⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯Chapter 215 : Chapter 215 Masahiko's Learner - Kurenai Yuhi's Advancement [3/4]
Chapter 215: Masahiko's Learner — Kurenai Yuhi's Promotion [3/4]
Bang!
Masahiko was slapped awake; he had fallen asleep without sensing any traces of Nature Energy flow.
"Cough, this—"
Iron Palm gave a light cough and said, "How about we call it a day?"
"Mm."
Masahiko nodded, using Medical Ninjutsu to rub his face.
This efficiency was too slow!
Although Shadow Clones could speed up efficiency to a certain extent, in reality, after a Shadow Clone was dispelled and its experience and memories returned, the main body could no longer maintain a state of absolute stillness.
Without Toad Oil, it wasn't easy to perceive Nature Energy.
"Would it be easier if I went to your habitat?"
"Definitely."
Iron Palm nodded.
Leaning against the stone wall, it said, "Our clan lives in a valley, becoming one with nature every day. It's very easy to sense Nature Energy there, unlike you lot—"
Humans were far removed from nature and the earth.
To achieve this step, the difficulty was undoubtedly much greater.
Masahiko nodded thoughtfully.
Looking at it this way—
To complete the training, it would require years of practice.
"If you Reverse Summon my Shadow Clone there to practice Nature Energy techniques, can the results be fed back to my main body?"
Masahiko asked.
Hearing this, Iron Palm pondered for a long time—
"Perhaps it's possible."
"But it would be limited to letting you perceive Nature Energy. Subsequent mastery would still have to be gradual; we don't have a better way."
"Understood."
Afternoon.
Inside the arena, the noise was boisterous, with the clanging of weapons clashing one after another.
—
Above, Kurama Yakumo sat at the highest point, looking well-behaved and quiet.
Suddenly, she looked to the side.
Not far away, Masahiko slowly walked down from the edge.
Her eyes widened slightly, and she asked in a low, incredulous voice, "Teacher, what... what were you doing?"
At this moment, Masahiko's spirit and face both showed exhaustion. His steps as he walked down were heavy, as if his Chakra had been drained dry.
"Nothing."
Masahiko rubbed his brow.
Training Senjutsu Chakra indeed couldn't be accomplished overnight.
Especially the Iron-Eating Beast Clan's training method.
It wasn't systematic like Mount Myōboku or Ryūchi Cave, which had been in constant contact with the outside world for centuries, making their training systems relatively mature.
The Iron-Eating Beast Clan just practiced through brute force.
On the way back, two or three of his Shadow Clones had already been popped by Iron Palm.
This had also allowed him to understand the Iron-Eating Beast Clan's habitat—
It was a vast mountain range, with lush greenery in the valleys and large bamboo forests.
There was no lack of birds and beasts.
Most of the Iron-Eating Beast Clan were lazy.
There were also some outliers, like Iron Palm—
It preferred training and hunting.
But, without exception, they normally wouldn't leave that place.
If nothing unexpected happened, they could spend their entire lives without leaving the forest or valley, and naturally, they remained unknown to outsiders.
"Ryūchi Cave—"
Masahiko thought about it but still rejected the idea of taking a shortcut.
For one, Ryūchi Cave was unreliable.
Boruto could easily navigate it because he was Boruto.
Secondly, he had already established a persona with Orochimaru as someone familiar with Sage Mode; being too eager for a Ryūchi Cave contract would break that persona.
He looked down at the arena and couldn't help but be surprised—besides Kurenai Yuhi, he recognized the other person as well.
Uzuki Yugao.
She came from the same class as him and had received a lot of attention in their year, though unfortunately, the 'peach' was picked by Hayate Gekkō.
And now—
Holding a blade, she clashed once with Kurenai Yuhi.
Kurenai Yuhi, holding a Kunai, suddenly vanished from the spot.
Uzuki Yugao held her blade, stepping back and swinging horizontally, but the strike hit nothing.
The Kurenai Yuhi who had suddenly appeared turned into an illusion and dissipated, transforming into a flurry of flower petals.
Genjutsu?
Her gaze narrowed, and she immediately dispelled the Genjutsu, pulling her blade back in front of her to block.
In the next second, several shuriken flew towards her.
She spun her blade in front of her like a full moon, then her figure lunged, splitting into three swift shadows that slashed toward Kurenai Yuhi's true body.
Each Uzuki Yugao seemed real, the blades in their hands like crescent moons.
Konoha Style: Dance of the Crescent Moon!
However.
Just as the blade of one of the clones slashed down, a Kunai suddenly thrust out from near 'Kurenai Yuhi' and pierced through her body.
Poof!
The clone shattered.
Only then did Uzuki Yugao realize what happened, but by the time she wanted to counterattack, Kurenai Yuhi had already pulled back and retreated, throwing more shuriken from her hand.
"This technique—"
On the platform, Mitokado Homura's eyes lit up.
Kurenai Yuhi's combat style impressed him.
"Hiding Genjutsu within reality, it's more about misdirection than Genjutsu influence—"
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded appreciatively, "A typical Masahiko style."
The current Kurenai Yuhi clearly showed shadows of the early Masahiko.
Masahiko's Genjutsu and Taijutsu were all of this type in the beginning, and only after he truly mastered Collapsing Flow did they gradually become more grand and direct.
Deception, kiting, and then a lethal strike.
Unfortunately, just like the early Masahiko, the current Kurenai Yuhi lacked a technique for a guaranteed victory.
Moreover, Kurenai Yuhi hadn't—
Hmm?
Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes suddenly widened in surprise. Below, Kurenai Yuhi suddenly leaped up, and the moment Uzuki Yugao looked up, she landed and used a Body Flicker with her blade drawn, flashing past Uzuki Yugao.
An illusionary sword technique similar to Willow?
"When did Kurenai start practicing Kenjutsu?"
"With Masahiko, it's not surprising what she practices. Besides, Kurenai's Taijutsu and speed weren't weak to begin with, it's just that she lacked strength and Chakra. Sword techniques are indeed quite suitable for her."
Mitokado Homura evaluated.
Jonin need to serve as captains and be able to handle various situations.
The current Kurenai Yuhi's strengths were long enough, and her shortcomings weren't too obvious; she was already qualified to serve as a Jonin.
However, as the initiator, he didn't voice his stance.
Hiruzen Sarutobi pondered for a moment and said, "I also believe she is qualified to serve as a Jonin."
At this time, below, Uzuki Yugao helplessly lowered her blade and formed the Seal of Reconciliation.
"Senior, I didn't expect you to have learned Kenjutsu as well."
"Actually, I only know this one move."
Kurenai Yuhi smiled, "If you had reacted to that strike, I might have lost."
"Senior—there's no need to comfort me like that."
Uzuki Yugao shook her head.
She was well aware of the gap between them.
Kurenai Yuhi's Genjutsu had shifted from relying on illusions to using Genjutsu as a means of guidance and misdirection.
A Jonin, truly deserving of the title!
Above, Masahiko said, "Kurenai won."
"Because the opponent couldn't crack her technique?"
Yakumo looked up.
Masahiko shook his head: "Yakumo, no matter how strong a technique is, if you use it a thousand times, a weakness will eventually be found. Never underestimate your opponent."
"Yes!"
Kurama Yakumo nodded and looked back down.
After a long while, she said thoughtfully, "The other senior is skilled in Kenjutsu and Taijutsu, so Teacher Kurenai kept her distance, using Genjutsu and assassinations to wear her down, waiting until she was certain before dealing the finishing blow?"
"Yes, even if that strike had been countered, Kurenai actually had the ability to retreat."
Masahiko nodded.
He looked at Yakumo: "A Genjutsu Ninja who isn't good at close combat should never get bogged down in a melee unless they can land a finishing blow."
"Teacher, did you apply for the observation privilege for me?"
Yakumo suddenly realized.
Masahiko nodded slightly: "Kurenai is very similar to you. You can learn from and reference each other."
"Yes!"
Yakumo was moved inwardly, but she didn't show it on her face.
"Right, this is for you."
"What is it?"
Yakumo took it and looked through it; it was a sealing scroll.
She asked joyfully, "Teacher, is it a puppet?"
"Mm, I finished the design earlier and only made it this week."
"That's great!"
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