Naruto: All My Targets Are Ninjutsu.

"I wonder how the so-called 'examiner team' will appear..."

Almost at the same time that Mikami Yu was thinking this,

A heavy bell rang out from the direction of the tower, six times in total, its sound waves spreading in all directions and echoing through the dense forest, seemingly indicating that the six hours were up and the exam was about to enter its second phase.

As the last bell rang.

Yu Mikami heard a sharp whistling sound and glanced out of the corner of his eye. He saw two of the four hostages suddenly leap up. One of them formed his right hand into a claw and aimed straight for Yu Mikami's throat. The other pulled out a kunai and stabbed at Obito. The sharp sound of the wind breaking through the air pierced his eardrums!

"?!"

Chapter 158 Crimson Sunset: Young people shouldn't be so arrogant!

This turn of events came suddenly.

This was almost completely unexpected by everyone present.

Obito activated his Sharingan in an instant, his figure flashing backward, but his clothes were still ripped open by the kunai's blade, and a faint line of crimson blood could be seen emerging. As he rummaged through his ninja tool pouch, he couldn't help but shout:

"Hey, what's going on?! Have these hostages gone mad? They're attacking us?!"

"Idiot, they're members of the examiners' team!"

Mikami Yu said coldly, while his left hand shot out like lightning and grabbed the wrist of the boy who was attacking him.

But the instant they made contact, Mikami instinctively sensed something was amiss. So, he first dislocated his opponent's wrist joint with a "crack," then delivered a chop to his neck. As the latter's body went limp, he created distance and then clasped his hands together:

"untie!"

This is a hand seal for dispelling illusions.

next moment.

The surrounding air rippled, like a pebble being thrown into water.

As the ripples subsided, the surrounding scenery changed instantly. The two attackers who had suddenly sprung up vanished, while Obito was engaged in a battle of wits with thin air. Rin Nohara was also unaware that she was trapped in an illusion. Only Yu Mikami noticed the unfamiliar figure that had appeared opposite them—

The sunset is really red.

This one should have been hiding among the four people for a long time, but only at this moment did he dispel the transformation magic and reveal his true appearance.

"really……"

Yu Mikami breathed a slight sigh of relief.

He wasn't entirely sure if what had just happened was an illusion, but knowing that the examiner team leader was Yuhi Shinku, he figured it couldn't hurt to cast a spell to dispel the illusion, no matter what. And now it seemed that was exactly what he had thought.

opposite.

Yuhi Shinku looked at Mikami Yu with a slightly surprised expression and asked in a deep voice, "When did you realize my identity?"

"It was around after we encountered that lizard."

Yu Mikami said.

"...So early?"

Kurenai Yuhi had some doubts.

He was quite confident in his transformation technique. Moreover, as one of the few non-Uchiha clan ninjas in Konoha known for his genjutsu, Kurenai Yuhi's genjutsu skills were no less than those of the original timeline's Jonin, Kurenai Yuhi, making his disguise almost perfect in most situations.

Normally, only members of the Uchiha or Hyuga clans, and those with two or more tomoe and who are proficient in genjutsu, can quickly discern his identity.

Can……

Could a genin without eye techniques do this?

"Because you're so 'professional,' senior."

Mikami Yu smiled and said.

"...Specialty? How so?"

The crimson sunset frowned slightly.

Yu Mikami explained calmly, "It's very simple. These hostages are not real ordinary people, but Konoha ninjas in disguise. Most examinees can easily figure this out."

"Disguising oneself as a civilian while being a ninja is a very simple task, but the simpler it is, the harder it is to do well. Just like the 'Three Body Techniques' that every ninja trainee knows, most people no longer pay attention to them after passing the graduation exam, and instead tend to focus on more advanced ninjutsu."

"And the same goes for 'Fireball Jutsu', 'Water Wave', 'Healing Spell'...

[Clone Technique: Haki Yu, you... are you trying to fool us with sweet talk again?]

[Transformation: Waaah... I knew the mistress wouldn't abandon us.]

at this time.

Yu Mikami felt a little embarrassed—to be honest, he also harbored some ulterior motives regarding these ninjutsu. After reaching maximum affinity, he practiced them less often, unless a new skin was released. However, he would still use them in battles regularly, and they would chat occasionally.

Compared to those ninjas who stop practicing the Three Body Techniques, especially the Shadow Clone Technique, after becoming genin, he is considered quite devoted.

opposite.

Kurenai Yuuhi sensed that Yuu Mikami had gone off-topic and couldn't help but ask, "So?"

"Therefore, when the task is to 'play the role of a civilian,' the more a person resembles a civilian, the more suspicious they become."

Yu Mikami continued, "When the giant lizard appeared, I observed that the others all showed signs of tensing their muscles, adjusting their breathing, and preparing to defend themselves, etc., which were subconscious behaviors. Only you remained fearful, helpless, and bewildered from beginning to end, as if you were a real ordinary person, without any trace of acting."

"This level of disguise is beyond the capabilities of ordinary genin or chunin, but using a jonin to impersonate a hostage is a bit too extravagant. So, I'm starting to suspect that the examiner might be hiding among the hostages we rescued."

“When that string of bells rang just now, I was secretly observing you. Although your movements were concealed, I still caught the subtle chakra fluctuations when you formed hand seals. And this detail became the final piece of the puzzle, completing the entire chain of evidence.”

Well... there's actually an even more crucial point.

That is, Yuu Mikami had already realized that Kurenai Yuhi had used a transformation technique.

After all, he himself is a "master" of transformation techniques.

If the purpose is merely to act as a hostage, then using one's real appearance or not makes no difference. Unless, of course, the other party's intentions go beyond that.

"Slap, slap, slap."

After listening quietly, Yuhi Makoto couldn't help but clap her hands a few times, her surprise gradually turning into appreciation: "What a brilliant analysis, Mikami Yu."

"Your performance has exceeded my expectations. Your combat skills, adaptability, observation, analysis, and logical reasoning abilities have all far surpassed the standards for promotion to Chunin. This exam is more like a talent show for you."

"Thank you for the compliment."

Mikami Yu nodded slightly.

Kurenai Yuhi smiled and said, "However, as the examiner, I need to show you what a true Jonin is like. This is also the last lesson I've arranged for you young people who are about to step onto a higher stage."

"...Then please make your move, Senior Shinku. My sword is already itching for a fight."

Yu Mikami gripped the hilt of the short sword that protruded from behind him with his right hand, a smile tinged with fighting spirit playing on his lips.

This scene,

As Yuhi Shinku admired the scene, she couldn't help but recall the image of her daughter helping this young man pick out food at a dinner party, and a strange lump formed in her throat: "Hmph... young man, don't be so arrogant! Let your abilities speak for themselves!"

Before the words were even finished, Kurenai Yuhi's figure shot out like an arrow! The long sword in her hand drew a cold arc in the moonlight, with a sharp whistling sound that tore through the air, and went straight for Yu Mikami's face!

—Konoha-ryu Swordsmanship!

Chapter 159 Eight Gates Formation: Damage Pre-Storage! "You pass!" (Two-in-one)

"So fast!"

Yu Mikami was a little surprised; he hadn't realized that Shinku Yuhi was actually a master swordsman.

But thinking about it, it makes sense...

As a Jonin in his thirties, in the prime of his life, he couldn't possibly only know genjutsu.

Kurenai Yuhi possessed considerable taijutsu talent, but her lack of strength hindered her ability to compete with male ninjas of her age. However, Shinku Yuhi completely lacked this weakness. Just looking at the speed and power of that slash, it was already comparable to Kakashi's, and perhaps even surpassed it!

Facing the blade hurtling through the air,

Mikami Yu took a step back, his body twisting to the side with incredible flexibility. Then, with a flick of his wrist, the White Fang short sword, already held in his palm, was instantly drawn and slashed upwards, striking the side of Yuhi Shinku's blade! The point of contact between the two blades was only a few centimeters from his body!

Clang—!

A piercing clang of metal clashing rang out! Sparks flew everywhere!

"Good lad! Let's go again!"

Kurenai Yuhi exhaled and swung her long sword once more!

at this time.

Rin Nohara finally used her illusion-dispelling technique to break free from the illusion created by Shinku Yuhi. As soon as she turned her head, she noticed Yu Mikami and Shinku Yuhi and exclaimed in surprise, "Yu! And... Shinku-senpai? Why are you fighting? Could it be..."

Nohara Rin's mind worked quickly. Although she hadn't heard Mikami Yu mention his guesses about the "examiner team" members beforehand, she quickly understood by working backward from the result: "I see... Is this the real test of this round?"

"Keep an eye on the hostages! And Obito too!"

Yu Mikami called out when he had a spare moment.

He was speechless—to tell a joke, Obito, who possessed two tomoe, was the last of the three to wake up from the genjutsu; even Rin Nohara woke up faster than him.

I wonder what kind of training Fugaku Uchiha went through the other day...

Hmm...it might be because it's so basic that Fugaku Uchiha never even considered teaching it. After all, in the eyes of most Uchiha, dispelling genjutsu isn't something you can just do with eyes, so why would you need to teach it?

……

at this time.

Inside the Hokage's office.

Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but cough lightly and said in a low voice, "Minato, after this exam, find someone to train Obito in genjutsu... As an Uchiha, it won't do to have such poor resistance to genjutsu."

Although the Konoha leadership is wary of the Uchiha clan, especially worried about the appearance of the Mangekyou Sharingan, they can't just be afraid of that and not teach the basics of identifying and dispelling genjutsu, can they? If word gets out, people will think that the Konoha leadership has done something to Obito.

Besides...

Someone like Obito, who didn't awaken his Mangekyou Sharingan until his teens and was previously known as a loser, couldn't possibly have awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan with just a little training and then manipulated the Nine-Tails and killed the Hokage within a year or two, right? That's too outrageous; even a fictional story wouldn't dare to make it up like that…

"Understood, I'll find time to give Obito some special training."

Minato Namikaze nodded in agreement.

……

On the other side, Madara Uchiha, who was watching "Aitu TV," also had a dark look on his face.

Wait... what is all this stuff?

As a two-tomoe Uchiha, it's one thing that you can't detect and dispel genjutsu faster than that white-haired guy who looks just like Tobirama Senju, but how come you're even slower than a little girl? Did you use colored contact lenses to fake those two tomoe? You're a disgrace to the Uchiha clan!

I've only been away from Konoha for a few years, and the Uchiha clan has already fallen to this state? With such a low level of genjutsu, how will they be able to carry out the "Eye of the Moon Plan" in the future?!

For a fleeting moment, Madara Uchiha had the urge to replace him.

but……

"Let's wait a little longer, this is only temporary."

"Once the kaleidoscope is activated, everything will be alright..."

After all, what he valued most was Uchiha's idiotic nature. Only a naive and carefree Uchiha in his youth could go to extremes on another path after turning evil, and would be easier for him to control. This was an experience that the Uchiha had developed over hundreds of years.

If you wanted to choose someone with mental illness, there are plenty of Uchiha clan members; you wouldn't need to wait until now.

Madara Uchiha breathed a sigh of relief, calmed himself down, and continued watching the program.

……

In the forest of death.

The battle between Yuu Mikami and Kurenai Yuhi continues.

Because of a distraction caused by a comment made by Nohara Rin, Mikami Yu's sword strike slowed slightly, and Yuhi Shinku immediately seized the opportunity to launch a fierce attack, using her "Konoha-ryu Swordsmanship" with skillful and exquisite technique, as smooth as flowing water.

but,

Without overwhelming strength, defeating Mikami Yu within the range of the [Heart Blade Domain] is virtually impossible.

As time went on, the situation quickly began to tilt in Mikami Yu's favor. The short sword in his hand transformed into a dense, rain-like burst of silver light, bringing out the essence of the Hatake sword technique—fast, accurate, and ruthless—to its fullest extent, leaving his opponents overwhelmed.

Amidst the clashing of blades, the branches of the trees around them were successively severed, and the surrounding soil and rocks were crushed into pieces by the overflowing blade energy.

"...I've heard from Minato that you learned the 'Hatake Sword Technique' from Kakashi, and now it seems you do indeed have some resemblance to White Fang!"