Konoha 28 years.
Since Shinichi started developing Kekkei Tōta and "Hydrogen Release", in just one year, he has completely mastered this unprecedented Chakra fusion technique with incredible proficiency.
"Hydrogen Release" is the product of the extreme fusion of the three attributes Chakra of water, fire, and thunder. Its devastating explosive power and extremely high tactical flexibility frighten the hearts of anyone who has witnessed its power.
With the continuous improvement of Shinichi, this Kekkei Tōta is no longer limited to close combat or short-range combat. He has taken it to a new level, giving it strategic significance that spans regions and transcends the scope of traditional ninjutsu.
Through its ultimate understanding of Chakra control, Shinichi successfully combined "Hydrogen Release" with Senjutsu·Wind Spirit Art. With the help of Natural Energy, it mobilized the wind field between heaven and earth, allowing hydrogen to spread rapidly and silently, and penetrate into distant enemy positions.
Then just a trace of lightning can ignite it, and it can trigger a long-range chain explosion like the end of the world before the opponent's defenses can react.
Not only that, he also cleverly integrated "Hydrogen Release" with Flying Thunder God Technique, Kamui and other Space-Time Ninjutsu, breaking the shackles of distance and time--
There is no need to visit the battlefield in person, just place markers or lock the spatial coordinates in advance, and the power of the Hydrogen Release detonation can be accurately projected hundreds of kilometers away in an instant.
The enemy's rear supply areas, Shinobi Village strategic strongholds, and even hidden strongholds may be destroyed in an instant and turned into scorched earth.
This style of play can be called the Shinobi World version of "Dongfeng Missile". It not only has extremely high mobility and unpredictability, but is also a nightmare in strategic strikes.
On the battlefield, he only had to raise his hand, wind, thunder and fire intertwined, and the hydrogen flow between heaven and earth spread quietly and invisible, and the enemy could not even notice that death was coming.
When that trace of thunder ignited - it was as if the sky was split open, and a sea of fire and thunder exploded in all directions, destroying everything in its path.
It can be said that after this year, Shinichi finally gained the recognition of the system and successfully completed the fourth system task by virtue of its thorough control and exquisite use of "Hydrogen Release".
When "Hydrogen Release" was finally finalized and its power became perfect, the system's familiar mechanical prompt sounded in his ears as promised. The voice was cold, but it carried a rare sense of certainty:
[Ding--Congratulations to the host, you successfully mastered the three-attribute fusion Kekkei Tōta "Hydrogen Release" and completed the fourth system task!]
At that moment, Shinichi stood in the center of the training ground, surrounded by the scorched black marks left after the explosion of "Hydrogen Release", and a slightly hot breath filled the air.
But he himself had a calm expression, as if he had already expected this moment to come.
Over the past year, he has been immersed in the deduction of Chakra fusion every day, polishing it repeatedly. Even the smallest Chakra Nature Transformation, he personally tested over and over again, striving for perfection.
From the initial small-scale trial, to the later use of Senjutsu·Wind Spirit Art to cover a wide range of remote detonations, to the cooperation with Flying Thunder God and Kamui to achieve cross-border strikes, every step is the embodiment of Shinichi's interpretation of "Hydrogen Release" to the extreme.
This effort and results have finally been recognized by the system today.
[Task progress: 4/5]
On the cold system panel, the clear row of numbers seemed to remind him that there was only the last step left to fully control the system tasks at the current stage.
Shinichi narrowed his eyes slightly, a sharp flash of light flashed deep in his eyes.
However, this does not mean that he will be satisfied.
"Hydrogen Release" is just a step towards the top. He knows that the real challenge, the real curtain, has just begun.
I don't know what kind of generous rewards the system will give after completing the fifth task.
Logically speaking, with his current strength, even looking at the entire Shinobi World, he is invincible - no one can match him, whether it is Five Great Shinobi Villages or any ninja force.
In fact, he no longer needs to rely on the system for too much guidance.
But Shinichi knew in his heart that the system did not stop there, but left one last task, which must have deep meaning.
After all, his real enemy is not the powerful Shinobi World in front of him, but Ōtsutsuki Clan who is entrenched high in the sky and watching with eager eyes.
Based on the past tonality of the system, the richer the rewards, the more difficult it is to complete the task, and the level of challenge will far exceed the known limitations of Shinobi World.
"So, the next reward given by the system... should be specifically for the Ōtsutsuki Clan." Shinichi secretly speculated in his heart.
He raised his head and looked at the vast night sky above his head. The stars were dotted, as if reflecting the unknown future.
Next... comes the final piece of the puzzle.
Shinichi's eyes are serious and his gaze is getting firmer. No matter how the system sets up a situation, he will go through it step by step--
Because, Shinobi World's fate will be rewritten by him;
And his end point is no longer on this land.
On this day, the street in Konoha was sunny and the breeze was not dry.
Shinichi took the time to find Raishin in person and took him to the familiar Yakiniku Q store.
Along the way, Uchiha Raishin was quite confused, wondering what kind of medicine his son was selling in the gourd today.
After the two of them were seated, Shinichi directly ordered the waiter, "Please serve two portions of all the dishes on the menu, please."
The waiter was stunned for a moment, then responded with a smile on his face and turned around to prepare the dishes.
Raishin was sitting opposite, with slightly raised eyes, looking up and down at Shinichi, with a bit of teasing in his eyes. "Hey, the sun is coming out in the west today? Your kid usually 'picks and picks', even adding a drink takes a long time to think about, why are you so generous today? Have you done something bad and want to bribe me?"
Shinichi couldn't help laughing when he said it. He picked up the tea cup and took a sip. He looked at Raishin with a half-smile but not a smile, "I can't talk about regrets, but there is indeed something that I need to talk to you about."
Raishin heard this, his expression straightened, his brows furrowed slightly, and he vaguely felt that this meal was not as simple as it seemed.
The charcoal fire on the table is getting stronger, the aroma is filling the air, and the meat slices are sizzling on the grill, which seems to indicate that the next conversation is destined to not be dull.
The aroma of barbecue rose over the charcoal fire, and the dishes on the table were full. Raishin had just picked up a piece of pork belly, ready to enjoy this long-lost sumptuous moment, when he heard Shinichi opposite him gently put down the tea cup, and spoke with a solemn expression but a brisk tone:
"Father, I respectfully ask you to step down from office today!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Raishin paused with his chopsticks, and the meat on his hand almost fell into the charcoal fire. His whole body was petrified on the spot, and he stared at Shinichi in shock.
After three seconds of silence, he came back to his senses. The corner of his mouth twitched, and his expression was extremely complicated. "... You kid made this sumptuous meal, so you want to 'ask me to retire'?"
As he said that, Raishin sighed speechlessly, put down his chopsticks, raised his eyebrows, and joked in a half-serious tone, "Uchiha Clan's secret power, haven't you already grasped it in your hands a long time ago? Aren't the old stubborns in the clan who are shouting to listen to my command on the surface, but secretly running to you to discuss it?"
Shinichi showed an innocent smile, "No, no, no, father, you have wronged the child by saying this. There is indeed a small group of people in the clan who listen to me verbally, but in their hearts they still recognize you as the old clan leader."
He spoke seriously, but his eyes narrowed with a smile, and his tone was a little sly, as if he was being cute and coquettish. "So, let's get it right, let's put this little tail away, and put an end to it, you can also enjoy peace of mind, and just relax Supreme Clan Head."
Raishin had a dark look on his face when he heard this, and almost choked on his own tea.
He glanced sideways at Shinichi and thought that his cheap son was really shady. If he had known that he would have this intention sooner or later, he would have to make it so serious that he even arranged a barbecue party and said seriously, "Father, I want to take over." He had to go around in such a circle, as if he was afraid that he would regret it.
"Alas..." Raishin held his forehead and shook his head helplessly.
"If I had known earlier that you wanted to be the leader of the clan, you would have just said so. Why would you bother me with this Hongmen Banquet?"
Shinichi, however, blinked and smiled matter-of-factly, "Isn't this called a sense of ceremony? After all, this is the first time that my son has 'formally rebelled' in so many years, so I have to have a good meal no matter what."
Raishin laughed at his righteousness and simply waved his hand, "Okay, okay, anyway, you have turned the clan upside down, and I am very happy. If you want to take the position of clan leader, take it, and don't forget to give me two jars of good wine every month when you come back!"
Shinichi grinned and agreed obediently, but he had already made a plan in his heart.
--Uchiha Clan, the first step is finally taken.
Uchiha Raishin soon issued a formal announcement to the entire Uchiha Clan family. His tone was concise and clear, without any sloppiness:
"Effective from August 2, 2027, Konoha, Uchiha Clan's position as patriarch will be officially succeeded by Shinichi."
Once this announcement was issued, it stands to reason that in other Shinobi Village or families, the change of patriarch would have caused quite a stir, and even an undercurrent of power struggle.
But today's Uchiha Clan is surprisingly calm and does not even cause the slightest disturbance.
--After all, for all Uchiha people, this matter has long become a definite Predetermined Fate fact.
Over the years, all matters in the family, large and small, have been arranged by Shinichi. Whether it is the young talents of the family or the older elders and ministers, there are very few people who actually ask Raishin for instructions. Almost everyone has acquiesced in their hearts: the actual controller of Uchiha has long been Shinichi.
Raishin abdicates?
That's just a sense of ceremony in name only.
However, in this "power transfer", what really attracts attention is not the position of the patriarch itself, but another upcoming key node--
Shinichi's coming-of-age ceremony.
This young master of the Uchiha clan has risen from the sky in recent years, and his strength has reached the peak of Shinobi World. All forces have long been secretly speculating on his true background.
But now that his coming-of-age ceremony has been officially announced, the eyes of Konoha and even Shinobi World in the dark have quietly focused on him.
Everyone is waiting to see what kind of attitude Shinichi will take to come to the stage on August 2, Konoha 28.
This is not just a coming-of-age ceremony, but more like a prelude to a change of times.
The spark of Uchiha will completely burn through the entire Shinobi World from this moment.