Saving the Uchiha clan starts with becoming the clan leader.

This is one of the secrets of the secret ninjutsu, unknown to outsiders.

The chakra that Di Lu is currently releasing, using the talents of the Immortal Clan, clearly shows that it is primarily spiritual energy.

Unfortunately, even the Sharingan cannot directly see through this special chakra ratio, which is one of the reasons why the Sharingan cannot copy secret ninjutsu.

However, even if the talents of the immortals of the land cannot be replicated, it does not mean that there is no other gain. After this careful observation, he vaguely glimpsed the true nature of the talents of the immortals of the Fire Temple. Unlike the immortal techniques inherited by the three holy lands, the talents of the immortals of the Fire Temple are another form of using natural energy.

The Sage Techniques inherited by the three holy lands absorb natural energy into the body, which mixes with spiritual and physical energy to form a unique Sage Chakra. This allows one to unleash a variety of powerful Sage Techniques that are comparable to ordinary ninjutsu in the Yuan Dynasty. However, the problem is that practicing the Sage Techniques of the three holy lands is extremely risky; a single misstep can lead to self-destruction.

The Sage Clan of the Fire Temple seems to use a special chakra they have condensed to draw upon the natural energy around them, combining it with the released chakra to form a special power that is difficult to observe with the naked eye. This method is obviously safer than the Sage Techniques practiced by the three great holy lands.

But the problem is,

The attack methods of the immortal talents of the Fire Temple are somewhat monotonous, and their power seems to be no match for immortal techniques. Of course, it is also possible that the talents of the Earth Realm are limited and have not brought out the true power of the immortal talents. But in any case, this is indeed a way of using natural energy that is completely different from the immortal techniques of the three holy lands.

"The immortals of the Fire Temple are indeed extraordinary!"

Zongxian exclaimed in genuine admiration.

However, Di Lu heard these words with a hint of sarcasm. He had tried his best but could not make Zong Xian back down even a step, and instead he was praised for his talent as a member of the Immortal Clan. Did this mean that his cultivation was not up to par?

but,

He quickly lost the will to ponder whether Zongxian was mocking him.

because,

Having observed enough, Zongxian began to fight back.

【Wind Release: Vacuum Jade】

Zongxian did not form any hand seals.

It opened its mouth and spat out a high-pressure wind ball like a cannonball, which shot towards Di Lu with lightning speed. When it was still half a meter away from Di Lu, it crashed into a colorless and transparent barrier. The resulting gale swept away a layer of the training ground, but Di Lu himself was completely unharmed.

The immortal talents of the Fire Temple are not only skilled in attack, but their defense is by no means a weakness either.

That renowned Iron Wall of Seals is an alternative application of the talents of the Immortal Clan.

In order to defend against Zongxian's sudden attack, Jiroku had to interrupt his attack and used [Welcome - Vajra Realm] to defend against the powerful wind escaping technique. However, Zongxian's offensive had only just begun.

It's very simple.

The balance of power has shifted.

[Chapter 278. The Might of the Flame Demon and the Visitor from the Mist Ninja]

The Wind Release attack was just the beginning. Earth Release, Wind Release, Lightning Release, Water Release, and... Fire Release—a dazzling array of techniques were unleashed one after another by Zongxian, leaving Jiriku completely powerless to retaliate. He could only barely hold on with his [Welcome - Vajra Realm] technique.

This exchange,

The outcome was predetermined from the very beginning; there was no suspense whatsoever.

However, this did not dampen the crowd's enthusiasm for watching the spectacle. Neither the renowned Sage Clan talent of the Fire Temple nor the famous Sharingan of the Uchiha Clan were things that could be seen at any time. In fact, among those who had witnessed the Sharingan of the Uchiha Clan, it was considered good if one out of ten survived.

The only drawback is that Sogen hardly used the power of the Sharingan in the fight. He only used taijutsu or the five elemental techniques throughout the battle. With the Sharingan's perception, he swept away 99% of his opponents, which disappointed some people who were looking forward to seeing the secrets of the Sharingan.

but,

Therefore,

They also witnessed firsthand what the [Flame Demon] truly was.

"Let's use this to conclude our sparring today!" Zongxian looked at Jiriku, who was firmly hidden in his 'turtle shell,' and couldn't help but smile. Considering the relationship between the Fire Temple and Konoha, he decided to give Jiriku a beautiful ending.

then,

As Zongxian's thoughts changed,

Flames surged up,

A vast and endless sea of ​​flames was blasted out from Zongxian's body in an incredible way. Like a tsunami, the sea of ​​fire spread out from him, easily engulfing Dilu, who was riding the [Welcome - Vajra Realm], in this magnificent and boundless sea of ​​fire.

This is not some kind of ninjutsu.

It wasn't the Uchiha clan's top-secret Fire Release technique that had never been passed down.

It is not the 'Fire Release' itself.

Yes,

This is because after obtaining the Bashō Fan, Zongxian combined his talent [Magic Release: Flame] and finally mastered the essence of Fire Release, no longer bound by the limitations of 'technique', and could control the power of 'Fire Release' at will even without the aid of the Bashō Fan.

The only limitation is chakra.

If he had enough chakra to squander, it wouldn't be impossible for him to burn the entire land to the ground!

"so beautiful!"

Looking at the dazzling, blazing sea of ​​fire, a longing appeared in Tsuchigumo Hotaru's eyes.

Although she is not very old,

However, this did not hinder her yearning for powerful and beautiful things. Moreover, she was born into the Tsuchigumo clan and lived with her grandfather, En no Gyoza, from a young age. Under the influence of her environment, the girl dreamed of becoming a powerful ninja like her grandfather!

"Yes, it's beautiful, but also... terrifying!"

A hint of melancholy flashed in the eyes of the traveler.

Really,

I miss my youth!

Back then, he might not have been as powerful as this Hokage's assistant, but in his youth, he always felt he had inexhaustible strength. No matter how strong the enemy, he was fearless; no matter how many defeats he experienced, he could always regroup and fight again…

Zenjubo and Ishikirimaru stood at the edge of the training ground.

Both of them looked quite grim.

Feeling the terrifying aura of the vast sea of ​​fire, and secretly assessing whether they could withstand this terrifying attack, they didn't need to spend much time figuring it out. It was easy to come to the unpleasant but undeniable answer: they couldn't stop it!

"Is this... the Flame Demon?"

"Good Living Room murmured."

This wasn't the first time he'd seen Zongxian spar with someone, but it was the first time he'd seen Zongxian use such an incredible fire-style technique. Zongxian had used fire-style techniques before, but they were all conventional methods like the "Great Fireball Technique" and the "Dragon Fire Technique."

It is not known for its power.

What's truly terrifying is that perfect control. He never uses a sledgehammer to crack a nut. His effortless skill made Zenjubo's heart pound with fear. But at the time, he couldn't help but wonder what exactly this "Flame Demon" nickname meant.

He's very skilled at Fire Release techniques, but surely that doesn't warrant being called a 'demon'?

Until now—

He finally understood what the [Flame Demon] was; this power... truly lived up to its domineering title.

Ishikirimaru's face turned ashen. He realized how rash his previous actions had been. If this Flame Demon Uchiha Sogen was petty, he would probably have been burned to ashes by now. He looked like a powerful figure, and in fact, he was.

He was also one of the strongest fighters among the Oniwaban.

They have a deep sense of confidence and pride in their own abilities.

However, it was precisely because of this pride that he disdained playing any self-deceptive tricks. Being stronger than himself was being stronger than himself. He would not pretend not to see or hear, but he had to admit that after realizing just how terrifying the Flame Demon was, he felt more and more that his previous behavior was like a monkey dressed in human clothes pretending to be something he was not.

It's utterly shameful.

"Don't forget, the Sharingan's most fearsome aspect is its genjutsu!"

Suddenly, Zenjubo said this.

Ishikirimaru's eye twitched violently. If it weren't for Zenjubo's 'reminder', he would have forgotten that the most terrifying thing about the Uchiha clan was their almost unsolvable genjutsu. Once caught in it, very few people could break free from the Sharingan's genjutsu. This is why it takes at least two people of the same level to work together to deal with an Uchiha.

Fighting the Uchiha in a one-on-one fight is often associated with suicide.

After all, if one cannot break free from the Sharingan's genjutsu, then challenging the Uchiha alone would be like giving away one's life.

"I was too arrogant."

Ishikirimaru gritted his teeth and lowered his head.

Zenjubo wasn't particularly happy to see Ishikirimaru learn his lesson. As the Daimyo's true confidants, even though the Daimyo never explicitly said certain things, they understood the Daimyo's desires that were difficult to express verbally and even more impossible to document.

The stronger Konoha is,

For the daimyo, the future he longed for seemed ever more distant.

"So strong!"

As a party involved,

Di Lu sighed inwardly from the bottom of his heart.

The flames, which moved with the ease of a hand, were terrifying. Admittedly, fire-style techniques were not exclusive to the Uchiha clan; there were probably tens of thousands of ninjas in the ninja world who knew fire-style techniques. However, the flames before them were different. The fire-style techniques of the Uchiha clan were completely different from those of other ninjas.

Do not,

wrong,

Even within the Uchiha clan, this [Flame Demon]'s fire-style techniques are probably unique.

The raging flames sometimes transformed into a ferocious dragon with prominent horns, sometimes into a roaring lion, and sometimes into a bull-headed giant as tall and imposing as a building. These transformations exhausted the mysteries of chakra's shape-shifting abilities, and it had evolved into something he did not recognize, yet deeply feared.

Zongxian was not seen using hand seals throughout the entire process.

To him, controlling flames seemed as natural as breathing.

The fierce flames seemed capable of burning everything in the world to ashes, turning the earth into boundless scorched earth.

If it weren't for the fact that I used the power of the Immortal Clan to defend myself, I probably wouldn't have lasted even two seconds with ordinary methods. It was only because of the power of the Immortal Clan that I could use the surrounding natural energy to form a barrier that was difficult to see the true form of, but was enough to block most of the tangible and intangible attacks without any loopholes. That's how I managed to withstand the scorching fire for ten seconds.

however,

We've reached our limit.

Even the all-encompassing defense of [Welcome to the Vajra Realm] could not stop the transmission of high temperature. The scorching heat was constantly stripping away the moisture in his body, and his lips were cracked from dehydration. He could no longer endure it for any longer.

A sound like shattering glass suddenly rang out in the air.

"I lost."

At the same time, Di Lu used his hoarse voice to announce his defeat to everyone present.

And then in that instant,

As the flames subsided, the raging sea of ​​fire vanished in the blink of an eye. This display of exquisite control left Di Lu wide-eyed, and he couldn't help but shake his head and smile wryly. Indeed, the title of genius depends on who you compare yourself to.