Exchange for the Shisui-style Body Flicker Technique

Body Flicker Technique (Level 1)

Looking at the information that had appeared on the panel, Kyosuke could not help but grin despite the aches all over his body.

Burst-type Body Flicker Techniques were not difficult to learn, but ordinary people could hardly endure the pain of their bodies being torn apart.

He had only gradually grasped the essentials by gritting his teeth and pushing himself to the limit.

Of course, learning it was one thing. He was still far from being able to use it in actual combat.

If he used too much force, he could easily launch himself straight onto someone else's blade.

But if he used too little force, the ensuing bodily stiffness could practically spell an immediate death sentence.

That was why the Body Flicker Technique only became common among Jonin.

The key was one word: control.

Control involved not only Chakra manipulation, but another crucial aspect as well: the techniques for using the Body Flicker Technique.

Kyosuke's experiments were meant to save Points, which he could use to exchange for the Body Flicker techniques of famous shinobi.

Setting aside the exceedingly rare Space-Time Ninjutsu and forbidden technique exemplars like Might Guy, who was renowned throughout the shinobi world for the Body Flicker Technique?

The first name that sprang to Kyosuke's mind was the genius of his own clan, Uchiha Shisui.

The title "Body Flicker Shisui" had been as thunderous as its reputation during the Third Shinobi World War.

His genjutsu was certainly outstanding, but Shisui's Body Flicker Technique was no less impressive.

Considering the similarities between them, Kyosuke did not hesitate to exchange for the Shisui-style Body Flicker Technique.

Originally, the Shisui-style Body Flicker Technique had cost 8,000 Points.

But when he checked again after mastering the basic Body Flicker Technique, the price had dropped all the way to 4,000—exactly half off.

"Looks like my guess was right. Mastering the foundational ability yourself really does reduce the exchange price accordingly."

"This system is pretty user-friendly."

After selecting the confirm exchange button, an enormous amount of knowledge suddenly flooded into his mind.

Only after a long while did Kyosuke seem to awaken from a dream, returning from illusion to reality.

Shisui-style Body Flicker Technique (Level 1)

When he opened the list, he found that the name of the Body Flicker Technique had quietly changed.

As he carefully savored the alterations to the technique, he could not help but marvel that Shisui's great reputation had not been built by chance.

Even if it were cast into the Warring States Period, it could still produce a hero whose name resounded across an entire region.

Bang, bang, bang! Before Kyosuke could head outside to test it, hurried knocking suddenly sounded from beyond the door.

Just as he was about to get up and open it, his expression abruptly changed. A short sword was already in his hand.

Clang! Knocking aside the Kunai hurtling toward him, Kyosuke calmly stepped forward. Chakra erupted from his body as his short sword flashed like lightning, slashing at the wooden door.

"Holy shit!"

The familiar cry made Kyosuke instinctively pull back some of his strength.

Even so, the door splintered apart, revealing Uchiha Izuna outside with a panicked look on his face.

"This stupid kid." Kyosuke's heart had leaped into his throat. He knew very well what the consequences of accidentally killing Izuna would be.

At the crucial moment, a short sword struck in from the side. With a clang, it steadily blocked his attack.

Kyosuke stood frozen for two or three seconds before finally letting out a long breath. Then he stepped forward and flicked little Izuna hard on the forehead.

"Damn it, Uchiha Kyosuke, you've gone too far!" Izuna bared his teeth and claws, looking utterly arrogant.

In truth, little Izuna usually did not dare provoke him too much. No matter how foolish he was, getting beaten often enough would teach him a lesson.

The reason he was acting so cocky today was that his greatest backer had returned.

Ignoring the little brat's clamor, Kyosuke turned toward the owner of the blade. "You're finally back, Madara."

The one who had blocked his attack was Uchiha Madara, who had just returned from the front lines.

Half a year ago, Madara's strength had reached elite Chunin. Tajma no longer had any reason to stop him from going to war.

As expected of the Dance King, in just half a year, he had made the entire Senju Clan remember the name Uchiha Madara.

Now that the fighting had eased somewhat, Madara finally had the chance to return to the clan grounds.

Looking at the young man before him, who had grown increasingly tall and straight, Kyosuke knew that the other's strength had become even more terrifying.

"Come inside."

That night, they went to the same barbecue restaurant.

Kyosuke, Izuna, and Madara sat facing one another, and they had even secretly asked the owner for alcohol.

What did it matter if minors were not allowed to drink? One was a battlefield Asura, another was the Evil-faced Rakshasa. If they gathered every day to drink fruit juice, their enemies would laugh themselves to death.

Izuna, well, he was the exception.

Under Madara's stern gaze, little Izuna could only pout and repeatedly clink his glass of fruit juice against theirs.

"Tch, a kid is still a kid." Kyosuke could not help making snide remarks from the side.

Izuna could only endure it in silence.

Within the Uchiha Clan, only three people could keep him in line.

His father, Uchiha Tajma, was imposing and authoritative. Izuna did not dare disobey his words.

His older brother, Uchiha Madara, commanded his heartfelt respect, and Izuna was unwilling to go against his wishes.

And then there was his friend and sworn rival, Uchiha Kyosuke. Well, he was the only one who would truly beat Izuna without holding back.

Most outrageous of all, his older brother and father rather approved of it, believing that it would help improve his strength.

It was simply absurd. Overcome with grief and indignation, Izuna gulped down an entire glass of fruit juice.

"Boss, another pitcher!"

Meanwhile, the other two were exchanging their experiences from the battlefield.

Uchiha Madara held a distinguished status. Wherever he went, he was part of the command hierarchy, and his perspective on matters was well worth Kyosuke learning from.

As for Kyosuke, his past missions had all been extremely dangerous. Infiltrating behind enemy lines was practically routine for him.

Madara also hoped to learn a little from his experience.

"Tch, what's so impressive about that?" Izuna was nearly dying of envy beside them.

Unfortunately, his father had always refused to let him go to the battlefield.

"When you can defeat Kyosuke, I'll agree to let you go." Those had been Uchiha Tajma's exact words.

Izuna had tried many times, but he had never been able to overcome that short sword.

If his older brother had not been present today, he would have been dead or seriously injured. Izuna himself knew that better than anyone.

"Damn it, why is the gap in our strength getting bigger and bigger?"

Glancing at Kyosuke as he spoke leisurely, little Izuna hardened his resolve and began secretly snatching the other's barbecue.

By the time their conversation ended and Kyosuke was ready to eat, he discovered that there was not even a single piece of meat left on the grill in front of him.

"Burp~" Little Izuna covered his stomach with one hand and looked at him with a smug expression.

"Careful you don't eat yourself to death." Kyosuke rolled his eyes and helplessly ordered several more plates of barbecue from the waiter.

It could not be helped. Shinobi usually had large appetites, and it was perfectly normal for one person to eat several plates of barbecue.

Not to mention that all three of them were currently in a period of rapid physical growth.

Watching the two wolf down their food, Izuna's little eyes darted around before he suddenly asked, "You two haven't seen each other in so long. I wonder whose strength is higher now?"

The moment those words fell, the dining table instantly went silent.