Chapter 5: Lightning Release Chakra Mode

"Youichi, I'm sorry about this. If there's anything you don't understand in practicing Ninjutsu, you can come to me. My Chakra nature happens to be Lightning," comforted Uchiha Marin after leaving the Uchiha Fugaku family.

Although the clan provided compensation in Ninjutsu and money, the former was not useful to Uchiha Youichi, while the latter was rightfully his. Both of Uchiha Youichi's parents were ninjas, leaving behind numerous scrolls of Ninjutsu at home, including almost all the Fire Release Ninjutsu commonly used by the Uchiha.

As for money, it was rightfully his due. A C-Rank Mission was elevated to an A-Rank Mission, and considering the importance of the intelligence obtained, giving him 500,000 Ryo was not excessive.

This time, Uchiha Youichi had to make concessions within the clan. Not only did he not argue for the credit he deserved, but he also couldn't clear his name when suspicions arose about his failure to save his teammate.

Uchiha Youichi was understandably upset, falsely accused and unsupported within the clan. Currently, the village's refusal to assign him a team effectively validated rumors circulating about him, such as being a "jinx to teammates" or "intentionally neglectful." Moreover, he couldn't take B-Rank Missions because, despite being a Chunin eligible for them, he couldn't form a team. Henceforth, he would only be able to take on solo C-Rank or D-Rank missions.

"I don't need anything right now, Senpai Marin. If there's nothing else, I'll head back," Uchiha Youichi said, expressing his disappointment with the Uchiha and his concern about his shattered prospects.

"In that case, go ahead and head back, Youichi-kun. If you need any help, just come find me at the Police Force," Marin replied.

After saying that, Uchiha Marin parted ways with Uchiha Youichi. On the other side, after finishing cooking, Uchiha Mikoto went to the quiet room and said, "Fugaku, lunch is ready."

Soon after, the door opened, and Uchiha Fugaku walked out and said, "Mikoto, if you're tired, you can rest first. There's no need to rush."

Uchiha Mikoto hurriedly replied, "Fugaku, I'm fine. I was just lost in thought for a moment."

Seeing her insistence, Uchiha Fugaku stopped persuading her. After Uchiha Mikoto accompanied him to the dining room, they began to enjoy lunch.

During the meal, Uchiha Mikoto couldn't help but ask, "Fugaku, what was that Youichi-kun here for just now?"

"It was because of some illogical rumors that forced Youichi-kun to step back. But this was also for the Uchiha Clan to progress further in the village. However, it's a bit of a disservice to him, a hero, so I was just preparing to compensate him," replied Uchiha Fugaku.

Uchiha Fugaku still believed in the Third Hokage. He believed that under the Third Hokage's leadership, the Uchiha Clan might be able to change their previous embarrassment and integrate into Konoha.

"I see. So, Fugaku, does the Sharingan have the ability to see through things?" Uchiha Mikoto asked tentatively. She was somewhat suspicious that her eyes might have had an accident, as she found it strange that she could only see Uchiha Youichi's naked body, but others couldn't see it. However, she realized it must have been her own issue.

"See through? The Sharingan can only perceive Chakra and can use this to observe shadows behind objects. But that's as far as it goes. In terms of seeing through things, the Byakugan is indeed superior. However, overall abilities, the Sharingan is stronger," explained Uchiha Fugaku, setting down his soup bowl. He emphasized the power of the Sharingan once more before finishing.

"Is it possible then, for the Sharingan to have the ability of the Byakugan?"

Before Mikoto could finish her sentence, Uchiha Fugaku interrupted, saying, "Don't believe such illogical rumors. There have been rumors before that the Sharingan originated from the Byakugan, but those were all made up by people who admired the Byakugan. The Sharingan is much stronger than the Byakugan."

"Ah, I see. Got it, Fugaku."

Uchiha Mikoto nodded and then lowered her head to eat. However, she was still puzzled about how she could see Uchiha Youichi's naked body while others couldn't.

"My Lightning Release cell activation is almost there. Next, I need to increase the flow of Lightning Chakra to achieve the effect of Lightning Armor. But this will require meticulous practice," thought Uchiha Youichi with satisfaction. With the help of a voltage transformer, he spent a week mastering the Nature Transformation of lightning, and then over another week, he managed to activate Lightning Release Armor while enhancing cellular activity.

Next, he aimed to control and continuously strengthen his Lightning Release Chakra to enhance his body, enabling his meridians, cells, muscles, and bones to endure higher levels of Lightning Release Chakra. This would continually strengthen his body, increasing his speed and nerve response capabilities.

The Fourth Raikage is nearly the fastest in the ninja world, only slightly slower than cheating-type Space Ninjutsu, relying on continuously enhancing his body's limits with Lightning Release Chakra.

In order to train in this NinTaijutsu and to prevent the activation of [perspective], Uchiha Youichi has hardly left the clan territory during this period.

"After cellular activation, my speed has already doubled. If I push the flow of Lightning Release Chakra to its limit, my speed could triple. In the future, I should focus more on Taijutsu," Uchiha Youichi thought.

Uchiha Youichi's Ninjutsu skills are average; he's not quick enough with hand signs, managing only three per second at his fastest. This gives him an advantage against ordinary Chunin but falls short against Jonin.

Especially against Jonin who specialize in Ninjutsu, five hand signs per second is normal.

Powerful Taijutsu poses a significant threat to Ninjutsu-type ninjas. The Hyuga Clan is renowned in the ninja world for their Byakugan and Gentle Fist Taijutsu.

Uchiha Youichi vaguely remembers a rogue Hyuga ninja who defeated the future Shisui of the Body Flicker with powerful Taijutsu, demonstrating the advantage of Taijutsu in combat.

"My strength has improved. Next, I need to familiarize myself with control. Ninjas always increase their strength through combat."

Uchiha Youichi was eager to take village missions again, and he suspected that the village elders were preventing him from forming teams to stop him from taking on B-rank and higher missions.

In theory, the village elders shouldn't be concerned with a minor Chunin like him, and relations between the Uchiha and the village weren't so strained as to warrant such actions.

However, Uchiha Youichi didn't believe their advice to refrain from forming mission teams solely based on rumors without any concrete accusations.

"I can take a long-term mission outside the village and then visit the underground exchange for gold, but it's limited to within the Land of Fire."

His strength was already considerable, and now that he had mastered the cellular activation of Lightning Release Chakra Mode, his overall abilities were among the elite in Chunin ranks.

If he could further develop Lightning Release Chakra Mode into being wrapped in lightning and combine it with Sharingan, he would be able to engage with Special Jonin in Taijutsu alone.

If he could unlock some abnormal abilities, Uchiha Youichi would have the confidence to kill even elite Jonin.