Rebuilding Uchiha By Removing Fugaku

After the machine's simple response, there was no unnecessary sound.

Although Toki didn't know exactly how the machine differentiated Uchiha clan members, it was clear that for now, Konan couldn't use the Bloodline Research and Development Center.

Toki then found Uchiha Inari and asked him to gather all Uchiha clan members with both wind and fire attributes to test the implantation of the Scorch Release.

Initially, Toki envisioned assembling a 100-strong army of bloodline-limit users soaring through the battlefield, but the reality was far less grand. Most Uchiha clan members—about 90%—only possessed a single chakra attribute.

Only a few extraordinarily talented individuals, mostly jonin in the Moonlit Force, had developed two chakra attributes through rigorous training. Thankfully, most Uchiha naturally possessed the fire attribute, and among those who had advanced to awaken a second attribute, about one-fourth had the wind attribute.

Ultimately, Toki managed to gather a total of eleven clan members, including Uchiha Inari, with both wind and fire chakra attributes out of more than sixty jonin.

At this moment, Toki couldn't help but marvel at Hiruzen Sarutobi's remarkable talent.

In the ninja world, most people are born with just one chakra attribute, yet Hiruzen Sarutobi had mastered all five chakra natures. This was an extraordinary gift.

In battle, a ninja's ability to change the nature of their chakra is critical. When two jutsu of the same nature collide, the result depends on the chakra volume used for the technique. If equal, the two jutsu cancel each other out. If one side uses more chakra, their jutsu will overpower the other, causing the defeated party to take severe damage.

However, in a clash of different nature types, the concept of elemental superiority applies—using less chakra to counteract the opponent's.

Most ninja are born with a predisposition toward a specific chakra attribute, which influences their training. Some individuals, like Rock Lee, lack any chakra attributes entirely, which explains his inability to use ninjutsu. Lee's chakra is purely physical and lacks the mental energy needed to form nature transformations, forcing him to rely on taijutsu alone.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, however, overcame this limitation and developed all five chakra attributes. This allowed him to counter almost any ninja who didn't possess a Kekkei Genkai. His ability to adapt with elemental superiority made him one of the most formidable shinobi of his generation.

Still, the fusion of attributes in Kekkei Genkai, such as Scorch Release, operates on a deeper, genetic level. This distinction made Toki's experiment especially potent, as the machine transformed clan members to inherit Scorch Release without any adaptation period.

When Pakura saw her prized Scorch Release being used so casually by eleven other people, it was a hard pill to swallow.

Turning to Konan, who was visibly shocked, Toki smirked and said:

"You can take your time to consider. There's only one way to use this machine, and you know what it is. If you decide, come find me anytime."

"But even if you don't, it doesn't matter. Whether it's Obito or the Land of Rain, I'll handle these matters sooner or later. You just need to wait, and you'll get your revenge. Inari, arrange a place for her to live in Konoha and provide her with an identity as a recruited ninja."

Konan bit her lip but ultimately left with Inari without saying a word.

Toki wasn't surprised by her reaction. After all, Konan was still grieving Nagato and Yahiko. Throwing herself into someone else's arms so soon would be uncharacteristic for her. Besides, Toki didn't lack opportunities when it came to women—there were plenty in the ninja world.

For now, Toki led Pakura to the newly activated Ninjutsu R&D Center.

The center, once an empty room, now featured a massive computer resembling a data center. Its advanced design made Toki think of Bulma's technology from Dragon Ball.

Pakura, curious, asked, "What is this?"

Toki activated the machine, and four major options appeared on the screen: [Optimization] [Upgrade] [Modification] [Deduction].

He clicked on [Optimization], and the machine spoke:

"Please insert the ninjutsu to be optimized."

A storage table extended from the machine, and Toki placed the Scroll of Seals he had extorted from Sarutobi Hiruzen onto it.

The screen displayed a list of jutsu loaded from the scroll:

Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet

Rasengan

Four Symbols Seal

Reanimation Jutsu

Flying Thunder God Technique...

Toki casually selected the Water Dragon Bullet Jutsu, and the computer began processing.

"Ding~ Ninjutsu optimization complete! Congratulations on obtaining the optimized version of Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!"

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[T/N: People are criticizing my translation, and the majority of the reviews focus on how poorly I translated it. I received three reviews about my translation today, and the reviews have made me feel very depressed.

I am considering dropping this, then.]