In the forest, Sasuke, sitting around the campfire, was eating freshly grilled fish.
There were plenty more by the fire.
Sasuke glanced back at Shikamaru and the others sitting nearby.
"Alright!"
"Aren't you going to eat?"
Shikamaru and the others seemed to be numb by now, each looking like a blood-soaked figure.
For the past hour, they didn't even know how many people they had killed.
They also witnessed just how terrifying Sasuke truly was.
Especially during the battle against the last and strongest ninja unit, where Sasuke's single attack instantly annihilated the Rain Country's ninja unit.
Shikamaru and the others were utterly stunned.
The seemingly unremarkable whirlpool of water expanded rapidly upon being unleashed, forming a devastating vortex.
One strike eliminated nearly 3,000 people!
Facing such a monster, Shikamaru and the others were completely desensitized.
They weren't even on the same level of existence!
"If you're not eating, then I'll eat it all myself!"
Sasuke spoke while casually chewing on the grilled fish in his hand.
Meanwhile, his attention was focused on his system.
[Congratulations to the host for completing the mission to eliminate potential threats.]
[Reward: Mastery level of release techniques increased.]
[This reward allows the host to choose one of the five basic release techniques for enhancement. Kekkei Genkai cannot be used. All selected jutsu will advance by one full level.]
Selecting a release technique was obvious.
'Lightning Release!'
For Sasuke, Lightning Release was not only his strongest repertoire but also the technique he possessed in the greatest quantity.
It seemed like the most beneficial choice overall.
[Enhancing host's Lightning Release jutsu levels.]
[Enhancement complete. Please check…]
[Lightning Release: Chidori (Mastery), Chidori Stream (Mastery), Chidori Blade (Proficient), Godspeed (Proficient), Lightning Clone Jutsu (Proficient), Discharge (Peak), Lightning Body Flicker (Proficient), Endless Thunder Pool (Advanced), Web of the Mind (Advanced)]
Looking at the levels of his various Lightning Release jutsu, Sasuke could clearly feel the difference.
Chidori and Chidori Stream, directly upgraded to mastery, gave Sasuke new insights into these techniques.
The feeling was completely different from before. Godspeed also advanced further, reaching proficiency.
The sensation made Sasuke eager to test the enhanced Godspeed immediately.
The upgrades to Endless Thunder Pool and Web of the Mind brought unexpected changes as well.
The Thunder Pool's power could now be controlled. In other words, Sasuke could activate smaller Thunder Pools.
Using Lightning Release jutsu within the Thunder Pool state effectively doubled their power.
However, this had no effect on Godspeed.
Meanwhile, Web of the Mind is enhancement granted Sasuke some unique capabilities.
It resembled true telepathy, allowing him to sense enemies within a certain range without releasing lightning.
Though still weak, it gave Sasuke new hope. If the level continued to rise…
How powerful would Heart Net's final form be?
Perhaps it could reach the level of Enel, capable of monitoring everyone on an entire island with ease.
This thought excited Sasuke.
The reward was indeed excellent.
What surprised Sasuke the most was Lightning Release ~ Discharge.
Peak level!
The level above mastery was peak. Was this the final level?
What was peak-level Lightning Discharge like?
Sasuke closed his eyes, trying to feel it. In the next second…
He seemed to feel lightning coursing through his body…
Sizzle!
Sasuke abruptly opened his eyes. In the next moment, an eerie electric spark flickered between his fingers.
He quickly clenched his hand.
As Sasuke marveled at the terrifying transformation of Lightning Discharge, Shikamaru looked at him.
"Senju-san, Tsunade-sama sent you here to kill all the enemies invading the Land of Fire, right?"
Hearing this suddenly, Sasuke curiously glanced at him.
He actually guessed it?
"Yeah."
Hearing Sasuke's confirmation, Shikamaru nodded. "As I thought, just as I guessed!"
Shikamaru looked at Sasuke again.
"Are you heading to the front battlefield next?"
"That's right."
"Can we come with you?"
This time, Sasuke didn't immediately reply. He tossed the grilled fish into the campfire, then stood up.
"Sorry, I can't wait for you this time!"
"You're too slow!"
He glanced at the others. "You can head back to Konoha and report the mission yourselves."
"I'm leaving now!"
Without giving Shikamaru time to respond, Sasuke leapt into the air, accelerating rapidly and vanishing in an instant.
Seeing Sasuke's ridiculous speed burst, Shikamaru's lips twitched slightly.
'This guy… That wasn't even his full speed earlier?'
Even while killing enemies, he was holding back. That's terrifying!
"I thought only Sasuke could make me feel like I'd never catch up, but today I met someone as terrifying as Senju-san!"
"The ninja world is vast. There are too many geniuses. Someone like me has no hope of catching up to them!"
Lee was utterly discouraged, losing confidence completely.
Tenten consoled him, "Lee, don't think like that. You have your own strengths. Who says hard work can't surpass genius?"
While others offered words of comfort, Shikamaru suddenly looked up, seemingly realizing something, his eyes full of shock.
'No… impossible… it shouldn't be possible!'
'He doesn't know Water Release, does he?'
'But with his talent, mastering water nature transformation wouldn't be difficult…'
'But… how is this possible!'
Shikamaru's brain felt like it was about to explode.
The more he thought about it, the more plausible it seemed. The possibility was incredibly high.
A ninja world where two equally talented and horrifying prodigies, of the same age, existed at the same time?
Such an occurrence was a miracle, impossible to happen twice.
Meanwhile, Sasuke was rushing at full speed to the frontlines.
'Danzo, I wonder if you'll surprise me!'
'Facing you, the system should give me a mission, right?'
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