Practicing Forbidden Techniques

Half an hour later, on a huge rock. Jin had memorized all the contents of the scroll.

Without hesitation, he performed hand signs and released a Great Fireball to incinerate the scroll on the spot.

Next, he adjusted his posture and sat cross-legged.

He closed his eyes, gradually focusing all his attention on his breathing. With each breath, the howling of the early spring cold wind faded away.

Gradually,

The sound of his heartbeat, pounding like thunder, resonated.

The full moon floated behind him, and the wilderness extended to the horizon.

Under the cool, cold light, Jin suddenly opened his eyes.

In his crimson eyes, the black Tomoe slowly rotated, and everything before him seemed to be pressed on the pause button.

He fixed his gaze on his chest.

Under the vision of the Sharingan, a strand of fire-type Chakra, having undergone a change in nature, erupted from the location of his heart!

Flames surged throughout his body in an instant, making Jin feel as if he had returned to the moment he faced the three from Hidden Cloud.

The moment when the Explosive Tag erupted in blazing flames and the fire's tongue burned his body and mind.

The difference since then is that now, the surging power was entirely contained within his body, like a depleted uranium bomb under extreme compression, poised to erupt into a mushroom cloud at any moment.

Sizzle, sizzle—

His body suddenly emitted a sizzling sound as if oil were frying.

A sharp pain that gripped his heart suddenly appeared!

Jin's pupils constricted sharply, and he immediately stopped the Chakra supply.

A line of text appeared before him:

[You have mastered Fire Release · Chakra Mode (Beginner, A, Extremely Dangerous)]

Sizzle—

Steam rising from Jin's entire body. He couldn't help but take a few deep breaths, feeling a wave of fear.

If he hadn't mastered the Wire Manipulated Shuriken Technique to the extraordinary level taught by Elder Uchiha Shana and had such high control over his body, realizing something was wrong and stopped in time, the consequences could have been dire.

At this point, he was already dead.

And dying this way could only be considered suicide.

"Indeed, it's very dangerous, and the process is irreversible. Once fully ignited, Chakra will burn Chakra, causing a chain reaction similar to a nuclear explosion. At that point, there's no turning back."

Jin, still shaken and feeling a heart-wrenching pain recede, exhaled a long, concentrated breath of white vapor, bracing himself as he stood up.

With a thought, he opened his panel.

[Name: Uchiha Jin]

[Title: The Descending Mighty Man.]

[Talents: Steel Heart (SSS), Sharingan (Single Tomoe, B+), Combat Instinct (Beginner, S).]

[Skills: Uchiha Style - Wire Manipulated Shuriken Jutsu (Mastery, S), Super Deathmatch Barrier (Mastery, S), Fire Release - Great Fireball Jutsu (Beginner, C), Fire Release - Phoenix Sage Fire Jutsu (Proficient, C), Fire Release - Phoenix Sage Flower Nail Crimson (Mastery, B), Fire Release - Dragon Fire Jutsu (Beginner, C), Wind Release - Air Slash Extreme Wave (Mastery, B), Three Basic Jutsu, Rope Escape Technique, Basic Taijutsu (Proficient).]

[Special Skill: Fire Release·Chakra Mode (Beginner, A, Extremely Dangerous)]

[Heart of Steel Layers Added (Expandable)]

[Insurance Status: Paid.]

Seeing the line "Fire Release·Chakra Mode" fixed on the panel, Jin's anxieties were completely alleviated.

In addition to this core forbidden technique, the scroll also contained a set of Kenjutsu named "Dance of the Solar Halo," but it seemed to require weapons made from Chakra metal.

On its own, this Kenjutsu could only be considered B-class, but when combined with Sharingan, Genjutsu, Chakra metal Ninjato, and Fire Release·Chakra Mode, it could form the ultimate S-class forbidden Kenjutsu technique.

In the original work, Uchiha Shisui mastered this Kenjutsu. However, perhaps due to the death of Uchiha Shana at that time, Shisui never mastered the core Fire Release·Chakra Mode.

But for Shisui, who could pilot a giant robot, this was not a significant issue.

Jin slightly raised his head, gazing at the full moon in the sky. He took a deep breath, and his gaze grew resolute.

Since everything was already prepared, the next step was to head to the Jashin Cult headquarters and create a commotion!

But—

At that moment,

"Are you really planning to go alone like this?"

A familiar voice suddenly came from behind, filled with questioning and anger—

"Are you going to say some pretty words and then charge off alone to your death?"

"Uchiha Jin, who is actually avoiding what here?"

"Do you want your ideals to end in this remote corner of the Land of Hot Water?!"

"Ah?! Answer me!"

Jin suddenly turned his head, and immediately saw a youthful fist coming straight at his face!

His instinctive battle sense made him subconsciously tilt his head, avoiding the hit.

Then he saw Hidan's angry face behind the fist.

He couldn't help but be momentarily dazed, letting his guard down.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Hidan leaped up, grabbing the bandages in front of Jin's neck with both hands, and forcefully shoved him against a nearby large rock.

Thud!

His back slammed against the rock with a muffled sound.

Hidan's eyes were red with anger as he yelled:

"Idiot, let me speak!"

"You," Jin was stunned.

He hadn't expected that after telling Hidan to stay home, the little brother would ignore him and catch up in less than an hour.

And now, he was ready to give his older brother a beating.

"What do you mean 'you'? I'm really fed up with this!"

"You're really something! Jin!"

"Without me leading the way, would you even find the Jashin Cult headquarters?"

At Hidan's reminder, Jin was surprised, realizing a serious issue:

Yes, where exactly is the Jashin Cult headquarters?

Jin frowned, bracing himself, and with one hand lifted Hidan back to his rightful position, then said coldly:

"Stop messing around, Hidan!"

"Even without you, I can find their headquarters by capturing and interrogating a Jashin Cult member."

Jin shook his head and spoke with sincere determination:

"Well, you came at the right time."

"All you need to do is tell me the location of the Jashin Cult headquarters, and your mission will be complete."

"I'll reluctantly give you some credit for eradicating the Jashin Cult."

"This way, when you return home, you can brag to the Shinobi of the Land of Hot Water that you once fought alongside the world's ruler, Uchiha Jin-sama."

"So, how about it? Do you feel like you've struck gold?"

Hidan looked at Jin, unable to help but blink, his eyes filled with shock, and his expression as if he had seen a ghost.

Such brazen shamelessness actually exists in this world!

Not knowing is one thing, but to try and extract information from him with such childish tricks!

Where did the big brother who had advised him an hour ago go?

"You bastard!" Hidan gritted his teeth, forcefully pulled his hand away from Jin, and snorted angrily, turning his head stubbornly.

"I'm going with you!"

"Ugh." Jin felt a headache coming on. "Why don't you ever listen to advices?"

At this moment, he understood how Uchiha Shana must have felt when he didn't want him to take on missions.

Ahead lies certain death, and this kid has no insurance, why is he being so reckless?

Hidan shook his head and said firmly:

"I must go with you!"

"Jin, I want to see you with my own eyes,"

"Whether you have what it takes—"

"To become my evil god!"

Hidan took a deep breath, his gaze resolute.

The shattered light from Jin seemed to sparkle again in his eyes!

"Isn't it like you said?"

"All I want is the evil god I need!"

"Whether it's you or that guy from the Jashin Cult, it doesn't matter!"

"I want to end the chaos in the Land of Hot Water, drive out all the major country ninjas from this land, and become the next 'demigod' in the ninja world!"

"This is my ninja way!"

Hidan suddenly fell silent, looking at Jin with vibrant eyes.

"Then let's start by getting rid of this Jashin Cult cancer!"

Jin took a deep breath and looked at Hidan in silence for a moment. Although a slight feeling of emotion rose within him, reason told him that if Hidan went to the Jashin Cult headquarters, history was likely to repeat itself. It could even be worse.

Just as he was about to refuse Hidan, a melodious voice like a silver bell suddenly rang from behind.

"Then follow along, Hidan."

"I've agreed on his behalf!"

Jin turned around in surprise and saw—

A girl with clear green eyes, her arms crossed and her figure slender.

She stood in the soft moonlight, her faint smile like a spring flower in full bloom.

Then, slowly parting her cherry lips, she spoke:

"And I'm going too."