Naruto: All My Targets Are Ninjutsu.

Mikami Yu flipped off the stone surface, took a deep breath, and quickly formed hand seals—巳－未－申－亥－午－寅.

This was the hand seal for the Great Fireball Technique, but Mikami Yu did not immediately release the ninjutsu. Instead, he tried to further compress and condense the chakra in his throat until he felt a faint stinging sensation in his chest. Only then did he open his mouth and release the huge, blazing white fireball.

The fireball had only flown halfway when it began to expand uncontrollably, exploding above the pool and creating a large splash.

"no……"

"Try the balsam fire again..."

"Hmm... Xiao Fengxian, do you have any clues?"

[Fengxian Fire Technique: Huh? Is "Little Fengxian" calling me? It sounds quite nice... I don't know either, why don't you ask your older sister?]

[Fireball Technique: Unknown.]

While some of the characters within the "Ghostly System" can act as Yu Mikami's "teachers"—for example, the Three Body Technique and Healing Technique have provided him with training guidance—not all ninjutsu possess this characteristic. For instance, the Great Fireball Technique and Phoenix Flower Technique are examples of this.

Moreover, what Mikami Yu wants to do now is not to explore a single ninjutsu, but to combine the characteristics of different ninjutsu, which is much more difficult.

It is estimated that under normal circumstances, this can only be achieved if the corner system unlocks a "Fire Release Bond" similar to "Phantom Stage".

Otherwise, we can only figure it out slowly.

[Transformation Technique: Well then... Little San, how about I transform you into that ninja named "Yakura" and see if you can use her abilities?]

"This one……"

I reckon Yu Mikami isn't up to the task.

After all, he had transformed into members of the Uchiha and Hyuga clans before, but without awakening the Sharingan and Byakugan. "Scorching Release," being a bloodline limit, would likely be similar. However, since the transformation jutsu was suggested, Mikami Yu adopted the suggestion and gave it a try.

Ok……

The result was naturally the same.

After all, Yu Mikami didn't understand the structure of Yokura's body. Even if he used "Transformation Technique: Lifelike", he could only transform the appearance, but it would be difficult to replicate the internal structure one-to-one.

Unless he can capture the other party and study them thoroughly from the outside in, to see exactly what subtle changes "Scorching Release" caused in Yekura's body, and then try to replicate it, then it might be possible to succeed, but it's only a possibility.

"Speaking of which, Pakura shouldn't be the first person to master Scorch Release, right?"

"I wonder if the Konoha Research Institute has any corpses of ninjas with bloodline limits, or any related research data. If they do..."

Later, I might try to get closer to Orochimaru through him and do some academic research.

in addition,

We could also try to get our hands on the other research materials Orochimaru possesses. It wouldn't be a bad idea for him to take over those research "legacy" after Orochimaru defectes from Konoha...

Yuu Mikami thought to himself.

Just as he was immersed in thinking about "Scorch Release" and trying to deduce Pakura's chakra flow pattern, a deliberately light footstep approached from the gaps in the dense forest behind him. Soon, several sharp whooshing sounds shattered the evening's tranquility!

Whoosh! Whoosh whoosh!

"?"

Without turning his head, Mikami Yu reached for the hilt of the short sword on the rock beside him with lightning speed. Then, with a slight flick of his wrist, accompanied by several crisp clanging sounds of metal striking metal, he knocked away the kunai and shuriken that were being shot at him.

After doing all this, he turned around, somewhat puzzled.

Then Kakashi, Obito, and Rin Nohara emerged from the woods. Kakashi drew his short sword, while Obito and Rin formed hand seals for ninjutsu, poised to strike: "Yakura, I didn't expect you to dare come back! Tell me, where did you take Yu?!"

"..."

Yu Mikami's lips twitched slightly as he realized that his transformation jutsu had caused the misunderstanding. He quickly formed a hand seal to dispel the illusion. The figure sitting on the rock transformed from an orange-haired girl back into a white-haired boy.

"Huh, Yu? It's you?"

"Wait, are you really not an enemy in disguise? The code!"

After being tricked into trusting by the Yekura team disguised as Konoha ninjas, Kakashi and his group became noticeably more vigilant. Even after Mikami Yu revealed the secret code the team had agreed upon, they still harbored doubts.

Having no other choice, Mikami Yu could only casually reveal two secrets about Kakashi and Obito before regaining their trust.

As for why he transformed into Yekura using the transformation technique...

"Well, I just wanted to try out the 'role-playing method' and see if I could sense her chakra flow habits after transforming into Pakura's appearance, and then figure out the principle of 'Scorching Release'."

Yu Mikami casually made up an excuse.

"'Acting Method'?"

Obito paused for a moment, then his eyes lit up, and he became eager to try it out: "Huh, there's actually such a training method? No wonder you've improved so much lately, Yu... If I were to become like you, could I also use a Great Fireball like you?"

"...Are you an idiot?"

Kakashi glanced at Obito expressionlessly and retorted, "Transformation Jutsu is just a visual illusion. How could it possibly copy chakra nature and ninjutsu abilities... But Yuu, you've reminded me."

Kakashi paused, looked around at Mikami and the others, and lowered his voice, saying, "What do you guys think? How about we follow the example of Pakura's team, use the Transformation Technique to disguise ourselves as Sand Ninja, infiltrate their camp, and assassinate their commander?"

"Since the people of Sunagakure can use transformation techniques to disguise themselves as our ninjas and launch surprise attacks, then we can do the same thing and give them a taste of their own medicine!"

"...Huh? What do you mean by 'humanitarianism'?"

The illiterate man with soil performed steadily.

Mikami Yu and Nohara Rin, however, understood what Kakashi meant.

The latter was somewhat tempted.

But Mikami Yu yawned and waved his hand, saying, "If it were that easy, Konoha would have sent people to do it long ago. Why would it be our turn to think about it? Alright, it's already dark. Let's go to sleep. We're exhausted after a long day."

Chapter 114 Obito: Is the "Acting Method" really useful?

To be fair, the Transformation Technique cannot be used for decapitation operations, mainly because it is just a simple illusion. At first glance, it may look fine, but anyone who knows the character can see the flaws by observing the chakra aura, habitual movements, tone of voice, and so on.

but……

For Yu Mikami, these problems almost never exist.

Because his [Transformation Technique: Lifelike], like White Zetsu's "Wood Release: Transformation" in the original story, can imitate other people's chakra aura and even personal habits, thus deceiving everyone.

However, such an assassination attempt is still somewhat risky.

More importantly, it would expose Mikami Yu's unique transformation technique, which wasn't worth it. In his opinion, it was better to save this special trump card for crucial moments.

Seeing that Mikami Yu said this,

Kakashi then dropped the subject, waved, and signaled the others to go back.

soon.

The group found a sheltered rocky hollow nearby and quickly set up their temporary campsite for the night. They then took turns keeping watch and resting, with Kakashi, as the team leader, taking the first shift.

Obito had barely lain down when he couldn't help but turn over again, lowering his voice to ask Yu Mikami, who had already closed his eyes beside him, "Hey, Yu, that 'acting method' you mentioned earlier, does it really work?"

"If it really works... then if I become Madara Uchiha, the former head of the Uchiha clan, wouldn't I be able to awaken the Sharingan immediately?"

"..."

Yu Mikami's lips twitched slightly, a hint of suspicion in his voice that Obito might have read the script and knew he would meet that old man in the future.

However, at this moment, he dared not show anything unusual, and simply followed Obito's words: "Uchiha Madara... wasn't that one killed by the First Hokage at the Valley of the End a long time ago? So many years have passed, do you even know what he looks like? Why are you changing your mind?"

"That's right!"

Obito slapped his thigh, realizing his blind spot, but quickly recovered: "It's okay, the elders in the clan will definitely know, maybe they even have a portrait or something. I'll ask them when I get back to the village..."

"...Then I wish you all the best."

Yu Mikami said casually.

After exchanging a few perfunctory words, he was too lazy to argue with Obito any further. He yawned, closed his eyes, and fell into a deep sleep accompanied by the chirping of insects in the distance.

When Obito saw that Kakashi was no longer responding, he tried to chat with him, but was scolded by the latter in a very impatient manner. He could only lie back down in his original spot, thinking about the "acting method" while gradually falling asleep.

Silent all night.

The next morning.

The mist in the forest had not yet completely dissipated, and the sound of clashing metal could already be heard in the woods. It was Mikami Yu and Kakashi, who had gotten up early, each holding a short sword and practicing their swordsmanship.

Both sides moved quickly. From the observer's perspective, all that could be seen were two dazzling silver lights, wielded by two white-haired men. Each strike carried a sharp, whistling sound as it cut through the air, leaving blurry trails in the dim morning light. The clanging and banging sounds of their attacks were incessant.

After this period of practical training, Mikami Yu's understanding of the "Heart Blade Domain" has improved significantly since he first left the village. His "Hatake Sword Technique" is quite proficient, and he is not at a disadvantage even when facing Kakashi, a true successor of the Hatake family.

In some ways, he is even more like the successor of "Hatake Sword Technique" than Kakashi.

It is expected that after a few more days, once "Hatake Sword Technique" reaches 50 in favorability and unlocks the second stage "Intimacy" trait, his strength will be able to improve even further, surpassing Kakashi's current level.

For this,

Kakashi was actually a little worried.

He had formally studied swordsmanship under Hatake Sakumo, though he hadn't learned everything due to Sakumo's untimely death. He knew the difficulty of mastering a swordsmanship from beginner to expert. But he couldn't understand how Mikami Yu had managed to learn "Hatake swordsmanship" and reach such a level.

Even though the other person doesn't have the Sharingan, how can you learn this thing so easily?

Hmm... maybe that's what "genius" is like...

Kakashi, who had been a genius since childhood, rarely experienced a sense of frustration similar to that of Obito from Yu Mikami.

the other side.

Rin Nohara was squatting by the campfire, busily arranging rice balls filled with vegetables and meat on clean banana leaves, and peeling a few fresh hard-boiled eggs. As she did this, the girl's fingertips, glistening with dewdrops, shone brightly in the morning light.

"Yu, Kakashi, stop fighting, it's time to eat! And Obito, you come over here too, stop thinking about that 'acting technique'!"

"okay!"

Mikami Yu responded and, along with Kakashi, sheathed their swords.

quickly,

The four members of the team sat down casually on the rocks and grass by the campfire, took rice balls and boiled eggs from Nohara Rin, and stuffed them into their mouths.

After finishing their simple breakfast, they cleaned up the campsite, extinguished the campfire, and then set off on their reconnaissance patrol again.

Because Minato Namikaze was absent today, the team's overall strength was somewhat reduced. Therefore, Yu Mikami and the others did not split into two groups, but instead acted together in a four-person team, keeping a close distance between each other and maintaining a vigilant formation.

During this process, Yu Mikami multitasked, keeping an eye on the surroundings while also monitoring the corner system.

[Superhuman Strength: (Sitting casually at the gambling table, one foot on a stool, shuffling a deck of cards with a clattering sound) Hey! Little White Hair! Are you awake? If you are, hurry up! Today I'm going to avenge myself and win back everything I lost yesterday, plus interest!]

"……Oh."

Yu Mikami curled the corners of his lips and chuckled softly.

He likes the confident look on the face of "Super Strength Technique," which is comparable to "Sunny Sasuke."

But after each bet...

[Super Strength: Aaaaaah! Damn it! Just a little bit more! You turned the tables... No, no! Let's try again!]

[Super Strength Skill Affection +2! Current Affection: 22/100 (Unfamiliar)]

Such easy favorability gains are rare in other ninjutsu, so Mikami Yu could only accept them with a smile.

In fact, besides "superhuman strength".

There's also a technique whose favorability is quietly increasing day by day—

That is the "technique of neural activation".

So far, Mikami Yu hasn't practiced this technique even once, mainly because the manual is incomplete and he doesn't know how to practice it. However, he still completes the daily dialogue, and although the latter remains inactive and doesn't respond to him, his favorability rating increases slightly from time to time.

Yu Mikami was very curious about what features this "Pinhaomei" (拼好妹), which was not yet fully developed, could unlock...

Chapter 115 Jiraiya's Gift, A New Skin for the Three Body Technique (Two-in-One)

Nothing unusual happened during this patrol mission; it seemed that the encounter between Mikami Yu and his group and the Yekura squad was just a minor incident.

That's normal.

After all, Pakura's team was almost completely wiped out, and it would take time to find replacements. Moreover, although Pakura was a genius in Scorching Release, she didn't have any special family background in Sunagakure, so it's unlikely that the other side would make a big fuss over her defeat.

Of course, we still need to be vigilant and not let our guard down because of uncertainties.

That evening.

Minato Namikaze has returned from Wildfire Castle.

Kakashi, as usual, exchanged the secret code with the other man and confirmed his identity through the Flying Thunder God kunai.