As for the two maids, Uchiha Izumi and Uchiha Ye, they had been temporarily assigned to assist and care for Mikoto due to her current physical inconvenience.
For a moment, the courtyard fell into silence. Everyone stared at Sasuke, who was cultivating Thunder Release Armor, each harboring different thoughts and concerns.
Uchiha Arata also knew that Sister Mikoto would never return to rest at such a time. He did not try to persuade her, instead remaining quietly by her side, waiting together for Sasuke to complete his training.
After about half an hour, Sasuke, who had remained completely still, finally began to change.
The thunder armor covering his body gradually thinned, fading at a speed visible to the naked eye, while the low buzzing sound slowly diminished along with the lightning.
In the end, all the electric light around Sasuke dissipated. Only then did everyone who had been holding their breath finally let out a sigh of relief.
Moments later, Sasuke opened his eyes. They shone brightly, filled with excitement and joy.
He slowly stood up, but having exhausted a great deal of strength, his steps wavered slightly.
As soon as Sasuke finished his training, Mikoto hurried to his side. When she saw him stagger, she quickly reached out to support him. Her eyes were filled with distress, yet she did not utter a word of reproach.
From the side, Arata explained gently, "This is Sasuke's first time practicing.
He pushed himself a little too hard, which caused some physical exhaustion. It's nothing serious. Just let him rest, and it won't affect his future."
Supported by Mikoto, Sasuke bowed respectfully to Arata. "Thank you, Master. Sasuke will work hard and never disgrace you."
Though still young, Sasuke clearly understood gratitude.
In order to help him successfully master the secret technique Thunder Release Armor, Arata had expended tremendous effort, even accompanying him in illusion training for an entire month.
Since childhood, no one besides his master had devoted so much energy and care to him.
Arata smiled, gently rubbing Sasuke's hair. "What nonsense are you talking about? I am your master—this is what I should do. You must continue working hard. When you grow stronger, you will be able to help your master in return."
Hearing this, Sasuke felt a surge of emotion. He nodded vigorously, his voice slightly choked. "Don't worry, Master."
Arata watched as Mikoto helped Sasuke back into the house, but he did not follow. Instead, he spoke quietly with the maid Uchiha Izumi who was waiting nearby, then left Mikoto's residence.
Originally, Arata had planned to use the two-day cooldown period of his ocular technique to further train Sasuke, ensuring he would not embarrass himself.
Unexpectedly, Sasuke far exceeded expectations, mastering the Thunder Release Armor prepared for him within a single day.
Arata knew that with this secret technique, as long as Sasuke did not abandon his efforts midway, his future achievements would undoubtedly astonish everyone....including his brother Uchiha Itachi and father Uchiha Fugaku.
After all, in their eyes, Sasuke's performance had merely been passable, far from exceptional, and they had gradually lowered their expectations.
Arata believed that under his guidance, Sasuke would certainly rise beyond their imagination. This was Sasuke's greatest chance to surpass his brother.
Next, there was Tsunade's matter to deal with.
As one of Konoha's legendary Sannin, the princess of the Senju clan, and a direct disciple of the Third Hokage, how could she remain outside the village for so long, even if she suffered from hemophobia? At the very least, she should return to open medical classes and continue contributing to the village's development.
More importantly, she was now the sole remaining bloodline of the Senju clan. Should she not shoulder the responsibility of continuing the clan's legacy? It would be unthinkable to allow the thousand-year heritage of the Senju to end with her.
Therefore, as the true power behind Konoha, Uchiha Arata would never allow such wasteful tragedy to occur.
Leaving Mikoto's house, Arata headed directly toward the Hokage Building. As the Third Hokage was constantly buried under endless paperwork, he could always be found there.
Arata's status within ANBU was extremely special.
First, even before joining ANBU, his combat strength had already reached the pinnacle of Kage-level.
Such power placed him at the very top of Konoha and even the entire ninja world. Thus, even after entering ANBU, no one could command him except the Third Hokage himself.
Second, not long ago, the Third Hokage had promoted him again.
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