"I've already signed you up for the Chunin Exam, but before that, I have a way to enhance your strength. You might want to consider it first..."
Before Uchiha Yoichi could finish speaking, Yuhi Kurenai raised her hand and said, "Teacher Yoichi, I'll do it!"
"So decisive? I haven't even explained what the method is yet."
Hyuga Satomi spoke up, "Anyway, Teacher Yoichi won't harm us. If the teacher brings it up, it must be suitable for us."
Chishima Ichihiko nodded in agreement. They were all Genin, what could Teacher Yoichi possibly want from them?
"Alright, since you all agree, there's no problem. But I have to inform you that what I'm preparing for you is a trump card between life and death, called the Sage Curse Seal..."
After explaining the Sage Curse Seal to the three of them, Uchiha Yoichi also warned them not to overly rely on it.
He then explained the method to activate the Sage Curse Seal. The version Uchiha Yoichi presented this time was an improved one by Orochimaru, which first required slowly integrating Sage Art Chakra into their bodies.
Seal the Sage Art Chakra once every three days, and in conjunction with the improved pills, after three times, they could use their own Chakra mixed with Sage Art Chakra to activate the Sage Curse Seal.
This Juinjutsu didn't require any physical change, but eerie Sage Patterns would form on their faces.
However, the power was comparable to activating Sage Mode, greatly enhancing Chakra Amount, and boosting the potency of Ninjutsu, Taijutsu, and Illusion Technique, as well as enhancing Perception Ability and reducing pain.
These are the benefits of Sage Mode.
Among Uchiha Yoichi's three students, the one who would likely benefit the most from activating Sage Mode was Hyuga Satomi. Her Taijutsu was already at the Chunin level, and with Sage Mode...
With speed and strength increased several times, even if the enemy uses Ninjutsu, she could easily dodge it.
However, activating Sage Mode consumes a lot of stamina. With their physical condition, they could last five to six minutes.
Upon the first Chakra sealing in them, the three consumed a lot of stamina, and by the end, their bodies were drenched in sweat.
"That's enough for today. Although it's the first time sealing Sage Art Chakra, you must not neglect your training afterward, and you'll gradually feel changes in your body... Take a rest for now."
After speaking, Uchiha Yoichi thought for a moment and decided to reward them: "If any of you can take first place in the Chunin Exam, I'll personally reward you with a Ninja Suit with exceptionally strong defense."
"This Ninja Suit is currently only wearable by the Uchiha Clan Members, and not even all of the Uchiha Race have a complete set."
Although the production of Ninja Battle Suits has slightly increased, only a few more pieces are made per month, and not all clan members have received them yet. However, Uchiha Yoichi could still save one.
When Yuhi Kurenai and the other two heard this good news, their eyes lit up instantly, and they all said in unison, "Thank you, Teacher Yoichi!"
They knew Teacher Yoichi was never stingy, and what he offered as a first-place prize had to be valuable.
They were eager to train hard now, preparing for the Chunin Exam in just over ten days.
This was the forest behind Uchiha Yoichi's residence, which had basically been marked as his prohibited area. Usually, he trains or instructs students here.
Having just sealed the Sage Art Chakra, it had indeed drained a lot of their stamina, so Yuhi Kurenai and the others said their farewells and slowly headed outside, preparing to return home.
As the three left, they happened to encounter Yugito returning.
Lately, Yugito had been wandering around Konoha. Even though the seal on her body was released, allowing her to use Chakra and reconnect with the Two-tailed, the thought of returning to her village was entirely dispelled.
Last time Bi tried to kill her with the Wooden Village Sword, completely extinguishing her hopes of returning to the Hidden Cloud Village. Yugito feared that returning would mean distrust from the Hidden Cloud Ninja and a forced transfer of the Two-tailed.
Faced with a village that wanted to kill her, even if she let go of all her grudges, the Hidden Cloud Village would still question her loyalty.
After returning, Yugito took a load of food from the fridge, planning to replenish her energy; ever since she put on her Konoha Headband, the treatment had improved significantly, and the fridge was always stocked with delicious food.
Just as Yugito was about to return to her room, Uchiha Yoichi suddenly came back and called out to her:
"Yugito, the Chunin Exam is about to commence, and this time, the Hidden Cloud Ninja will participate. I figure they might be coming for you. If you'd rather not see them, just stay in the Uchiha Clan Land."
On hearing that the Hidden Cloud Ninja were coming, Yugito instinctively showed a resistant expression.
She stood silently for a while before continuing to walk back inside, but as she entered, Yugito said, "I understand. I won't leave the Uchiha Clan Land when the time comes."
A short while after Yugito went in, Uzumaki Minami returned.
Uzumaki Minami had returned in the afternoon because Uchiha Yoichi called her. As soon as she saw Uchiha Yoichi inside, she ran over and hugged him tightly, rubbing her face against his chest repeatedly.
"Lord Yoichi, did you call me back at noon because you missed me? Actually, I also..."
Slap slap slap!
Uchiha Yoichi lifted Uzumaki Minami's bottom and gave it a few firm slaps, causing rippling waves of flesh to bounce back.
Uzumaki Minami let out a muffled groan, her breathing suddenly tightening, and her face quickly turned rosy, gazing at Uchiha Yoichi with bated breath.