Yoncher ultimately decided not to mention Danzo or Orochimaru.
Because he had no evidence.
Bringing up those two names would never be enough to take them down. Instead, he might get counterattacked and dragged into trouble himself.
But merely mentioning the giant serpent, the Konoha forehead protector, that fire, and the missing bodies were enough for the Konoha elders to start connecting the dots.
Given his position, Yoncher could afford to stay completely uninvolved.
Let them guess.
Let them investigate.
Whether they chose to investigate or not—whether they found anything or not—it was all on them now.
Yoncher had never intended to rely on the Hokage administration to deal with Danzo and Orochimaru anyway.
Besides, his power wasn't strong enough yet. No need to push those guys into a corner like desperate dogs.
What Yoncher was saying now was just an act—only possible because Tsunade had his back—and meant to stir their emotions slightly to complete this side quest (secondary mission).
"Yoncher," Sarutobi Hiruzen suddenly said, "since you returned, have you noticed any changes in your body?"
"Or perhaps… awakened something?"
"Huh?" Tsunade and the Uchiha representative-san both blinked slightly, confused by the Third Hokage's meaning.
However, Danzo Shimura, Homura Mitokado, and others narrowed their eyes, staring tightly at Yoncher!
[They must be suspecting I've awakened Wood Release.] Yoncher nodded. "Fine."
Over an hour later...
The hopes within Sarutobi Hiruzen's group gradually vanished one by one.
And the slight caution in Danzo's eyes disappeared too.
After thorough testing, they confirmed—Yoncher had neither Hashirama cells nor the ability to use Wood Release.
Eventually, after all the fuss, Yoncher and Tsunade walked out of the Hokage Building.
Side Quest successfully completed.
Although it had planted some dissatisfaction in the minds of those old men, leaving a bad impression on them.
But Yoncher didn't care in the least.
With the [Lightning Release Suit], his combat strength had significantly increased.
Even if targeted by Danzo and Orochimaru, he wouldn't feel fear anymore.
Still...
Yoncher hadn't learned any other Lightning Release techniques yet.
Activating the [Lightning Release Suit] would likely limit him to close-range combat.
A sense of melancholy washed over him.
Suddenly, a scene flashed in Yoncher's mind—Fourth Raikage fighting barehanded against Susano'o, only to have his arm destroyed by Sasuke's Amaterasu.
Yoncher had never quite figured out this event.
At that moment, Yoncher felt an extremely eerie and chilling presence coming from the front, making his hair stand on end!
It felt like the gaze of Orochimaru himself—cold and suffocating.
Yoncher lifted his head.
Not far ahead, Orochimaru stood silently staring at him, slowly approaching.
"Tsunade, it's been a long time."
Orochimaru's raspy voice greeted Tsunade.
After exchanging a few words, Orochimaru naturally shifted his gaze toward Yoncher, lips curling into a half-smile.
An odd yet dangerous feeling surrounded Yoncher.
Yoncher grinned and said, "Lord Orochimaru, do you always wish to become the wind yourself and spin the windmill?"
Orochimaru: "..."
Tsunade: "..."
Yoncher continued, "Actually, I think you might enjoy the pleasure of waiting for the wind to rise."
"..." Tsunade frowned. "What nonsense are you spouting?"
Didn't understand, right?
Not understanding is exactly what I expected.
Because honestly? I don't even understand what I'm saying myself.
[Orochimaru – Confusion, Emotional Value 5]
In the Hokage Building.
The third-floor meeting room.
Only the Third Hokage Hiruzen and Danzo remained.
Danzo looked rather grim: "Hiruzen, that boy is definitely suspicious. He must be hiding something and should be handed over to me for interrogation."
"The child may act foolishly sometimes, but he's just a child after all. He's the victim here, barely managing to escape. How can we treat him like a criminal?" Hiruzen replied. "If we truly interrogate him as a suspect, how would the Uchiha clan feel about that?"
"And besides, do you really think Tsunade would let you do whatever you please?"
"Victim?" Danzo interjected coldly. "Can we really trust everything he says?"
"I suspect it was actually the Uchiha clan conducting these secret experiments!"
Now you're blaming the Uchiha?
I haven't even started suspecting you yet!
Hiruzen took a puff from his pipe and gave Danzo a speechless look.
Danzo frowned: "You don't need to look at me like that. The reason I didn't say this in front of them was because I always keep the big picture in mind! I don't want to escalate tensions between the Uchiha clan and the village!"
Hiruzen sighed softly and said, "Your Root Organization has been monitoring the Uchiha closely. If they managed to pull off such things under your nose, then it would be your own failure."
"Besides, although the Uchiha clan has had its share of madmen, they aren't so crazy as to abduct their own children for experiments."
"Hmph." Danzo arched an eyebrow. "With so many people in the Uchiha clan, how can my small Root Organization possibly monitor them all effectively?"
"The Root Organization is understaffed. You should grant me more authority..."
So that's your plan… You sly old fox, waiting here for me all along!
Hiruzen gently waved his hand. "Leave this matter alone. I will have Anbu investigate further."
Danzo said coldly, "That boy should be handed to me. I will make him—"
"**Danzo**, I'm still the Hokage!"
"Hiruzen, you will regret this!"
Danzo let out a soft grunt and reached for his cane, only to grasp at empty air.
It was only then that he remembered—the cane had already been split in two by Uchiha Yoncher.
His mouth twitched slightly, and Danzo left the Hokage Building with a grim expression.
Without his cane, he felt utterly vulnerable, like walking naked through the streets.
"Damn you, Uchiha Yoncher."
"Does he even realize his life or death lies entirely within my thoughts?"
In the afternoon.
He'd finally made it through the day until school ended.
Uchiha Yoncher ran all the way home.
Throughout the day at the Ninja Academy, he had dared not examine the [Lightning Release Suit] he just obtained.
The entire day had nearly driven him crazy.
As soon as he got home, he immediately activated his [Lightning Release Chakra Mode].
"Crackling!"
Blue lightning snakes coiled around his body, accompanied by faint popping sounds.
The snakes grew denser, swirling around him to form a flickering blue barrier.
At this moment, pain like needles piercing and knives stabbing coursed through his entire body—inside and out, including every internal organ.
Yet at the same time, a strange and otherworldly sensation surged through him.
Besides feeling immense strength, Uchiha Yoncher felt as if every cell in his body had been awakened.
Despite the intense pain, he gently clenched both fists.
From his knuckles burst forth arcs of electricity.
No wonder The Fourth Raikage disliked weapons and preferred striking enemies with bare fists or hand-chops after activating his [Lightning Release Suit].
The power of the Lightning Release Suit was mighty, domineering, wild, and savage!
However, the [Lightning Release Suit] came with three disadvantages:
First, the Lightning Release violently stimulated the ninja's physical body, causing indescribable pain; only those with powerful constitutions and strong wills could endure it.
Second, controlling the Lightning Release's power proved difficult.
Third, maintaining the [Lightning Release Suit] consumed an enormous amount of chakra.
Uchiha Yoncher silently sensed his own [Lightning Release Chakra Mode].
He unsheathed the katana from behind his back.
Then—
A blinding flash of lightning tore through the room—and he disappeared as if swallowed by the storm!
In the next instant, he reappeared at the opposite side of the hall like teleportation!
In his hand, the sword surrounded by Lightning Release chakra pierced straight through a closed door.
To Uchiha Yoncher, the thick wooden door felt no firmer than tofu.
Cutting through it caused absolutely no resistance!
In this state, he could kill an enemy instantly without casting a single ninjutsu!
He returned the blade to its sheath and closed his eyes once more.
The [Lightning Release Chakra Mode] was a B-rank secret inherited technique developed by The Second Raikage.
This technique enveloped the user's body in powerful lightning for both offense and defense, also known as either the [Lightning Release Suit] or the [Thunder God's Armour].
In Lightning Armour form, the user gained incredible speed and near-complete immunity to physical strikes.
This jutsu can evolve by focusing on one direction and pushing its strengths to the limit.
The Third Raikage's "Lightning Release Suit" focuses on defense and is known as the "Strongest Shield";
The Fourth Raikage's "Lightning Release Suit" emphasizes speed, achieving such incredible velocity that even the Mangekyō Sharingan struggles to follow.
After some thinking, Yoncher made his decision—he wanted both!
Theoretically, focusing on defense means channeling most of the Lightning Release chakra into the external armor;
On the other hand, focusing on speed means storing most of the Lightning Release chakra inside the body, boosting physical performance and increasing nerve reaction speed.
In theory, as long as one possesses an abundant enough chakra supply and can precisely control the Lightning Release chakra within and outside the body, it is possible to balance defense and speed and switch between them at any time.
Yoncher defined the speed-focused "Lightning Release Suit" as the "[Rapid Form]";
While the defense-oriented "Lightning Release Suit" was labeled as the "[Defense Form]."
As for his current "Lightning Release Suit," it could be considered the "[Normal Form]," or perhaps the "[Balanced Form]."
What he now intends to do:
Step One: First develop the "[Rapid Form]" and "[Defense Form];"
Step Two: Through precise control of Lightning Release chakra, achieve seamless switching between the "[Rapid Form]" and "[Defense Form]" in order to maximize this move's potential during battle;
But easier said than done.
This point becomes clear just by looking at the "Lightning Release Suits" used by the Third and Fourth Raikage.
Bear in mind, the chakra reserves of the Third and Fourth Raikage were both at tailed beast levels—
Even beings like them still specialized in just one form, which clearly shows how hard it is to switch between [Rapid Form] and [Defense Form].
Even if they focused solely on one aspect, both likely required years of research and refinement to push one advantage of the "Lightning Release Suit" to its absolute peak.
After checking his Lightning Release Suit, Yoncher deactivated it.
Maintaining the Lightning Release Suit over extended periods consumed an enormous amount of chakra.
Currently, his chakra reserves already surpassed those of many regular Jonin.
However, sustaining the Lightning Release Suit long-term still felt slightly strenuous.
Moreover, Lightning Release itself is notoriously hard to control.
Even ordinary ninja who learned it would probably be too afraid to use it.
Yoncher recalled how Kakashi once told Sasuke that his Lightning Cutter seemed usable no more than four times a day at most.
The chakra cost of the Lightning Release Suit far exceeded that of the Lightning Cutter.
It wasn't just about how many times you could use it—what mattered was how long you could keep it up in battle.
After thinking it over for a while, Yoncher began attempting to channel as much Lightning Release chakra as possible into the exterior "armor" while executing the technique.
Two hours later,
Yoncher furrowed his brow tightly and opened his eyes.
At the same time, the "Lightning Release Suit" reappeared upon him.
Still underestimated it.
With his current Chakra Control Level of 13.1, even using all his strength, he could barely tip the chakra scale slightly and slightly increase the amount of chakra in the 'armor' surrounding his body.
For a ninja in battle, extracting Lightning Release chakra was already extremely difficult.
Maintaining and controlling it was even harder.
Trying to develop either the "High-Speed Mode" or the "Defense Mode" in a short time frame was nearly impossible.
Unless his Chakra Control Level spiked several times over.
If his Chakra Control Level reached above 30, manipulation might become much easier.
Yoncher kept up the Lightning Release Suit, walked to a mirror, silently staring at his reflection.
Before acquiring the Mangekyo Sharingan, this looked somewhat like a small-scale version of Susanoo.
Maybe at the same chakra level, the Lightning Release Suit's defense couldn't rival Susanoo's.
But its lightning-fast speed was something even the Susanoo would struggle to match.
Once his chakra could reach a tailed beast level, allowing seamless switching between the High-Speed Mode and Defense Mode, combined with the Sharingan—
Fast as lightning.
Strong as diamond.
He would truly become a 'human-like ferocious beast!'
Taking a deep breath, Yoncher continued channeling his chakra and focused on forging the Defense Mode.
Fifteen days later.
At dusk.
Inside Yoncher's private training ground.
The original Yoncher, wrapped entirely in the Lightning Release Suit, stood at the center of the field.
His right foot was positioned backward, and his left foot forward, leaning into a lunge stance.
Meanwhile, his Shadow Clone stood six meters away, fingers shaped like gun barrels, directly aimed at him!
"It starts now!"
With a light shout, the clone activated [Water Gun Technique – Barrage] toward Yoncher!
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
A series of loud cracks rang out.
Bullet after bullet of condensed Water Release chakra continuously struck Yoncher's Lightning Release Suit before exploding, scattering water everywhere!
Even with one foot braced behind, the powerful impact still drove his body relentlessly backward!
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