Chapter 53: Chidori (New book, please collect and recommend~)
After returning to Konoha and resting for a few days, Uchiha启 began to frequent the forest where he always trained, using 'training' as an excuse.
Uchiha Ryoko still had strong opinions about this; Uchiha启 was usually a very quiet and obedient child, but his relationship with her and Keisuke didn't quite resemble that of parents and child.
Initially, Ryoko and Keisuke found it hard to adapt, but after so many years, they had grown accustomed to it. All they could do was pour their greatest love into this child; beyond that, they had no other good solution.
They weren't concerned that Uchiha启 had made a name for himself on the battlefield this time. Although they were happy that Uchiha启 had awakened his Sharingan, and it was even a Three-Tomoe, their greater concern was Uchiha启's physical condition.
However, Uchiha Keisuke, as the father, was much calmer than Uchiha Ryoko. Uchiha启 had been on the battlefield for six years, and Keisuke clearly felt that Uchiha启 had his own judgment.
After all, no matter how powerful a Ninja is, his body must be healthy enough. He himself was a good example, wasn't he?
Uchiha启 walked towards the forest where he frequently trained. He wasn't sure if he was being monitored, as Uchiha启 could hardly be considered a 'fringe character' anymore.
And Uchiha启 didn't have the reconnaissance abilities of Imai Kenta and Hyuga Aya, so Uchiha启 could only temporarily abandon going to the place where he stored his records, and instead train and tinker with other things.
For example, the Chidori that Kakashi entrusted Minato Namikaze to give him—a scroll containing Ninjutsu and some of Kakashi's own insights—Uchiha启 hadn't properly studied it until now.
Uchiha启 was naturally proficient in Fire Release Chakra, which was typical for a Uchiha, but he wasn't so sure about Lightning Release.
However, a Ninja's innate Chakra nature doesn't determine that he will only have those for the rest of his life; other Chakra natures can be learned and refined through self-study.
Uchiha启 couldn't quite remember if Uchiha Sasuke's Lightning Release was acquired later or innate, but Uchiha启 did remember that Sasuke had accomplished many things by relying on the Lightning Release Chidori.
The Chidori Ninjutsu is not a simple thing, as it combines both Chakra nature transformation and shape transformation, making it a relatively comprehensive Ninjutsu.
Moreover, the most interesting part about this Ninjutsu is that it's more like a prototype. Uchiha Sasuke developed many things based on this Ninjutsu.
Things like Chidori Nagashi, Chidori Katana, Chidori Senbon, Chidori Sharp Spear, and Kirin. It can be said that this Ninjutsu, to some extent, can be compared to the Rasengan.
"They truly are master and disciple, even the Ninjutsu they create are similar," Uchiha启 couldn't help but think after reviewing Kakashi's information.
The Rasengan is indeed only a prototype Ninjutsu. Even though its power is already great, its versatility is extremely high, and it is definitely in a different league than the Chidori.
Of course, this might also be related to the path Uzumaki Naruto chose, but the starting point of these two techniques already determines their future continuity.
The Rasengan is a Ninjutsu without a Chakra nature, meaning it's like a blank canvas that can produce different effects based on different Chakra natures, but the Chidori is already fixed.
"However, compared to the Rasengan, the Chidori Ninjutsu is more suitable for Uchiha."
Uchiha启 wasn't greedy; what suited him was best. Clearly, the Chidori not only suited him but also suited his Sharingan.
Thinking of this, Uchiha启 very decisively began to train in this Ninjutsu.
This Ninjutsu wasn't particularly difficult for Uchiha启, because he had already used his Sharingan to record Kakashi's hand seals and Chakra circulation during missions together.
Uchiha启 was no benevolent person. If he could copy Imai Kenta's swordsmanship and then lie with a straight face, claiming he hadn't, then how could he possibly miss Kakashi's Ninjutsu?
Especially when Uchiha启 lacked such a 'decisive' Ninjutsu, he would absolutely not miss it so easily.
However, Uchiha启 did copy it, but he awkwardly discovered he couldn't use it. Too many things were involved, and he didn't have time to resolve them on the battlefield.
Otherwise, Uchiha启 could have practiced properly after obtaining this scroll, and wouldn't have waited until now to slowly learn it. This was also Uchiha启's helplessness.
Learning and practicing Ninjutsu is very time-consuming. Uchiha启 spent most of his time on acquiring Lightning Release Chakra and its nature transformation.
In the original story, it took Sasuke more than ten days to reach this step. Uchiha启 believed his talent might not be as good as that unborn child's, so he wasn't overly anxious.
If he encountered any major difficulties, Uchiha启 could always just go to Konoha Hospital. After all, Kakashi was still recuperating there.
Days passed, and good news continued to arrive from the front lines, which was within Uchiha启's expectations.
Kannabi Bridge had been blown up by him, cutting off their supply and reinforcement lines. At the same time, facing a group of lunatics in their own country, the Stone Ninja of the Land of Grass were already lost souls.
What Uchiha启 found strange was that ever since Uchiha Jun and the others sought him out last time, they hadn't bothered him again, as if Uchiha启 didn't exist.
However, this was fine. Uchiha启 didn't like them anyway. If they didn't come to him, Uchiha启 wouldn't go to them either. At least for now, Uchiha启 wouldn't actively seek them out.
What Uchiha启 needed to do now was master the Chidori Ninjutsu, so that Uchiha启 would have a Ninjutsu that could decide victory or defeat at a crucial moment.
Although Uchiha Ryoko was very dissatisfied with Uchiha启's training, she didn't say much more. However, every night, she would apply medicine to Uchiha启's right hand to help him recover better.
"Chidori!"
After half a month of training and practice, Uchiha启 gradually solved the problem of Lightning Release Chakra and its qualitative change. He had to thank Kakashi for the provided information, which allowed Uchiha启 to achieve such speed.
As Uchiha启 performed the hand seals, electric arcs quickly covered his right hand, constantly moving. The arcs gathered more and more, and Uchiha启 frowned slightly; these electric arcs were difficult to Control.
However, Uchiha启 didn't dwell on it too much. As Uchiha启's eyes turned crimson, his body's coordination and Control instantly became stronger.
And these electric arcs, which had originally been disobedient, also settled down at this moment. As Uchiha启 continued to Control the large mass of lightning-style Chakra on his right hand, a sound similar to birds chirping emanated from it.
This sound brought a slight smile to Uchiha启's face. Soon, more and more bird chirps emerged, growing louder and clearer: one, two... ten, twenty... a hundred, two hundred... like thousands of birds chirping simultaneously, and the sound spread wider and wider.
"You'd best come out now, or I can't guarantee this technique won't land on you." But just then, Uchiha启 suddenly tilted his head slightly and said in a cold voice.
Uchiha启 might not be able to detect hidden people, but he wouldn't pretend not to see someone who made no attempt to conceal themselves.
"As expected of a Ninja from the battlefield, very sharp, Qi-kun." As soon as Uchiha启 finished speaking, Uchiha Jun slowly emerged from behind a large tree and complimented him: "Don't misunderstand, I wasn't peeking at your Ninjutsu practice. I have a message to tell you."
"Speak."
"The Clan Head has returned, and he wants to see you."