Naruto: All My Targets Are Ninjutsu.

"puff!"

Smoke explodes!

Mikami Yu's true form suddenly appeared in mid-air. His hands had already completed the hand seals when he was still in bird form. Then, he puffed out his chest and blew forward: "Fire Release... Great Fireball Technique!"

[Fireball Technique: Haha! It's finally my turn to shine! Seriously, I've been watching from the sidelines for ages, it was driving me crazy... Watch me roast this pretentious cataract patient to a crisp! Burn!]

Whoosh—Boom!!!

With the blessing of the [Fire Spirit] trait,

A blazing orange-red fireball, over a meter in diameter and incredibly bright, erupted from Mikami Yu's mouth! The scorching heat spread outwards, pointing towards Hyuga Hizashi below, who had just sensed something was wrong!

"what?!"

Hyuga Hizashi's eyes widened suddenly, his pupils reflecting the rapidly enlarging fireball. He had no idea how Mikami Yu had disappeared from his sight, nor had he expected that the other party could unleash such a powerful C-rank fire jutsu!

At the critical moment, Hyuga Hizashi roared, his chakra spinning wildly at an unprecedented speed: "...Rotation!!"

Chapter 20 New Goal: Gentle Fist?

A light blue chakra shield that was spinning rapidly appeared.

Then it collided head-on with the huge fireball, creating a deafening roar!

Blinding light and scorching heat swept outwards, stirring up dust and gravel from the ground! For a moment, ripples appeared in the surrounding air!

Yu Mikami flipped in mid-air, landed steadily, and stared intently at the flames in front of him.

Strictly speaking, a C-rank ninjutsu shouldn't be able to harm a Chunin like Hyuga Hizashi. But the problem is that the latter had no idea, or even any expectation, that he, as a ninja trainee, would use this ninjutsu, thus being caught off guard by a lack of information.

So, to avoid accidental injury, when Mikami Yu released his Fireball Jutsu, he deliberately veered slightly to the side. Given Hyuga Hizashi's reaction speed, he could have easily dodged it with a teleportation. But this guy actually used the Heavenly Rotation, which was somewhat unexpected.

About ten seconds later.

The flames were shattered and extinguished by the rotating chakra, and thick smoke billowed out.

Hyuga Hizashi's figure also reappeared.

Compared to a few minutes ago, this guy looked a little disheveled. Half of his shirt sleeve was burned off, and his hair and shoulders were singed. However, his white eyes were fixed on Mikami Yu, his gaze complex, a mixture of fear and indescribable shock.

"you……"

"I voted."

Mikami Yu raised his hands and gave a French military salute: "These are all the ninjutsu I know. My chakra is almost depleted. It seems that the veteran ninja seniors are still more powerful."

"...How did you manage to dodge my eye roll just now?"

Hyuga Hizashi was silent for a few seconds before asking.

“Hyuga Hito and I are classmates, and I’ve observed him during training. Based on those observations, I suspect that the Byakugan’s field of vision isn’t a complete 360 ​​degrees, but rather has a very small blind spot diagonally behind his back, so…”

What Mikami Yu said was half true and half false.

It's true that the Byakugan of the Hyuga branch family has blind spots, but this information was something he saw in a manga in his previous life.

but……

If we insist on attributing it to routine observation, there's no way to disprove it. This is because such things are theoretically possible, but they generally only exist in theory.

opposite.

Hyuga Hizashi gave Mikami Yu a deep look, as if trying to see right through him, and then exhaled a long breath: "Alright... your ninjutsu is indeed very special, your tactics are very flexible, and you have this ability to observe and analyze. No wonder you were able to defeat Himon."

"However, your physical skills are a weakness; they're too rough. Against a true master, once you can't use the Substitution Jutsu to create distance, or your movement patterns are figured out, your situation will become extremely dangerous."

As he spoke,

Hyuga Hizashi took a few steps forward and stood on a relatively flat spot in the field. He began to review and analyze the situation: "Watch closely. When you retreated after your first surprise attack, your center of gravity leaned back too much, which caused a delay in the subsequent movements. If I choose to launch a close-range surprise attack, you will have a hard time resisting it."

"The correct approach should be..."

It must be said that Neji's father was truly a man of honor; the battle had barely ended when he began to fulfill his initial promise. He explained the key details of dodging, blocking, and power generation, and even demonstrated them on the spot.

Although these things are all basic, they are also very important. As the saying goes, the greatest truths are the simplest. These valuable experiences summarized from actual combat are hard to learn elsewhere, especially for a commoner ninja like Mikami Yu who lacks a systematic taijutsu lineage.

He stood to the side, watching intently, trying to memorize every detail.

About twenty minutes later.

Hyuga Hizashi stopped speaking.

Mikami Yu then asked a few questions, which were answered by the latter, thus bringing this teaching session to a close.

That's all for today.

Hyuga Hizashi brushed the dust and scorch marks off his clothes. "Remember, taijutsu is the foundation of a ninja. Even the most exquisite ninjutsu requires a strong physique and agile movements to support its release. Practice the techniques I've taught you diligently."

Thank you for your guidance.

Mikami Yu bowed slightly.

The results of this flight and the subsequent guidance far exceeded expectations.

Hyuga Hizashi didn't say anything more. He turned around and disappeared into the woods at the edge of the training ground with a few leaps, leaving Mikami Yu deep in thought.

……

Until they had walked a certain distance.

Hyuga Hizashi slowed his pace, turned back to look in the direction of the training ground, and seemed to be deep in thought.

His original purpose in coming here was to see Mikami Yu's Three Bodies Technique with his own eyes and to confirm the source of Hyuga Himon's doubts.

After this exchange, Hyuga Hizashi, with his more refined Byakugan and taijutsu skills than Hyuga Himon, did manage to discern some things. However, precisely because he understood them, he found them incomprehensible.

The principle of "Substitute Technique" is a high-speed instantaneous movement under the illusion, which is not exactly the same as the principle of "Flying Thunder God Technique". It can only be said that they are completely unrelated.

Normally, this technique is only suitable for use when a higher-level player is fighting a lower-level player. In matches between players of equal skill levels, it's difficult to find an opportunity to use it. Even if you manage to use it, it's only to dodge a crucial skill; it's a one-time thing, not a second.

But Yu Mikami...

How could anyone use the Substitution Jutsu as a combo?

And the connection is so smooth every time I use it, it feels like there's no cooldown at all?

simply……

It's like a concept called "substitute technique"!

As for the transformation technique, that's ridiculous too. The Byakugan does have a blind spot, but it's only about 1 degree. The transformation technique is just an illusion, a mirage. How could a living person suddenly become undetectable by chakra?

A strange junior.

Hyuga Hizashi thought for a long time but still couldn't figure it out. He could only shake his head, temporarily suppress his doubts, and turn to leave.

……

On the training ground.

Yu Mikami stood there until he had reviewed and digested Hizashi Hyuga's demonstrations before raising his head again and letting out a long sigh.

Then I focused my attention on the corner system.

As I recall, when he was fighting Hyuga Hizashi just now, a few notifications seemed to flash by:

[Ding! High-quality potential target detected: "Gentle Fist"]

[The strategy requirements are not met, and the strategy cannot be completed]

[Injection of martial arts knowledge and practical experience detected; basic understanding of martial arts has slightly improved]

Hmm... it seems that not all techniques can trigger an "encounter." Secret techniques like Gentle Fist, which require the Byakugan to be used, cannot be included in the romance list. However, since the system can detect it, it means that romance is still possible, just with rather stringent conditions.

Having confirmed this,

Yu Mikami continued scrolling through the chat history.

Chapter 21 is not a bro's game, you can't set a flag like that!

[Fireball Jutsu: It could have burned that cataract patient to death, but it missed... It's infuriating! It's all because of you weaklings that my power can't be displayed, and I'm even ridiculed as a "kind technique"! Humph! Don't come looking for me again these next few days!]

[Transformation Jutsu: Little San, the tactics you used just now were brilliant! The combination of intelligence and ninjutsu made even a Chunin suffer. However, it's best not to try such dangerous things next time, okay? We'll be worried.]

[Substitute Technique: Mikami-kun... I'm so glad you're alright... (。o_o) ]

[Substitute Technique: Affection +1]

It seems that because Mikami Yu used these ninjutsu during the sparring session, which was recognized by the Gaggle System as "target appearance," the Transformation Jutsu and the Great Fireball Jutsu were used to make their presence known. Only…

[Clone Technique: Hey, what do you mean? Why didn't you call me when you were fighting? You only called my older sister and younger sister! Oh, and even that red-haired guy is here!]

"...?"

no……

Don't you know why I don't use the clone technique?

Against the Byakugan, transformation and substitution techniques might be somewhat useful, but what use is an E-rank clone technique that can only create illusions...?

Although she thought this way, Mikami Yu certainly couldn't say it like that. She could only sigh helplessly and say a few words like "You don't need to use all the techniques in this kind of match." With the help of her "big sister" transformation technique, she managed to coax the clone technique away.

As for the Fireball...

This one seemed genuinely angry, remaining silent no matter how Mikami Yu tried to talk to him. He could only sigh and decide to try again later.

Well... the anthropomorphism is too high. Although it's quite interesting, it's also quite troublesome.

But it shouldn't be anything serious.

After all that training and competition, it was already quite late.

The sun is westward.

Yu Mikami originally wanted to find Might Guy to discuss the Eight Gates, but considering the time constraints, he had to change his plans and retreat first.

……

"Oh, Yu-kun, you're back? What a coincidence."

As we approached the residential area.

Yu Mikami saw Rin Nohara and Aoi Mikami walking towards them from the opposite side.

Among them, Nohara Rin was carrying a book, while Mikami Aoi was carrying two bags of fruits and vegetables, chatting and laughing all the way. Then, when they saw Mikami Yu, they smiled and greeted each other.

"Mom, Lin."

Mikami Yu obediently went over and took the things from his mother's hands. He glanced at them and said, "Huh? Why did you buy so much fruit? Isn't this stuff quite expensive? Are you trying to make ends meet?"

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

Mikami Aoi smiled and said, "Your father sent a letter home today, along with the village's subsidy, and I also heard from Rin about your excellent performance at the Ninja Academy, so I bought extra food to treat you tonight."

"By the way, Lin, why don't you come over for dinner later? You can invite your parents too."

"it is good!"

Nohara Rin nodded.

Beside him, Mikami Yu raised an eyebrow: So his father is still alive?

It seems my hidden system wasn't obtained by sacrificing my parents, which is good.

soon.

The three of them returned home.

After putting her things down, Nohara Rin went home, saying she would come back for dinner later. Meanwhile, Mikami Yu, while his mother was cooking, picked up a letter from the table and glanced at it.

The Mikami family's father was named Mikami Tajima, coincidentally the same name as Madara Uchiha's father. However, he came from an ordinary background and was of average strength, merely a regular Chunin. In this letter home, Mikami Tajima reported that he was safe and sound and said that in two months he would be able to hand over his duties to the next ninja squad and return to Konoha.

Not a buddy...

You can't make such a bold statement!

Mikami Yu thought to himself.

This isn't a time of peace; it's the eve of the Third Shinobi World War. Judging from the conversations I overheard at the Konoha hospital today, it seems very close. And if, coincidentally, there's a border skirmish within the next two months…

Mikami Tajima might have to be sacrificed!

What about the Mikami family's finances? He hasn't even become a ninja yet!