After Shun came down, Yakumi, Inaho, and Tekka gathered around him.
Tekka pushed to the front, excitedly exclaiming, "Shun, how did you secretly become so strong? Please teach us."
Shun smiled faintly, his gaze sweeping over Yakumi, Inaho, and Tekka who had gathered around him.
Yakumi was taciturn but skilled. Inaho was meticulous and good at analysis. Tekka was enthusiastic, impulsive, and exceptionally talented. These three were his carefully chosen future confidantes.
He was short on personnel for his promotion to squad leader. Since Shun had gained a reputation boost just now, it would make it easier to attract other clan members to join.
He deliberately raised his voice so that more clan members around could hear. "Alright, I'll show you the Ninjutsu I created, Divine Demon Transformation."
As soon as his voice fell, his figure flickered, and with the Body Flicker Technique, he appeared in an open space fifty meters ahead. This exquisite use of the Body Flicker Technique immediately drew a chorus of admiration.
Shun began forming a series of hand seals
Divine Demon Transformation.
The moment the hand seals were completed, a head with fiery red hair grew from his right side, and two thick arms extended from his armpit. The two-headed, four-armed form made him resemble an Asura from mythology, exuding a suffocating sense of oppression.
Inaho's eyes widened, the three tomoe in his Sharingan spinning wildly as he tried to analyze the principles of this Ninjutsu.
"This... this is the Divine Demon Transformation, it's a bit complex, it should be a B-rank Ninjutsu?"
Transformation Ninjutsu were not uncommon, but one that could simultaneously increase heads and arms while maintaining perfect coordination was unheard of.
Shun's right head, with fiery red hair, displayed an arrogant smile and loudly declared, "Watch closely, Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
A searing white fireball spewed from his mouth, its diameter rapidly expanding to twelve meters. This effect was achieved only after the Ninjutsu's proficiency reached master level and a large amount of Chakra was infused.
The left head, controlling another pair of hands, unleashed another Ninjutsu.
"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"
Over a dozen gusts of fierce wind roared out. The flames, boosted by the Wind Release, rapidly changed shape and then swept forward with an overwhelming force.
Immediately, a wall of fire, about 12 meters wide and 66 meters long, appeared on the ground ahead.
Flames billowed across the training ground, and the heat haze distorted the air, illuminating the more than four thousand astonished faces with a reddish glow.
"This... this is already stronger than some A-rank Ninjutsu." An Uchiha Jonin in the crowd exclaimed in amazement.
The crowd buzzed with discussion. A-rank Ninjutsu were usually only mastered by Elite Jonin, yet Shun had achieved equivalent power with a combination of one B-rank and two C-rank Ninjutsu. This overturned their understanding of Ninjutsu rank.
Feeling the awestruck gazes of the crowd, Shun smiled faintly. This was exactly the effect he wanted. The Uchiha revered strength. As long as he displayed powerful combat ability, he wouldn't fear a lack of followers.
"It's not over yet, watch me continue the performance."
Shun's four arms moved in unison, completing complex hand seals in an instant.
"Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation!"
"Wind Release: Gale Palm!"
This time, the Chakra consumption was even more astonishing. The B-rank Ninjutsu, under the effect of dual hand seals and combination, increased in power exponentially. A fan-shaped wall of fire with a radius of over seventy-two meters swept out, and the radiating heat alone forced the observing ninjas to retreat more than ten meters.
"Enough, Shun. If you continue, the cost of rebuilding the training ground will be deducted from your mission rewards." Fugaku's gentle voice sounded from the high platform.
The entire venue burst into laughter, and the tense atmosphere relaxed.
Shun dispelled the Divine Demon Transformation, returning to his normal state, and respectfully bowed, "My apologies, Fugaku-sama."
Fugaku nodded with a smile. "This Divine Demon Transformation Ninjutsu is impressive. From today onwards, your squad will officially be named the Divine Demon Squad. I hope you can achieve even greater glory."
"Thank you, Fugaku-sama." Shun bowed his head, a glint flashing in his eyes.
The crowd gradually dispersed, but Yakumi, Inaho, and Tekka immediately surrounded him.
"Shun, can you teach us your Divine Demon Transformation?" Yakumi, rarely taking the initiative to speak, now had a flicker of longing in his usually calm eyes.
Shun's lips curved slightly. He looked around at the Uchiha clan members gradually approaching and raised his voice. "The Divine Demon Squad is recruiting members today. Those who pass the test can learn Divine Demon Transformation."
This statement was like a boulder thrown into calm water. In less than half an hour, the number of Uchiha clan members who signed up exceeded two hundred.
Shun scrutinized each of these familiar faces. He had been on missions with these individuals for over a year, and he knew each person's strength and character well.
"Yakumi, Inaho, and Tekka, the three of you pass."
After careful selection, thirty-five ninjas stood out, including eleven Jonin and twenty-four Chunin, all of whom were elites with their own strengths. Shun looked at his neatly lined up new subordinates, his heart filled with ambition.
"You follow me. We need to go to a quiet place to begin the training for the Divine Demon Transformation."
As the sun set, the sounds of Ninjutsu training echoed through the valley. Occasional groans of pain were heard, but more often, there were cheers.
Shun stood on a high vantage point, silently observing everyone's performance.
Yakumi made the fastest progress, already able to briefly maintain the two-headed, four-armed form.
Inaho, though a bit slower, had extremely precise control.
Tekka, relying on his astonishing amount of Chakra, directly attempted the two-headed form, though he only maintained it for three seconds before dispelling it.
As night fell, Shun announced the end of the first day's training. Most people were exhausted, but their eyes burned with excitement. They vaguely felt that they were standing at the beginning of a transformation.
"Continue at the same time tomorrow." Shun simply instructed before dismissing everyone.
That night, when he returned to the stronghold, an Uchiha ninja was already waiting. "Shun-sama, Fugaku-sama requests your presence."
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Fugaku knelt on the main seat, with two cups of clear tea in front of him.
He said kindly, "Shun, you did very well today. This Divine Demon Transformation Ninjutsu has high strategic value. If a Chunin learns this Ninjutsu and refines it a bit, they can possess Jonin-level destructive power. This Ninjutsu will become an important force for our clan."
Shun maintained a humble posture and said, "Fugaku-sama overpraises me. I wish to contribute my humble strength to the glory of the Uchiha clan."
Fugaku took a sip of tea and said, "However, I am very curious, is this Ninjutsu truly suitable for all Uchiha clan members to learn?"
"I'm not sure either. Let the team members I've selected try it out first, and then we'll see."