The next morning.
Facing the rising morning sun, after Uchiha Shin and Minato Namikaze met at the appointed location.
They came to the Hokage Building together.
Led by Minato Namikaze, who knew the way well.
Uchiha Shin arrived at the Hokage Office.
"You are Uchiha Shin? Not bad, you're a handsome boy." Hiruzen Sarutobi said to Shin with a gentle expression.
Hearing this, Uchiha Shin didn't act arrogant, bowing slightly: "Thank you for the compliment, Hokage-sama."
He had a good impression of this Hiruzen Sarutobi.
After all, a group leader greeting you gently.
It would be strange not to have a good impression.
"No need to be so formal, I called you here this time." Hiruzen Sarutobi felt it was time to get down to business and put down the pipe in his hand: "It's mainly to give you an award."
Saying this, he picked up a letter of appointment from the desk.
"In view of your outstanding performance in this mission, you are specially approved to become a Special Jonin."
"Also, you can learn a forbidden jutsu from the Forbidden Jutsu Library."
This reward was agreed upon after he discussed it with Minato.
Special Jonin is a very subtle rank.
It is above Chunin and below Jonin.
It is in between the two.
It belongs to a rank where you have reached or surpassed the Jonin level in a certain aspect.
A rank thus designated.
You can enjoy most of the Jonin benefits.
The only thing is that you don't have the Jonin's recommendation rights.
That's right, Konoha's Jonin have recommendation rights and suggestion rights.
After all, nominally.
The Jonin of every Ninja Village are high-ranking officials.
And for Uchiha Shin at this moment.
The promotion to this rank.
Is a huge leap!
He suddenly jumped from Genin to Special Jonin.
To be honest, it's quite exaggerated.
You know, in the original work, Nara Shikamaru.
After experiencing saving the situation in the Chunin Exams and the mission to retrieve Sasuke.
Even though he was promoted to Chunin through the exams.
He didn't become a Special Jonin because of these merits, let alone a Jonin.
Moreover, he can also learn a forbidden jutsu in the Forbidden Jutsu Library.
This is really good news.
There are mainly two ways to learn forbidden jutsu in Konoha.
One is the Scroll of Seals, how should I put it.
Its symbolic meaning is greater than its practical meaning.
Why?
It's simple, the forbidden jutsu in the Scroll of Seals are all available in the Forbidden Jutsu Library.
At this moment, in Uchiha Shin's mind.
He thought of Orochimaru.
He thought of, in the anime.
The scene where this true Genius secretly learned forbidden jutsu in the Forbidden Jutsu Library.
At this time, Shin had already decided which forbidden jutsu he wanted to learn.
Cutting off his thoughts.
He suppressed the excitement in his heart and faced Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Said solemnly:
"Thank you very much for the Village's regard. From now on, I will give my all and dedicate myself to Konoha Village!"
...
In the Forbidden Jutsu Library.
Uchiha Shin sat cross-legged on the ground.
He slowly opened a scroll.
As the scroll unfolded, the pattern of an eight-headed giant snake began to appear.
"Yamata Technique... so powerful!"
This was not an exaggeration!
Yamata Technique, a jutsu whose developer is unknown.
It can be said to have touched upon the core secret of the Ōtsutsuki Clan!
The essence of this jutsu lies in, after learning it.
You can turn your thoughts and soul.
All into a stream of Chakra containing your obsession.
In terms of combat, it's actually not a very important aspect.
This jutsu, as long as it's combined with a jutsu that can transfer the body.
Isn't that very familiar?
Orochimaru's Immortal Cursed Seal, the Ōtsutsuki's 'Karma' Reincarnation.
In principle, isn't it all this logic!
What Uchiha Shin valued was this point.
Yamata Technique, once mastered, can definitely turn oneself into information!
Only in this way can he delve into the core of Chakra.
This energy system is not some metaphysical thing like spiritual power, magic power, or true qi.
Chakra—
Is a tangible manifestation of the Ōtsutsuki Clan's technical prowess!
This was demonstrated in boruto.
Those cloned gods, their power is so strong.
As for things like state of mind and realm, Shin felt it was nonsense.
He only saw that with the right technique and sufficient Chakra energy.
Strength would naturally follow.
"But the troublesome thing is, even Orochimaru sighed that this jutsu takes a month to learn."
"I wonder how long it will take me to learn? It seems I'll have to rely on the System."
Thinking this, he put away the scroll.
He paced out of the Forbidden Jutsu Library and returned to the Hokage Office.
...
"Are you sure you chose this jutsu?" Hiruzen Sarutobi, holding the Yamata Technique scroll in his hand, felt a bit puzzled.
As the Professor of Ninjutsu, he was also familiar with the Yamata Technique.
This jutsu.....
How should I put it.
In terms of combat, it is said that you can contend with a Tailed Beast.
But he had long discovered that if you actually activate it, it will only make you incredibly clumsy.
You simply can't match a Tailed Beast's agility.
As for the Ability to strengthen one's obsession.
He didn't think a Uchiha with the Sharingan needed this thing.
Facing Hiruzen Sarutobi's question, Uchiha Shin nodded seriously in response:
"That's right! Hokage-sama, I want to learn this jutsu."
To be honest, he also wanted to just go for Edo Tensei.
But just thinking about it, he knew it was impossible.
Hiruzen Sarutobi is still a very normal person.
For this kind of jutsu that goes against nature.
He didn't even teach Orochimaru, his favorite disciple.
Orochimaru only learned it by secretly stealing it himself.
If he brought it up himself, it would be even more impossible.
"Alright, then take this scroll back with you. Remember to return it after you've learned it." Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head, said helplessly, and then tossed the scroll to Shin.
Shin, who took the scroll, bowed deeply: "Thank you, Hokage-sama!"
The advantage of being in the Hokage lineage was evident.
For ordinary people, if you want to learn this jutsu, you have to memorize the scroll yourself.
Then, you go back and practice slowly on your own.
But as a disciple and grand-disciple of Hiruzen Sarutobi.
He could just take it back to read.
Minato Namikaze, who had been silent for a long time, patted Uchiha Shin's head.
"Alright, now that you've been promoted and got the jutsu you wanted, hurry back and study."
"I still have some things to discuss with Hokage-sama."
This was a lie.
The reason he had been silent for so long this time was to quietly observe his disciple, Uchiha Shin, from the side.
To see how he would behave from beginning to end when faced with the temptation of forbidden jutsu.
Based on the outcome, he was very satisfied.
When faced with forbidden jutsu, his disciple wasn't very greedy.
In terms of learning, he only wanted to learn this kind of... jutsu related to his own interests.
That's right, he also just glanced at the Yamata Technique.
He could only say, this is a jutsu related to interest.
He also couldn't understand why Shin, who was also a speed-type like him.
Would learn this huge and clumsy jutsu.
However, that didn't matter, he was very satisfied today.
Next, what he and Lord Third would discuss was his 'educational policy'.
Naturally, it was not good for him to hear these words.
So he might as well find a casual excuse to send him away.
Hearing this, Uchiha Shin happily paced out.
Walking with cheerful steps towards the clan grounds.
...
Meanwhile.
Uchiha Fugaku also obtained relevant information.
Given that Minato Namikaze did not conceal Shin's merits.
As the Uchiha clan head, his own clansman was promoted to Special Jonin.
The Village would definitely be notified.
At this moment, hearing the team member report that Uchiha Shin had returned to the clan grounds.
He hurriedly sent someone to notify Shin to come and see him.
And regarding this, Uchiha Shin sighed:
"This is like a pillow appearing when you're sleepy, it's great!"
He was still racking his brain on how to ask Fugaku for a loan to upgrade his equipment.
Now, seeing Fugaku's anxious appearance.
It seems his expenses might be a bit lower.
Regarding this, Shin felt...
Becoming part of the Hokage lineage, this move was truly correct.