Chapter 534: Already a Legend

There's not much to say about the preliminaries.

Except for the fact that Sarada, because of Boruto, used her Lightning Release: Discharge earlier than expected.

This caused quite a stir, but everything else was pretty much the same as in the original story.

After the exam ended,

returning home, the new generation of Konoha's young ninjas

were also very curious!

"Father, do you know about black Lightning Release?"

Shikadai asked his father Shikamaru, who had just returned home.

Shikamaru wasn't surprised. He first put down his clothes, then walked over and sat down cross-legged. "Why the sudden interest in Lightning Release? Our family's secret techniques are no worse than any other ninjutsu!"

"Of course, I know that. I'm just curious that Lightning Release can actually be black!"

"If you had carefully read the introduction to the five basic nature transformations, you would know!"

Shikamaru briefly explained the situation with Lightning Release, but Shikadai clearly wanted to know more than that.

He had also heard from Boruto that Teacher Sai's reaction upon seeing the black Lightning Release was one of great surprise.

It was as if he had seen some rare treasure. Teacher Sai, who is usually expressionless and very serious, actually showed astonishment.

This in itself was something worth paying attention to for these kids.

Shikamaru, seeing Shikadai's expression, knew that his answer didn't satisfy him. "You want to ask about the origin of black Lightning Release, or who used black Lightning Release in the past, right?"

Shikadai nodded; that was exactly what he wanted to hear.

"There have been many names for ninjas who used black Lightning Release!"

"Perhaps if I directly tell you these names, you'll understand what kind of existence that was!"

Directly telling the nicknames?

Alright, names can be wrong, but nicknames are never wrong.

Shikadai was also very curious. From his father's tone, it seemed that there was once a ninja who used black Lightning Release and was extremely powerful.

So much so that even when talking about this person, his father seemed to have a grave expression.

"The fastest black lightning in the ninja world!"

"The most genius!"

Just these two titles alone made Shikadai stunned.

The fastest... in the ninja world!

This meant that the person possessed the fastest speed in the entire ninja world!

"Just with that black Lightning Release, could it be faster than the Lightning Release Chakra Mode from the Hidden Cloud Village?"

"Oh! You even know about that. It seems you're quite comprehensive in your knowledge!"

Shikadai pouted; such things could easily be found out by going to the library.

"Since you know about the Lightning Release Chakra Mode, then it's easier to understand. That guy's speed far exceeded the Lightning Release Chakra Mode!"

Far exceeded.

Shikadai had thought of many adjectives, but he didn't expect his father to say that.

This meant that the person's speed was basically unmatched.

"So amazing, I wonder what his technique was called!"

"Lightning Release: Godspeed!"

Huh?

This name is too casual!

"This technique has two modes. One is called 'Lightning Flash,' where you control your body's movements at will."

Two modes?

Shikadai was stunned. Can a technique have so many variations?

It even has different modes?

"The second is called 'Gale Thunder,' which doesn't require your control. It relies on the body's instincts to react instantly to any movement the enemy makes."

"Since it skips the brain's thought process, the speed is unimaginable!"

Without going through the brain's thought process!

How is that possible? Can such a thing really be done?

Shikadai stood still in shock.

Seeing him so surprised, Shikamaru found it amusing.

"What? Do you find it unbelievable?"

"And that's not even the strongest Lightning Release of that man!"

"Another ninjutsu, that's the truly terrifying one!"

As Shikamaru spoke, he noticed that Shikadai was no longer listening. He figured that the previous information was enough to shock him for a while.

So he decided not to continue.

At this moment!

Similar scenes were playing out, more or less, in the homes of the new generation of the Konoha 12.

Some kids thought it was a lie.

However, Sarada, coming out from Chocho's house, recalled what Chocho's father had said.

"The most genius... in the ninja world!"

"Isn't that the person named Sasuke? Even more than the Hokage..."

"But he doesn't look much older than me. How could he be from the same era as the Hokage?"

"At that time, that guy probably hadn't even been born yet!"

Sarada didn't know whether to believe what the adults were saying.

But if it's not all false.

Chocho's dad rarely lies, so it shouldn't be fake, right?

Returning home, Sarada opened the door to see Sasuke polishing the Kusanagi sword.

"Your technique today was too rough. You wasted 35% of your chakra, only exerting less than 20% of its power."

"Unqualified!"

Sasuke said, but Sarada was a bit confused about what Sasuke was talking about...

"You came to watch my exam today?"

"No, I stayed at home."

"Then what did you mean by what you just said?"

"Exactly what I said."

Huh?

Is this guy saying that even though he didn't go to watch my exam, he still noticed the mistakes I made while using my technique?

That's ridiculous; the exam venue was outside of Konoha.

Even the Byakugan can't see that far.

Anyway, Sasuke had already spoken. Whether to change or believe it was up to Sarada.

Sasuke finished tidying up the Kusanagi sword and got up, ready to go out.

"Where are you going?"

Sarada instinctively asked.

Sasuke smiled. "To meet an old friend. Want to come?"

Hmph!

Although Sarada was curious, she had to continue her exam tomorrow and couldn't afford to be distracted now.

"I'm not going. I need to rest and prepare for tomorrow's exam!"

Tomorrow is the Flag Capture Exam.

After that is the final round of the Chunin Exams.

This is very important for Sarada.

After tomorrow, the Five Kage will be present. She must seize this opportunity to perform well.

To lay the foundation for becoming Hokage in the future.

"Suit yourself."

Sasuke opened the door and left.

In the blink of an eye, he disappeared.

Watching Sasuke disappear, Sarada was suddenly startled.

'So fast... such a fast Body Flicker Technique. Even the ANBU ninjas probably... can't come close to this level!'

At this moment, in Konoha's park.

Sasuke arrived by the lake and sat down, waiting for Naruto, who was rushing back through the night.

In a few minutes, Naruto would arrive.

Naruto flew over Konoha.

Boruto, who was idling on the Hokage Rock, happened to see this.

"Dad! Coming back so late at night, what's going on?"

Coming back is one thing, but not going home first. Doesn't he know how much Himawari misses him?

What a disappointing man.

Boruto was a bit angry. He got up from the Hokage Rock and jumped down, ready to have a serious talk with his dad.

Meanwhile, by the lake.

Sasuke didn't look up. The next second, Naruto, floating in mid-air, slowly appeared.

"It's really you... Sasuke!"

"Long time no see!"

As soon as the words fell, Naruto gave Sasuke a big hug.

However!

Sasuke pushed him away. "Don't be so sentimental!"

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