It was noon, and the scorching sun raised the temperature in the air.
As for Erii, she had been sent out. After all, in Konoha Village, there was almost no one left who could threaten her.
At this moment, the unconscious Uchiha Sasuke finally slowly woke up.
"Did I fall asleep?"
Sasuke looked around in confusion, and suddenly felt a sharp pain in her forehead.
She touched her forehead and found a large bump. She almost burst into tears. "Mr. Uesugi, didn't you go a little too far?"
"If it weren't for that, how else would I have pushed you to your limits?"
Uchiha Sogetsu sat under the shade of a tree and said, "Since you're awake, come sit down. I have something to say to you."
Sasuke quickly jogged over, then knelt down obediently, staring at him with her large dark eyes, her lashes fluttering, like a sponge eager for knowledge.
"From the test earlier, I have a rough idea of your limits."
Uchiha Sogetsu picked up a twig and wrote a few characters on the ground, then looked at the girl. "You should have learned that chakra has five basic attributes in school, right?"
"Yes, and in addition to those, there are also the Yin and Yang attributes," Sasuke added.
"Good, looks like your knowledge foundation is solid," Uchiha Sogetsu nodded and continued, "Now, do you know your own attributes?"
"Fire and Lightning."
Sasuke answered obediently.
"Not bad, but during the battle earlier, it seems you didn't use any lightning-based ninjutsu?" Uchiha Sogetsu asked.
"Because I haven't learned it."
Sasuke scratched her head and said, "Although my clan has collected some ninjutsu, a lot of it was destroyed, and I couldn't find any lightning-based techniques."
"I see."
Uchiha Sogetsu gave a small nod, then stayed silent for a long while.
"Mr. Uesugi... are you hesitating about something?" Sasuke noticed her uncertain expression and asked curiously.
"Heh, you caught that, huh?"
Sogetsu let out a deliberate sigh, rubbing his forehead. "Honestly, yeah. I am hesitating."
"Is it because of me?"
Sasuke looked a little tense. She had finally found a jōnin willing to train her, and she didn't want to miss this opportunity.
"Relax. I never said I wouldn't teach you."
Sogetsu reassured her. "I'm just debating which method I should use to train you."
"What do you mean?" Sasuke asked, confused.
"Right now, I can think of two ways to guide your training."
Sogetsu, seeing that she had taken the bait, sighed again and looked seriously conflicted.
"The first is the standard step-by-step training. It won't make you super strong right away, but it'll definitely help you improve a lot. As for the second one... never mind. Forget I mentioned it."
Sasuke panicked. Her instincts told her the second option was the one she truly needed. "Mr. Uesugi, can you please tell me what the second method is?"
"The second method is extremely dangerous. You could end up crippled and be forced to quit the ninja life entirely."
Sogetsu's eyes turned cold, and he spoke in a low voice. "But if you survive it, even just three days could lead to a huge breakthrough in your strength."
"I choose the second one!"
Sasuke didn't hesitate at all. Her gaze was firm and unwavering. "Mr. Uesugi, please don't refuse me. Even if something goes wrong, I won't blame you."
"You've really decided?"
Sogetsu looked serious. "Think carefully. The first method might be slow, but it won't end your career as a ninja. If you go with the second and anything goes wrong, your chakra pathways could be completely destroyed. You'd be a cripple."
"I've thought it through, Mr. Uesugi."
Sasuke straightened her back forcefully, sitting upright.
Her eyes didn't waver in the slightest, nor did she show any hesitation.
"Please train me using the second method. Even if I end up crippled, I won't blame you!"
"Alright."
Uchiha Sogetsu's lips curled slightly into a faint smile.
He nodded.
"Since you insist, I'll train you using the second method. I just hope you can endure it."
"Thank you—truly."
Sasuke bowed deeply, her forehead touching the ground, showing her respect.
"The second training method… strictly speaking, it's actually a 'ninjutsu.'"
Sogetsu's eyes gleamed faintly as he looked at Sasuke and spoke slowly.
"But I want you to promise me something. No matter who asks in the future, you are never to reveal that I taught it to you. Understand?"
Ninjutsu?!
Sasuke was completely stunned.
After all, outside of formal ninja academies or direct apprenticeships, it was rare for anyone to teach ninjutsu to others.
And even more so, Mr. Uesugi wasn't even a Konoha shinobi—he was from Takigakure!
"Mr. Uesugi… would this cause trouble for you?"
Sasuke hesitated for a long moment, but still asked.
"I'm glad you can even think that way."
Sogetsu chuckled, lifting his hand to gently pat Sasuke's head.
"Don't worry. This is a ninjutsu I created myself. There won't be any trouble—just don't let anyone know about it."
Hearing this, Sasuke's expression grew serious, and she said firmly,
"I swear on the name of the Uchiha clan—I will never tell anyone about the ninjutsu you're going to teach me!"
"The ninjutsu I'll teach you… is called Shunko."
Sogetsu spoke slowly,
"It uses the lightning chakra stored in your body to instantly activate all your Chakra Pathway, forcing your body into a state of extreme overdrive.
Every punch, every kick, will have devastating power.
But at the same time, the raging lightning chakra will also deal serious damage to your body.
So unless it's absolutely necessary—don't use it."
The name? Just something he made up on the spot.
What it was called didn't matter.
The real purpose behind it all… was to train a "Qualified One."
Only a body, mind, and soul strong enough could fully withstand and inherit the Beyonder Characteristics of the Tyrant Path—especially Sequence Two: "Calamity."
"Of course, Shunko isn't just a one-time burst."
Uchiha Sogetsu continued, "If you regularly use lightning chakra to temper and reinforce your body, your speed, strength, and durability will improve across the board."
Then, he began explaining how to use lightning chakra to train and refine the Chakra Pathway within the body.
Sasuke listened intently, completely drawn in by the explanation.
But just then—
An uninvited guest suddenly entered the training field.
"ANBU?!"
Sasuke froze, a worried look flashing across her face.
The ANBU was a special assassination and tactical force directly under the Hokage, usually responsible for classified missions.
Their sudden appearance now made her uneasy for no clear reason.
Could it be… that the ANBU was here because she was receiving guidance from Mr. Uesugi?
It wasn't an impossible assumption.
After all, as the last publicly acknowledged surviving member of the Uchiha clan, she carried far more secrets and value than the average ninja.
And someone from another village, getting involved with her training without permission—just that alone was already stepping over the line.
Now with the ANBU showing up out of nowhere, it was likely connected to this.
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