Three days later
Sasuke came back from the outside with injuries all over his body.
"Take a day off. I'll teach you a new ninjutsu tomorrow."
Menma said to Sasuke, who was a little weak.
In the past three days, he had taken Sasuke to carry out a mission outside.
He did not take any action during the mission. Instead, he let Sasuke finish off the enemies.
The enemies included a genuine Elite Jōnin, with several Chūnin and Jōnin companions with him.
Sasuke tried his best and even activated the curse seal.
Then, he barely defeated the Elite Jōnin on the opposite side. But he was seriously injured.
If it weren't for him being quite a Grandmaster in medical ninjutsu, Sasuke wouldn't be able to get out of bed in less than ten days to half a month.
But now, he can already walk and run.
He will just be sore all over, and probably uncomfortable for several days.
"Okay, Menma-sensei!"
Sasuke nodded in response with his eyes shining.
Although his body hurt a lot, Sasuke was very excited in his heart.
This time, he had personally defeated an Elite Jōnin.
Although it is said that an Uchiha with a three tomoe sharingan is at the Elite Jōnin level, Sasuke is obviously still a little young.
Coupled with his lack of combat experience, it had really cost him a lot of effort to defeat those enemies.
But the joy and sense of accomplishment after victory made Sasuke very intoxicated.
It was the right decision to choose to leave Konoha with Menma-sensei.
If he was still in Konoha, who knows how long it would take for him to have the strength he has now?
Menma even gave him several powerful Lightning Release ninjutsu and also taught him some Sharingan skills.
It is not easy to get these things in Konoha.
Whether it's Lightning Release ninjutsu or Sharingan's skills, they are not something that he can easily get his hands on.
Especially the latter:
In Konoha, there is no one to teach him.
Kakashi himself doesn't know much about the Sharingan.
How would he teach Sasuke?
The next day
Sasuke woke up feeling sore all over. However, he gritted his teeth and got up from the bed.
After washing up, he ate something for breakfast and then went out to a training ground outside the base.
"Menma-sensei!"
Seeing Menma, who had arrived earlier, Sasuke hurriedly stepped forward to greet him respectfully.
As for Tobi, who was squatting over there?
This is not the first day Sasuke has knows Tobi.
He knew that this guy was a joke.
Maybe he's playing with ants again right now or something.
"Sasuke, what I'm going to teach you today is an S-rank Lightning Release ninjutsu." Menma said.
S-Rank Lightning Release?!
Sasuke's eyes light up immediately.
He has a soft spot for Lightning Release.
In contrast, the Fire Release that he often used in the past, is gradually not used much now.
Sasuke hastily said, "Menma-sensei, please teach me!"
Menma said, "Stay away and watch me!"
Then, he made seals with one hand and sprayed a large stream of water from his mouth.
"Wow~! It's flooding!!"
Tobi was almost not swept away by the current.
He yelled and thumped in the water, yelling as he thumped.
Sasuke didn't even pay him any attention. He knew that this intern named Tobi was actually not weak.
At this moment, he was probably just deliberately playing around again.
Fire Release!
Menma once again formed a seal with one hand and sprayed a large amount of flames from his mouth to engulf the water.
Sasuke became envious when he saw that Menma could use such a powerful ninjutsu with a simple one-handed seal.
"Menma-sensei said that as long as I can improve my Chakra control and deepen my knowledge on a ninjutsu, I can also use them with one-handed seals and simplified seals, but this is too difficult."
Sasuke thought of the first time he had seen Menma's one-handed seal.
At that time, he had asked if he could learn to use ninjutsu with one-handed seals.
As a result, Menma told him that making seals with one-hand is actually a technique.
To do this, one needs an exceptional Chakra control, in-depth research on a ninjutsu.
Then, the originally complicated seals can be simplified.
As long as he works hard, he will be able to do it sooner or later.
But Sasuke practiced for several days, and it still didn't work.
Sasuke thought that he might not be very talented in Chakra control.
After all, when he first practiced climbing trees and treading on water, his progress was not very fast.
So if he wants to learn one-handed seals, it will probably be very difficult.
But Sasuke didn't give up completely either.
He just didn't make the matter learning one-handed seals his top priority.
He has two hands anyway. He will learn slowly and he will b e able to do it one day.
"Lightning Release: Kirin!"
At this time, Menma suddenly shouted loudly on the field.
Next second
A burst of lightning flashed in the rising water vapor.
Then, countless arcs of lightning gathered into a Lightning Beast.
The beast roared and blasted on a small hill hundreds of meters away under the guidance of Menma's Lightning Release.
Boom!!!
Dazzling light filled Sasuke's entire field of vision.
When the light dissipated, Sasuke looked over again.
The small hills were nowhere to be seen.
There was just a scorched black pit there, and the surrounding ground was covered with scorched black marks.
The scope of the damage was so large that it almost reached him.
Gulp!
Sasuke watched this scene in horror.
Is this the destructive power of an S-rank Lightning Release?
Isn't it too strong?!
And...
This Lightning Release is so fast.
'If I try to hit someone, they can't dodge at all, right?' Sasuke thought to himself.
"How is it? Are you satisfied with this Lightning Release: Kirin?"
Menma looked at Sasuke and asked him.
Sasuke nodded repeatedly.
Satisfied?
Of course, he is satisfied.
How could he be dissatisfied with such a powerful Lightning Release ninjutsu?
Sasuke curiously asked, "Menma-sensei, does this Lightning Release borrow the lightning from nature?"
Sasuke had just observed Menma's movements.
At the beginning, Menma had used Water Release and Fire Release to create cumulonimbus clouds.
Then, he used the cumulonimbus clouds to generate lightning, and finally used Lightning Release to guide and strike accurately.
This Lightning Release ninjutsu, obviously makes use of lightning in nature.
And the result of this is that the Lightning Release is more powerful and it costs less Chakra.
But accordingly, a more troublesome precondition is required to use this Lightning Release.
Menma said, "That's right, Kirin uses the power of lightning in nature. So, it requires the cooperation of Water Release and Fire Release."
"This precondition is its shortcoming, but apart from this shortcoming, everything else is just an advantage!"
"You don't have much Chakra at present. So, you can't use a normal S-rank ninjutsu many times as the consumption of Chakra is too serious."
"But Lightning Release: Kirin is an exception, and it suits you right now."
"In addition, I have another version of Kirin. This version of Kirin does not require any pre-conditions and can be used directly."
"But this version of Kirin consumes a lot of Chakra, so it is not suitable for you right now."
"When your Chakra reserve reaches the Kage-level standard, I will teach you this move."
After Menma finished speaking, he began to guide Sasuke to learn this Lightning Release ninjutsu.
Tobi on the side appeared by their side out of nowhere and looked at the two of them secretly.
He had a look of "Hippity hoppity. This is now my property."
His intentions were way too obvious.
If Menma cared at all, he would have driven him away long ago.
Teaching Sasuke Kirin in front of Obito?
Will Obito feel anything?
No matter what, Kirin is an S-rank Lightning Release ninjutsu. It cannot be learned in a day or two.
A week later
On the training ground outside the Akatsuki base
"Lightning Release: Kirin!"
Roar!!!
A roaring thunder beast descended from the sky and slammed into an open space a hundred meters away.
Immediately!
A 20-30 meter deep pit was blasted out on the ground.
The surrounding area was scorched black, and electric arcs were still flickering.
"I did it!"
Sasuke shouted with an overjoyed expression.
At this time!
"Not bad, congratulations on learning this S-level lightning release."
Menma came over and looked at Sasuke. He was quite satisfied with his learning progress.
"Get ready, we're going out to perform a mission tomorrow." Menma said.
Sasuke excitedly said, "I cannot wait any more!"
He now wanted to test the power of this Lightning Release: Kirin on an enemy.
Sasuke believed that even a Kage-level ninja would have to avoid this move.
If they are hit directly, they will be disabled or even dead.
Thinking of this, Sasuke became very excited.
Less than half a month after leaving Konoha with Menma-sensei, his strength has undergone earth-shaking changes.
"Naruto, when we meet, I will not lose to you again!" Sasuke muttered to himself.
As for Ryosuke, whom he once regarded as his rival?
Ever since he saw Ryosuke's terrifying Wood Release that night, Sasuke no longer regarded him as his target of pursuit.
At least not for now.
After all, the gap between them is too big. So let's catch up with Naruto first!
Sasuke felt that with his current strength, he must have surpassed Naruto, at least Naruto is definitely not his match under normal conditions.
The next day
Menma's trio left Amegakure.
After four days
The three returned
This time, Sasuke didn't look as miserable as last time.
"Menma-sensei, when will we go on a new mission?"
Sasuke couldn't wait for the next mission.
This time, he had used Lightning Release: Kirin to kill one Elite Jōnin and four ninjas with Jōnin level strength.
Compared with the previous mission, his strength had greatly improved.
Needless to say, it was thanks to the S-level Lightning Release ninjutsu.
It's power was really too strong. It's just that the precondition is too troublesome.
Sasuke imagined when his Chakra reserve would reach the Kage-level.
At that time, he will be able to learn the Lightning Release: Kirin without preconditions from Menma-sensei.
Menma said, "Let's talk about it in a few days. You should practice the Water release in these few days. Your Water Release is too bad!"
Hearing this, Sasuke nodded with a serious face.
Compared to Fire Release and Lightning Release, his Water Release is really bad.
If it wasn't for using three or four Water Releases in a row before, and the enemy also using Water Release, there would be no way he would be able to create a large enough cumulonimbus cloud.
Therefore, Sasuke also decided to study the Fire Release Chakra Nature Transformation in these few days.
He has already learned Lightning Release Nature Transformation.
He also has some understanding of Fire Release Nature Transformation.
But Sasuke doesn't know anything about Water Release Nature Transformation.
He still needs to study hard.
Two days later
On the training ground
Sasuke is practicing Water Release ninjutsu.
At this moment, Tobi suddenly came from outside the training ground.
"Sasuke!"
Tobi shouted Sasuke's name while running.
Sasuke frowned and stopped, looking at Tobi who was running over.
Sasuke asked, "Tobi, what's the matter?"
Tobi said, "Sasuke, you are Itachi-san's younger brother, right?"
Sasuke's face changed slightly, and he stared at him with an ugly expression.
Tobi hurriedly explained, "Don't get me wrong! I just wanted to come and tell you that Itachi-san is back."
"What?!"
Sasuke's eyes widened.
"That guy...is he back?!"
Sasuke clenched his fists tightly. He had been looking forward to this day.
Finally!
Itachi, you are finally back!!
'Even if I can't beat Itachi now, at least I won't be as helpless as before.'
'And with Menma-sensei around, there's no way Itachi can hurt me.'
Thinking of the night when his whole family was killed many years ago, the anger and hatred in Sasuke's heart could not be suppressed.
Swish!
Sasuke's figure disappeared instantly.
"Sasuke, wait for me!"
Tobi shouted loudly while quickly catching up.