Chapter 31: Hatake Sakumo: "Come on, let's learn from each other!" [4]

Hatake Sakumo was speechless.

Did Uchiha Qiye really think that Hatake swordsmanship was so easy to master? Here he was, explaining every detail of Hatake swordsmanship seriously, while Qiye was bragging and acting as if he had already mastered it.

He felt like giving the young man a good shake, but he held back.

What Sakumo didn't realize, though, was that at that very moment, Uchiha Qiye's system was already at work.

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*Ding! The host has successfully shown off. Style points +166!*

*Ding! Style points automatically allocated: Kage-level Chakra +33, Thunder Swordsmanship +133.*

*Ding! Kage-level Chakra (542/10,000): Experience not yet full. Please continue showing off to increase abilities!*

*Ding! E-rank Thunder Swordsmanship (166/1,000): Experience full. Leveling up!*

*Ding! Level up successful! Thunder Swordsmanship upgraded to D-rank (156/1,000)!*

*Ding! D-rank Thunder Swordsmanship (156/1,000): Experience full. Leveling up!*

*Ding! Level up successful! Thunder Swordsmanship upgraded to C-rank (56/1,000)!*

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In a short moment, the Thunder Swordsmanship that Uchiha Qiye had just learned was now upgraded by two levels, rising from the power of E-rank ninjutsu to C-rank. With the upgrade, his understanding of the technique became much clearer.

However, while Qiye was enjoying his small victory, Sakumo wasn't convinced.

"It took me three whole days to learn Hatake swordsmanship when I first started. You expect me to believe that you've mastered it in just half a day?" Sakumo thought to himself.

But, out loud, he said, "Alright then. Let's test it. Show me how much you've learned, and we'll have a match."

Sakumo's words were kind, saving Uchiha Qiye from embarrassment if he failed.

"Sounds good, Sakumo-sensei," Qiye replied confidently, drawing his own blade. "I've been itching to try out my mastery of Thunder Swordsmanship."

Sakumo then pulled out his trusted weapon, the one he had wielded for years on the battlefield—**White Fang**.

This Chakra short sword was unique. Forged from special metals, it enhanced the user's Chakra when channeled through it. Uchiha Qiye glanced enviously at the blade. It was a far cry from his own sword.

The Chakra short sword was crafted from rare materials, and its price was equally exorbitant. But the benefit was clear—it allowed for faster, more efficient Chakra control, making it a formidable tool in battle.

Compared to Sakumo's **White Fang**, Qiye's 12,000 to 20,000-tael sword looked pitiful. It was nowhere near as effective as a Chakra-enhanced blade.

"I'll have to save up for one of those someday," Qiye thought to himself, determined. "And mine will be longer than Sakumo-sensei's White Fang!"

"You go first," Sakumo said, holding his sword at the ready. Despite his doubts, he gave Qiye the chance to make the first move, as any elder should.

Without hesitation, Uchiha Qiye leaped into action.

"Thunder Sword Technique: Three Styles, Cross Kill!"

He swung his blade twice, the lightning-infused strikes forming a cross. Chakra, shaped like a katana, surged forward with the power of lightning, heading straight for Sakumo.

The reason Qiye was able to master the technique so quickly was simple: his Chakra capacity was immense. While learning Nature Transformation and shape transformation could take most people a long time, Qiye had bypassed that hurdle entirely.

Once he had learned the basics of the "Thunder Sword Technique," he immediately grasped the concepts of Nature Transformation and shape manipulation. As his mastery of the technique improved, his proficiency in controlling these transformations grew as well.

Now, he could create Chakra attacks that resembled the infamous "sword energy" attacks, which could slash through targets from a distance.

This ability to launch long-range Chakra attacks was the result of mastering both Nature Transformation and shape transformation.

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**Nature Transformation** allowed the user to infuse their Chakra with elemental properties. For example, Sarutobi Asuma used his Wind Release Chakra to sharpen his weapon, making it so sharp that it could cut through steel like butter.

In Qiye's case, he was infusing his weapon with **Lightning Release** Chakra.

**Shape Transformation**, on the other hand, enabled the user to mold Chakra into a specific form. This enhanced the power and range of ninjutsu attacks, allowing for unique and varied techniques.

By combining both Nature and Shape Transformation, Qiye had already begun to master the basics of the Thunder Swordsmanship, sending out powerful, lightning-infused strikes with each swing of his blade.

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Now, the cross-shaped energy attack barreled toward Hatake Sakumo, but Sakumo stood his ground, his eyes narrowing as he prepared to respond.

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