Naruto: Building the Strongest Uchiha Starting with Gacha Pulls

Chapter 131 The Power of the Third Hokage

Jonin!

Holding the certificate representing his Jonin status, Gen Uchiha still felt a surge of emotion, even though he was prepared.

The youngest Jonin in Konoha's history!

"How does it feel?"

The Third Hokage asked with a smile.

"I'm a little smug, aren't I?"

Gen Uchiha deliberately gave Hiruzen Sarutobi a somewhat awkward smile and said embarrassedly.

Upon seeing Uchiha Gen's appearance, the Third Hokage's smile grew even wider.

No matter how talented or strong he is, he is still just a thirteen or fourteen-year-old boy.

Previously, due to various reasons, this child was somewhat neglected. In the end, it was only thanks to Orochimaru that the child was not led astray. In the future, he can have more contact with Uchiha Gen and further receive the influence of Hiruzen Sarutobi's Will of Fire, which will be more conducive to his mastery.

With that thought in mind, the Third Hokage chuckled and continued, "You should be proud. When I became a Jonin, I was far more arrogant than you. To this day, I can't forget the envious looks in the eyes of Kagami and Danzo. Hahahaha!"

"Could you tell me about Uncle Kagami's story back then, Third Generation Lord?"

"Of course, no problem."

Hiruzen Sarutobi quickly realized that this was the perfect time to pass on the Will of Fire to Gen Uchiha, and to teach him Hiruzen Sarutobi's Will of Fire.

Uchiha Gen naturally knew what to say at this moment. Following Hiruzen Sarutobi's lead, he accompanied the Hokage, who had just suffered a setback on the battlefield, in reminiscing about his glorious past, and occasionally offering a few words of flattery.

"It's such a pity that Uncle Jingtang passed away so early, and I never got to learn from him."

Listening to Hiruzen Sarutobi recount the events that had transpired back then, Gen Uchiha said with regret.

It was truly a pity that Uchiha Kagami died.

More than a decade later, he wants to learn the Phantom Instantaneous Movement Technique, but he doesn't even have anyone to ask for guidance.

Sensing the regret in Uchiha Gen's tone, Sarutobi Hiruzen pondered for a few seconds before waving his hand and saying, "It's alright. The mirror isn't here, but I am. If there's anything Orochimaru can't solve, you can ask me for advice!"

It just so happens that I haven't taught you anything in the past year or two.

Come on, let's go to the training ground!

"A training ground? What is the Third Hokage going to do—"

"Let me see just how capable our village's youngest Jonin really is, and also see what I can teach him."

The Third Hokage, with the air of a magnanimous elder, spoke cheerfully to Uchiha Gen.

Is this a genuine attempt to teach, or a test to get to know me?

Both should be present.

His own strength was known to the Third Hokage through Orochimaru, as well as his trusted generals such as Maruboshi Kosuke and Koto Mokumo.

On the battlefield, he couldn't handle every situation with ease, especially when facing top-tier ninjas like Kakuzu and Chiyo. If he were to hold back his abilities, he would be playing with his life.

Simply relying on task reports or hearsay is never as accurate as trying it yourself.

This approach can indeed provide more targeted guidance based on one's own situation.

A few minutes later.

In a secluded training ground on the edge of the Forest of Death, Uchiha Gen and the Third Hokage stood facing each other.

The former looked as if facing a formidable enemy, while the latter appeared relaxed, with one hand behind his back.

"Lord Third Generation, I'm going to go."

Gen Uchiha extended his left hand forward and made a gesture of opposition towards the Third Hokage.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was slightly taken aback, but quickly made the opposite hand seal in response.

He hadn't sparred with his fellow villagers like this for many years, to the point that he had almost forgotten the opposing seals invented by his teacher, Tobirama Senju.

The opposing mudras change rapidly in an instant, merging into other mudras.

"Fire Release: Red Phoenix Claw".

A rain of fire, carrying the sword in his hand, fell rapidly, like stars falling, scattering and crashing towards the Third Hokage.

However, the flames that should have engulfed the training ground were wiped away in the next second by a large swirling curtain of water that rose out of nowhere.

Maruboshi Kosuke was only an unofficial disciple of the Second Hokage, yet he possessed such Water Release abilities. The Third Hokage, as the successor to Tobirama Senju, would naturally have been equally skilled in Water Release.

His Water Formation Wall, like Maruboshi Kosuke's, is simplified to the point that it only requires two hand seals to be successfully executed.

Before Uchiha Gen could even make a move, a massive water dragon, both in form and spirit, roared out from the water curtain.

"Earth Release·Earth Style Wall!"

A brick wall, its surface bearing the mocking face of a panda, rose up and blocked the water dragon's path.

However, the Earth Release, which should have been able to counter Water Release, was not very effective at this moment. It was only able to block the water for a short while before being washed away by the water dragon.

Even if they mastered a nature transformation of Earth Release, there was still a huge gap between them in the field of ninjutsu.

Gen Uchiha's three-attribute ninjutsu only reached the Jonin level of mastering nature transformation, while Hiruzen Sarutobi honed all five chakra nature ninjutsu to the pinnacle of a regular ninja. Each of them alone could potentially create a powerhouse close to Kage level.

He is even more powerful than Kakuzu, who is also proficient in the five elemental chakra ninjutsu.

In this arena, Hiruzen Sarutobi stands out as the undisputed leader in the history of the ninja world over the past few decades.

"boom!"

The water dragon burst open, turning into a pool of water along with the gradually calming water array wall, while Uchiha Gen had already vanished without a trace.

Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced around a few times, then without hesitation formed hand seals again and pressed his hands into the water.

Fine electric currents flowed from his palms into the water, transforming into streaks of electricity that forced out Uchiha Gen, who had burrowed underground and was attempting to use the Thousand Years of Death on his back.

Left with no other choice, the latter could only retreat, his palms also lighting up with lightning, using the same elemental chakra to neutralize and destroy the electric snakes that attacked him.

"There was no opportunity to use the Sharingan genjutsu. From beginning to end, the Third Hokage never used his true abilities, and he didn't even summon Enma."

In his Sharingan, the pupils surrounded by three tomoe spun rapidly, desperately searching for any weaknesses that could be exploited, only to be abandoned by Uchiha Gen.

The absolute difference in strength between the two sides was too great; the overwhelming ninjutsu alone prevented him from getting close.

Even in close combat, the Third Hokage, in the prime of his life, was not afraid to fight anyone in close combat with his staff.

The Third Hokage's oppressive presence was several times stronger than that of Kakuzu.

In the battle in the Land of Rain, if Kakuzu had been replaced by the Third Hokage at full power, he, Koto Mokumo, and Kosuke Maruboshi would have had a very difficult time even protecting themselves, and there was a 90% chance that they would have suffered casualties in the battle.

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