Projection magicians starting from the Uchiha clan

"What if you attack him at this time, escalating the conflict and causing the Uchiha clan to become disaffected?"

"Hmph, does he dare to resist? Does he want to defect from Konoha?!"

Danzo Shimura's voice sounded somewhat fierce but was actually weak. His previous imposing manner vanished instantly, and he realized that the other party was not the kind of person whose mind was influenced by the Will of Fire.

If he fails to kill his opponent with a single blow, the opponent may not care about his status as an advisor.

"Alright, Danzo, I won't hand him over to you, but you can try to win over some of the other ninjas from the Uchiha clan."

"The rise of the Uchiha clan in the war is unstoppable; we can only try to divide them."

"I will hand Uchiha Iori over to Minato, so you should just give up!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi slammed his hand on the table, giving Danzo a stern warning that he had his own plans and that Danzo should not interfere.

Nevertheless, as a longtime friend, he took a step back and handed over some of the Anbu recruitment authority to Danzo.

"Hiruzen, you'll regret this!" Shimura Danzo slammed his fist on the table in anger, his voice filled with dissatisfaction and rage.

"Danzo, I am the Hokage!" Hiruzen Sarutobi retorted loudly, not to be outdone.

Danzo Shimura stormed out of the Hokage's office, slamming the door behind him.

Hiruzen Sarutobi sat back down in his chair, took a deep breath, and the argument from earlier came to mind, making his thoughts clearer.

The rise of the Uchiha clan is unstoppable; the only option is to divide and conquer them.

The Kagami lineage has always been loyal supporters of the Hokage. Although Kagami is dead, his will continues to live on.

Both Uchiha Iori and Uchiha Shisui were ninjas possessing the Will of Fire.

[He recruited the moderate Uchiha clan, led by them, into Minato's ranks and integrated them into Konoha.]

[Let them fight against the radical Uchiha clan, and re-establish the balance.]

With this in mind, Hiruzen Sarutobi considered whether to have either Iori or Shisui become disciples of the Sannin.

Just like Uchiha Kagami becoming a disciple of the Second Hokage, and Uchiha Obito becoming a disciple of Minato.

Let nature take its course. Whether the Sannin can defeat Uchiha Iori is still uncertain, and Uchiha Shisui also possesses the strength of an elite Jonin.

[If I can't win easily, how can I accept apprentices? I can't force them; let's see what they think.]

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head, preparing to write a letter to encourage Iori Uchiha and Shisui Uchiha.

He planned to find an S-rank or a suitable A-rank ninjutsu from the Book of Seals as a reward for killing the Five-Tails Jinchuriki.

At that moment, an ANBU ninja appeared silently in front of him and handed him a scroll.

"Lord Hokage, this is a battle report from the Land of Wind front."

"Orochimaru's battle report? Today isn't the usual time for sending messages, has something happened?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi sensed something was wrong. The battlefront in the Land of Wind had always prioritized stability, and any sudden news was usually bad.

"Did Chiyo or the new Kazekage do something? Did Orochimaru and his group suffer significant losses?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi quickly opened the scroll and began to read it carefully.

"What?! How could such a thing happen? Damn it!"

Chapter 29 Niten Ichi-ryu and the Secret Sword: Swallow Return - Twin Wings Style

"Kaori, you need to be quick. The essence of the Fire Form lies in continuous high-speed combos."

Uchiha Iori said to Uzuki Kaori while deflecting the incoming sword.

"Furthermore, I suggest you study the sword techniques you've learned more. The Void Form is the true secret."

The swordsmanship tips given by Uchiha Iori came from the sword demon Miyamoto Iori.

One night, they were drinking in Valhalla when, halfway through, Miyamoto Iori raised his glass and suddenly suggested a duel.

After being killed three times in a row by the Swallow Return, Uchiha Iori, enraged, used Susanoo.

He recalled the scene at that time.

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"Do you still want to fight?" Miyamoto Iori's voice was calm as still water, but her eyes were as sharp as a blade. "I have already understood your swordsmanship. You have no chance of winning."

Uchiha Iori, somewhat embarrassed and angry, said with a flushed face, "Again, this time I'm going to use my full strength."

"Alright then, Niten Ichiryu, Manryu Ichikū, Miyamoto Iori Seiji, please guide me." Miyamoto Iori said calmly, striking a pose.

"I am Uchiha Iori. Please guide me." Uchiha Iori took a deep breath, calmed herself, and activated her Mangekyou Sharingan.

"Sky Form: Iai." Miyamoto Iori sheathed his sword, and with a flash of Iai, countless sword energies attacked like a storm.

"Eat my Great Susanoo! Die!" Uchiha Iori revealed a brazen smile as a massive giant rose from the ground.

Miyamoto Iori's sword energy struck Susanoo's armor, but it failed to penetrate the defenses and cause damage, only managing to ignite sparks.

"A move I've never seen before, it's a bit like the Bull-Headed Heavenly King summoned by Ushi-Gozen." Miyamoto Iori's tone was surprised, but his expression remained calm.

It wasn't that he hadn't fought giant enemies before; it's just that this giant was simply too big.

"Without the Martial Venerable's Eight-Headed Raging Waves and Heavenly Cloud, let's see how you fight this time!" Uchiha Iori was somewhat excited, finally able to get her revenge.

The six swords were swung in succession, stirring up a gale and cleaving the earth, leaving deep ravines in their wake.

Miyamoto Iori was agile, dodging Susanoo's attacks one after another by following the direction of the airflow, like a nimble swallow dancing in the wind.

"That's not necessarily true. Sword Technique: Shrinking Earth." Miyamoto Iori's figure flashed, running upwards along Susanoo's hand like lightning.

Seeing this, Uchiha Iori shook his Susanoo, trying to throw Miyamoto Iori off his body.

Miyamoto Iori leaped up and landed on the same plane as Uchiha Iori, his eyes filled with killing intent.

"Secret Sword - Swallow Return - Twin Wings Style." Uchiha Iori felt a sudden darkness before his eyes as six sword lights appeared in front of him at the same instant, as if time itself had stood still.

The ultimate sword, a secret sword that combines the highest secret technique of Ganryu, Swallow Return, and the strengths of Niten Ichiryu, appeared before him.

Faced with this terrifying swordsmanship that can cause multiple dimensional distortions, even Susanoo's defense cannot withstand it.

The sword light pierced through Susanoo and slashed straight at Uchiha Iori.

With a bang, Uchiha Iori turned into a cloud of smoke.

"What!" Miyamoto Iori showed surprise for the first time, her heart sinking.

The Uchiha Iori in Susanoo is actually a shadow clone; his original body has long since disappeared.

"Gáe Bolg (Spear Piercing Death Thorns)." From a blind spot, Uchiha Iori unleashed his Noble Phantasm, thrusting the spear at Miyamoto Iori.

Miyamoto Iori was pierced through the heart by a spear from behind. The excruciating pain instantly spread throughout his body, and the sword slipped from his hand and fell to the ground.

Uchiha Iori laughed and said, "This time I'm a little stronger."

“I lost, but I’m satisfied.” Miyamoto Iori curled the corners of her lips into a smile.

"It seems I've made another friend with my sword this time." He closed his eyes contentedly.

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After it ended, the essence of Niten Ichiryu and Ganryu, which Miyamoto Iori possessed, entered Uchiha Iori's mind.

He compiled these memories into a summary and gave it to Kaori Uzuki, hoping that she could learn something from it.

After several days of personal instruction, Kaori Uzuki's swordsmanship improved significantly, and she mastered three of the five elements: earth, water, and fire.

Iori hopes that she can master the swordsmanship of Niten Ichi-ryu and become a Kage-level slayer.

Iori also gave a copy of the same notebook to Nobuhiko Tsukiko as a way of repaying him for his past guidance and protection.

Iori is generous in giving to her benefactors and friends.

He sincerely hoped that his friends would be doing better.

Returning to the present, Iori decided to demonstrate the secrets of Niten Ichijutsu to Kaori, giving her a concrete goal to strive for.

Uchiha Iori threw down the sword in his hand and projected two wooden swords, one long and one short.

He said to Kaori Uzuki, "Kaori, watch closely. This is the secret technique of Niten Ichijutsu, the Void Form: Iai."

"Yes," Kaori Uzuki replied solemnly, focusing her attention on Iori's sword.

Kaori Uzuki sheathed her short sword and assumed the stance of Earth Form.

"Sky Form: Iai." Iori sheathed her sword, and with a flash of Iai, countless sword energies flew towards Kaori Uzuki.

Kaori Uzuki wielded her sword with impenetrable force, but she still couldn't defend against the slashes.

"There are only two ways to defend against this move: either dodge it or have such high defense that it's impossible to break through," Iori told her.

Iori's sword energy merely grazed her body without causing her any harm. Such swordsmanship could be described as divine, turning the rotten into the miraculous.

Based on the Uchiha and Konoha styles, and incorporating the characteristics of Emiya-style swordsmanship and ancient Irish swordsmanship and spear techniques, Uchiha Iori's swordsmanship is now comparable to that of the Type-Moon Sword Saints.

"What terrifying swordsmanship! The continuous attacks come like a tidal wave, making it impossible to defend against them."

Kaori Uzuki marveled at the sharpness and power of Iori's swordsmanship.

"Your control is unparalleled. Such a dense barrage of attacks, yet they all grazed past me without landing a single blow on me."

"This is the foundation of swordsmanship. A person who cannot control his sword is merely a slave to his sword."

Iori looked at her with a somewhat serious expression.

"Lord Iori, Lord Jiraiya has invited you to come." A ninja appeared instantly beside Iori, kneeling on one knee to deliver the message.

“Okay, I’ll go right away.” Iori nodded to him, and the ninja left.

"Kaori, I'll be going now. You continue practicing."

"Alright." Kaori Uzuki picked up her twin swords again, ready to continue practicing.

Iori then vanished in an instant, heading towards the combat tent.

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The five major forms of Niten Ichi-ryu: the Earth Form of One-Sword Style, which excels in defense; the Water Form of Two-Sword Style, which excels in group attacks; the Wind Form of One-Sword Style, which combines magic with exorcism; the Fire Form of Two-Sword Style, which excels in fierce attacks; and the ultimate technique of Niten Ichi-ryu: the Sky Form of Swift Iaijutsu.

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Secret Sword: Swallow Return