The First Technique

Within the Clan Head's residence, Uchiha Fugaku looked at Uchiha Yu, who was bowing at a ninety-degree angle, and revealed an appreciative expression.

"Since you've already brought it up, I'll instruct you for a while."

"Clan Head, I, Uchiha Yu, swear to go through fire and water for the Uchiha Clan!"

Inside Fang Yu's "Chat Group," three voices spoke in unison:

"As if!"

"As if!"

"As if!"

Uchiha Fugaku couldn't hear the child's inner thoughts; he nodded in satisfaction. "My free time is limited. Occasionally, I'll guide my youngest son, Uchiha Sasuke. Sasuke, come out."

Hiding behind the folding screen, Sasuke stepped out with innocent eyes.

Uchiha Yu glanced back at Sasuke and gave him an internal evaluation.

If not for Itachi, Sasuke's personality probably wouldn't be much different from Hinata's, raised in a large clan.

Fugaku patted Sasuke's head. "Starting today, he'll be your training partner."

Sasuke nodded weakly, carefully sizing up Uchiha Yu, who was dressed plainly.

Uchiha Yu ignored Sasuke and bowed ninety degrees again to Uchiha Fugaku. "Teacher, may I claim a Great Fireball scroll from the clan?"

Although the Great Fireball was a C-rank technique passed down within the Uchiha clan, many ninjas outside also mastered it.

Now that a genius who awakened his Sharingan at nine years old was requesting to learn the Great Fireball, Fugaku, as Clan Head, had no reason to refuse.

"Of course, but it's best if I demonstrate it for you first, so you can learn faster."

He glanced at his wife, Uchiha Mikoto. "Prepare an extra portion of food for lunch."

Mikoto was displeased inside but said nothing, turning to prepare.

Uchiha Yu quickly straightened up. "Thank you, Teacher, but I have to prepare for an assessment this afternoon, so... next time!"

Uchiha Mikoto sighed in relief. "Then focus on your preparation. Be careful during the assessment."

"Understood, thank you, Clan Head's wife!"

Fugaku shook his head helplessly, stood up, and walked outside. "You two, follow me."

The Uchiha Clan was located on the edge of Konoha.

In terms a modern person could understand, this place couldn't even be considered a sixth ring.

It should be called the "Outskirts."

Leaving the village was simpler for the Uchiha than Jiraiya peeping at a women's bathhouse. The three quickly exited Konoha and arrived at a forested area.

"The Great Fireball Technique is a jutsu every Uchiha ninja must learn."

Uchiha Fugaku said with a proud expression. "You could say it's the first jutsu every Uchiha ninja learns."

"Yu, awaken your Sharingan!"

At Fugaku's command, Uchiha Yu's eyes widened!

Awaken!

"This guy!" Sasuke stared at Uchiha Yu in disbelief. It was the first time he'd seen someone besides his brother awaken the Sharingan at such a young age.

The single tomoe in Uchiha Yu's pupil slowly rotated. Fugaku nodded in great satisfaction. "Watch my hand movements carefully."

Snake!

Ram!

Monkey!

Uchiha Yu's eyes darted rapidly, afraid to miss a single detail!

Boar!

Ox!

Tiger!

Uchiha Fugaku clasped his hands together and quickly formed hand seals. As the final seal was completed, his chakra began to surge violently inside him, concentrating in his throat.

Suddenly, Uchiha Fugaku opened his mouth, and a scorching stream of chakra fluid emerged from the depths of his throat.

This fluid rapidly condensed into a massive fireball. The fireball burned in the air, emitting a dazzling orange-red light. The surrounding temperature shot up, and waves of heat rushed forward!

The fireball was like a miniature sun, radiating intense light and heat. Its surface churned continuously, as if liquid flames were boiling endlessly.

The fireball's size and brightness grew with the infusion of chakra until it became powerful enough.

Finally, Uchiha Fugaku let out a loud shout and thrust the condensed flame energy forward.

The Great Fireball Technique's fireball shot out at astonishing speed, charging straight at the target ahead.

The fireball streaked through the air, leaving a bright trail of flames. Its speed was so fast it was hard to track.

When the Great Fireball Technique struck its target, it produced a deafening explosion. Flames scattered everywhere, forming a massive blast zone of fire.

Flames devoured everything around, turning the target area into a sea of fire.

The shockwave from the explosion rattled trees and rocks, and the heat of the flames could be felt even from a distance!

A saying circulated in the ninja world.

Ninjutsu is not divided by high or low; what matters is the user.

Even a C-rank jutsu, in the hands of a Kage-level powerhouse, could unleash earth-shattering destruction!

Fugaku was clearly no weakling. After unleashing this Great Fireball, not only Uchiha Yu but even Sasuke stared in shock at the wreckage in the distance.

Pirate World Fang Yu: "Looks like on the Night of the Massacre, this guy held back. If he really fought, it couldn't have ended that quickly."

Stephen Fang: "Underestimated the Clan Leader."

Sasuke was too stunned to speak.

He never imagined that his usually stern and busy father possessed such overwhelming power.

As he gazed at the wrinkles on Fugaku's face, before he could fully admire him—

Beside him, the flow of Chakra caught his attention!

Uchiha Yu stood in the forest clearing, the One-Tomoe Sharingan in his eyes gleaming with sharp light.

He took a deep breath, mimicking Fugaku's movements, his hands forming Hand Seals rapidly. The Chakra within his body gathered in his chest under his control, then concentrated at his throat!

Could it be!?

Fugaku and Sasuke's eyes widened, waiting for a miracle to unfold!

Uchiha Yu's mouth parted slightly, and a smaller stream of scorching Chakra surged from deep in his throat, gradually condensing into a fireball ten times smaller than Fugaku's!

Though small in size, this fireball still glowed with an orange-red light, the surrounding air warping slightly from the heat.

Its surface lacked the rolling, boiling intensity of Fugaku's, but it still carried the vitality and force of flames.

Uchiha Yu focused his mind and pushed the fireball forward.

Its power and scale fell short of Fugaku's, but the Great Fireball Technique's speed remained fierce, cutting through the air, leaving a trail of flame as it struck a large tree ahead!

The fireball hit its target, triggering a small explosion. Flames scattered, forming a modest blast zone!

The surrounding grass was scorched, and smaller trees and bushes were consumed by the flames, reduced to ash!

Though its destructive power was less than a tenth of Fugaku's, for a nine-year-old attempting the Great Fireball Technique for the first time, it was an impressive achievement!

Uchiha Fugaku looked at the scene before him, a look of admiration on his face.

"Impressive, Uchiha Yu." Fugaku's voice carried a hint of surprise and recognition. "Even with the Sharingan activated to copy movements, it's hard to pull off the Great Fireball right after seeing it for the first time."

"Not only did you do it, but you also showed considerable control. Very good."

Uchiha Yu showed no trace of pride.

Feeling the nearly depleted Chakra within him, he gave a slight bow to Fugaku. "As far as I know, Itachi-sama didn't even awaken his eyes and still copied the Great Fireball on his first sight. He is the true genius."

Fugaku broke into a proud smile. Beside him, Sasuke was dumbfounded again.

He looked at Fugaku. "Brother was really that amazing?"

Fugaku nodded. "Of course."

Uchiha Yu watched this harmonious father-son scene and couldn't bear to break it.

He complained in the Chat Group.

"If Sasuke knew that Itachi was about to slaughter their entire clan, would he still think his brother was so amazing?"

Pirate World Fang Yu: "Still hellish."

Stephen Fang: "Don't drag me up to heaven with you."