Arata, masked and in ANBU attire, stood behind the Third Hokage. Yamato assumed he was merely a protective guard.
The Third Hokage chuckled:
Yamato, don't be nervous. I've called you here to see your progress.
A ninja must persevere in his path. Perform normally."
Despite the presence of both his former and current superiors, Yamato took a deep breath, suppressing his nerves.
Bowing again, he stepped into the training ground center and began demonstrating his Wood Release techniques.
As Yamato stepped into the center of the training ground to demonstrate his Wood Release techniques, the long-awaited Uchiha Arata activated his Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan, eyes locked onto Yamato, ready to copy every jutsu at a moment's notice
Feeling it was safe for the onlookers, Yamato summoned his final reserves and began his Wood Release demonstration.
Hands forming signs, his jutsus unfolded from simple to complex, one by one
Wood Release · Wooden Wall
Wood Release · Silent Binding Technique
Wood Release · Great Forest Technique
Wood Release · Tree Propagation Technique
Wood Release · Four Pillars House Technique
… and many more.
With each demonstration, Arata meticulously memorized every movement.
There were defensive, offensive, and transformation techniques, even ones capable of controlling the Nine-Tails.
At the same time, the system following Arata pinged him
"Congratulations, host. Through the Doujutsu 'Copying Eye,' you have acquired the Kekkei Genkai Wood Release. Occupying learning slot one.
Expected full integration into the host's body in 12 hours. Mild discomfort during fusion is normal; do not panic."
Arata's heart leapt. This haul was enormous.....not only had he obtained the coveted Wood Release, but he had also learned all the associated jutsus directly, eliminating the need for painstaking research.
Watching Yamato finish his ultimate jutsu...Wood Release ·
Four Pillars House Technique.....Arata couldn't help but sigh, even though he already knew the outcome.
Yamato's Wood Release was formidable. With it, he could stand as an elite jonin, balancing offense, defense, control, and sealing techniques.
But Arata couldn't help but compare: another Wood Release user—Senju Hashirama, the First Hokage...was a god among shinobi.
Hashirama's Wood Release wasn't merely a combination of Earth and Water Release but fused with Yang Release due to his Sage transformation.
That explained why Yamato could build structures, but Hashirama could toy with the Nine-Tails.
Indeed, only Hashirama's True Thousand Hands technique could rival Uchiha Madara's full Susanoo.
Others facing a perfect Susanoo would feel utterly powerless.
After expending considerable energy demonstrating his jutsus, Yamato was still panting as he bowed to the Third Hokage.
Hiruzen, who had seen Yamato's abilities before, merely smiled and praised him, allowing him to rest and dismissing him.
Yamato complied obediently, bowing again to both the Third Hokage and Danzo before leaving.
Arata watched his retreating figure, marveling
"This Wood Release is incredible...versatile in offense and defense, far superior to simple Earth or Water Release."
The Third Hokage nodded in agreement:
Indeed. Sadly, Konoha only has this one Wood Release ninja.
Awakening it isn't easy....only the First Hokage among the Senju achieved it.
Even Tsunade, with her prodigious talent and pure bloodline, never awakened Wood Release."
Arata's frown deepened.
Though Yamato's Wood Release was remarkable, its power seemed limited.....an elite jonin level, far below the First Hokage, who had reached super-jonin strength with his Wood Release alone.
Danzo, unable to resist, interjected:
"Yamato can't compare with the First Hokage.
He's a defective product.....his Wood Release is only 20% of Hashirama's. No comparison."
Arata shot him a sharp glare
"I haven't finished with you yet. Enjoying our Uchiha eyes, are you? Using Izanagi to cheat death after I killed you, weren't you? Is there another Sharingan under that eyepatch?"
Danzo immediately fell silent, realizing his position against Arata was far weaker than Hiruzen's.
Arata's dislike for Danzo deepened. While the man claimed to act for Konoha's Root, most of his actions served himself.
Without Danzo to control Root and collect intelligence, Arata might have dismissed him long ago.
Thinking further, Arata instructed:
"Danzo, make a copy of all Root jutsus, secret techniques, and archives.
Send them to me.....every single piece of data."
Uchiha Arata turned to Danzo with a command:
Danzo, make a complete copy of all Root jutsus, secret techniques, and intelligence archives. Send everything to me."
He paused, emphasizing every word:
I mean all of it.....including the forbidden experiments conducted within Root. Organize it and deliver it to me."
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