Mastered ability: Flying Thunder God Technique (Level 1)
Learning Flying Thunder God meant he could now try inscribing Space Coordinates.
By activating the power of space, he could instantly teleport over long distances from point A to point B. That was the secret behind Flying Thunder God.
Of course, putting it into practice would never be that simple. Otherwise, Genma Shiranui would not have gone decades without making any progress.
Hmm?
Kyosuke had been absorbed in understanding the technique when he suddenly turned his head toward the tent diagonally behind him.
"Who's there!"
He activated the Shisui-style Body Flicker Technique, becoming a blur as he lunged straight toward the enemy.
Secretly spying on the Deputy Army Commander was already grounds for suspicion of colluding with the enemy. Even if he killed the culprit on the spot, no one could object.
More importantly, Kyosuke had not sensed the person's presence at all before this.
Had activating the power of space not greatly enhanced his perception, he truly would have had no way to detect the enemy.
Kyosuke's shout sent the entire camp into an uproar.
In less than three seconds, Izumi and Maya arrived, finding an already lifeless corpse at his feet.
"Look into his identity." Kyosuke kicked the corpse aside and returned to his tent with a grim expression.
He was absolutely certain the man was a member of the Uchiha. Although he had ordered his subordinates to investigate, he knew perfectly well they would find nothing useful.
In the end, the intelligence department would conclude that the man had been controlled by a Secret Technique of the Yamanaka Clan.
To everyone else, that would probably seem the most reasonable explanation.
Kyosuke, however, knew things could not possibly be that simple.
His strength was now worlds apart from what it had once been. With the enhancement provided by his dual souls, his perception far surpassed that of ordinary shinobi.
Within twenty meters, even a crawling ant could not escape his senses.
How could an ordinary Chunin have hidden outside his tent for so long?
Could it be Black Zetsu? Kyosuke lowered his eyes, doing his best to conceal the surging killing intent within him.
He was deeply concerned that the enemy might still be watching nearby.
If it really was Black Zetsu, that would not be difficult to understand.
That scheming old bastard was constantly plotting against the Uchiha, hoping to find Indra's reincarnation.
With Kyosuke's reputation being so great, it would have been stranger if he had not taken an interest.
Unfortunately, even Black Zetsu could not identify Indra's reincarnation before the awakening of the Mangekyō.
At present, Kyosuke, Madara, and Izuna were all possibilities. Having too many candidates actually made it harder for him to act.
If it really is Black Zetsu, I have to prepare in advance.
Still, with Flying Thunder God, I don't have to worry about a fatal mishap.
With that thought, Kyosuke steadied his breathing, calmed his mind, and returned his attention to studying the technique.
For now, it was only a guess. Besides, even if Black Zetsu really did show up and breakdance right in the camp, there was not much Kyosuke could do about it.
To deal with that fellow, he would have to master Yin-Yang Release.
For example, he could advance his Sharingan to the Mangekyō or awaken a high-level sage body. The two represented Yin Release and Yang Release, respectively.
Only when the two were combined and yin-yang power merged into one could the resulting "technique" be called Yin-Yang Release.
Six Paths: Planetary Devastation and the Majestic Attire: Susanoo that NaruSasu activated together could both be considered advanced products of yin-yang release.
The most typical example was the Yin-Yang Release Black Rod. Obito had the Mangekyō plus Hashirama cells, while Nagato had the Rinnegan plus the Uzumaki bloodline. Those combinations allowed them to create the Black Rods that embodied Yin-Yang Release.
Even Naruto, powerful as he was with the power of Yang Release, needed Black Rods to pin Black Zetsu in place when dealing with him.
As for the Multi-Size Technique and Shadow Possession Technique, they were merely applications of yin-yang release chakra, fundamentally no different from Fire Release or Lightning Release.
Otherwise, Hashirama would not have been the only member of the Senju capable of awakening the Wood Release Secret Technique.
Sitting back down on his bed, Kyosuke continued deepening his understanding of the ninjutsu.
There were two main difficulties in learning Flying Thunder God.
The first was accurately pinpointing Space Coordinates.
Even the astonishingly gifted Fourth Hokage had only grasped the key to moving coordinates on the eve of his battle with Masked Obito.
That was what Minato called Flying Thunder God Second Step.
The second lay in the risks of traveling through space.
When entering at point A and emerging at point B, the user could disregard the vast majority of physical laws.
One careless mistake could send him underground or leave him inside a mountain.
He was no Sun Wukong. He could not smash his way through a mountain and soar into the heavens.
If something really went wrong, he would most likely burst apart and die on the spot.
Considering those risks, choosing the coordinate points became crucial.
Fortunately, he was not figuring everything out on his own. The knowledge supplied by the system gave him ample theoretical experience.
All that remained was to make practice perfect.
The night passed quickly. After staying awake until dawn, Kyosuke finally completed his first teleportation.
He turned back to look at the coordinate point a dozen or so meters away. After some thought, he decided to have a batch of Special-Made Kunai forged first.
Compared with inscribing coordinates on the spot, throwing kunai was much easier. At a critical moment, it might even produce unexpected results.
Kyosuke found the camp's Quartermaster, explained his requirements, and sketched the kunai's design from memory.
Upon seeing his requirements, the Quartermaster asked in puzzlement, "Sir, these kunai don't seem particularly practical for combat."
He was right. The Special-Made Kunai were relatively broad and would likely weigh more than ordinary kunai.
In close combat, they would indeed compromise agility.
"Just make them as drawn." Kyosuke had no intention of explaining. He could hardly say they were not meant for combat at all.
Their broad shape provided room to inscribe the coordinates, while their weight would affect their flight distance and stability, making them less likely to veer off course.
Using his authority as Army Commander, he gave the Logistics Department an absolute order: they had to rush out a batch of kunai within three days.
Any later, and the enemy might flee with their entire clans.
How would he screw over Uchiha Hikazu then?
To achieve his goal of eliminating his rivals, Kyosuke planned to make a deal with Nara Tohiko.
He would choose the other man's camp as the meeting place. With Flying Thunder God at his disposal, he had no fear of anything going wrong.
At this point, the Three Clans' defeat was assured. Struggling in vain would only drag every last member down with them.
As their Leader, Nara Tohiko would inevitably become the scapegoat for his clansmen's anger. If he had even the slightest desire to save himself, he would agree to Kyosuke's proposal.
With the two of them working together from inside and outside, all it would take was a little trickery, and Uchiha Hikazu would walk straight into the trap.
With his eyes blinded by the promise of glory, how could he see the danger lurking behind it?
"Don't resent me. Blame yourself for choosing the wrong side." Kyosuke left with a smile.
While waiting, he not only practiced Flying Thunder God but also took responsibility for teaching the newcomers.
As he taught them ninjutsu, he also subjected them to brainwashing.
Amid all that bustle, three days passed in a flash.
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