UTBW: Ch. 76

Using the Hatake clan as leverage, Kakashi had no choice but to hand over Chidori. There was no way he could watch his clan be destroyed. This was also the reason for his regret, he should have heeded the Uchiha's warning yesterday and stayed out of it.

The current struggle was not something he had the right to be involved in. A foolish guy like him was only being used as a tool.

"Have you made up your mind?" Junichi didn't have time to wait for Kakashi to hesitate.

"I've made up my mind." Kakashi lowered his head. In a strained voice, he said, "I'll give you Chidori. Spare the Hatake clan!"

"Then go on, tell me the hand signs," Junichi said, turning to face him.

"They are..." Kakashi revealed the entire hand sign sequence for Chidori. He also detailed the nature transformation and form manipulation involved.

The three Uchiha clansmen beside them all perked up their ears as they listened.

Chidori couldn't be more perfect for the Uchiha!

Lightning Release, speed boost, piercing ability... paired with the Sharingan, it could turn Uchiha ninjas into living lightning bolts, able to tear across the battlefield unhindered.

Kakashi had once used this technique like a spear to pierce through countless enemy formations.

"A well-thought-out technique," Junichi acknowledged after hearing the explanation.

His own chakra molding skills had improved significantly. Though not yet a "master," his talent and inspiration in lightning ninjutsu were already on par with geniuses.

"What I don't understand is, this technique clearly has so much untapped potential."

He couldn't help but question, "You developed Chidori at age 12. Now you're 23… Eleven years have passed, and you haven't improved it at all? What have you been doing all this time?"

Kakashi looked stunned, lifting his head to stare at him in disbelief.

What did he think developing a jutsu was like?

Chidori was already ranked A-rank in difficulty! Many ninjas spend their whole lives unable to develop, let alone even learn, an A-rank jutsu.

He was already doing great!

"Developing a jutsu takes generations of training," one clansman couldn't help but say.

"Yeah, even the Fourth Hokage's Rasengan has had no progress in over a decade."

"This stuff depends heavily on inspiration."

The other two clansmen chimed in as well. They all thought Junichi was misunderstanding something.

"That's because you're not pressured enough," Junichi scoffed, then looked back at Kakashi. "And you're just lazy."

In the future, Sasuke learned Chidori at 12. By 16, he developed a whole series of Chidori-based variants. Even with Orochimaru's help, it proved that Chidori had massive room for development.

Unlike Rasengan, which was already the peak of form of chakra molding. Adding nature transformation to that immediately makes it S-rank in difficulty—absurdly hard to learn.

Naruto only managed to develop it because of his absurd advantages.

The three Uchiha clansmen looked speechless.

Kakashi also silently stared at Junichi, who smiled and shook his head, tossing away the last bit of fish food in his hand, then began forming hand seals.

"Don't believe me?" All I need is grinding.

Monkey → Dragon → Rat → Bird → Ox → Snake → Dog → Tiger → Monkey...

Those were the standard hand seals for Chidori.

Zzzt!

The moment he completed them, electrical currents crackled on his hand, but it was just electricity. He didn't successfully use Chidori.

He didn't mind, and calmly started a second round of hand seals.

Monkey → Dragon → Rat → Bird → Ox → Snake → Dog → Tiger → Monkey...

The three clansmen and Kakashi focused intently.

Zzzt! Zzzt! Zzzt!

On the second try, the electrical current around Junichi's hand visibly intensified and began to gather faintly into a ball of lightning.

Still, it wasn't a full success.

He calmly began a third round of hand seals.

Monkey → Dragon → Rat → Bird → Ox → Snake → Dog → Tiger → Monkey...

Then a fourth round, 5th, 6th and by the 7th round, the three clan members and Kakashi all held their breath.

Monkey → Dragon → Rat → Bird → Ox → Snake → Dog → Tiger → Monkey...

Zzz! Zzz! Zzz!

This time, sharp and concentrated crackling sounds of electricity erupted in Junichi's hands.

The lightning was highly condensed, forming a dazzling blue-white glow. From within came a high-pitched screeching, shrill and grating to the ears.

It was as if hundreds or even thousands of birds were chirping all at once.

This was the origin of the name Chidori, Lightning Release: One Thousand Birds.

When the lightning is concentrated, the violent chirping sound resembles the cries of a thousand birds.

"What!?"

The three Uchiha clansmen were shocked.

"Impossible..." Kakashi was dumbfounded.

He had actually mastered Chidori with just 7 attempts?

All four of them were completely stunned. But what they didn't know was that with each round of hand seals, Junichi was getting on-screen system notifications.

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[You have practiced Chidori. Proficiency +2]
[You have practiced Chidori. Proficiency +3]
[You have practiced Chidori. Proficiency +4]
[You have practiced Chidori. Proficiency +7]

[Your Chidori proficiency has met the requirement. It has advanced automatically.]
[Chidori: (Uninitiated) → (Beginner)]

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After upgrading Chakra Molding, every time he trained in a jutsu, it became more "precise." This increased precision meant that his proficiency gains were no longer just +1, they increased significantly.

Zzzzzz!!

With dazzling lightning in his palm, he turned toward a blue rock beside the pond and suddenly thrust his hand forward.

Pffft!

The hard stone, like a block of tofu, was directly pierced through by Chidori.

Massive electrical currents spread throughout the rock inside and out.

If this had struck a human, the piercing force and the high heat generated by the electricity would have roasted their insides while simultaneously paralyzing their entire body.

In other words, against normal lifeforms, this technique was a guaranteed kill upon impact.

"Did you see that?" Junichi ended the demonstration. The lightning disappeared from his hand as he turned to look at the stunned four.

Even though it was the result of cheating via a system, it was his cheat, so it was still technically a result of his efforts. It was like a student using advanced study materials others didn't have access to, the learning still required their work and dedication, even if they possessed an advantage others lacked.

"There are countless people in this world with abilities beyond your imagination. Just because you can't do something doesn't mean others share your limitations."

Kakashi furrowed his brows deeply, falling into self-doubt.

In his youth, he had been an unrivaled prodigy and the original developer of Chidori. He knew how hard that jutsu was.

For Junichi to pull this off... it made no sense at all!

"Enough. Tend to his injuries, then send him back," Junichi said, waving his hand like he was swatting away a fly.

"Yes!" The three clansmen immediately bowed and escorted Kakashi away.

Kakashi didn't resist, he couldn't.

They treated the wound on his left eye, then accompanied him out of Uchiha territory.

Meanwhile, Junichi continued his training, easily leveling up Chidori to "Skilled".

Naturally, he then began developing derivative techniques.

Chidori Current—Spreads the power of Chidori throughout the body, creating an invisible electric field that paralyzes any enemy who gets too close.

Chidori Katana—Channels Lightning chakra into a ninja sword, extending it into a lightning blade that slices while also paralyzing.

Chidori Sharp Spear—Transforms Chidori into a spear that fires in an instant, capable of piercing enemies at mid-range.

Chidori Senbon—Morphs Chidori into ultra-fine lightning needles, delivering wide-area coverage. Since Lightning Style counters Earth Style and conducts through Water Style, this move cannot be blocked by conventional ninjutsu.