"Sharingan Genjutsu, after hypnosis, coordinate with Aoki's shuriken, then kill him."
Uchiha Yoichi explained. The interrogation team could roughly extract the situation from the brain of that Hidden Rock Jonin. He swung his blade, causing the Hidden Rock Jonin to uncontrollably block with both hands.
What do ninjas rely on to kill enemies?
Ninjutsu, Taijutsu, Illusion Technique.
However, under the "Empty-handed Blade Snatching" superpower, the Hidden Rock Jonin's ninjutsu and taijutsu were rendered useless, like a lamb ready for slaughter. Of course, so was Uchiha Yoichi.
Luckily, he reacted quickly, allowing his teammates to promptly kill the Hidden Rock Jonin; otherwise, he'd be the one dead.
"Sharingan Genjutsu? With your One-Tomoe Sharingan? Hypnotize a Hidden Rock Jonin?"
To Uchiha Mabayashi, this seemed unbelievable. A Jonin isn't like a cabbage. They've been through various assessments and hardly have any noticeable weaknesses in ninjutsu, taijutsu, or illusions.
How could a Jonin possibly not dissolve a genjutsu, especially when it isn't a Three-Tomoe Sharingan, just a pair of One-Tomoe...
Uchiha Yoichi didn't care whether Uchiha Mabayashi believed him or not. Shrugging, he said: "Senior Mabayashi, that's how it is. Maybe this Hidden Rock Jonin wasn't good at dispelling illusions, and I caught a moment of weakness."
"This time you got lucky... never mind, you always have such good luck; this is already the third time."
Uchiha Mabayashi sighed, saying Uchiha Yoichi was considered a genius within the clan. A Chunin in all of Konoha is quite rare, especially one who has awakened his Sharingan.
Initially, he was meant for the Security Team, but Uchiha Yoichi disliked the fixed hours there, refusing to join, opting instead for Konoha's task force.
"Senior Mabayashi, what should I do next? Will I be assigned to a task force?"
"Don't count on it; probably no one wants to be your teammate. Three task forces have dissolved under you in six months, and teammates survive less than half the time. Why else do you think the village is investigating you…"
Uchiha Mabayashi shook his head, considering whether to accept Yoichi into the Security Team. If fellow clan members team up with him, losses might occur...
Even though he didn't quite believe it, past experiences lay before him. Every unlucky assignment was crossed by Uchiha Yoichi.
"Just wait for the notice, Yoichi. I'll also ask the Clan Leader for you."
Uchiha Yoichi nodded slightly and said: "If it doesn't work out, I'll just take tasks alone. I can handle some C-Class tasks as long as the task team doesn't again put S-Class tasks in C-Class."
C-Class tasks don't involve ninjas. Uchiha Yoichi now possesses the strength and identity of a Chunin, capable of handling C-Class tasks alone.
It's just that some C-Class escort missions have limits on the number of participants. Aside from these, it's quite convenient for Uchiha Yoichi to take on tasks, no need to worry about a team.
In two years, Kakashi will become the most dreaded young Chunin, often without a team, then taking tasks alone.
At present, it's year 42 in Konoha, Kakashi recently graduated as the youngest ninja from school, wielding Genin strength at five, spreading his reputation throughout Konoha.
In two years, White Fang will commit suicide.
In four years, the Third Ninja War will begin.
In six years, the Third Ninja War will reach its peak. All ninja villages are involved in battles; even Jonins are at constant risk of death on the battlefield.
Thinking of this, Uchiha Yoichi sighed. If things go smoothly, he might become a Jonin, and his Sharingan could activate Three Tomoe.
But that's all; even being part of the Uchiha Race, can only slightly increase survival odds on the battlefield, without ensuring life.
Many Uchiha names are etched on the Memorial Tablet, including Three-Tomoe masters.
"Don't overthink, Yoichi. Tomorrow, I'll ask the Clan Leader if you can join the Security Team."
Uchiha Mabayashi heard Uchiha Yoichi's sigh, assuming he was fretting over not finding a task force, feeling he shouldn't refuse a clan member due to some unlikely possibilities.
"No need, Senior Mabayashi. I'll rest for a couple of days and wait for the village's decision."
Uchiha Yoichi preferred not to join the Security Team, mainly desiring freedom. As a task force leader, if no tasks are undertaken, he can rest or train.
Joining the Security Team means daily patrols, managing village affairs.
"I'll go rest now, Senior Mabayashi, good night."
Returning to the clan territory, Uchiha Yoichi nodded to Uchiha Mabayashi at the crossroad, then parted ways. Within the clan territory, he had his own home, though his parent's original bodies died in the war.
Once home, Uchiha Yoichi felt hungry. The interrogation team provided meals but never enough, so he cooked something for himself. Luckily, he had a substantial supply of instant noodles.
While cooking noodles, the time coincidentally reached midnight, and having used the "Empty-handed Blade Snatching" ability for a month, the Superpower Roulette spun anew.
"Let me see what bizarre ability I've gotten this time... X-ray Vision?"
Seeing the ability pop up on the illusionary roulette, Uchiha Yoichi's expression became rich, going from elation to disdain within two seconds.
[Two-Way X-ray Vision] Nothing can block your sight, but when you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes back; note: the target and distance of the vision is random, unchangeable once locked, lasting one hour.
Indeed, a reciprocal pursuit.
On seeing this ability, Uchiha Yoichi's lips nearly twitched. Yet another useless ability, potentially useful when encountering enemies. Now wanting home rest, and next month this ability would be overridden.
X-ray Vision aside, random X-ray; if he randomly encountered an old man and the vision triggered, he'd end up mutually viewing nakedness...
Dreadfully gross, Uchiha Yoichi shuddered at the thought, deciding he'd stay home to train tomorrow.
Having used twelve superpowers, nine proving utterly useless.
Such as [Eating speed increased five times using nostrils], [Stomach defense and weight increased tenfold], [Can eat extremely spicy food but not sugar]...
Various quirky abilities, mostly non-functional.
This [X-ray Vision] follows suit; different from a Byakugan would be a superpower, but including a target's defensive buff, and uncontrollable activation, greatly diminishes value.
After having noodles, Uchiha Yoichi fetched a scroll from a hidden box in his home, holding methods to train Lightning Release Chakra Mode.
"I'll start training tomorrow. Jonins need mastery of at least two chakra nature transformations, so I'll choose the Lightning Attribute."
Uchiha Yoichi, like most Uchiha Clan Members, only has one Fire Attribute, most ninjutsu he knows being Fire Release Ninjutsu.
Recently unable to take tasks, might as well train within the village.
Lightning Release Chakra Mode is a Secret Technique of the Hidden Cloud Village, generally trainable by elite Jonins there. Successful training means comprehensive body enhancement, greatly aiding survival.
If successfully trained, Uchiha Yoichi's survival rate in the Third Ninja War would increase by at least thirty percent.