Arata observed everything carefully and was deeply impressed by Sasuke's perseverance.
He had personally experienced the agony of cultivating Thunder Release Armor, yet Sasuke adapted so quickly, far exceeding his expectations.
Originally, Arata had thought it would take at least another month of illusion training before Sasuke could truly grasp Thunder Release Armor. Unexpectedly, he had succeeded within this single month.
The confidence in Sasuke's eyes was not blind self-belief, but the solid conviction forged through relentless hardship, pain, and perseverance.
Arata nodded and said, "Then prepare yourself. We will end this training and lift the illusion."
Hearing this, Sasuke froze slightly in place. After nearly a month of intense training, he had already grown accustomed to this environment.
Suddenly being told it was over left him momentarily stunned.
He hesitated before asking, "Sensei, isn't there still a few days left? Why are we ending it early?"
Arata smiled and shook his head. "I didn't expect your progress to be so fast. Sasuke, your effort surpasses even your talent. Your performance has truly surprised me.
Since you've already mastered this technique, continuing here will no longer bring meaningful improvement.
Ending early will also prevent excessive mental exhaustion."
Hearing his master's praise, Sasuke smiled happily, squinting his eyes, once again revealing the innocent demeanor of a young boy.
Seeing this, Arata also smiled. During this month of constant companionship, the two had grown very close, and Sasuke no longer restrained himself around him.
Then, Arata glanced at the surrounding scene and casually formed a hand seal.
"Illusion — Release."
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When Arata and Sasuke regained consciousness, they found themselves back in the courtyard of Sister Mikoto's home.
Warm autumn sunlight bathed their bodies, while a gentle breeze brushed past their ears. For a moment, both of them stood silently, immersed in the serene atmosphere.
After a while, Arata gradually came back to his senses and met Sasuke's gaze.
He spoke softly, "Sasuke, try again. Don't worry, I'm watching."
Sasuke nodded firmly. He understood that this was the moment to test his training results. After all, no matter how proficient one became within an illusion, it meant nothing unless it could be successfully executed in reality.
Only by succeeding in the real world could he prove that he had truly mastered this secret technique.
Without caring about the dust on the ground, Sasuke sat cross-legged. He took a deep breath, calmed his nerves, closed his eyes, and slowly searched for the familiar sensation cultivated within the illusion.
Meanwhile, Mikoto and the others watching from nearby were completely confused.
They had only seen Arata speak to Sasuke, Sasuke nod, Arata open and then close his Mangekyō Sharingan, and finally Sasuke inexplicably sit down.
Just as their confusion deepened, streaks of sky-blue lightning suddenly appeared around Sasuke's body.
Upon seeing this, Mikoto....who possessed some knowledge.....instinctively covered her mouth in alarm.
She understood that manipulating lightning chakra, whether in form or nature transformation, was extremely dangerous. Any mistake could result in severe injury. And she knew her son well.
Although Sasuke had inherited lightning chakra, he had never learned any lightning-based ninjutsu before, let alone a technique that directly stimulated his own body. Even a minor error could lead to serious harm.
Though Mikoto desperately wanted to rush forward and stop him, she knew this was a critical moment.
Interrupting him could result in even greater danger.
In the end, she could only stand there, covering her mouth, holding her breath, and praying silently....afraid that even the slightest sound might disturb her son.
At this moment, Uchiha Mikoto could only hope that Uchiha Arata, who stood beside Sasuke, would be able to save him in time should any danger arise.
If she remembered correctly, in her memories from not long ago, Arata was also proficient in Lightning Release, though there seemed to be some issues with his usage.
Thinking of this, Uchiha Mikoto's face flushed faintly.
Seeing Mikoto nervously covering her mouth, the two maids beside her....Uchiha Izumi and Uchiha Ye....although lacking her experience, could still sense the tension from the clan leader's wife.
Involuntarily, they held their breath and stared fixedly at Sasuke sitting on the ground.
Meanwhile, Uchiha Arata, standing beside Sasuke, was prepared to act at any moment. Although Sasuke had trained exceptionally well in the illusion world, this was reality.
If even a small mistake occurred, Sasuke would, at the very least, need to remain in the hospital for several days.
Sasuke sat cross-legged on the ground, his eyes tightly closed, as he began to activate Thunder Release Armor for the first time in the real world.
In stark contrast to the nervous tension of those watching, Sasuke himself was remarkably calm.
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