Uchiha Yoichi now creates dozens of Shadow Clones every day, half of them absorbing Dragon Vein Energy in Loulan and cultivating Genetic Primordial Energy; the other half train a new Nin-Taijutsu in a relatively concealed forest outside the village.
Last month, after accumulating the final three lottery chances and redeeming the abilities of the [Research Assistant], he slowly calculated and succeeded in merging a particularly challenging Nin-Taijutsu.
The World-Ending Spear Technique + Monster Strength + Lightning Release Chakra Mode, the fusion of these three techniques forms the new Nin-Taijutsu, which should no longer be considered Nin-Taijutsu but rather the Ninja World's most difficult Forbidden Technique, Lightning Instant!
The reason why it's called the most difficult is because Uchiha Yoichi felt it's hard to train when he saw it; this new Forbidden Technique revolves around a single principle: simulating the instant of a lightning strike, achieving extreme speed and destructive power.
If the body's strength is insufficient, it will surely explode into fragments of flesh; Uchiha Yoichi attempted to train this Super S-Class Forbidden Technique after obtaining it.
However, on the first attempt at using Lightning Instant, Uchiha Yoichi experienced injuries to his internal organs, meridians, muscles, and bones, even after trying to minimize the explosive force of Lightning Instant.
Nevertheless, the power was astonishing. In the blink of an eye, Uchiha Yoichi truly traversed three kilometers away like a flash of thunder, achieving nine times the speed of sound.
This speed was with Uchiha Yoichi deliberately lowering the burst; otherwise, it could be several times higher—even higher—but in that case, his body might become torn apart, and he would be unable to control himself like a rampaging bull charging recklessly.
After recovering from his injuries, Uchiha Yoichi temporarily set aside the Lightning Instant Forbidden Technique. The difficulty wasn't exceptionally high, but the requirements on the user were immense.
Once he increases his body strength by two levels, he should be able to fully withstand the Lightning Instant Forbidden Technique.
Bam!
Bam!
Bam!
Loulan's Wood Clone shattered once again, transmitting the cultivated Genetic Primordial Energy and memories back.
After receiving this enormous Genetic Primordial Energy, Uchiha Yoichi used it to strengthen his body.
With muscles, bones, and every part of the body absorbing this Genetic Primordial Energy, all aspects of the body gradually improved. The greatest role of Genetic Primordial Energy is elevating the life level, allowing the cultivator to evolve gradually towards the most optimized genetic direction.
Every time he absorbs Genetic Primordial Energy, Uchiha Yoichi feels the eyes' enhancement most deeply.
The Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan also requires constant training to reach its peak; however, Uchiha Yoichi rarely uses the Complete Form of Susanoo, yet simply by cultivating Genetic Primordial Energy, he can still feel his Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan continually strengthening.
He now has Hashirama Cells, theoretically allowing the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan to evolve into Rinnegan, but the residual Asura Chakra within the Hashirama Cells is too little. Even if evolution is possible, it may take over ten years with the aid of Genetic Primordial Energy.
It would be better to plan for the Asura Chakra within Uzumaki Naruto; once Uzumaki Naruto starts cultivating his own Chakra at three or four years old, he could act then.
Attaining the Rinnegan is one method of strengthening Uchiha Yoichi, but not particularly essential as he primarily focuses on Genetic Primordial Energy and Lightning Annihilation; however, since the Asura Chakra is nearby, he shouldn't leave such a simple matter undone.
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"Kushina."
Before leaving the village for a mission, Jiraiya still wanted to check on Minato's child, so he came to Kushina's house to knock on the door.
He internally considered taking Uzumaki Naruto as a disciple once he grew up.
Upon opening the door and discovering it was Jiraiya, Kushina spoke: "Oh, it's Lord Jiraiya. What brings you here?"
Although making small talk, Kushina's furrowed brows didn't unfold.
Since a short while ago, her temperament had worsened, sometimes breaking into fits of rage without reason, but aside from herself, there was only one-year-old Uzumaki Naruto at home, leaving her with little outlet for her anger.
Once she regained some calm, Kushina noticed the recent changes within herself, leading her to suspect the Nine-tailed's involvement.
Subsequently, she reinforced the seal again, ensuring no possibility for the Nine-tailed to escape, but her mood remained unaltered; sometimes, the dark side of her mind emerged, thinking that no one should exist.
Only while holding Naruto did Kushina find herself reflecting fearfully on her darker self, silently vowing never to entertain such thoughts again.
But upon releasing Naruto, Kushina couldn't help but fall into idle speculations, as if trapped in an endless cycle.
"Kushina, I want to see Minato's child...."
"Naruto just went to bed. Please come again another time, Lord Jiraiya."
Jiraiya was momentarily taken aback, but then awkwardly laughed: "Is that so? Then I'll visit after I complete my mission. But, Kushina, once Naruto grows up, let him become my disciple—I promise to cultivate him into a ninja like Minato...."
"Like Minato... Once Naruto grows up, we'll talk about it."
Suddenly raising her voice, Kushina hesitated, cutting her words short; then declined Jiraiya and shut the door.
A bit dazed, Jiraiya stood at the door, only snapping back after a few seconds.
Seeing the tightly closed door, he sighed inwardly and left; he sensed unresolved hatred in Kushina's heart, seemingly unrelenting despite the passage of time.... Moreover, compared to last time, the resentment within Kushina seemed to have grown.
Perhaps once he captures and kills members of the Akatsuki Organization, Kushina's hatred may lessen a bit.....
Jiraiya thought inwardly, though the Akatsuki Organization is formidable, it now ranks high on Konoha's must-kill list.
Sarutobi Hiruzen and Nara Shikaku also believed that Nagato must be captured and killed, preventing further development of Rinnegan—this was why Sarutobi Hiruzen readily agreed and why Hatake Sakumo presented the Akatsuki Organization as a Hokage mission.
With the Hidden Sand and Hidden Mist significantly weakened, the threat posed by Rinnegan to Konoha might only rank below the Hidden Rock and Hidden Cloud, necessitating resolution.
After Jiraiya left the village, Uchiha Yoichi arrived at Kushina's house.
Upon knocking on the door, Kushina's agitated voice rang from inside: "Who is it again?"
Opening the door and seeing it was Uchiha Yoichi, Kushina's expression became quite complex, but cautiously asked: "It's you, what brings you here?"
"Naruto is inside, right."
After asking, Uchiha Yoichi stepped forward, directly pushing the door open and walking in, ignoring Kushina's cries trying to stop him.
"Why are you looking for Naruto?"
In a hurry, Kushina blocked Uchiha Yoichi, preventing him from approaching where Naruto slept.
"Never mind, since he's inside, Minami will come and take Naruto over later; let her help you care for Naruto during the upcoming period."
"What? You're spouting nonsense, I won't agree...."
"Anbu found a location that can assist you—the Waterfall of True in the Hidden Cloud Village, so you'll need to go there to train and rectify your dark side."
"You're babbling...."
Bewildered, Kushina's words were interrupted as Uchiha Yoichi placed his hand on her shoulder, both instantly disappearing from Konoha Village.
In the next moment, they appeared in the forest outside the village, a place Uchiha Yoichi frequently trained, approximately ten kilometers away from the village.
After being transported, Kushina quickly scanned her surroundings, astonished, she murmured: "Minato's Flying Thunder God Jutsu...."
"It's the Second Generation Hokage's Flying Thunder God Jutsu!"
With that, Uchiha Yoichi's eyes evolved into Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, and then a large amount of deep blue Chakra appeared, rapidly condensing around his body into bones, muscles, and armor, finally transforming into a nearly hundred-meter Complete Form of Susanoo.
This wasn't Uchiha Yoichi's limit; he could double Susanoo's size, but for traveling purposes, this form of Susanoo was more than enough—and perhaps slightly excessive.
Then Uchiha Yoichi controlled Susanoo to spread its wings and fly, carrying him and Kushina toward the sky.