Chapter 53: Reviewing the Gains, Flame-Flame Fruit Awakens!
Uchiha Obito had successfully enacted his revenge on the Hidden Mist Village. Meanwhile, Uchiha Yi's journey to the Land of Water had proven exceptionally fruitful.
The turmoil had left the Hidden Mist Village in ruins, achieving a world where only the village itself suffered. With the chaos quelled, many villagers were now weary of war. Even though some still harbored grudges against each other, the heavy toll of death forced them to set aside past enmities.
For the foreseeable future—perhaps for the next decade or two—the Hidden Mist Village would lack the capability or will to wage war against other villages. It was time for the village to focus on recovery and rebuilding.
"Coming to the Hidden Mist was absolutely the right decision!" Yi thought, exhilarated. "Such immense gains, it's incredible!"
On the other side of things, the so-called "Reaper of the Mist," Uchiha Yi, finally had a moment of reprieve. No longer preoccupied with wading through heaps of corpses, he took the opportunity to review his spoils and convert them into power.
As of now, the accumulated rewards from the Land of Water, combined with his remaining system points, had reached an astonishing 5000 Soul Points. This amount of "currency" was so significant that it left Yi's head spinning with excitement.
Before he could decide how to spend it, the system suddenly chimed in:
"Congratulations to the host for achieving 5000 Soul Points! Soul absorption radius has been expanded to 5000 meters. Please continue to strive for excellence!"
Hearing this, Yi's eyes lit up. This enhancement was a significant quality-of-life upgrade. No longer would he need to traverse short distances repeatedly to pick up scattered soul points. While convenient for a few pickups, the effort became tiresome when repeated.
Moreover, the scattered nature of the points often meant having to chase down one or two at a time, rarely finding clusters of three or more. Now, with an expanded radius, the efficiency of gathering would dramatically improve.
He opened the system interface to review his skills:
1. Fire Transposition Jutsu
2. Flame-Flame Fruit (Awakening Progress: 10%)
3. Amaterasu
4. Void Devouring Flame
5. Ring of Fire Resistance (Level 3)
6. Fireball Jutsu
7. Meteor Volcano (Level 3)
8. Great Flame Burst
9. Ryūjin Jakka (Unawakened)
10. Flame Gaze
11. Will of Fire
12. Fiery Breath
13. Ignite
14. Uchiha Flame Formation
15. Grand Fireball Jutsu
16. Dragon Flame Bomb
17. Solar Cloak
Looking at his extensive roster of fire-based abilities, Yi felt torn. Each one seemed worthy of an upgrade, making it difficult to prioritize. While 5000 points sounded like a lot, evenly distributing them across all skills would result in only minor improvements for each.
After much deliberation, Yi decided to prioritize only a few select abilities. He skipped over abilities like Fiery Breath, Dragon Flame Bomb, and Grand Fireball Jutsu, which were mostly single-use flame attacks with noticeable telegraphs, making them impractical against skilled opponents.
Ryūjin Jakka, though immensely powerful, was also set aside for now. If activated, its temperature would reach 6000 degrees Celsius, the surface temperature of the sun, posing a danger even to himself.
Fire Transposition Jutsu already served its purpose well, so no upgrades were planned. Similarly, Will of Fire, which focused on persuasion and inspiration, didn't suit Yi's personality.
For defensive skills, Yi chose to prioritize Solar Cloak over Uchiha Flame Formation. While the former provided personal protective layering akin to a full-body armor, the latter was more of a perimeter defense. If enough points remained, he might consider upgrading both.
Among the skills selected for immediate upgrades were Flame-Flame Fruit, Ignite, Great Flame Burst, Flame Gaze, Amaterasu, and Void Devouring Flame.
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Final Selections and Upgrades
Flame-Flame Fruit +9 (Cost: 900 points):
Awakens at Level 10, unlocking its full power.
Ring of Fire Resistance +7 (Cost: 700 points):
Reaches Level 10, becoming a full 360-degree repulsion force.
Ignite +10 (Cost: 1000 points):
Upgraded to Level 10, capable of reaching 1000 degrees Celsius, burning targets for 10 seconds.
Solar Cloak +10 (Cost: 1000 points):
Reaches Level 10, offering a protective barrier equivalent to the strength of a fully-powered Nine-Tails cloak.
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After this substantial expenditure of points, Yi felt an overwhelming surge of power. In particular, the awakening of the Flame-Flame Fruit brought about the most profound changes to his body. Though he couldn't precisely measure the extent of his physical transformation, the difference was undeniable.
The awakening also granted him the ability to influence and permanently alter the environment. Similar to how Akainu and Aokiji's battle left Punk Hazard as an ice-and-fire wasteland, Yi now possessed the capability to affect regional climates.
"Let's test this," Yi thought, eager to experiment. "Awaken! Blazing Skies!"
Activating the awakened power, Yi's body radiated golden flames, his hair transforming into a crown of fire, resembling a Super Saiyan-like state. The dazzling display was undeniably impressive, exuding both power and elegance.
With a gesture, he summoned a golden flame into his hand and launched it into the sky. Within moments, the previously overcast skies lit up as the clouds turned into a magnificent red-and-gold fiery horizon. The "Blazing Skies" effect had transformed the sky into a canvas of surreal beauty.
For a moment, Yi admired his work. The sight was breathtaking—dreamlike, even.
While the change had little practical application in combat, it was undeniably useful for showing off or making an unforgettable impression.
"Not bad!" Yi thought, smirking. "This power will serve me well."
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