Konoha: This Uchiha is extremely sneaky

Chapter 70 Choice

She raised her eyelids slightly and glanced at Toshiro with a gloomy look.

It wasn't surprising that Uchiha Fugaku knew about Yin-Yang Release so early on, as Toshiro had already learned about it.

As the grandson of Uchiha Jiro, it's not surprising that he would have some understanding from the experience notes and other records left behind by the other party.

He was simply curious about what had driven him to make that choice.

Furthermore, how much does Toshiro actually know about Yin-Yang Release, these two rare escape techniques?

"Toshiro! Yin Release and Yang Release, these two types of ninjutsu are different from the other five elemental ninjutsu, making it extremely difficult to master them!"

"I suggest you choose something else, such as the Fire Release scroll next to it."

The boy in front of him remained unmoved. Fugaku, however, was not angry and continued to offer his reminder.

"I've heard that you have exceptional talent in Fire Release ninjutsu, and the power of your techniques far surpasses that of ordinary Chunin!"

"Practicing this Fire Release scroll will surely allow you to achieve twice the results with half the effort, maximizing your advantages in Fire Release!"

Hearing what Fugaku Uchiha said, Toshiro was slightly surprised. He hadn't expected the other party to say so much to him.

He remained unmoved despite listening to the other party's lengthy explanation.

The Fire Release Scroll is excellent, as it incorporates the experience and insights of many of the clan's predecessors. Practicing it will undoubtedly lead to rapid progress, and the power of Fire Release ninjutsu will be greatly enhanced.

However, its flaws were too obvious, making it easy for enemies to target. He already had a plan in mind: if he had the chance to come to this secret chamber again in the future, he might choose this Fire Release scroll.

"Fugaku-senpai, I learned from the experience recorded by my ancestors that Yin-Yang Release and Yin-Yang Release are both techniques that point directly to the origin of chakra: spiritual energy and physical energy."

"My predecessors suspected that practicing Yin-Yang Release would lead to significant improvements in genjutsu, the Sharingan, and physical energy. I'd like to give it a try!"

The predecessor he was referring to was none other than Masashi Kishimoto, the author of the popular manga series "Naruto".

To deal with Fugaku Uchiha, he could only make up a story. However, he wore a serious expression, which reflected his true thoughts.

Does Yin-Yang Release increase one's genjutsu, Sharingan, and physical energy?

I've never heard of such an argument before!

Upon hearing Toshiro's reply, Fugaku frowned slightly.

The Yin-Yang Release and Yin-Yang Release techniques directly target the core of spiritual and physical energy. The claim that they enhance genjutsu, the Sharingan, and physical energy is something he had never heard of before.

[It's possible that this is just speculation left behind by our predecessors!]

In the ninja world, opinions and understandings regarding training and chakra vary widely. Various speculations and ideas abound. What Toshiro said isn't particularly strange, but unfortunately, the veracity of his claim cannot be confirmed.

"In that case, there is a blank scroll in the side chamber next door. Copy the Yin-Yang Escape technique there."

"However, I must solemnly remind you here that none of the copied scrolls may be disclosed without authorization. If the family obtains them and violates this rule, they will be severely punished!"

These family secrets, scrolls, and other materials are all copied down by family members. After practicing them, they must be destroyed in the presence of the family to prevent the family's secrets from being leaked. This is only proper.

He was just a little puzzled as to why there was no copy and he had to copy it manually.

Little did he know, this was because a significant portion of the Uchiha clan chose genjutsu scrolls or fire-style scrolls as their training path. With so many people making these choices, the clan, to save trouble, arranged for someone to copy them down.

This designated person was none other than the elderly priest within the shrine. He was not only responsible for guarding this secret room, but also for copying scrolls.

The Yin-Yang Escape scroll was almost ignored here, and he was the first person in all these years to choose to copy the Yin-Yang Escape scroll.

In the small, cramped side room next to the basement, there was only a simple futon, a low square table, and an oil lamp.

At this moment, Toshiro was completely focused on the square table, holding a blank scroll in his hand. He was copying the Yin-Yang Release secret scroll on the table with great effort.

He hadn't expected things to go so smoothly. Originally, he had imagined that the two different escape techniques, Yin Escape and Yang Escape, should be contained in two secret scrolls.

He originally thought that obtaining a Yin Escape or Yang Escape scroll today would be incredibly fortunate. He didn't know when he would be able to collect both of these escape techniques.

I didn't expect the surprise to come so suddenly.

Although the books in the family collection briefly introduced Yin-Yang Escape, they contained no record of its specific cultivation methods.

Reality, however, gave him a huge surprise. He never expected that his family would combine Yin and Yang Release techniques and record them on a single scroll. This greatly facilitated his work.

As time slowly passed.

The scroll in his hand was more than half a meter wide and nearly five meters long, with densely packed text filling the blank spaces.

Nearly an hour later, Toshiro, who was engrossed in copying, finally let out a long sigh of relief.

[Finally finished copying!]

[Seriously, this clan system is so inhumane! Couldn't they just make a dungeon?]

He mentally scoffed. Toshiro slowly closed both reels and turned to walk towards the main hall of the basement.

"Thank you for your help, Fugaku-senpai. The transcription is complete!"

He placed the enormous Yin-Yang Release scroll back into its original place on the stone platform. Looking at Uchiha Fugaku, who was still sitting cross-legged before the platform, Toshiro bowed and expressed his gratitude.

Nodding, Fugaku glanced at the copy of the secret scroll held in Toshiro's arms. He didn't say anything more; these were just part of his mission.

Whenever a candidate favored by the clan leader came in to select a scroll, Uchiha Shigeyama would arrange for him to lead that candidate in. He was fully aware of the implications of this arrangement.

Therefore, he stood up and spoke to Toshiro.

"The difficulty of mastering Yin-Yang Release is far greater than that of ordinary ninjutsu training or chakra nature and form transformation!"

"If there's anything you don't understand, you can ask me. I do have some experience with Yin Escape techniques!"

As he spoke, Fugaku led the way towards the exit, his back to Toshiro, and he formed hand seals, performing some kind of ninjutsu that Toshiro didn't recognize. He extinguished all the candles in the four corners, and a faint black sealing pattern appeared in the basement.

This basement itself must have some kind of sealed trap set inside. If you can't enter it using the correct seal, the consequences could be quite dire.

Wow, are the grades really that bad? Is nobody even reading this?! Give me some support…

(End of this chapter)