Chapter 12: A peek into the realm of six paths.

51 years since Konoha's establishment, this year was being regarded as starting point for the entire ninja world to enter an era of peace.

Konoha had signed a peace treaty with Iwagakure, Sunagakure and Kumogakure.

Kirigakure had ceased their previous small scale assaults and returned back home to the country of water.

The aftermath of the last Ninja War had finally calmed down, allowing an era of peace to usher in.

As to why Kirigakure had withdrew their troops, Konoha wasn't sure of the specific reason but it was good for them either way.

Maybe because they learnt their lesson after the trick Kumogakure had pulled, they sent shinobi to investigate. Unfortunately it only ended in failure, with the only surviving shinobi being Ibuki Morino.

Right now along with the name of Shisui Uchiha becoming more well known, the doubts and suspicion, people were feeling towards the Uchiha was also increasing.

In the Nine Tails disaster, the Uchiha became the number one suspect. What followed after was the brazen kidnapping of the eldest daughter of the Hyuga's main branch causing two major incidents in quick succession.

Although, both clans fell out with the higher ups and were victims of recent events the treatment they received was very different.

This was party due to the Hyuga clan had diminishing their presence under Hiashi's orders unlike the Uchiha who didn't know the meaning of constraint at all.

As a clan that was considered one of the founders alongside the Senju clan, they had a right to be proud.

Hmph, I haven't done anything to you, so why are you doubting me?!

Since the Nine Tails disaster where the previous clan compound was destroyed they had been relocated by the elders to the Southwest border of the village.

The Uchiha didn't understand the meanings of the words 'Humility' and 'Respect'

Over time, they were gradually becoming more rampant.

When they meet other shinobi, especially the Hokage's henchmen, they put on an expression that said they owed them money.

What they didn't know was that another successor to the Will of Fire called "Itachi Uchiha" was quietly growing up.

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Kumogakure, Turtle Island.

[The Lightning God system][Host: Hachiro Raiden.]

[First template: Enel] [Unlocking degree: 100%] [Second template: Misaka Mikoto] [Unlocking rate: 20.6%]

He scanned his recent growth progress using the system before feeling a surge in physical strength.

He heard a mechanical prompt,

[Congratulations, host. Your second template, Misaka Mikoto's unlocking rate has reached 20%. Automatically upgrading...]

[Upgrade Complete. Second template: Misaka Mikoto, Opening Stage. (Magic God Power level.)]

Wait, magic gods? I don't remember her ever becoming that strong, isn't that like, level 6?

Did something like this happen in the light novel?

No, actually, I think I remember watching a movie or series about some mad scientist trying to make Misaka an angel. I definitely remember the arm of the imagine breaker kid being torn off and spitting out a bunch of colourful dragons.

Damn it, I should have watched that series or movie a few times to make sure I remembered it.

But anyway, she seemed pretty unstable in that form. I wonder if I will have to use it like a trump card, it would suck if I had to go beserk just to replicate the original power that form produced.

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"Brat, since you've taken the initiative to challenge me, I assume you're ready for some pain!"

The fourth Raikage roared like thunder.

Lightning chakra, thicker than last time, had already coated his body as he charged towards Hachiro.

The chakra cloak formed two horns on his head for added lethality, as he bulldozed towards his opponents chest.

This was a technique that nearly every cloud shinobi knew,

Lightning release, Lariat.

A simple but powerful Taijutsu technique. The user charges towards the opponent chest, rendering a bloody hole in it. When coupled with the Lightning release, chakra cloak it becames a quick and powerful method capable of incapacitating enemies.

"Cousin, have you still not mastered your old man's hell stab technique?"

Hachiro taunted him, knowing which buttons to push.

"Shut up! Take my Lariat first!"

The fourth Raikage showed some agitation as he felt an old wound on his mind reopening.

His Father, the third Raikage was famous as he was quite possibly the strongest Kage after Senju Hashirama.

The Hell stab was a technique he created that gave the user piercing power rivalling that of Chidori or Raikiri.

Hell stab was Kumogakure's similar of Konoha's Flying Thunder God jutsu.

Just like Senju Tobirama left a way for the people of Konoha to practise the Flying Thunder God jutsu, the Raikage did the same.

Unfortunately, these techniques proved to be incredibly difficult for their descendants to learn, with a genius like Minato being the only one to master and improve the flying thunder God jutsu.

Surpassing his father was a dream, he had had since young.

Right now, aside from his speed, he was inferior in terms of chakra control, attack and defense by a lot.

"Tsk~"

Hachiro took out a coin and flicked it up with his thumb.

The two onlookers, Killer Bee and Eight Tails, were surprised seeing a familiar movement.

"Hmph, after two years of hard training, my chakra mode's defense is much stronger!"

Facing the technique he had previously faced, he only made sure to protect his vitals while continuing forward in a bull stance.

"Cousin, you aren't the only one who has improved over these last two years."

He responded with a chuckle.

The tip of his thumb made contact with the coin transmitting waves of Lightning chakra inside it.

Railgun!

Whistle!

In an instant the coin crashed into the fourth Raikage's thigh before continuing on its journey by tearing its way out.

Boom!

Behind the fourth Raikage, was a 30 meter long ravine. Arcs of remaining thunder lay about.

Killer Bee was stunned.

Although they had witnessed the penetrative capabilities of Railgun previously, they didn't think the technique could improve anymore.

This time instead of merely getting stuck in the Raikages flesh, it had shot through and without much resistance.

And that was against one of the toughest chakra cloaks in history.

"Hachiro-sama could become a well known jutsu creator, all he needs is to create a few more techniques and it would become official."

Mabui swallowed a mouthful of saliva.