Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, half a year quietly passed.
Over the past six months, Naruto and Hinata's strength had advanced by leaps and bounds, steadily reaching Chunin-level.
As their teacher, Uchiha Yao's gains had been just as substantial.
In the backyard of the residence.
Uchiha Yao stood alone in the center of the training grounds, his eyes closed as he sensed the voice that had just sounded in his mind.
Ding! Disciple (Naruto Uzumaki)'s overall strength has reached Chunin-level, and his potential has been further developed. Ding! Disciple (Hinata Hyuga)'s overall strength has reached Chunin-level, and her potential has been further developed. Congratulations to the host for completing a new stage of disciple training objectives. System rewards are being calculated... Rewards issued! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Kekkei Genkai—Wood Release! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the complete series of Wood Release-related ninjutsu!
It was here!
An uncontrollable surge of excitement welled up in Uchiha Yao's heart.
Wood Release!
This was no run-of-the-mill Kekkei Genkai. It was the foundation that the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, had relied upon to quell the chaos of the warring era and earn the title of God of Shinobi!
Though he already had the Rinnegan and the Eight Gates, who would ever complain about having too many trump cards?
With Wood Release combined with my perfect Sage Body, its power will probably be even more outrageous than the First Hokage's own.
Besides, rebuilding and expanding Konoha would become much more convenient.
Countless thoughts flashed through Uchiha Yao's mind in an instant.
"Wood Release..."
Uchiha Yao murmured softly.
A tender green shoot broke through the ground.
The shoot grew at a visible rate, branching and sprouting