died in last winter's cold."

He knew a little about You, though it was mostly pity. Although You was an Uchiha, he had never received any care from the Uchiha Clan.

Yet he had been like a tenacious blade of grass, fighting against illness and pain.

Now that he had recovered, was it because of Tsunade?

He had asked Tsunade to treat him. He had not expected the recovered Uchiha You to reveal such talent.

He could use him as a bridge and cultivate him into the next Uchiha Kagami.

The Third Hokage felt a headache coming on as he thought of this. The Uchiha Clan's position in the village was extremely awkward.

As a powerful clan renowned throughout the ninja world, it had produced many talented and powerful ninjas.

Unfortunately, their temperaments were simply too troublesome, and they could easily act impulsively.

The Uchiha Clan was more like Konoha's double-edged sword. It could wound enemies, but it could also wound itself. One wrong move could plunge the village into great trouble.

"It's enough that this child survived."

The Third Hokage took a drag from his pipe. As if he had made up his mind, he looked up at Chishu standing beside him and assigned him a task.

"You's childhood was unfortunate, but from now on, the village will give him a sense of belonging. I'm leaving this task to you."

"Chishu, you must complete it."

"Yes! Lord Hokage."

Yet Chishu, with his head lowered, could only smile bitterly to himself.

He still remembered the answer from that first class. The Will of Fire could not save him.

That question had left him speechless.

Since it was the Third Hokage's task, Chishu would complete it with all his strength!

The Third Hokage also needed to find them a team leader. Every team leader was of utmost importance in a ninja's life.

Since he intended to cultivate You as part of the Hokage faction and maintain the Uchiha Clan's current situation, only one of his own people could become You's teacher.