Chapter 54: The Shinra Tensei of the Repelling Ring of Fire!
With this flashy new ability, Uchiha Yi couldn't resist the idea of finding a large crowd, climbing up high, and shouting:
"I want this sky to no longer cloud my eyes! I want this earth to no longer bury my heart! I want all the gods and buddhas in the heavens… to vanish like smoke!"
Then, as he unleashed the power of his awakened ability, the clouds would scatter, and dawn would break forth. In that moment, it would feel like a divine miracle, leaving everyone in awe and worship.
Of course, this was just a thought. If it didn't go as planned, it would be incredibly embarrassing! Uchiha Yi still had some pride to maintain.
"Not bad at all!" Yi tried it out a few times and gave a modest nod of approval. It was an impressive power that would fully reveal its effects with a little more practice.
Next, he turned his attention to another skill he was curious about: the Repelling Ring of Fire (Level 10).
According to its description, it repelled everything around him from all directions, essentially mirroring the effect of Pain's Shinra Tensei. The only difference was that Shinra Tensei was an invisible repulsive force, while the Repelling Ring of Fire, being a "VIP version," included a fiery barrier that inflicted burning damage.
It looked incredibly flashy and had a high-end feel to it.
He found a deserted open area and mimicked Pain's movements, extending his hand outward, palm facing forward.
"Feel pain, understand pain, accept pain, and embrace pain!" he declared. "Fire Style: Shinra Tensei!"
He cheekily renamed it for fun.
In an instant, a red spherical barrier expanded outward from him at high speed. Through his Sharingan, he estimated its speed to be around 350 km/h, similar to a bullet train.
Anyone caught in its path would be like someone hit by a speeding train—an impact that would surely pulverize anything in its way. The force was enough to break bones and shred flesh, and there wouldn't be much left of anyone it hit.
The fiery sphere pushed outward, flattening everything in its path. Even the ground beneath Yi's feet caved under the force of the barrier, leaving a massive half-sphere crater roughly 5 kilometers in diameter, scorched and smoking with small black embers rising from the charred earth.
Yi took a deep breath, awed by his own destruction. This move felt even more powerful than Pain's Super Shinra Tensei.
With a single move like this, could he crush the Leaf Village?
After he unleashed the skill, a cooldown period of 10 seconds was required before he could use it again. That made sense—such a powerful move needed time for his body to recover its energy. Nothing could operate without pause; even breathing had an inhale and exhale, so it was only natural for this powerful ability to have a brief cooldown.
Realizing he'd made quite a commotion, Yi decided it was best to try his other skills elsewhere. Using his Fire Teleportation Jutsu, he quickly transported himself to a new location, leaving the scene for Hidden Mist Village shinobi to investigate.
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Now, only Ignite (Level 10) and Solar Cloak (Level 10) remained to be tested.
According to its description, the increased level of Ignite raised its flame temperature. Now it could reach a temperature of 1000 degrees and burn its target for 10 seconds. Even better, the flames couldn't be extinguished by any external force; the target would be forced to endure the burn until the duration ended. This ability was so intense that he doubted anyone in the shinobi world could withstand it.
However, Ignite had a daily limit; he could only use it once per day before it needed time to recharge.
Solar Cloak, meanwhile, was like wearing an invisible armor composed of chakra. It offered powerful protection on par with the Nine-Tails' complete-tailed beast cloak. Additionally, when activated, it emitted heat that could burn everything around him, ensuring that he was shielded from close-range attacks.
However, he was still somewhat concerned about the spatial distortion of Kamui. Would even a Nine-Tails-level barrier stand up to it?
For now, he left that question unanswered.
"Overall, I'm pleased with the results!" Yi thought, a smug grin spreading across his face. The massive investment he'd poured into upgrading his abilities had truly paid off, leaving him with over 1400 soul points to spare.
Finally, feeling satisfied with his upgrades, Yi decided to try his luck with a round of skill draws.
"10x Skill Draw!" he commanded.
In seconds, the system displayed the results:
Fire by Friction (Survival Skill): A practical technique for starting fires by rubbing sticks together, perfect for wilderness survival.
Fire Wall: Quickly erects a wall of flames to block attacks.
Baby Flame: A skill from a rookie Digimon, Agumon, where it breathes a small flame from its mouth.
Lighter: With a snap, a small flame ignites at your fingertip, like a mini fire starter.
Fire Dragon's Roar: A fire dragon magic skill that lets you breathe fire from your mouth.
Breath of Flame: Enhances lung function to oxygenate the bloodstream, significantly boosting physical abilities while adding fire to attacks.
After reviewing the draws, Yi found only one skill that seemed worthwhile: Breath of Flame. This ability was particularly useful, compensating for his technical gaps.
Without hesitation, he used 300 soul points to upgrade Breath of Flame to Level 4, saving the remaining points for future upgrades.
With everything settled, Yi decided it was time to wrap up his affairs in the Hidden Mist Village.
But before leaving, he had one final task.
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At sunset, the Hidden Mist Village was enveloped in a somber stillness. With so many dead, the village felt unusually empty. In the past few days, Mei Terumi had been officially appointed as the Fifth Mizukage in a rushed ceremony, and she had been busy with reconstruction efforts and providing comfort to the survivors. The endless responsibilities left her utterly exhausted, but a persistent resolve kept her going.
One evening, she returned home, hoping to finally relax. However, the moment she opened the door, her senses tingled.
Someone was there.
A snap echoed through the house, and lights flared to life, revealing a familiar figure smiling at her.
"It's you!" Mei gasped, surprised to see the young man standing in her home.
"Surprised, aren't you?" Yi replied with a sly smile.
"Yes, I didn't expect this. How did you find my home?" she asked casually, though her guard was up.
"Oh, I just felt like dropping by," he shrugged nonchalantly.
"Is there something you need?" Mei continued, probing for his motives.
"Not much, really. I just wanted to stop by before I leave the Land of Water," Yi replied smoothly. "Before going, I wanted to check on my dear wife and see how she's doing!"
Mei rolled her eyes, exasperated. "You took that joke seriously?"
"Hey, don't go back on your word now, Mizukage!" Yi grinned, his eyes glinting with mischief. "You did say that when I grow up, you'd marry me!"
He moved closer, his gaze intense.
"Are you mocking me?" Mei replied, irritation flashing in her eyes.
Just as she prepared to dismiss him, Yi moved swiftly, closing the distance between them.
"I'll take your first kiss as a parting gift," he whispered. "Wait for me, my dear wife!"
And with a playful smirk, he leaned in and gently kissed her cheek.
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