Chapter 233: Gains from Training, Konoha's Secret Ninjutsu and Taijutsu Ultimate Technique!
Chapter 233: Gains from Training, Konoha's Secret Ninjutsu and Taijutsu Ultimate Technique!
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"Deliver this to Orochimaru?"
At the training ground in the afternoon, Uchiha Setsuna slightly furrowed his brows as he held a letter in his hand.
The matter of Orochimaru taking Uchiha Ci as his disciple was decided by him, so he naturally knew that those who had signed the Ryuchi Cave contract had specific ways to communicate.
However, Uchiha Ci sought him out, intending to use the clan's channels to deliver this letter to Orochimaru.
This situation caused him to raise an eyebrow slightly.
"Alright, I understand."
Tucking away the letter, Uchiha Setsuna nodded slightly and then said:
"However, the latest information from the village this morning indicates that Orochimaru has left the village, his whereabouts unknown. Fortunately, he hasn't been gone long, so finding him should only require exchanging intelligence with the ninja cat clan."
"Orochimaru left the village?" Uchiha Ci was taken aback.
According to the original timeline, during this Third Shinobi World War, among the three legendary Sannin, only Jiraiya remained outside gathering intelligence. Tsunade, due to her hemophobia, stayed at Konoha Hospital, while Orochimaru conducted secret experiments funded by Danzo, leading to his defection during this period.
But now, Orochimaru, who had been staying in the village, was becoming active. Who knew what he intended to do?
Upon second thought, Uchiha Ci realized this might not be a bad thing. At least Orochimaru wouldn't defect as a result.
After all, given his identity, Orochimaru could leave the village freely under the pretext of "wandering," like Jiraiya. If he became a rogue ninja, it wouldn't bode well for the Uchiha clan at the moment.
After handing over the letter to Uchiha Setsuna and taking care of the matter,
Uchiha Ci, under the watchful gaze of the elder, dutifully began training.
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Time flew by.
In the blink of an eye, half a month had passed.
Every morning, Uchiha Ci practiced swordsmanship. In the afternoon, he focused on combat training to strengthen his basics. At night, he studied the sealing techniques from the scroll Kushina had given him.
Because of its immense value, he had preemptively stored the scroll using a summoning snake, allowing it to avoid destruction during the surprise attack from the Hidden Cloud.
With the foundation of his newly developed S-rank sealing technique, "Super Death Battle Barrier," his progress in sealing techniques was steady. Alongside the basic sealing techniques provided by his clan,
his interface soon updated with three new lines of subtitles:
[You have mastered: Single Lantern Formation (C)]
[You have mastered: Shadow Clone Technique (B)]
[You have mastered: Tri-Seal Formation (B)]
These were basic sealing techniques. Their strength didn't surpass the Death Battle Barrier, but the Tri-Seal Formation was notable as it required the simultaneous use of the Shadow Clone Technique to activate the sealing array. Thus, Uchiha Ci also mastered the Shadow Clone Technique as a foundational skill.
In addition, his swordsmanship proficiency had reached:
[Uchiha Style: Dance of the Solar Halo (S+, Proficiency: Mastery 0/500)]
Through combat and training, the proficiency of this swordsmanship advanced from adept to mastery.
At this level, the technique could now incorporate genjutsu, using the sword technique to hypnotize and subdue enemies unexpectedly. It also allowed the fiery sword aura to change direction midair.
Previously, Uchiha Ci's ability to send sword energy soaring through the sky with only basic skills was purely due to brute force—a rather unconventional approach.
Now that his technique had reached this stage, further training became less effective. Uchiha Kagami and Uchiha Setsuna no longer insisted on his swordsmanship training, instead beginning to teach him the Uchiha clan's ancestral Fire Release techniques.
This included Fire Release: Majestic Flame Annihilation, Fire Release: Majestic Destroyer Flame, Fire Release: Dragon Flame Jutsu, and other Fire Release techniques.
As an Uchiha, how could one not excel in Fire Release?
However, even with Uchiha Ci's talent, learning these techniques proved challenging.
Fortunately, with his Sharingan, he could forcibly replicate these Fire Release techniques. Coupled with his grasp of the nature transformation for Fire Release and relentless combat training, his progress, though unimpressive, was evident. This drew constant criticism from the elder Uchiha Setsuna, who would berate him daily, but growth was visible nonetheless.
Thus, the relentless training continued.
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One Month Later
At Hell Valley, near the cliffside,
In the evening, the setting sun cast its glow, stretching shadows across the landscape.
As shadows danced alongside the soaring birds,
Uchiha Ci stood at the cliff's edge. His consciousness touched upon his interface, carefully examining the content displayed.
[User: Uchiha Ci] (Expandable)
Looking at the results of his training listed on the interface, Uchiha Ci couldn't help but curve his lips into a faint smile.
Although he wasn't significantly stronger than before, the fruits of his labor were reliable.
Even if he lost everything, at least he could still exist as a competent Uchiha.
This sense of accomplishment and reliability brought peace to Uchiha Ci's heart, which had long been uneasy due to his rapid progress. It felt as if a weight had been lifted off his chest.
"Senpai, what are you smiling at?"
At that moment, a childish voice called from behind him.
Casting a shadow on the clouds tinted by the sunset, a boy, about seven or eight years old, slowly approached, curious.
"Nothing much," Uchiha Ci glanced at the approaching Yamato and shook his head.
With this round of training concluded, he had just returned to his squad. Previously, the squad had consisted only of Aburame Ryoma and Yamato, patrolling Hell Valley together.
In theory, his solo training, while avoiding missions, was against protocol.
However, no major incidents had occurred during this period. The Blood Pool Clan, which had been causing trouble earlier, had been unusually quiet. Moreover, the sponsor of this mission was the Uchiha clan, and Uchiha Ci, at least nominally, was the clan's young patriarch.
Thus, bending the rules for personal benefit was entirely justifiable! Yes, absolutely!
"But now, you can finally carry out missions with me!"
Yamato's eyes sparkled as he looked at Uchiha Ci, his face filled with excitement.
"So, Senpai, shall we begin now?"
Hearing this, Uchiha Ci paused, puzzled, and asked:
"Wait a minute. Begin what?"
Yamato immediately put on a serious face, crossing his arms authoritatively:
"Senpai, have you forgotten?
"I'm here as a tool to control you if you go berserk!"
"According to Ryoma-senpai's instructions, you need to teach me until I'm capable of defeating you!"
Uchiha Ci: "..."
Is this guy serious about teaching someone how to beat him?
Thinking of this, Uchiha Ci's lips twitched slightly as he glanced toward Aburame Ryoma, who was leaning against a tree trunk in the distance, three black lines forming on his forehead.
No doubt, this was revenge from Ryoma for having to babysit Yamato for over a month.
But the problem was that Uchiha Ci neither knew Wood Release nor excelled in sealing techniques. Yamato's Kurama Suppression Technique was tied to the necklace Tsunade wore.
What exactly was he supposed to teach?
Shaking his head helplessly, Uchiha Ci pondered for a moment before a mischievous smile crossed his face. He clasped his hands together, forming the Tiger Seal, in front of Yamato.
If he had to teach something, as a senior, he surely had a few tricks up his sleeve!
"Alright then,"
"I'll teach you a super-advanced sealing technique!"
"An advanced sealing technique?" Yamato's eyes lit up, filled with expectation as he gazed at Uchiha Ci.
With a mysterious tone, Uchiha Ci said:
"Indeed. This technique is known as Konoha's Secret Ninjutsu and Taijutsu Ultimate Technique."
"From this moment, we are enemies. I will use this ultimate technique on you! Yamato, are you ready?"
"Uh..."
Hearing this, Yamato nervously swallowed and stammered:
"Wait, Senpai, why is a Taijutsu ultimate technique also a sealing technique?!"
However, under Uchiha Ci's intense gaze, his little face soon hardened with determination.
"Yes!"
"I'm ready!"
"Good!"
Uchiha Ci smiled in satisfaction, recalling the embarrassing memory of that humiliating night in the hot springs of the Land of Hot Water.
"As your superior, today I'll teach you the first lesson of being a ninja—
"Never expose your back to the enemy!"
"Huh?"
Yamato froze, realizing too late as a sudden gust of wind swept behind him.
He turned in shock, only to see another Uchiha Ci crouched low, hands forming the Tiger Seal with his fingers pressed together, aimed directly at his rear!
The real Uchiha Ci standing before Yamato patted the boy on the shoulder, sighing deeply:
"Yamato,
"This is Konoha's Secret Ninjutsu and Taijutsu Ultimate Technique—
"A Thousand Years of Death!"
In the next moment, with a sharp swooshing sound—
Thrust!
Yamato's eyes widened in shock, his face twisted in pain and disbelief as he looked upward.