Chapter 12: System Rewards - Two-Tomoe and Lightning Release, A Complete Collection of Basic Lightning Release Ninjutsu
The night was as dark as ink, and the Uchiha Clan Territory was silent. Inside Uchiha Akira's room, he sat cross-legged on the tatami, his eyes slightly closed. His consciousness was already submerged in the mysterious system space deep within his mind.
[Ding!]
[Congratulations, Host, for your promotion! Platoon Leader of the Konoha Police Force!]
[Rating: Important Promotion!]
[Reward settlement in progress...]
[Congratulations, Host, for receiving generous rewards!]
A series of cold system prompts, like heavenly music, rang out in Akira's mind. His heart rate involuntarily quickened. Platoon Leader was already considered a mid-level cadre within the Konoha Police Force, possessing considerable real power. The system's rating for this was an "Important Promotion," so the rewards would definitely not disappoint him.
[Reward One: Sharingan Evolution - Two-Tomoe Sharingan!]
Boom!
It was as if a thunderclap exploded in his mind. Akira felt a cold, vast, and mysterious power, like a breaking dam, surge into his eyes. Inside his eye sockets, there was an indescribable burning and stinging pain. Akira endured the discomfort as his blood-red pupils, which originally had only one tomoe, underwent an earth-shattering change.
The original tomoe, as if pulled by an invisible force, began to slowly rotate and split. One became two. Two ink-black tomoe floated symmetrically within his blood-red eyes, emitting a light even deeper and more demonic than before.
The next moment, the system's prompt sounded again:
[Congratulations, Host, for obtaining 'Sharingan Evolution: Two-Tomoe Sharingan'!]
[Perception greatly increased!]
[Copying ability greatly increased!]
[Genjutsu ability slightly increased!]
[Genjutsu resistance greatly increased!]
Akira suddenly opened his eyes. In an instant, the entire world in his eyes became completely different. He could feel that his dynamic capture ability was several times stronger than before. If the One-Tomoe Sharingan made the world "high-definition," then the Two-Tomoe Sharingan put the world into "slow-motion" and "ultra-high-definition" mode.
"Is this... the power of the Two-Tomoe?" Akira murmured to himself, his eyes flashing with excitement.
However, the surprises were not over yet.
[Reward Two: Lightning Release Chakra Affinity Mastery!]
As soon as the words fell, a completely different Chakra energy suddenly appeared within his body. This Chakra was filled with a violent aura, coexisting with his original Fire Release Chakra, yet carrying a unique numbing sensation and penetrative power.
Sizzle...
A few faint blue electric arcs even uncontrollably flickered at Akira's fingertips.
[Congratulations, Host, for obtaining 'Lightning Release Chakra Affinity Mastery'!]
[The Host's understanding and application of Lightning Release Ninjutsu instantly reached mastery level!]
[Bonus: Lightning Release Basic Ninjutsu Compendium (C-rank to B-rank)!]
A massive stream of information, like a tide, surged into Akira's mind.
Lightning Release: Lightning Ball!
Lightning Release: Lightning Run!
Lightning Release: Ground Run!
Lightning Release: Lightning Clone!
Innumerable Lightning Release Ninjutsu hand signs, Chakra circulation methods, and practical application techniques were instantly absorbed, understood, and mastered by him, as if he had been enlightened.
"Lightning Release..." Akira's eyes shot out a sharp glint. In the ninja world, Lightning Release is known for its powerful penetrative power and attack speed, making it an extremely strong offensive attribute. Kakashi Hatake's Lightning Blade, Uchiha Sasuke's Chidori, and Kirin were all powerful Lightning Release Ninjutsu that shook the ninja world.
Akira tried to mobilize the newly born Lightning Release Chakra within his body. He extended his right hand, fingers splayed, and condensed the Lightning Release Chakra in his palm.
Sizzle—!
A dazzling blue electric light rapidly gathered and compressed in his palm, emitting a piercing screech.
"This form... could it be...?" A thought, like lightning, flashed through his mind.
Chidori!
Although it was still only a prototype, not stable enough, and its power was far from reaching the level of a true Chidori, this technique of highly shaping Lightning Release Chakra was undoubtedly the foundation of the technique.
"I just need to combine it with the Sharingan's perception for high-speed thrusts..." Akira's breathing became a little hurried. He hadn't expected the system to directly grant him mastery of Lightning Release and even include so many Lightning Release Ninjutsu.
This meant that his combat methods would become richer and more unpredictable. The explosiveness and area damage of Fire Release, combined with the penetration and speed of Lightning Release... Akira even vaguely felt that there seemed to be a subtle resonance between Fire Release Chakra and Lightning Release Chakra.
"Compound Ninjutsu?" Akira's heart stirred. If he could perfectly fuse Fire Release and Lightning Release, the power... He couldn't imagine it.
The rewards for this promotion to Platoon Leader were simply too generous. Two-Tomoe Sharingan and Lightning Release Chakra Affinity Mastery. These two rewards directly caused his strength to undergo another qualitative leap.
His strength evaluation on the system panel also jumped from the previous Elite Chunin peak to the ranks of a quasi-Jonin. Furthermore, relying on the powerful perception of the Two-Tomoe Sharingan and the advantage of having both Fire and Lightning attributes, Akira was confident that even when facing a true Jonin, he would have the power to fight.
"System, view my attribute panel." Akira silently recited in his mind.
[Uchiha Akira Attribute Panel]
[Strength: Quasi-Jonin]
[Skills Mastered: Fire Release Ninjutsu Full System Mastery (Beginner), Lightning Release Chakra Affinity Mastery (All Lightning Release Basic Ninjutsu below B-rank mastered), Sharingan (Two-Tomoe, Perception, Copying, Genjutsu abilities enhanced), Chidori Prototype (Unperfected) (Some basic Ninjutsu hidden)]
[Family Status: Konoha Police Force Platoon Leader]
[Family Glory Points: 785 points (New glory points for Platoon Leader promotion not yet settled, need to be reflected through subsequent actions)]
[Overall Family Strength Assessment: Genin Level (Extremely High)]
Looking at the refreshed attribute panel, Akira nodded with satisfaction. "Quasi-Jonin..." This level of strength was already considered a core force in the current Konoha. Especially with the Uchiha Clan generally suppressed and the younger generation lacking talent, his status as a quasi-Jonin at only twelve years old was absolutely a rarity.
"However, it's not enough." Akira's eyes narrowed slightly. He knew that after the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox Incident, the Uchiha Clan's situation would only become more difficult. Danzō's covetous gaze, the Third Hokage's suspicion and caution, and the impending Night of the Clan Annihilation... He had to become stronger at a faster pace. Strong enough to crush all schemes and trample those so-called "higher-ups" underfoot.
"The combination of Lightning Release and Fire Release must be put on the agenda as soon as possible. Also, Chidori needs to be perfected as soon as possible." Akira began to calmly consider his next training plan. Growing too fast might attract the attention of certain people, especially that old dog Danzō. His rise would inevitably lead to Danzō targeting him, even attempting assassination.
But he couldn't afford to worry about that anymore. He had to possess enough strength before the Night of the Clan Annihilation, otherwise, he would not escape death. In this world where strength reigns supreme, only absolute power is the foundation for survival.