Chapter 81: Excuse for an Outburst!
Sand Ninja!
A group of Sand Ninja formed a surrounding circle from afar.
Faced with this situation, the first thing Uchiha Takashi did was not to make a hasty escape, but to...
Whoosh! He quickly ignited the corpses of several Root ninjas around him with flames.
Destroy the evidence.
That's how the ninja world works; doing bad things isn't the issue, the key is not leaving any evidence.
Just like Danzo, everyone knows about his shady dealings, but because there's no evidence, and with Hiruzen Sarutobi covering for him, no one can do anything about it.
Now, Uchiha Takashi was returning the favor in kind.
The other side would definitely suspect, even be sure, that he was the one who took out these Root ninjas.
But as the saying goes:
Where's the evidence?
Without evidence, what can you do to me?
Ordinary ninjas, even geniuses, have no say against the village's higher-ups.
But a strong ninja is a different story.
If you want to cause trouble or make baseless accusations, you have to consider the impact and consequences.
There aren't many 'big picture' strong ninjas like the Uchiha or White Fang.
If you dare to act recklessly without evidence, they'll turn against you without hesitation.
Without sufficient evidence, the major clans won't act against a strong ninja just because of a few words from Danzo.
Now you understand why Uchiha Takashi wanted to destroy these corpses, right?
No bodies, no evidence.
Next, it's about how to deal with the Sand Ninja.
It's obvious that Danzo, that sly old fox, sold him out.
Uchiha Takashi is no unknown figure.
He was the champion of the Chunin Exams, and although his fame isn't widespread, that's because no one in Konoha helped promote or hype him.
In reality, his name has already been entered into the lists of major ninja villages.
And Danzo deliberately leaked his information to fish out spies hidden within the village and, at the same time, deal with the troublesome target that is Uchiha Takashi.
Because of his Uchiha name, the more outstanding he is, the less Danzo can tolerate his existence.
After figuring this out, Uchiha Takashi didn't mind stretching his muscles a bit.
In the past, seeing these twenty or so Sand Ninja, he would have definitely taken to the skies and fled.
But now he chose to fight back.
With the injection of natural energy and Hashirama cells, his chakra level has reached a whopping ten 'karats.'
Don't think that's little!
He's just entered a rapid growth phase, and this chakra level is just the beginning. It will surely evolve into 'chakra tons' in the future.
With so much chakra, he's like a powerhouse.
He doesn't consider himself a 'Jonin' without Sage Mode because his combat experience and skills are still lacking. But if it really came down to a fight, he could easily take down even an elite Jonin.
Flame Cloak!
A layer of golden-orange flames emerged from his fiery fists, enveloping Uchiha Takashi like clothing.
As his chakra nature and control improved, the temperature of the transformed flames also increased.
Previously, the biggest hidden limitation was his own 'endurance.' Now, with significant growth in his physical attributes, he can withstand this color of flame cloak.
A-Rank! At this temperature, the flame cloak definitely deserves this rating.
Whoosh! A large amount of flames erupted from his feet, and with a forward leap, Uchiha Takashi shot towards the encircling Sand Ninja in the west like a rocket.
Rocket Jump!
Previously, it was just a simple jumping aid.
Now, with improvements in chakra quantity and control, he can completely rely on flame bursts to fly short distances.
Though the consumption is significant, he's not lacking chakra now.
"Watch out!"
Several Sand Ninja didn't expect that the prey, once surrounded, wouldn't flee towards Konoha but instead charge at them.
Wind Release: Wind Blade!
Wind Release: Vacuum Sphere!...
Several Wind Release jutsus were unleashed.
Whoosh! Uchiha Takashi's left hand shot out flames, allowing his body to glide in mid-air, dodging the jutsu attacks.
With ample chakra, the flame cloak's enhancement to mobility is nothing short of epic.
Chapter 81: An Excuse to Go Wild!
Check out Iron Man! At this moment, Uchiha Takashi can spew flames from multiple places to gain immense thrust. When technology falls short, ninjutsu fills the gap.
The power of the Flame Cloak is gradually being revealed.
Whoosh! Cutting through the sky at high speed, Uchiha Takashi has already reached his target.
"Fire Fist!"
He clenches his right hand into a fist and strikes.
Massive flames converge around his fist, blossoming like a blazing sun.
Boom! A towering pillar of fire shoots into the sky.
The destructive power of the Fire Fist isn't necessarily stronger than the Great Fireball Jutsu.
But its advantage lies in its 'control.'
The Great Fireball Jutsu not only travels slowly but also can't be controlled once released.
However, the Fire Fist can accurately hit the target, leaving no room for the opponent to dodge.
This is why, despite similar power, the threat to the target is vastly different.
After one strike! Uchiha Takashi immediately launches an attack on the two Sand Ninja who evaded his assault.
Face me head-on!
That's pretty much the fighting style of the Sand Ninja.
The Flame Cloak!
It's incredibly powerful.
Only when Uchiha Takashi truly engages in battle does he realize just how ridiculously strong the ninjutsu he developed is.
Even a Chunin can't withstand more than two rounds before being taken down.
The terrifying high temperature constantly affects the opponent, consuming their energy and focus significantly.
Every clash is a test for them.
Temperatures over a thousand degrees!
At this moment, the temperature of Uchiha Takashi's Flame Cloak is that extreme.
Without chakra reinforcement, no flesh and blood could approach, let alone engage in combat.
Scorch Release!
It's got that vibe.
Although the Flame Cloak isn't a Kekkei Genkai, it works in a similar way.
After dealing with the Sand Ninja blocking this direction, Uchiha Takashi doesn't turn back to confront the pursuing Sand Ninja but instead continues to widen the distance, attempting to use maneuver warfare to deal with them.
Even though he has absolute confidence in a direct confrontation, he won't be careless.
The ninja world is too unpredictable.
Half an hour later.
Boom! Flames soar into the sky, lifting the surrounding yellow sand.
"It's over!"
Uchiha Takashi glanced at the blood-stained sand around him, his heartbeat finally slowing down.
Through this battle, he has gained a preliminary understanding of his combat capabilities.
Even against a near-Kage level opponent, without summoning beasts or Sage Mode, he can hold his ground for several rounds, no longer having to flee in disgrace as before.
But... is that it?
Uchiha Takashi looked at the bodies of the Sand Ninja on the ground.
Although the number of Sand Ninja was quite significant, having faced Pakura before, she knew his strength. Even if she didn't come personally, she wouldn't just send this few to ambush him, right?
With this thought, Uchiha Takashi tucked an intelligence scroll into his cloak.
The intelligence was detailed, not only including his appearance and ninjutsu but also his movements and missions.
It could only have been leaked from within Konoha.
As for why the other party didn't destroy this intelligence?
Naturally, it was to have a backup plan. If this fell into his hands, it could at least sow discord between him and Konoha.
Unfortunately, the Sand Ninja didn't realize that his relationship with Konoha didn't need any stirring; it wasn't that great to begin with.
If it weren't for Konoha having plenty of good things and a decent environment (no wars, ample resources...), he would have left long ago.
This intelligence, which was useless to the former Uchiha Takashi, is now an excuse to go wild.
Uchiha Takashi won't let this excuse go to waste; he intends to gain some benefits from it.
However, he'll head back first.
(End of Chapter)
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