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Chapter 50 Simplicity and Cunning
Chapter 50 Simplicity and Cunning
It's true that Uchiha Shisui's Body Flicker Technique is very strong, but it's clearly not as unbeatable as Namikaze Minato's!
Otherwise, Shiba Kiyokawa's slash that circled around him wouldn't have hit.
Shiba Kiyokawa has now fully grasped the true secret Shisui hid beneath the illusory afterimages—
The opponent's Body Flicker Technique was actually used in conjunction with Sharingan genjutsu!
The afterimage that Shiba Kiyokawa struck with his first slash was a masterpiece of Sharingan genjutsu.
The purpose was to implant a misleading message into his mind, making him mistakenly believe that Zhishui's Body Flicker Technique was very fast, so fast that it was unbeatable, so fast that it could leave afterimages!
I imagine those unfortunate Hidden Mist ninjas in the original story probably thought this way until their deaths, believing they had encountered an incredibly fast and unpredictable opponent!
But in reality, as an Uchiha, and an Uchiha who would awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan in the future, how could Shisui possibly abandon his strongest Sharingan and rely solely on his movement techniques to defend against enemies?
Shisui's eye power is among the best in the clan, and he will grow into the clan's number one in the future!
Clones, teleportation, and eye techniques—these three elements combined constitute the true "Shisui of the Teleportation Technique"!
This fighting style greatly inspired Shiba Kiyokawa, who felt that he might be able to learn from such tactics in the future.
Indeed, sparring with high-level opponents can bring a lot of inspiration and enlightenment!
This duel was definitely worth it! He thought to himself with a sense of satisfaction.
However, compared to his joy, Uchiha Shisui's feelings at this moment were very complicated.
This was the first time that Shisui's combination technique had been so easily figured out by someone.
His unique Uchiha competitive spirit had been completely aroused, and the three tomoe in his pupils were spinning rapidly in unwillingness!
However, at this time, Uchiha Shisui obviously did not yet possess the Mangekyou Sharingan.
He hasn't even been on the battlefield yet, let alone experienced the life-and-death separation from his comrades.
Kiyokawa Shiba has a way to deal with a simple illusionary technique with three tomoe!
From the start of the war, his gaze never went above Shisui's chin. In terms of understanding the Sharingan, Shiba Kiyokawa was probably even better than the Uchiha!
Shisui moved nimbly, the three tomoe spinning in his pupils, casting out one misleading illusion after another.
However, he was never able to shake off Shiba Kiyokawa's pursuit!
"Ding! Clang! Swish!"
After two more crisp clanging sounds, Uchiha Shisui was on guard this time. He immediately jumped back and, while in the air, unleashed a large number of shuriken with both hands!
The strong winds arrived as expected!
This time, Shiba Kiyokawa used the traditional upward slash, a rising whirlwind that emerged from the tip of the blade and rapidly advanced forward in a straight line.
He blew away all the shuriken that Uchiha Shisui threw!
Even without looking up, Shiba Kiyokawa, who was focused on sensing the wind patterns, keenly noticed that the sound in the wind was different!
Sure enough, the next moment Uchiha Shisui pulled hard from the outside in with both hands!
The shuriken connected by steel wires in the air all changed their trajectory and flew back, shooting towards Shiba Kiyokawa again from all directions!
The Uchiha clan's signature shurikenjutsu!
In the original manga, Sasuke used this technique during the Chunin Exams. At this age, Shisui's proficiency in using it was in no way inferior to Sasuke's in the future!
However, Shiba Kiyokawa smiled slightly, showing no sign of panic.
He immediately threw the katana in his hand!
"Whoosh!"
The thrown katana severed several steel wires, forcing Shisui, who was not far away, to dodge to the side, causing him to slow down his handling of the shuriken.
So, as countless shuriken rained down, Shiba Kiyokawa miraculously completed the hand seals!
"Bang!"
The target, pierced by the sword and entangled by the steel wire, eventually became a dead tree stump.
Substitution Technique!
"Damn it!" Uchiha Shisui cursed under his breath.
Before I could even feel annoyed, a thunderclap suddenly exploded behind me!
"Lightning Release: Lightning Guidance!"
Although Shiba Kiyokawa learned new techniques, he hadn't forgotten his old ninjutsu.
What surprised Uchiha Shisui even more was—how could someone use the Substitution Jutsu for offense?!
Using the slight displacement brought by the Substitution Jutsu, Shiba Kiyokawa moved behind Shisui, hooked his foot, and kicked the katana he had just thrown back into his hand.
Then, with a flick of his wrist, he unleashed a slash!
Its suppressive power and offensive capabilities are both at their maximum!
Uchiha Shisui felt a sharp killing intent rushing towards him, giving him no chance to breathe at all!
"Ding!"
The swordsmanship remained as sharp as fangs, making it very difficult for Shisui to parry with his kunai.
Moreover, the oppressive feeling was overwhelming; one strike was followed immediately by another, giving him no chance to form hand seals!
The illusion's misleading effect vanished without a trace, and he suffered repeated setbacks.
"when!"
After blocking the second attack, Uchiha Shisui saw Shiba Kiyokawa suddenly take a small step back, sheath his sword at his waist, and prepare to unleash another Rising Dragon Slash. He was so shocked that his pupils almost widened to their maximum!
"Whoosh!"
But in the end, the blade hovered precariously in front of Shisui's jaw, the tip of the katana just a fraction of a centimeter away from his chin.
Uchiha Shisui had no doubts and subconsciously felt that Shiba Kiyokawa must have deliberately stopped at the last moment, so he immediately said, "I concede."
Shiba Kiyokawa smiled slightly, a sly smile, "You flatter me, Shisui-kun."
What Uchiha Shisui didn't know was that he had actually been tricked!
Shiba Kiyokawa's "Wind Breath Triple Flash" has just been developed. It can only summon a maximum of two whirlwinds with one hand seal, enhancing a total of six slashes.
He is still exploring how to extend the lifespan of this technique, which will likely require some time and effort.
He stopped not because he had reached the point of exhaustion, but because he had run out of steam.
However, Uchiha Shisui was clearly unaware of this information; he knew nothing about Shiba Kiyokawa's self-created ninjutsu.
Previously, Shiba Kiyokawa deliberately suppressed his strength and fought with extreme ferocity, all to create a false impression so that Uchiha Shisui would not realize that his ninjutsu had actually been discontinued.
Who says only illusions can deceive people?
Who would have thought that someone would harbor so many schemes in a mere private sparring match?
The naive Uchiha Shisui was ultimately manipulated by the cunning Shiba Kiyokawa.
Sheathing his sword and extending his hand, Shiba Kiyokawa spoke in a gentlemanly manner, "Let's form the seal of reconciliation, Shisui-kun."
Uchiha Shisui had no doubts, reached out and formed a hand seal with him, and couldn't help but admire him.
"Aizen-kun, you are truly amazing."
After the sparring session, Shiba Kiyokawa clearly sensed that Uchiha Shisui's attitude towards him had become much closer, and that he seemed genuinely convinced of Shisui's superiority.
He pressed his advantage, saying, "Shisui-kun is also very strong. Your strength is already outstanding for your age, and you are even comparable to many famous ninjas."
With your abilities, you shouldn't have any worries even on the battlefield. What are you feeling confused about?
Uchiha Shisui lowered his head, and his Sharingan, which had clearly been closed when he formed the Reconciliation Seal, involuntarily opened again, revealing his unsettled state of mind.
After some hesitation and struggle, he finally raised his head and looked at Shiba Kiyokawa with a hint of expectation.
"Aizen-kun, you are so powerful and intelligent, you shouldn't have such troubles. But lately... I'm really troubled."
At that moment, Shiba Kiyokawa smiled from the bottom of his heart, a gentle and kind smile, guiding him patiently.
"Shisui-kun, what's troubling you? Tell me, and maybe I can offer some immature advice."
Indeed, dealing with the Uchiha clan requires appropriately demonstrating one's strength!
After this battle, Shisui finally opened up to himself.
It was all worth it for him to put in so much effort for a mere private sparring match!
The naive Uchiha Shisui was ultimately outmaneuvered by the shrewd Shiba Kiyokawa.
(End of this chapter)