"The Lightning Release Chakra Mode utilizes special lightning release chakra to stimulate the body's nerves, increasing one's speed, while also wrapping lightning release chakra around the body surface for attack or defense..."
Uchiha Yoichi read the Cultivation Scroll over a dozen times, memorizing every word on it so thoroughly that he could recite it backward, only then did he destroy the scroll.
First, he needed to master the change in the nature of chakra's lightning, which is the prerequisite for releasing Lightning Release Ninjutsu.
Nature change, simply put, is to simulate various properties through chakra transformation, rather than actually turning chakra into lightning or water. The reason it can be cut by Wind Escape or burned by Fire Release is that the chakra imitates the sharpness of wind and the heat of fire to achieve its effect.
Uchiha Yoichi clearly remembered that Sarutobi Asuma taught Naruto about wind nature transformation, telling him to split his chakra into two parts and keep rubbing them together to make it thinner and sharper—this is wind nature transformation.
The nature transformation of lightning has many aspects, but with the Lightning Release Chakra Mode this Nin-Taijutsu, Uchiha Yoichi felt he should first master "stimulation" and "conductivity".
"By accelerating the flow of chakra through the body's meridians to simulate an electric current effect, the body's cells can be activated... ordinary chakra can also enhance speed and strength, but the Lightning Release Chakra Mode is a bit more complicated."
Uchiha Yoichi had already advanced to Chunin, having naturally mastered tree climbing and water walking, and knew that concentrating chakra on his feet could increase speed.
"In the afternoon, I'll look for an electrician, see if I can get a transformer to release current, maybe it could help with training..."
The lifestyle technology in the Ninja World is quite advanced, with appliances already appearing at this point.
Soon, Uchiha Yoichi started simulating the nature transformation of lightning with his chakra. A fortunate discovery was that, while looking in the mirror, he suddenly triggered an ability—X-ray Vision—which allowed him to monitor his body and prevent any internal injuries from over-training.
This could be the only use of this ability, watching the meridians inside his body in training also reduces risk.
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"Yoichi, you're training..."
Uchiha Mabayashi came to the training ground and saw Uchiha Yoichi sitting drenched in sweat, nodding silently. Geniuses of the Uchiha clan should be like this, progressing with both talent and hard work.
Uchiha Yoichi, slightly panting, said, "I want to train in the nature transformation of lightning. I've been training for a week and finally managed to achieve cell activation..."
Uchiha Mabayashi nodded, "To achieve cell activation in a week? Yoichi, your talent isn't bad. Getting to this step in lightning nature transformation is already considered foundational. When you master a second chakra nature transformation, Jonin won't be far off."
Once the strength is there, what's left is experience. In this aspect, the large Uchiha clan has the capability to quickly equip clan members with experience.
"Let's not talk about that; the clan leader wants you to go to his house. It seems that the village's decision has come through."
"It's been a week. I thought it would be put off until next year..."
"Yoichi, I know you feel aggrieved for achieving success yet being brushed aside, but sometimes the clan leader has to compromise. Yoichi, you must understand Clan Leader Fugaku at such times."
Uchiha Mabayashi sighed and said.
Uchiha Fugaku wasn't too satisfied with the Uchiha race being confined to the Security Team. He wanted Uchiha to integrate more into Konoha—into the Anbu, mission squads, and such. Therefore, on certain matters, Uchiha Fugaku would relent towards the high ranks of Konoha in exchange for a step forward for their clan.
Uchiha Mabayashi understood this, and he felt that Clan Leader Fugaku's choices were not wrong; to gain something, one must give up a bit. Clan members should understand this.
But Uchiha Yoichi was an exception; he didn't have pure Uchiha blood.
"I'll go home and change clothes, Senior Mabayashi."
"Alright, I'll accompany you."
With that, Uchiha Mabayashi went home with Uchiha Yoichi briefly. After training all morning and sweating, he felt a bit untidy, so going back to wash and change was best.
"Senior Mabayashi, I haven't eaten yet..."
Uchiha Mabayashi shook his head and said, "Let's talk after we leave the clan leader's house; it'll probably just take a few words."
Then the two headed to Uchiha Fugaku's home, and soon arrived at a courtyard gate.
They rang the bell, and shortly after, the door opened, and a young yet maturely charming woman smiled, "Mr. Mabayashi, this must be Mr. Yoichi; Fugaku has been expecting you."
"Sorry for the trouble."
Uchiha Mabayashi and Uchiha Yoichi slightly bowed, then changed into the house slippers and walked in at the entrance.
This should be Uchiha Mikota; according to the timeline, in just two more years, the most filial son of the Uchiha race would be born; thinking of Uchiha Itachi made Yoichi want to find an opportunity to drown him.
Once inside, they were led to the reception room by Uchiha Mikota.
Uchiha Fugaku was already waiting in the house, and upon seeing Mabayashi and Yoichi, he nodded expressionlessly and said, "Senior Mabayashi, Yoichi, you're here, please have a seat."
"Clan Leader."
After taking their seats, Uchiha Fugaku got to the point without beating around the bush, "Mr. Yoichi, the matter from last time has been deliberated by the high ranks of Konoha. The Hidden Rock Ninja head you brought back was very beneficial to the village, and now the village has dispatched personnel to thwart the Hidden Rock's conspiracy..."
"However, the Interrogation Team also questioned your surviving teammate and extracted information from the Hidden Rock Ninja's head. The village believes that during the mission, you leaned towards using your teammates. Though this time you accidentally earned merit, the upper echelons of the village don't recommend you continue forming or participating in mission squads..."
"Mabayashi has also informed me of your intentions, so today I wish to personally ask if you're still willing to join the Security Team?"
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Yoichi remained silent for a moment, then asked, "Clan Leader, I don't quite understand. A Chunin and three Genin encountered an opponent with one Jonin, one Chunin, and two Genin; surviving was unexpected, wasn't it? How do they believe I was using my teammates?"
"The teammate who survived your squad can no longer be a ninja. According to him, you should've had a chance to save him at the time..."
"Without chakra, how could I save him? With the Will of Fire or with words? Clan Leader, why didn't the high ranks of Konoha save the Second Generation Hokage at that time? They should've been the Kage Guard."
"Yoichi, this is the village's recommendation, and as the clan leader, I've already accepted this suggestion. I hope you can understand."
Uchiha Fugaku slightly intensified his tone, as this was the outcome of negotiations between the Uchiha race and the village, and though it's a suggestion, it couldn't be changed.
However, knowing Uchiha Yoichi felt somewhat wronged as well, he softened his tone a bit and continued, "The clan acknowledges your contributions, so compensation can be provided."
"No need, anyway..."
"Fugaku, I've prepared some refreshments for you."
Just as Uchiha Yoichi was about to speak, he heard Mikota's gentle voice outside the door, prompting him to hold his words.
At this moment, Uchiha Yoichi's eyes began to itch slightly—not his Sharingan, as he could already freely control it.
Darn, it's that useless ability!
In Uchiha Yoichi's view, someone was walking in carrying a tray of refreshments.
"Fugaku, I'll leave the refreshments here... what's happening!?"
Before Uchiha Mikota could finish her sentence, her eyes widened in shock. Her brain couldn't comprehend the situation before her; why was a young boy not wearing clothes appearing before her?