Chapter 5: Is the Will of Fire the Strongest Jutsu in the Shinobi World?
---
Just as Pain once said:
"Those who do not understand pain will never truly understand others. And even if they do understand, they will never truly empathize. Such is the unchanging truth of the world."
Only those who have felt pain can truly experience its essence and understand its weight.
The upper echelons of Konoha, those who treat lives with disdain and think nothing of killing, behave as they do simply because they have never truly experienced pain.
But what if it were their loved ones who suffered and died?
Ultimately, the Uchiha clan's downfall can be attributed to their weakness.
To put it mildly, they were too kind. To be blunt, they were too soft.
"Kindness invites abuse, and humility invites exploitation."
Had the Uchiha clan publicly declared their intent to retaliate or uttered words to make the higher-ups fearful, they wouldn't have faced such an ending.
As he watched the members of the Uchiha clan fall one by one, their bodies turning cold, Uchiha Yi felt a burning rage deep within his soul, a flame of fury that refused to be extinguished.
"Is this the original owner's lingering will?"
"Watching his clan be slaughtered by traitors and oppressors... He must have been filled with rage and despair."
"Don't worry. Once I am strong enough, every single one of tonight's perpetrators will pay the price."
As these words left Uchiha Yi's lips, the searing rage subsided slightly.
At the same time, he noticed a subtle change in his vision. The world around him became sharper, and his ability to perceive details improved dramatically.
"Is this the power of the Sharingan?"
Checking a mirror, Uchiha Yi was pleasantly surprised to see his eyes had awakened into a two-tomoe Sharingan!
Although thrilled by this development, he couldn't help but feel a tinge of sorrow for the circumstances leading to it.
"This is the burden I've inherited. I will carry it forward."
As the massacre of the Uchiha clan escalated, the overwhelming stench of blood spread throughout their compound, making it impossible for the killings to remain a secret any longer.
The surviving Uchiha members, enraged and despairing, resolved to fight back.
"For the honor of the Uchiha! Kill these traitorous scum!"
Knowing that Konoha wouldn't let them escape, they decided to take as many enemies down with them as they could. If they were going to die, they would make sure to leave a mark.
Their desperate counterattacks made them fight with unparalleled ferocity, pushing their abilities beyond their usual limits.
The battlefield was soon ablaze, and flames of defiance illuminated every corner of the Uchiha district.
Using his Fire Travel Technique, Uchiha Yi discreetly navigated through the chaos, collecting soul points from the fallen.
By the time the dust settled, he had amassed 1,045 soul points—a cold, hard number that reflected the unimaginable atrocities committed that night.
"Draw a reward!"
"Ding! Congratulations, you've obtained the Zanpakutō: Ryūjin Jakka!"
"Note: The host's current state cannot support its Shikai abilities."
"Draw again!"
"Ding! Congratulations, you've obtained the Will of Fire!"
"The Will of Fire?"
"Is that even considered a fire-style ability?"
While the first reward, Ryūjin Jakka, was undoubtedly powerful, Uchiha Yi knew his current abilities couldn't harness its true strength. He could only look forward to the day he could fully wield its power.
But the second reward... The Will of Fire?
"Does this system count anything with the word 'fire' as a fire-style jutsu?"
Uchiha Yi felt as though his understanding of the world was being shattered.
It became clear that the system could not only grant him actual fire-based abilities but also conceptual or symbolic powers, as long as they were somehow related to "fire."
Curious about what the Will of Fire actually entailed, he opened its details:
Will of Fire (Passive):
"Congratulations, you've unlocked the most powerful jutsu in the Naruto world: the Art of Persuasion (Mouth Jutsu)."
"This jutsu, passed down through Konoha's history, represents the ultimate art of diplomacy.
"As the bearer of the Will of Fire, your words carry immense persuasive power when infused with its ideals."
"The ultimate art of persuasion?"
Thinking back to the events of the Naruto storyline, Uchiha Yi realized how many powerful figures had fallen victim to this technique:
Obito Uchiha, swayed at the brink of destruction.
Nagato, turning against his own convictions.
Itachi Uchiha, sacrificing everything for Konoha.
Even Zabuza Momochi shed tears under its influence.
From the greats like Jiraiya and Minato to lesser-known figures, countless individuals were either swayed or outright defeated by this so-called jutsu.
Even the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, often mocked as a "weak old man," had an impressive track record of pacifying dangerous enemies without lifting a finger, all thanks to this ultimate technique.
"Alright, I admit it. The Will of Fire is the strongest jutsu in the shinobi world. I won't argue against it anymore."
Initially, Uchiha Yi wanted to mock the system's description of this power, but recalling Konoha's endless manipulations and propaganda, he had no choice but to acknowledge its terrifying effectiveness.
"Unfortunately, I'm not much of a talker."
"I prefer action over words."
For now, he decided the Will of Fire was better than nothing.
"Draw another reward!"
"Ding! Congratulations, you've obtained Amaterasu!"
"Amaterasu? Not bad!"
As one of Itachi's Mangekyō Sharingan abilities, Amaterasu was a powerful technique that created inextinguishable black flames. But through the system, Uchiha Yi could now use it without requiring the Mangekyō Sharingan—only a sufficient amount of chakra.
"One more draw!"
"Ding! Congratulations, you've obtained Void Devouring Flame!"
"Void Devouring Flame? Is this from Battle Through the Heavens?"
Unable to contain his excitement, Uchiha Yi quickly checked its details:
Void Devouring Flame:
"Ranked second on the Battle Through the Heavens Heavenly Flame List.
"Born from the void, this flame has no form or shape, possessing an extraordinary ability to devour everything. It can even consume bloodlines and grant new powers to its wielder."
"This... This is amazing!"
With this ability, Uchiha Yi saw the potential to enhance his own bloodline by consuming the genetic traits of others, thereby compensating for any shortcomings. It was exactly what he needed at this critical juncture.
Having used up four draws, he still had 1,004 soul points remaining. While it seemed like a lot, Uchiha Yi knew he needed to save them for future uses.
For now, his next goal was clear: to use the Void Devouring Flame to absorb the bloodline of Fugaku Uchiha, the head of the clan. If successful, his own Uchiha bloodline would ascend to a higher level, potentially awakening the Mangekyō Sharingan.
"No time to waste!"
With a determined mindset, Uchiha Yi activated his Fire Travel Technique and stealthily made his way to the Uchiha Clan Leader's location.
---
{please give this novel 5 Star review and power stone}
*Thank you*