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As they watched Kaito leave, the scene erupted once more.
"Uzuki, those eyes just now were simply impossible to look at directly," Inuzuka Feng couldn't help but lean over. "Powerful Lightning Release techniques, extraordinary ocular and genjutsu skills, it's simply beyond reach. Even A, the next Raikage successor of the Cloud Village, claims Kaito has the qualifications to succeed as Hokage. Who do you think has a better chance, him or Minato?"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was instantly drawn in. Cangwu's expression changed slightly, and he sighed helplessly as he looked at the curious faces around him.
"The situation isn't as simple as you think. Yamanaka Fu and Torune have fled back to Konoha, and with Danzo's hostility towards the Uchiha clan, he will surely shelter them. If Danzo finds out we're still alive, he might even try to eliminate us."
The joy on Inuzuka Feng and the others' faces instantly froze.
"Uzuki, aren't you being too pessimistic? What should we do now? Do we need to warn Kaito?" Inuzuka Feng asked urgently.
Cangwu shook his head and said, "Inuzuka Feng, do you think someone who hides so deeply wouldn't know about this? In my estimation, Kaito probably already has a countermeasure."
Everyone present fell silent, exchanging glances with each other. Recalling the battle just now, it was still vivid in their minds. To possess such formidable strength and to have been lying low in Konoha for so long. What he is plotting must be no small matter!
"However, if we can repel the Cloud ninja this time, Kaito's contribution will be the greatest. Once this is reported back, the Konoha leadership won't be able to ignore it. Kaito is truly remarkable, not only defeating the A–B Duo but also managing to extort the Cloud Village's taijutsu techniques. If he submits this Lightning Release Chakra Mode to Konoha, it would also be a significant achievement."
The crowd once again began talking all at once. After all, this battle was too shocking.
"Do you think, since Kaito is proficient in Lightning Release techniques, he will try to learn the Lightning Release Chakra Mode?" Inuzuka Feng suddenly spoke up.
Everyone's nerves suddenly tightened, and Cangwu's expression froze as he said, "It might really be possible. However, I still can't believe he comprehended the essence of Falling Thunder in three days and developed the Lightning Release Kirin, which is enough to rank as an S-rank jutsu."
"Uzuki, are you saying this because you're embarrassed?" Inuzuka Feng teased. "Why don't we make a bet?"
"Alright, if Kaito can really do it, I'll let my precious daughter date him," Cangwu said, patting his chest.
"Tch, Uzuki, is that even a bet? It's just an excuse to push your daughter into Kaito's arms."
"Count me in, I want to bet too. If Kaito really learns it, I'll let him choose from my two daughters."
"Old man Mu, you're really bold. One of your daughters is thirty, and the other is built like a bear. If Kaito actually picks one, he must be blind."
"You scoundrel, what nonsense are you spouting? I challenge you to a duel. If you lose, you have to date my daughter."
Inside the cave, Kaito had no idea he had gained dozens of future fathers-in-law. As he walked, he kept his eyes on the scroll detailing the Lightning Release Chakra Mode.
"Kaito, are you really not hurt?" Shizune asked again, her face flushed.
Kaito rolled his eyes helplessly and said, "You've asked that question ten times already. If you don't believe me, why don't I take off my clothes and show you?" As he spoke, Kaito pretended to unbutton his clothes.
"Kaito, you're being a pervert!" Shizune's cheeks reddened further as she glared at him before turning to leave.
Watching her leave, Kaito found himself with some free time. His chakra and ocular power were both significantly depleted, in other words, his body was exhausted. He didn't have the energy or impulse to do anything else.
Finding a nice corner, he sat cross-legged and began to practice the Lightning Release Chakra Mode. During the earlier battle, Kaito had secretly used his Mangekyo Sharingan to observe the moment A entered the mode. Now, comparing it with the explanations on the scroll, he found no discrepancies.
It seemed A never expected to have a setback. He hadn't tampered with the secret scroll at all. After reviewing it several times, Kaito put away the scroll and entered a meditative state to slightly recover his chakra.
After a few hours, Kaito opened his eyes as the sky outside began to darken. After the day's battle, the Konoha ninja were clearly each performing their duties. Some were even reassigned to guard various hidden posts. Thus, the vast cave still had only Kaito inside.
"My chakra has mostly recovered. I finally understand the pain of Kakashi, the 50-50 Ninja always running low on chakra," Kaito sighed helplessly. Using three big moves consumed two-thirds of my chakra. If I get into a prolonged battle, I'll be out of energy halfway through. That would be a nightmare!
"Forget it, I'll think about increasing my chakra later. For now, I'll focus on mastering the Lightning Release Chakra Mode," Kaito dismissed his thoughts. He slowly closed his eyes, letting the explanations from the scroll surface in his mind.
After a few seconds, Kaito suddenly opened his eyes, his hands flying rapidly to form a series of hand seals. With his chakra roaring inside, arcs of electricity surged across his body. In the next moment, all the information copied from A with his Mangekyo Sharingan flashed through Kaito's mind, and his hand seals suddenly changed.
The previously calm chakra, like a gentle stream, suddenly changed its nature, roaring like a thousand galloping horses from within Kaito. Countless violent blue arcs of electricity burst from Kaito's body, illuminating half the cave. However, the lightning arcs dissipated into the air almost immediately after appearing. The change in his chakra's nature dispersed, returning to normal.
A look of relief flashed across Kaito's face as he muttered to himself, "Good thing I cut off the chakra change in time, or that sudden change in nature might have caused me to explode. No wonder that guy handed over the secret scroll so easily."
[Ding, the host has learned the Lightning Release Chakra Mode. Would you like to max it out with one click?]
"Max it out immediately." After trying it out, Kaito gave up on self-study. Not using the system would be self-torture.
[Congratulations to the host, Lightning Release Chakra Mode is now maxed out.] As the system's prompt faded, Kaito exhaled deeply, and with another thought, his chakra's nature changed again. With a crackling sound, blue lightning arcs burst from Kaito's body. In an instant, under the stimulation of the lightning arcs, Kaito felt his cells and body rapidly activating.