Chapter 43: Experimenting with the Mangekyō Technique
Uchiha Akira knew that before reaching the Eternal Mangekyō, excessive use of the Mangekyō carried the risk of blindness. Now, with this [Ocular Power Adaptability · Extreme]! It directly reduces side effects by 50% and increases Mangekyō control speed by 300%, directly saving a large amount of time in developing the Mangekyō.
The Mangekyō's inherent Pupil Technique and the divine power Susanoo can be quickly mastered. Especially Susanoo, developing it to its complete form is not something that can be achieved in a short time. With this accelerated auxiliary ability, Akira was confident in mastering the Mangekyō's Pupil Technique and the use of Susanoo in a short period.
Akira came before the standing mirror, which clearly reflected his current appearance. It was still that chiseled face with sharp features. But those eyes—they had completely changed! They were no longer the three black tomoe slowly rotating around the pitch-black pupil. Instead, they were a pair of Mangekyō Sharingan, full of majesty and oppression!
Left eye, [Time Reversal]! Right eye, [Technique Amplification]!
This was his, Uchiha Akira's, unique Mangekyō Sharingan!
[Time Reversal]… This was not a simple rewind. Akira could feel that what was contained in this eye was the most superficial, yet also the most direct, interference with the law of time.
He then touched his right eye.
[Technique Amplification]… This was even more simply and brutally powerful. Any Ninjutsu, in his hands, would receive an unbelievable increase in power. The same Fire Release, others might only be able to burn down a single tree, but he might be able to incinerate an entire forest.
"Hoo…" Akira took a deep breath, suppressing the surge of excitement within him caused by the explosive increase in power. Now was not the time to be intoxicated by power. The most urgent task was to quickly familiarize himself with and control this brand-new power, thoroughly transforming it into his own combat strength!
"Let's try the ability of the left eye first… [Time Reversal]." With a thought, Akira focused his attention on his left eye. The three sharp, scythe-shaped patterns slowly accelerated their rotation under Akira's mental command. Akira took out a kunai and cut an opening on his arm.
"Revert!" He let out a low cry. The scythe pattern in his left eye suddenly paused, then burst forth with powerful pupil power!
Buzz—!
An invisible fluctuation, centered on Akira's body, instantly spread out! The next moment, an incredible scene occurred! The cut wound healed directly! It was as if it had never appeared. The Chakra and stamina consumed by his awakening also directly returned to full capacity!
In just a few breaths, Akira's physical condition returned to an unprecedented peak!
"This… Is this the power of [Time Reversal]?" Akira's eyes were filled with shock.
This was not just a simple healing technique! This was reverting his own state to a past, perfectly intact point in time! Although this reversal was not without limitations, Akira could sense that this heaven-defying skill could only be used once a day in its current state.
But even so, this was already an extremely heaven-defying life-saving divine skill! In battle, as long as Akira still had a breath left, he could use [Time Reversal] to instantly return to peak condition and re-enter the fight! Imagine, when the enemy is already exhausted and discovers Akira suddenly back at full strength, how desperate they would be.
Moreover, as Akira's pupil power strengthens and his understanding of the ability deepens, in the future, he will be able to perform Time Reversal on a larger scale, for a longer duration, and even… on others! Space is revered, time is king! Mangekyō Pupil Technique containing the power of time has astonishing developmental potential. What kind of terrifying scene would that be?
"Next, the right eye… [Technique Amplification]." Akira came into the small courtyard. He shifted his attention to his right eye. A surge of pupil power emanated from Akira's right eye.
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!" He let out a low cry, violently expelling the condensed Chakra!
Whoosh—!
A fireball the size of a human head whistled towards the wooden stake! This was Akira's most basic Fire Release Ninjutsu, with unremarkable power. In Akira's right eye, the three spiral patterns suddenly accelerated their rotation! [Technique Amplification]… activated!
Buzz—!
An incredible scene occurred! The originally ordinary fireball, during its flight, did not expand at all; instead, it began to rapidly compress inward in a peculiar way! The color of the flame also rapidly changed from ordinary orange-red to scorching white-gold! The temperature was soaring madly! The energy contained within it was increasing exponentially!
Boom—!!!
A terrifying explosion, many times louder than any previous Great Fireball Technique, rang out! A violent shockwave, mixed with scorching hot air, swept in all directions! The entire small courtyard shook violently under this impact! Akira subconsciously raised his hand to block his face, resisting the oncoming heatwave.
When the smoke and dust cleared, the wooden stake had disappeared, and even the ground had been blasted into a crater several meters deep.
This… Was this still the Great Fireball Technique?! Its power was already comparable to some advanced B-rank, or even low-A-rank Fire Release Ninjutsu! Akira's eyes immediately filled with wild joy!
[Technique Amplification]! As the name suggests, it amplifies the power of Ninjutsu! Moreover, this amplification was not a simple increase in Chakra volume, but a fundamental qualitative change in the Ninjutsu! Compression! Purification! Amplification! It endowed the Ninjutsu with even more terrifying destructive power!
"What if… [Technique Amplification] is used on Lightning Release?"
What Akira was best at was Lightning Release! Especially his self-created [Lightning Fire Dragon Breath] and the perfected [Lightning Release Chakra Mode]! If these techniques were further enhanced by [Technique Amplification]… Akira could hardly imagine how terrifying their power would become!
Akira suppressed the urge to try it immediately. His own courtyard was still too small and unsuitable for experimenting with Ninjutsu that were too powerful. Lightning Fire Dragon Breath could be set aside, but Lightning Release Chakra Mode could be tried.
Akira immediately activated Lightning Release Chakra Mode! Then he activated [Technique Amplification]! The speed and strength, which had already been enhanced by Lightning Release Chakra Mode, suddenly increased again. Akira estimated that this amplification increased them by at least 30%!
Sizzle—!
The lightning enveloping Akira's body no longer spread out wildly; instead, it contracted inward, adhering tightly to the surface of his skin. The color of the lightning changed from dazzling bright blue to deep dark purple. The rate of Chakra consumption also reached an alarming level!
He had to finish the fight quickly!
This thought had just arisen. Akira's body had already reacted before his consciousness. He just wanted to move from one end of the courtyard to the other.
Whoosh!
No sound. No process. One moment he was in his original spot, the next, he had appeared in front of the wall a dozen meters away. In fact, because he was too fast, Akira's body still maintained a forward-charging posture, and one hand subconsciously pressed against the wall.
Crack…
The hard wall, like tofu, was easily pressed into a deep, cracked pit by Akira. Akira slowly turned his head. He looked at the spot where he had stood before. The ground there had cracked in every inch due to Akira's instantaneous burst, forming a small depression.
This… This was Lightning Release Chakra Mode under [Technique Amplification]? This wasn't speed; this was instantaneous movement! If it were in battle, the enemy wouldn't even be able to perceive his movements!
After the wild joy came sudden, sharp pain. Akira immediately deactivated [Technique Amplification] and [Lightning Release Chakra Mode]. In just under ten seconds of activation, Akira's Chakra was almost drained by one-third.
More importantly, the burden on his eyes. The previous Great Fireball Technique only consumed a slight amount of pupil power, but when it was switched to Lightning Release Chakra Mode, not only was the Chakra consumption huge, but about half of his pupil power was also consumed.
This was a true trump card, only to be used in times of crisis. However, if this technique were combined with [Technique Amplification], its endurance would be directly maximized.
After testing the Mangekyō's abilities, Akira looked at the two signs of destruction in the courtyard. One was the large pit caused by the Great Fireball Technique. The other was the cracks left by the instantaneous movement.
"Looks like I'll have to get someone to repair it tomorrow!" Akira said with a wry smile.