Naruto: All My Targets Are Ninjutsu

Chapter 190 Arrangement and Cultivation: The "Water Array Wall" Advances Again

Mikami Yu was actually vaguely aware of the surveillance from the root.

After all, his training in observation and perception during this period wasn't for nothing. While it's indeed difficult to detect beings like White Zetsu, a group of Root ninjas with an average strength below Jonin can be seen almost without a trace.

but----

Mikami Yu couldn't really do anything to these guys; he couldn't just find them and kill them.

After all, Shimura Danzo still held considerable power at this time, and declaring war on him without adequate preparation would be unwise. Moreover, Danzo and Orochimaru's relationship had always been ambiguous, making it difficult to say whether Orochimaru was behind these surveillance efforts.

Of course, if something happens later and I have to take action, then there's nothing I can do.

With the "Transformation Technique" that alters the body's structure and the "Transparent Escape" technique he learned from Jiraiya, Mikami Yu has no fewer than nine ways to kill those Root guys without anyone noticing and absolve himself of responsibility.

Whether or not to do that depends on whether the benefits outweigh the costs.

soon.

Mikami Yu returned to the mountain and met up with Kakashi and the others who were waiting there.

Out of curiosity and concern, Asma and the others couldn't help but ask them some questions.

Mikami Yu didn't say much about this. It was mainly Obito and Nohara Rin who briefly recounted what they had seen and heard down the mountain to Asuma and the others, which made them sigh. However, they couldn't think of any perfect solution, so they could only sigh for a while and then give up for the time being.

In the days that followed.

Mikami Yu, along with Nohara Rin, Obito, Kakashi, and Asuma's team, began intensive trap-setting work in the Kikyo Mountain area.

Specific details include, but are not limited to, setting up explosive talisman arrays, traps and hidden arrows, rolling logs and falling rocks, digging trenches, and setting up ambush sites.

These things are taught in ninja academies.

Even Mikami Yu and his group hadn't had much practical experience with this, since their last visit mainly involved skirmishes and raids, and they hadn't yet experienced defense or ambush tactics.

At this point, it was Kosuke Maruboshi's turn to appear.

As a hidden master who had fought in numerous Shinobi World Wars, the old man had extensive experience in these matters. He demonstrated and explained at the same time: "The explosive tags should be buried deep so they won't be easily detected; the pits should contain plenty of tripwires to effectively target the Sand Village's puppets —"

"And paralyzing poison powder and smoke bombs—"

These things, of course, could not all be paid for by Mikami Yu and the others out of their own pockets.

Instead, the village distributed them collectively, and Orochimaru brought them here.

Because Orochimaru himself had already gone to Nobi Castle with Nara Shikaku to discuss the battle plan with Jiraiya, these items were entrusted to Maruboshi Kosuke for safekeeping and distribution, and then placed in suitable locations by Mikami Yu and others.

Given the sheer scale of the project, almost all the ninjas involved in setting up this mission used shadow clones to help them advance the mission.

The same goes for Yu Mikami and others.

And they didn't stay idle for the rest of the time.

Yu Mikami was studying the medical scrolls Tsunade had given him, as well as the Water Release training notes left behind by Tobirama Senju. These items were all endorsed by Tsunade, so there was no need to explain their origins; whether he was looking at them or practicing them, he had a perfectly legitimate reason.

During this time, Mikami Yu tried using Tobirama's version of "Water Wall" twice. As his chakra surged, a rotating and flowing ring of water indeed rose rapidly around him, protecting his body firmly. Its defensive power was visibly far superior to ordinary water jutsu.

"Not bad, not bad, finally we have a decent defensive ninjutsu."

Mikami Yu nodded slightly.

Strictly speaking, he actually has two defensive ninjutsu, the other being "Great Fire Wall". However, fire jutsu is more offensive. While it's not bad for defense, it's certainly not as durable as water jutsu.

With these past few days of practice, Yu's "Water Wall" has once again increased her affection level, finally breaking through the 75 mark and entering the "Affection" stage.

And its characteristics have therefore been upgraded by one level:

【Trait - Water Embrace: Your Water Barrier has a strong self-management awareness. It will actively observe your combat habits and predict your vulnerable points. When activated, its defensive strength is increased by an additional 40% to 55%. There is also a 30% chance that it will trigger automatically, blocking an unstoppable surprise attack for you.】

Well, the defensive boost from "Water Wall" has reached 50%, and when combined with "Water Ripple," which reduces the chakra consumption of all water-style techniques, the overall strength is already quite considerable. It would be difficult for ordinary ninjas to break through Mikami Yu's defense.

Meanwhile, Obito was diligently practicing Fire Release and shuriken throwing, and also took the time to ask Kakashi and Kurenai Yuhi for advice on genjutsu.

um, yes.

The Sharingan user seeking instruction in genjutsu from Kurenai Yuhi can be considered a reversal of the established order.

However, Kurenai Yuhi's genjutsu system doesn't quite work with Sharingan genjutsu, and Kakashi's expertise in this area is also limited. He can basically only provide Obito with some general guidance. If Obito wants to truly achieve something, he'll probably have to wait for that old man to appear, or for Obito to have an epiphany and unlock the potential in his DNA.

Also.

Rin Nohara is practicing her superhuman strength and water-style techniques, while Asuma and Raido Namiashi are sparring in close-quarters combat. Everyone has a bright future ahead of them.

As for the veteran genin, Seikosuke, he was happily watching the group of energetic young people, occasionally offering a few pointers on taijutsu power generation and ninjutsu release techniques, but most of the time he sat to the side, slowly wiping his large earthenware pot.

On the fourth day, Orochimaru and Nara Shikaku returned from the direction of Wildfire Castle, both looking travel-worn.

"Lord Orochimaru, you're back."

Upon seeing the other person, Mikami Yu took the initiative to step forward and bow.

"No need for formalities, Yu-kun. You've all worked hard these past few days, you've done a great job."

Orochimaru licked his lips, his pale golden snake eyes sweeping around as he spoke in a sinister tone.

Obito and the others stood silently to the side, not daring to speak casually to this powerful Sannin.

Afterwards, Mikami Yu tentatively tried to ask Orochimaru about the results of their discussion at Wildfire Castle.

"Hmph, Jiraiya is indeed an idiot who can't distinguish between what's important and what's not, actually deluding himself into thinking he could win this war without any casualties."

Orochimaru clearly had some complaints about his old teammate: "But thankfully, that guy isn't too stupid. Shikaku and I have successfully persuaded him."