Chapter 12: Chapter 12: Thunder Chakra Pattern
Watching Qin Yu leave, the scene boiled once more.
"Yueyue, those eyes just now… they carried an undeniable pressure," Inu Feng muttered, still shaken.
"The mastery of Lightning Release jutsu, the precision of his Sharingan, and the overwhelming genjutsu—it's simply beyond comprehension."
"Ai, the next Raikage of Kumogakure, even claimed that Qin Yu has the qualifications to inherit the Hokage title. Do you think he's more confident than Minato Namikaze?"
The words immediately attracted attention.
Yueyue Cangwu's expression darkened as he gazed at the curious crowd and sighed.
"The situation is not as simple as you think. Danzo's subordinates, Yamanaka Fū and Torune of the Aburame clan, fled back to Konoha. They will conceal their hostility towards the Uchiha clan under Danzo's influence."
"If Danzo learns that we survived, he'll surely attempt to eliminate us."
Inu Feng's face instantly stiffened.
"Yueyue, do you think things are that dire? What should we do now? Should we warn Qin Yu?" Inu Feng asked urgently.
Yueyue Cangwu shook his head. "Inu Feng, do you really think someone as meticulous as Qin Yu wouldn't have foreseen this?"
"Based on my deductions, he likely already has a countermeasure in place."
Silence fell over the group as they exchanged glances.
Recalling the battle just now, the memory was still fresh.
Someone with such overwhelming power had remained hidden within Konoha for so long… his ambitions could not be small.
"Still, if Qin Yu repels the forces of Kumogakure, his contributions will be undeniable. Once word spreads, the higher-ups in Konoha won't be able to ignore him."
"Not only did Qin Yu defeat the infamous A-B Combo, but he even managed to extort Kumogakure's secret techniques."
"If this Lightning Chakra Mode is handed over to Konoha, it'll be a major military asset."
The group erupted into discussion again.
After all, this battle was nothing short of earth-shattering.
"You think, since Qin Yu has mastered Lightning Release techniques, will he attempt to learn the Lightning Chakra Mode?" Inu Feng asked coldly.
The crowd tensed up, and even Yueyue Cangwu hesitated before responding.
"It's entirely possible."
"But I still find it hard to believe that he mastered the secrets of the Lightning Release Armor in just three days, and even developed Kirin—an S-rank jutsu of such devastating power."
"Yueyue, don't tell me you're saying that because your pride was wounded?" Inu Feng teased. "How about we make a bet?"
"Fine! If Qin Yu actually pulls it off, I'll personally offer my daughter's hand in marriage," Yueyue Cangwu declared, patting his chest.
"Tch, Yueyue, are you really calling that a bet? You're just finding an excuse to push your daughter into Qin Yu's arms."
"If that's the case, I'll join in. If Qin Yu succeeds, he can have his pick between my two daughters!"
"Old man, you're being ridiculous! One of your daughters is thirty, and the other is built like a Jōnin bodybuilder! How is that even an offer? If Qin Yu actually accepts, he must be blind."
"You brat! Say that again, and I'll make you marry my daughter instead!"
Inside the cave, Qin Yu remained oblivious to the fact that he had suddenly acquired multiple future fathers-in-law.
As he walked, he fixated on the scroll detailing the secrets of the Lightning Chakra Mode.
"Qin Yu, are you sure you're not injured?" Shizune asked, her cheeks slightly flushed.
Qin Yu sighed helplessly. "You've asked me that ten times already."
"If you don't believe me, should I just take off my clothes and let you see for yourself?"
As he spoke, he made a move to unbutton his robe.
"Qin Yu, you pervert!" Shizune's face turned crimson, and she spun around to leave.
Watching her retreat, Qin Yu chuckled before turning his focus back to his own condition.
His body had suffered severe chakra depletion and strain from overusing his Mangekyō Sharingan—he felt completely drained.
He found a quiet corner, sat cross-legged, and began attempting to activate the Lightning Chakra Mode.
During his battle, Qin Yu had observed Ai's movements with his Mangekyō Sharingan, carefully analyzing the exact chakra flow of the technique.
Now, comparing his observations to the explanations on the scroll, he found no discrepancies.
It seemed Ai never anticipated such a decisive defeat.
The scroll itself contained no hidden tricks.
After reading it several times, Qin Yu closed the scroll, took a deep breath, and entered meditation to restore his chakra.
Half a day later, he opened his eyes as the sky outside darkened.
Throughout the day, Konoha's shinobi had been stationed at various outposts, maintaining a defensive perimeter.
For now, Qin Yu was alone in the massive cave.
"My chakra has recovered about 70–80%… I finally understand why Kakashi always complains about chakra exhaustion," Qin Yu muttered.
Three large-scale techniques had consumed nearly two-thirds of his chakra. If he had been caught in an extended battle, he might have collapsed mid-fight.
"That's a problem for later. Right now, I need to focus on mastering the Lightning Chakra Mode."
Shaking off distractions, Qin Yu closed his eyes, replaying the information from the scroll in his mind.
After a few seconds, he suddenly snapped them open and began forming hand seals at high speed.
Chakra surged within him, sending arcs of electricity crackling across his body.
Then, drawing upon the precise data copied from Ai's body, Qin Yu activated his Mangekyō Sharingan. His hands flashed through another sequence of seals.
His chakra's elemental properties shifted in an instant, and a deep, resonant hum vibrated through his body.
A torrent of violent blue lightning erupted from him, illuminating half the cave.
But just as the energy stabilized, it suddenly dispersed.
The chakra control had been broken, returning him to his normal state.
Fortunately, Qin Yu had interrupted the process in time. Otherwise, the instability could have caused his own body to combust from within.
"No wonder Ai handed me this scroll so easily…" Qin Yu muttered.
At that moment, a familiar sound echoed in his mind.
Ding! Host has attempted to learn the Lightning Chakra Mode. Would you like to activate instant mastery?
A smirk played at Qin Yu's lips.
"Yes. Max it out."
The moment he made his decision, the system's prompt disappeared. A rush of knowledge flooded his mind, perfectly optimizing his chakra flow.
Congratulations! Lightning Chakra Mode is now at full proficiency.
Taking a deep breath, Qin Yu activated the technique once more.
Electricity surged around him, sparking violently across his skin.
For a brief moment, under the stimulation of the lightning arcs, he felt every cell in his body ignite with power.