Inside the Clan Head's residence, Uchiha Fugaku looked at Uchiha Yu, who was bowing at a ninety-degree angle, with an appreciative expression.
“Since you’ve already brought it up, I’ll temporarily teach you for a while.”
“My Lord Clan Head, I, Uchiha Yu, swear to go through fire and water for Uchiha!”
In Fang Yu's “chat group,” three voices said in unison:
“As if!”
“As if!”
“As if!”
Uchiha Fugaku couldn't hear the thoughts of the child in front of him. He nodded in satisfaction, “I don’t have much free time. Occasionally, I will instruct my youngest son, Uchiha Sasuke. Sasuke, come out.”
Erzhuzi, hiding behind the screen, walked out with innocent eyes wide open.
Uchiha Yu looked back at Erzhuzi and gave a mental evaluation.
‘If it weren't for Itachi, Erzhuzi's personality probably wouldn't be much different from Hinata, who grew up with the Great Clan Head.’
Fugaku stroked Sasuke's head, “From today onwards, he will be your sparring partner.”
Erzhuzi nodded weakly, seriously observing Uchiha Yu, who was dressed simply, in front of him.
Uchiha Yu ignored Erzhuzi and bowed ninety degrees to Uchiha Fugaku again, “Teacher, may I obtain a Great Fireball Technique scroll from the clan?”
Although the C-rank Ninjutsu, Great Fireball Technique, was a family heirloom Ninjutsu within the Uchiha clan, many Ninja outside also mastered it.
Now, a nine-year-old genius who had awakened his Sharingan requested to learn the Great Fireball Technique; as the Clan Head, Fugaku had no reason to refuse.
“Of course, but it’s best if I demonstrate it to you once; that way, you’ll learn faster.”
He looked at his wife, Uchiha Mikoto, “Prepare an extra portion of food for lunch.”
Mikoto was very displeased but didn't say much, turning to prepare.
Uchiha Yu quickly stood up, “Thank you, Teacher, but I have to prepare for the assessment this afternoon, so… next time!”
Uchiha Mikoto breathed a sigh of relief, “Then hurry and prepare; you must pay attention to the assessment.”
“Understood, thank you, Clan Head’s wife!”
Fugaku shook his head helplessly. He stood up and walked out of the house, “You two, follow me.”
The Uchiha Clan is located on the outskirts of Konoha.
To put it in terms that modern people would understand, this place couldn't even be considered a “Sixth Ring.”
It should be considered the “Jì District.”
Leaving the village was much simpler for the Uchiha than Jiraiya peeking into the women's bathhouse. The three quickly left Konoha and arrived at a forest.
“The Great Fireball Technique is a Ninjutsu that every Uchiha Ninja must learn.”
Uchiha Fugaku said proudly, “It can be said to be the first Ninjutsu every Uchiha Ninja learns.”
“Yu, activate your Sharingan!”
At Fugaku's command, Uchiha Yu's eyes widened!
Activate!
“This guy!” Erzhuzi looked at Uchiha Yu in disbelief. It was the first time he had seen someone other than his brother able to activate the Sharingan at such a young age.
The single tomoe in Uchiha Yu's pupils slowly revolved. Fugaku nodded with great satisfaction, “Watch the movements of my hands carefully.”
Snake!
Ram!
Monkey!
Uchiha Yu's eyes darted quickly, afraid of missing any detail!
Boar!
Horse!
Tiger!
Uchiha Fugaku clasped his hands together, quickly forming hand signs. As the final sign was completed, the Chakra within his body began to surge rapidly, concentrating in his throat.
Suddenly, Uchiha Fugaku's mouth opened, and a scorching stream of Chakra fluid surged from deep within his throat.
This fluid rapidly condensed into a massive fireball. The fireball burned in the air, emitting a dazzling orange-red light. The surrounding temperature rose sharply, and waves of heat washed over them!
The fireball was like a miniature Sun, emitting intense light and heat. Its surface constantly churned, as if liquid flames were continuously boiling.
The size and brightness of the fireball grew with the infusion of Chakra until it became powerful enough.
Finally, Uchiha Fugaku roared and pushed this condensed flame power forward.
The Great Fireball Technique's fireball flew out at an astonishing speed, directly towards the target ahead.
The fireball streaked through the air, leaving a bright trail of flame. Its speed was so fast that it was difficult to catch.
When the Great Fireball Technique struck the target, it produced a deafening explosion, and flames splattered, forming a massive fireball explosion zone.
The flames devoured everything around, turning the target area into a sea of fire.
The Impact generated by the explosion shook the surrounding trees and rocks, making them totter, and the heat of the flames could even be felt from a distance!
A saying circulated in the Ninja World:
Ninjutsu does not distinguish between high and low; it mainly depends on the user.
Even a C-rank Ninjutsu, in the hands of a Shadow-level expert, can unleash world-destroying effects!
Fugaku was clearly not weak in strength. After using this Great Fireball Technique, let alone Uchiha Yu, even Erzhuzi looked at the distant mess with great shock.
Pirate Fang Yu: “It seems that on the night of the clan massacre, this guy held back. If he had really fought, it wouldn't have ended so quickly.”
Stephen Fang: “I underestimated this Clan Head.”
Erzhuzi was too shocked to speak.
Please... you... collect 6... books...!
He never imagined that his usually stern and busy father possessed such formidable strength.
He looked at the wrinkles on Fugaku's face, and before he could express much admiration,
Beside him, the flow of Chakra caught his attention!
Uchiha Yu stood in the forest, his single tomoe Sharingan in his eyes gleaming with sharp light.
He took a deep breath, mimicking Fugaku's movements, quickly forming hand signs. The Chakra within his body, under his control, gathered in his chest and then concentrated in his throat!
Could it be!?
Fugaku and Erzhuzi widened their eyes, waiting for a miracle to happen!
Uchiha Yu's mouth slightly opened, and a smaller, scorching stream of Chakra fluid surged from deep within his throat, gradually condensing into a fireball ten times smaller than Fugaku's!
Although this fireball was smaller, it still emitted an orange-red light, and the surrounding air was slightly distorted by the heat.
While the fireball's surface didn't churn and boil like Fugaku's, it still possessed the vitality and intensity of fire.
Uchiha Yu concentrated, pushing the fireball forward.
Though its power and scale were inferior to Fugaku's, the Great Fireball Technique's speed was still swift, cutting through the air, leaving a fiery trail, and striking the large tree ahead!
The fireball impacted the target, causing a small explosion, and flames splattered, forming a smaller fireball explosion zone!
The surrounding grass was scorched, and some smaller trees and bushes were consumed by the flames, turning into ash!
Despite its destructive power being less than one-tenth of Fugaku's, for a nine-year-old child attempting the Great Fireball Technique for the first time, this was already an impressive achievement!
Uchiha Fugaku looked at the scene before him, an expression of admiration on his face.
“Remarkable, Uchiha Yu.” Fugaku's voice carried a hint of surprise and recognition, “Even with the Sharingan activated for action replication, it's very difficult to use the Great Fireball Technique immediately after seeing it for the first time.”
“Not only did you do it, but you also demonstrated quite good control. Very good.”
Uchiha Yu, however, showed no trace of pride.
Feeling his nearly depleted Chakra, he slightly bowed to Fugaku, “As far as I know, My Lord Itachi didn't even have his Sharingan activated, yet he imitated the Great Fireball Technique the first time he saw it. He is the true genius.”
Fugaku smiled proudly, and Erzhuzi beside him was stunned again.
He looked at Fugaku, “Was Big Brother really that amazing?”
Fugaku nodded, “Of course.”
Uchiha Yu looked at this harmonious scene between father and son, reluctant to break it.
He complained in the “chat group.”
“If Erzhuzi knew that Itachi was about to slaughter his entire clan, would he still think Big Brother was truly amazing?”
Pirate Fang Yu: “Still hell.”
Stephen Fang: “Don't drag me to heaven.”