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Chapter 63 This is just a shadow clone

That's right, Yagyu used the Phantom Body Flicker Technique.

After obtaining the Lightning Blade Kiba, Yagyu had been using this ninja sword to practice Lightning Release nature transformation.

After more than a month of experimentation, he finally mastered the Lightning Release Chakra Stimulation Technique, and his speed was now comparable to that of Rock Lee without his weights.

At first, Yagyu only wanted to improve his speed.

One day, when Yagyu was having a no-rules duel with Karin using Shadow Clone Jutsu, he suddenly had a flash of inspiration and thought of Uchiha Shisui's Illusionary Body Flicker Technique.

In Yagyu's eyes, this technique is absolutely no weaker than the Flying Thunder God Technique and Kamui Hollowfication in a one-on-one situation.

However, the prerequisite for mastering this technique is having strong illusion skills and the ability to teleport.

In particular, one's mastery of illusion magic must be the kind that involves casting spells without using hand seals.

Having mastered the Lightning Release Chakra Stimulation Technique, Yagyu now possessed the necessary skills to practice this technique.

Although his Sharingan genjutsu skills were not as good as Uchiha Shisui's, he was still unable to create illusory clones that would not dissipate.

However, Yagyu doesn't need the Sharingan's genjutsu to create illusory clones that won't dissipate.

First, the red-eyed illusion; second, the Naraku clone technique learned from Kurenai Yuhi.

Both of these clones are illusion clones!

The former cannot be detected even by the Byakugan, while the latter can be enhanced with the Sharingan.

Moreover, these two illusionary clones can merge together.

When Yagyu tried it, it worked.

Thus, Yagyu began to develop the Phantom Body Flicker Technique using the Red-Eyed Illusion and Naraku's clones.

Through his efforts, he finally mastered the basics of this technique that combines ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu a few days before the Chunin Exams.

Unless one's illusionary skills and teleportation speed far surpass those of Yagyu, the Phantom Teleportation Technique will be a nightmare for the enemy.

Nara Shikamaru is the best example.

"I give up!"

When Nara Shikamaru, whose left cheek was already swollen, came to his senses and saw the three Yagyu walking towards him, he surrendered without hesitation.

The new abilities that Yagyu displayed rendered Nara Shikamaru's battle plan, which he had prepared over the past month, completely useless.

Even if Yagyu showed mercy, he didn't know how many beatings he would have to endure before he could gather information about the technique and formulate a plan.

Moreover, no one can guarantee that Yagyu may have other hidden methods.

What if he endured so many beatings and finally managed to grasp the information about this technique and formulate a new battle plan, only for Yagyu to use a new ability? Wouldn't all those beatings have been for nothing?

Since he was going to lose anyway, Nara Shikamaru decisively chose the option that would result in the least loss.

Even Sasuke Uchiha lost for six years, so it's not shameful for him to lose to Yagyu!

"The battle is over, the winner is—Yagyu."

Genma Shiranui loudly announced the results, his eyes filled with shock as he looked at Yagyu.

This descendant of the Senju who has recently become famous in the Jonin circle actually has this hidden skill in addition to the Water Release technique?

Swah——

Almost the instant Genma Shiranui finished speaking, a blue light flashed from Shikamaru Nara's body.

A beam of light shot out from the body, forming a floating blue orb of light beside it.

Yagyu walked up to Nara Shikamaru, extended his hand, and smiled, saying, "Thank you for your guidance, Shikamaru."

"You bastard, you're really... a master of deception!" Nara Shikamaru stopped the sinister thought that was rising in his throat, grabbed Yagyu's hand and stood up, feeling sorry for Uchiha Sasuke and Naruto in his heart.

Being the same age as a monster like Yagyu is both a blessing and a curse for their generation.

Once Yagyu has fully matured, no matter what major events occur, there will always be a tall person to take the lead.

Similarly, they could only look up at him from afar, and couldn't even see his back.

That feeling of powerlessness is enough to make anyone feel negative.

After completing the reconciliation seal, Yagyu and Nara Shikamaru headed towards the players' tunnel.

At this moment, the floating blue orb of light also triggered automatic pickup.

However, instead of flying towards Yagyu, it rose to a higher altitude and then flew towards a certain direction of Konoha.

This means that Yagyu, who walked into the players' tunnel with Nara Shikamaru, was not the real Yagyu, but a... shadow clone!

"Ino, Hinata, it's your turn. Good luck!"

Back in the stands, Yagyu's shadow clones cheered on Ino and the other two girls.

"Hmm... Hinata, remember to go easy on me later, don't make me lose too badly in front of Father."

"Let's work together, Ino."

The two best friends were practically walking down hand in hand.

After stepping out of the contestant tunnel, the two women's expressions instantly turned serious. They then came to Genma Shiranui's side, stood facing each other, and each raised their index and middle fingers.

"The third round of the duel, Yamanaka Ino VS Hyuga Hinata... Begin!"

As Genma Shiranui's voice faded, Hinata and Ino began their best friend showdown.

Just like the fight between Ino and Sakura, the two girls first tested each other with ninja tools and smoke bombs. Ino tried to find an opportunity to use the Mind Transfer Technique with the help of the smoke.

However, even Sakura didn't give her a chance to use her magic, let alone Hinata who has the Byakugan.

Hinata simply activated her Byakugan to lock onto Ino's location and then charged towards her.

When Ino tried to force her to retreat by throwing ninja tools, Hinata did not dodge or use the tools to defend herself. Instead, she extended her slender, jade-like fingers, either inserting them into the hole in the shuriken or holding the handle of the kunai between two fingers, and caught all of Ino's ninja tools.

Ino was stunned by the sight.

This is the Byakugan and pressure point technique of the Hyuga clan.

After taking all of Ino's ninja tools, Hinata continued rushing towards Ino and soon arrived in front of her.

Then the two women began their physical combat, which they had engaged in countless times over the years.

In terms of physical combat, both Ino and Sakura have had their share of wins and losses.

They never won against Hinata.

The same applies now. Faced with Hinata, who can see the meridians in a person's body, Ino can't even use the Body Flicker Technique, let alone the Three Bodies Technique.

Whenever Hinata mobilized her chakra, Hinata seemed to know what she was going to do next and would decisively interrupt her.

However, Hinata did not embarrass Ino, and at first she only used ordinary physical techniques to fight with her.

After thirty rounds, Hinata changed her fighting style and used a pressure point technique, striking Ino on a pressure point, instantly numbing and weakening Ino's arm.

Hinata's continuous pressure point techniques quickly rendered Ino unable to fight.

"The battle is over, the winner is—Hinata Hyuga!"

Upon seeing Hinata subdue Ino, Genma Shiranui immediately announced the result.

"As expected, I'm no match for you."

Ino grabbed Hinata's outstretched hand and stood up, exclaiming, "Hinata, you're getting stronger and stronger."

"No, I was able to defeat you only because of elemental advantage."

Hinata, having withdrawn from battle mode, reverted to her shy demeanor, gently shaking her head and pointing her index and middle fingers at Ino, saying, "Thank you for your guidance, Ino."

"Hehe... Thanks for the guidance!"

After forming a bond of reconciliation with Hinata, the two women's relationship changed from rivals back to best friends.

Then Ino took Hinata's small hand, and the two girls walked towards the players' tunnel.

Seeing the two women's expressions, the audience suddenly realized that they were good friends.

Yamanaka Inoichi and Hyuga Hiashi both nodded in satisfaction.

In particular, Hiashi Hyuga was quite satisfied with Hinata's strength and interpersonal relationships.

The only complaint is that Hinata is a completely different person when she's fighting and when she's not.

A typical personality is simply not suited to be a leader.

If her personality is like Hanabi's, then given her relationship with the Yamanaka clan's heir, she would definitely be the best candidate to inherit the main family.

After all, becoming friends with the heir of the Yamanaka clan means becoming friends with the Ino-Shika-Cho clan.

Once Hinata becomes the clan leader, the Hyuga clan will become allies with the Ino-Shika-Cho trio.

At that time, even the higher-ups of Konoha would not dare to suppress the Hyuga clan at will.

(End of this chapter)