Naruto: All My Targets Are Ninjutsu.

then,

Obito noticed Mikami Yu immediately and exclaimed in surprise, looking puzzled: "Huh, Yu? What are you doing there?"

"Shh-"

Kakashi raised his arm to stop Obito from going over to wake up Mikami Yu, while making a shushing gesture with his other hand.

"Kakashi?"

"He's probably cultivating; don't disturb him at this time."

"?"

Obito was stunned: "Cultivation?"

No, what time is it? Why are you still secretly rolling around while everyone else is sleeping? I was wondering how you improved so quickly!

Well… actually, this was the first time this had happened to Mikami Yu. Normally, he has a pretty regular sleep schedule, going to bed early whenever possible and never letting fatigue build up for the next day. However, because Obito happened to see it, a subtle misunderstanding arose.

"No, I'm not going to sleep either. I'm going to the training ground to practice for a while... Kakashi, are you coming?"

Obito made up his mind.

Kakashi's lips twitched slightly. He silently took off his coat and lay back down on the bed. "If you're not worried about not being able to get up tomorrow morning, or getting sleepy during missions, go ahead."

"..."

Finally, silence returned to the barracks. Kakashi and Obito lay back down once more, their steady breathing echoing in the air.

Yu Mikami remained seated silently in the darkness, but within him, a chakra slowly began to circulate, like a volcano quietly brewing and surging. Sweat silently seeped from his forehead, rolling down his slightly reddened skin to the ground.

for a long time.

About an hour later.

When Yu Mikami slowly opened his eyes again, a sharp glint flashed in those eyes that had opened in the darkness! It was like lightning flashing in an empty room!

"It seems... to be like this..."

Mikami Yu formed hand seals and opened his mouth again to exhale. As the air in front of him suddenly distorted and heated up, a tiny, pure, blazing white flame, as if it had a life of its own, leaped and was born in front of him!

The flame was incredibly hot, instantly causing the surrounding air to crackle slightly. Then, under Mikami Yu's mental control, the flame slowly expanded, eventually transforming into a blazing white fireball the size of a ping-pong ball, radiating intense heat!

This looks a bit like the "flashbang" from before, but it's more stable and brighter.

This is no longer the original "explosive bomb" of the Impatiens Fire.

If it were to be given a suitable name, it would be...

"Pseudo-Scorching Escape: Light Flame Bullet!"

It's called "fake" because, lacking the wind attribute, the fireball created by Yu Mikami is ultimately missing something compared to a true Scorching Release. However, its pure high-temperature essence, and the vaporizing and destructive intent it contains, which is quite different from ordinary Fire Release, are almost identical!

"It's done!"

[Phoenix Fire Technique: Wow! As expected of the third sister, so amazing! That's what I was thinking too, but I didn't succeed when I tried just now... Hehe!]

[Ding! Special event "Glamorous Things" completed!]

[Phoenix Fire Technique: Affection +8! Current Affection: 100/100 (Heart to Heart)]

(You have obtained the stage reward 4 times: Constitution +4, Trait: Blazing Burst (You have achieved a high degree of resonance with "Phoenix Fire Technique". When you release this technique, each fireball will be as if it has a life of its own, and will fight in coordination with your will. There is a high chance that it will produce an additional explosion effect when it hits, and will deal splash damage to enemies within a certain range. You can also consume additional chakra to create "Light Flame Bullet", which will produce a strong blinding effect when it explodes.)

(Note: The flash duration of the "Light Flame Bullet" is directly proportional to the amount of chakra injected, and the duration of a single bullet is usually 0.5 to 5 seconds.)

"Good heavens..."

Yu Mikami exclaimed, "Wow!"

What ninja world version of the Solar Flare?

This is already the fifth person on Mikami Yu's romance list to reach maximum affection level.

Based on the description, "Blazing Burst" retains the tracking and bursting effect of the original "Explosive Bullet" and adds the function of "Flashbang".

Although the flash itself has limited destructive power and is easily healed by chakra for ninjas, if it is used unexpectedly in battle, even the strongest enemy may be momentarily distracted, thus changing the outcome of the battle. It can be described as a divine auxiliary skill.

Chapter 137 The New Year's Celebration in Wildfire City, "Hero of Shu" Jiraiya (Two Chapters Combined)

Yu Mikami plans to try out the effects of the "Light Flame Bullet" when he has some free time.

Let's double-check the ratio between the duration of the flash and the amount of chakra consumed.

A 5-second flashbang might consume a lot of energy and can't be mass-produced, but generally, there's no need to go for the top-of-the-line version. A 1- or 2-second "light and fire bullet" is perfectly adequate. Making several and triggering them sequentially at the right time might be more effective than a single flashbang.

of course……

The study of "Scorching Escape" itself should not be neglected.

After all, Yu Mikami has only simulated a portion of the characteristics of "Scorch Release" and is still inferior to Pakura. Not to mention, Pakura, as a bloodline ninja, can release ninjutsu with one hand or even without hand seals, which is the true core technology.

present.

With a thought, Mikami Yu dispelled the blazing white fireball in front of him, then let out a soft breath: "Tomorrow... I'll take some time to study it properly later and try to remove the word 'fake' as soon as possible."

"Since things have come to this, let's go to sleep!"

With that sigh of relief

Mikami Yu suddenly felt a strong sense of exhaustion wash over him. He wiped his face haphazardly with a towel, then slumped back onto the bed. As soon as his head hit the pillow, he closed his eyes and fell asleep.

The "Phoenix Fire Technique" in the Gagua system also calmed down contentedly.

……

The next day.

The Minato squad got up early, tidied themselves up, and went out for their usual half-day border patrol. The situation was, as always, calm and peaceful; clearly, the Sand Village hadn't recovered from the attacks of the past few days and were still lying low, waiting to strike.

I didn't return until noon, and after having a simple meal, I...

Kakashi and Obito went out for training.

Yu Mikami's secret "Rolling King" training late last night undoubtedly spurred Obito on, making him eager to roll up as well. Kakashi could only take on the role of "assistant teacher" to help, while also taking the opportunity to legally and legitimately beat up Obito.

Meanwhile, Yu Mikami and Rin Nohara gathered in the small hut behind the medical team, spread out the scrolls and charts containing the data on Shokuun Yotsugu, and began to organize and analyze the data based on yesterday's work, occasionally scribbling on draft paper.

Sheci is not here today.

After all, the latter's job is to treat the wounded, and the last time he helped was only because of the relationship between them. He can't keep accompanying them to do scientific research.

However, the impact is not significant.

Because Yu Mikami had just successfully mastered the "Light Flame Bullet," his current state was exceptionally good, and his mindset was completely different when reviewing these materials. Some data that he couldn't quite understand or grasp yesterday now seemed clear and obvious.

but……

Regarding the "catalytic medium" mentioned by Serpent Companion, Mikami Yu doesn't have much of a clue yet, which is also the key to determining whether his Burning Release can be successfully replicated.

"...The main problem is still in this area. The structures of these chakra-conducting proteins are too special and complex, making it difficult to determine how chakra fuses and operates when it passes through them. And this is the most crucial point."

"It seems our current level is still not high enough, and our equipment is also lacking. If we want to fully understand the tricks of this, we'll probably have to find an expert like Lady Tsunade or Lord Orochimaru... Hmm, maybe we should see if anyone wants to go back to Konoha and compile this information to take back with us?"

Yu Mikami began to consider this plan.

Nohara Rin, resting her chin on her hand, watched from the side and gently comforted him, "Yu-kun, you've done very well. You've summarized so many patterns in such a short time. The main problem is that the subject is too difficult, so don't push yourself too hard."

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

Just as Mikami Yu was about to say something, the tent flap was suddenly flung open, and Obito's spiky hair appeared in sight, accompanied by a loud, boisterous voice: "Rin! Yu! Come out and see! Tonight's dinner is incredibly lavish, it's like New Year's!"

beside,

Kakashi, with his hands in his pockets, slowly corrected him, "It's not like, today is January 1st, Konoha Year 47, it really is a new year."

"new year?"

Mikami Yu and Nohara Rin were both taken aback.

The Konoha calendar was compiled by Hashirama Senju after he founded the village. It is roughly similar to the Gregorian calendar on Earth, with the beginning of the year being the depths of winter.

If this were in Konoha, it would have snowed several times by now. But Wildfire Castle is close to the Land of Wind and located in a low-latitude region where climate changes are not obvious. In addition, the intense battle blurred the passage of time, so Yuu Mikami and his companions didn't even realize that the end of the year had arrived.

Wow, is it already Chinese New Year?

Rin Nohara's eyes lit up with surprise, the fatigue from days of studying data vanishing instantly. For a girl her age, the festive atmosphere always held a natural allure, even now, on the front lines.

Yuzuru Mikami began tidying up the table: "Let's go, let's go out and take a look."

present.

Obito walked at the front with great excitement, followed by Mikami Yu and Nohara Rin in the middle, while Kakashi walked at the back with a "I really can't do anything with you guys" expression. After leaving the tent, the scene in front of them made them all widen their eyes slightly.

In the center of the stronghold, a huge bonfire was already lit, its orange flames leaping and dispelling the twilight. Several long tables were temporarily put together, laden with all sorts of food.

Large chunks of roasted, sizzling meat sprinkled with spices, large bowls of stewed meat and boiled fish, steaming white rice and fresh bread, rare fresh fruits and vegetables... there were even several jars of wine with red paper labels.

Several logistics ninjas were quickly setting up a barbecue grill, with a small mountain of meat chunks and vegetable skewers already piled up next to it.

"Yu! Lin! Over here!"

Snake Ci's voice came from behind. She was directing several wounded people who had been healed by her and Mikami Yu not long ago to help move fruit. When she saw them, her face was filled with a relaxed smile. "Come and lend a hand, hold those shelves steady! Everyone, relax tonight!"

"it is good."

Yu Mikami and Rin Nohara immediately stepped forward to help, and Obito followed suit.

Busy.

As darkness fell completely, the open space in the center of the camp was filled with the sounds of campfires and people. Konoha ninjas sat in twos and threes, talking and laughing loudly, raising their glasses in celebration, and some took out flutes or harmonicas to play folk tunes from the Land of Fire.

At that moment, Jiraiya and Minato Namikaze appeared. The former was still wearing his signature red jacket and wooden clogs, and his 1.9-meter height immediately attracted everyone's attention.

"Lord Jiraiya! You've arrived!"

"Quickly, please sit here!"

As one of the Legendary Sannin and the supreme commander of the southwestern battlefield of Konoha, Jiraiya's prestige was beyond question. He received a warm welcome upon his arrival and was even invited to give a few words of congratulations.

"Ahem... I don't have much to say. We've been through a lot in the past year. Although the war brought pain and separation, it also showed us the resilience and courage of the Konoha ninja! Especially those young juniors, who have shown a sense of responsibility and strength far beyond their years! You are the hope for Konoha's future!"

"really."

Upon hearing this, a round of applause erupted from the crowd, and many turned their gazes to Mikami Yu and Kakashi. Among the new generation of ninjas, their performance was the most outstanding, even surpassing many adult ninjas in their twenties—it was undeniable.

"...In short, in the new year, let's continue to fight to protect our homeland and our comrades! Let's end this war as soon as possible! Cheers to peace!"

"cheers!"

Everyone responded in unison, instantly igniting the atmosphere with cheers and clinking glasses.

Amidst the lively atmosphere, Jiraiya suddenly chuckled and said, "Enough with the pleasantries. I'll put on a show to liven things up. This is a little trick I learned from a ninja from another country when I was traveling through the ninja world—'face-changing'!"

As he spoke, Jiraiya raised his sleeve to cover his face, and with a flick of his wrist, a thick layer of paint appeared on his face, transforming him into a fierce-looking man with wide-open eyes; with another flick, he became a worried old man; and with yet another flick, he became a comical child with a grotesque face!

This smooth and natural scene drew cheers from the surrounding crowd. Many young ninjas were dumbfounded, never expecting that the esteemed Jiraiya-sama could have such an approachable, even somewhat comical, side.

Even Kakashi, who is usually very strict about managing his expressions, couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth slightly under his mask.

Mikami Yu watched this unfold and secretly thought to himself: What kind of "Hero of Shu" Jiraiya is this? Does the Naruto world have a place similar to Sichuan, and people play this game?

Judging from this, it's quite possible that Tobirama Senju really did learn a little tune similar to "Remembering the past, tears never dry"...

I wonder if I'll ever have the chance to see it in the future...

Jiraiya, smugly wearing wooden clogs, circled the campfire a few more times, changing his expression several times, before finally stopping amidst applause and laughter. "Hahaha, it's nothing, it's nothing! Everyone, eat and drink well, but don't forget about the patrol, it wouldn't be good if Sunagakure took advantage of the situation!"

"understood!"

Jiraiya then took his seat.

The banquet officially began.

Yu Mikami, Rin Nohara, Kakashi, and Obito sat around a grill. Obito volunteered to be the grill master, but his technique was a bit clumsy, and he burned several pieces in a row. He could only laugh it off and eat them himself. Kakashi wanted to help, but Obito refused.

It was the Lunar New Year, and the children were still kids, so Mikami Yu and Nohara Rin didn't pay much attention. They just prepared the condiments and set out the tableware.

"Lin! This meat looks cooked! You should try it!"

Obito finally picked up a sizzling piece of grilled meat and eagerly offered it to Rin.

"Thank you, Obito-kun."

Lin smiled and took the meat, about to take a bite, when she accidentally burned the back of her hand with hot splattered charcoal from the edge of the grill. She couldn't help but cry out "Ah!" and almost dropped the piece of meat.

"careful!"