Chapter 28: Promoted to Jonin, the Three-Tomoe Sharingan Opened
At the Konoha Guard Team Headquarters, Uchiha Akira submitted a gilded application form to the Human Resources Department.
"Jonin assessment application?"
"Twelve years old?"
The middle-aged Uchiha Clan member responsible for registration almost dropped his jaw when he saw "Uchiha Akira" on the application form. Uchiha Akira, the newly rising genius of the clan, had only recently become famous, and he was already challenging for Jōnin?
"Truly, truly terrifying talent! A genius, no, this is a monster!" The middle-aged Uchiha couldn't help but exclaim.
It should be known that although the Uchiha Clan produced many geniuses, the assessment standards for Jōnin were notoriously strict throughout Konoha. Uchiha Akira didn't care about this at all. Higher status meant the system could unlock more rewards, allowing him to accumulate clan glory points faster and accelerate the Uchiha's revival. This was Uchiha Akira's true objective.
Three days later, Konoha Third Training Ground. The area had already been cleared, with several experienced Jōnin with steady auras and sharp eyes positioned around, their expressions serious. They were the examiners for this assessment.
Uchiha Fugaku, the current Uchiha Clan Head, also personally attended the scene. Uchiha Akira! This name had recently caused such a stir within the clan that even he, the Clan Head, had to take it seriously.
"Jōnin promotion assessment! Under the encirclement of a squad consisting of one Jōnin and three Elite Chūnin, hold out for ten minutes!"
Before he finished speaking, a leading Jōnin and three Elite Chūnin immediately formed a formation, instantly surrounding Uchiha Akira in the center. Without any probing, all four launched their attacks simultaneously! Kunai and shuriken, carrying fierce winds, sealed all of Uchiha Akira's retreat paths from three tricky angles! Uchiha Akira did not dodge at all, parrying the flying kunai and shuriken. He charged directly towards the leading Jōnin.
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
"Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Fire!"
The leading Jōnin reacted extremely quickly. Seeing Uchiha Akira charging, he swiftly formed hand signs and unleashed Fire Release at Akira's face.
"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"
Uchiha Akira rolled to evade, then encountered a Wind Release attack from another Chūnin. However, Akira's reaction speed was extremely fast; the Wind Release couldn't even touch a thread of his clothes.
"As expected of a Jōnin assessment, the coordination is so seamless! But this is as far as it goes!"
"Lightning Fire Dragon Breath!" Uchiha Akira quickly formed hand signs! This was the strongest S-rank Lightning Release Ninjutsu Uchiha Akira currently possessed. A torrent of brilliant white energy, carrying the ferocity of lightning and the searing heat of flames, erupted from his palm!
Boom—!!!
A deafening roar echoed through the training ground!
"Not good! Dangerous! It's an S-rank Ninjutsu! Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall! Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall!"
Seeing this, several observing examiners around them joined the battle, frantically unleashing Earth Release to resist Uchiha Akira's S-rank Ninjutsu.
Crack!
Dozens of earth walls shattered in response! But the residual power of Lightning Fire Dragon Breath was still incredibly strong; the first few examiners were almost simultaneously sent flying backward by the immense impact, falling to the ground in disarray, their chests churning with blood, temporarily losing their combat ability.
One strike! Just one strike, and he took out several experienced Jōnin examiners!
"Hiss…" Ninjutsu of this power, at this age…
"Lightning Release Chakra Mode (prototype)!" Uchiha Akira let out a low growl, and his body was instantly covered in a crackling, pale blue lightning aura! His speed, at this moment, surged to a terrifying degree!
Sizzle—!
Akira's figure transformed into a blurry lightning flash, and the remaining three Elite Chūnin were instantly struck down! Another instant defeat!
The entire training ground was eerily silent! Finally, the chief examiner looked deeply at Uchiha Akira and said with a complex tone, "Your taijutsu, combat intuition, and application of Ninjutsu have far exceeded the standards of a regular Jōnin. Congratulations, you passed the assessment!"
Uchiha Akira, upon hearing this, dispersed the lightning aura around him. With an undeniable overwhelming advantage, he officially passed the Jōnin assessment!
After the assessment, Uchiha Akira returned to his residence alone to claim the system reward for his Jōnin promotion.
[Ding!]
[Congratulations, Host, your status has been promoted! Current position: Konoha Jōnin!]
[Promotion rewards issued:]
[1. Sharingan Evolution—Three-Tomoe Sharingan!]
[2. Skill Mastery—"Lightning Release Chakra Mode" has been initially mastered!]
The system's notification sound rang clearly in Akira's mind. In an instant, an indescribable sharp pain came from deep within Uchiha Akira's eyes! It felt as if countless needles were fiercely pricking his eyeballs! Akira grunted, instinctively closing his eyes.
In his blood-red pupils, the original two tomoe began to spin, merge, and split at an astonishing speed! Finally, when the intense pain receded like a tide, Uchiha Akira slowly opened his eyes, and within his pupils, three deep black tomoe were now suspended!
Three-Tomoe Sharingan!
Activate!
The entire world, in Uchiha Akira's eyes, became clearer and sharper than ever before! He could even see the intricate patterns on a fallen leaf a hundred meters away! At the same time, a surge of pure Chakra, like a bursting flood, coursed through Uchiha Akira's body!
Akira's understanding and application of Lightning Release Chakra Mode also instantly improved by several levels! If the previous prototype only allowed him to touch a glimpse of the threshold, then now, he had truly stepped through that great door! At this moment, Uchiha Akira's strength firmly stood at the Elite Jōnin level.
[Uchiha Akira's Status Panel]
[Strength: Jōnin (Elite Jōnin)]
[Skills Mastered:]
Fire Release Ninjutsu (all systems mastered)
Lightning Release Chakra affinity (mastered)
Sharingan (Three-Tomoe)
Compound Ninjutsu: Lightning Fire Dragon Breath (S-rank), Lightning Fire Spiraling Sphere (A-rank peak)
Special State: Lightning Release Chakra Mode
[Clan Status: Konoha Jōnin, Konoha Police Force Elite Platoon Leader, Uchiha Elite Reserve Training Camp General Director, Uchiha Young Generation Spiritual Leader (Hawk Faction key target)]
[Clan Glory Points: 57500 points]
[Overall Clan Strength Assessment: Chūnin level (top-tier, core members close to Jōnin, immense overall development potential)]