Instantaneous Movement and S-rank Mission

"I want to learn your Body Flicker Technique. Teach me all the techniques involved."

Shinji looked at Shisui expectantly.

By this time, the name "Body Flicker Shisui" had already begun to quietly spread through Konoha.

The Body Flicker Technique was originally just a basic D-rank ninjutsu, but Shisui had perfectly combined it with the Sharingan and his own extreme speed, creating his unique Phantom Body Flicker Technique.

The afterimages left behind by his high-speed movements could actually attack in sync with the real body. They would not easily disperse even when struck, while the real body could rapidly switch between the afterimages, achieving unexpected "pseudo-physical strikes" that were impossible to guard against.

Shisui froze at those words, a troubled expression appearing on his face. "Senior, my Body Flicker Technique has to be used together with the Sharingan. You...?"

He knew very well that this clansman before him had been sent to the front lines in his place precisely because he had failed to awaken his eyes.

But before Shisui could finish speaking, his pupils suddenly contracted.

Shinji's eyes had somehow turned scarlet, bearing the tomoe pattern of the Sharingan—the pride of the Uchiha Clan.

"Senior, you awakened your eyes?!" Shisui blurted out.

"That's right. I awakened them by accident yesterday." Shinji smiled faintly. "That means I can learn your Body Flicker Technique now, right?"

"That's wonderful!" Shisui's voice trembled slightly. "Let's go find the clan head right now! As long as you've awakened your eyes, the clan will never send you to the front lines again!"

He had always carried a heavy burden of guilt, believing that he had dragged Shinji down.

Now that Shinji had awakened the Sharingan, his value had greatly increased. He would no longer need to risk his life in Shisui's place, and the boulder weighing on Shisui's heart could finally be lifted.

However, Shinji's expression shifted slightly as he thought to himself, That won't do. I haven't gotten your Body Flicker Technique for free yet!

There was no reason not to learn ninjutsu that had been delivered right to his door.

He gently shook his head, deliberately revealing a helpless yet grave expression as he said in a deep voice:

"Shisui, it's no use. If I don't go, some other clansman who hasn't awakened their eyes will take my place. Now that I have awakened my eyes, my chances of surviving on the battlefield are far greater than theirs."

Shisui fell silent.

That was true. Without Shinji, there would still be other clansmen, and the clan head certainly would not let Shisui go.

Shisui ultimately left with guilt weighing on him.

Shinji looked at the scroll in his hand, a smile curling at the corner of his lips.

The scroll was densely packed with all of Shisui's cultivation insights regarding his own Body Flicker Technique.

It covered everything in meticulous detail: the trick to precisely controlling Chakra flow, the focusing technique for using the Sharingan to predict landing points, ways to patch the openings between genjutsu and Body Flicker movements, and even the breathing rhythm needed to reduce air resistance during high-speed movement.

Since Shinji still had to report to the Hokage Building, Shisui promised that Shinji could come find him at any time afterward, and he would teach him everything without reservation.

He opened the system and glanced over the skill list, wanting to see whether any new skills had appeared. Instead, he found a new notification in the message bar at the top of the system.

He quickly opened it to check.

[Phantom Body Flicker Technique Lv0 (Uchiha Shisui Version)]

[Type: Scroll, Upgradeable]

[Description: A powerful Body Flicker Technique created by Uchiha Shisui through the combination of the Sharingan, genjutsu, and extreme speed. Rated as A-rank ninjutsu.]

[Upgrade Requirement: 30,000 Points/use]

[Note: The host has awakened the Sharingan and mastered the basic Body Flicker Technique. You may spend 50,000 Points to directly learn Phantom Body Flicker Technique Lv0.]

"Uh, so I can't just learn it directly. I was thinking too simply."

"But being able to spend Points to get started is fine too. It's just that I don't have enough Points right now!"

"I can only study this ninjutsu myself."

Shinji muttered under his breath, tucked the scroll into his clothes, and turned to leave the clan grounds.

He had to hurry to the gathering point.

Third-floor office, Hokage Building.

When Shinji pushed open the door and entered, he found that he was actually the last one to arrive.

The spacious office was already crowded. Not only was Hiruzen Sarutobi present, but so was Namikaze Minato's entire team, along with the members of Shinji's own team.

Incidentally, Kurenai Yuhi and Asuma were on the same team as him.

"Hokage, Lord Minato, Chunin Uchiha Shinji reporting for duty! Thank you for your hard work, everyone!"

Shinji bowed slightly in greeting, his respectful tone drawing glances from several people present.

Asuma in particular even winked at him, looking thoroughly entertained.

Hiruzen Sarutobi set down his pipe, a gentle smile appearing on his face. "Very good. Shinji is as spirited as ever. Take your place."

Shinji nodded in acknowledgment and walked toward Kurenai Yuhi.

As he passed Nohara Rin, he gave her an inconspicuous wink. Rin's cheeks grew slightly warm, and she guiltily looked away.

This small exchange did not draw anyone else's attention.

Shinji then nodded to Asuma and Kurenai Yuhi, and the two smiled and nodded back.

As for why he had been assigned to this team, the reason was simple.

During his time at the academy, he had consistently earned perfect scores in Will of Fire classes. He had even stated in class that a ninja should devote himself to protecting Konoha, with the core principle being the word "loyalty."

These remarks had greatly won Hiruzen Sarutobi's appreciation. He had even publicly praised Shinji as a thoughtful and enlightened young man. In him, the Third Hokage vaguely saw the shadow of his old friend, Kagami Uchiha.

Thus, after graduation, Hiruzen Sarutobi had placed him and Asuma on the same team. Behind that decision was likely also the consideration of showing goodwill toward the Uchiha Clan.

Of course, those were all considerations beneath the surface.

As for Shinji, he merely wanted to live more safely and steadily. He was far less fortunate than Obito, who had been able to enter Minato Squad directly.

Seeing that everyone had arrived, Hiruzen Sarutobi gave two light coughs. His gaze swept over the room as he slowly spoke.

"Our war with Iwagakure has reached its most difficult stage. Our frontline forces are severely understaffed."

He spread out the map on the table and heavily tapped a crucial chokepoint.

"Iwagakure is continuously sending troops and supplies to the front through Kannabi Bridge. That bridge is their lifeline. We have decided to stake everything on destroying it, cutting off Iwagakure's supply route and fundamentally breaking their offensive."

The moment his words fell, the air in the office turned heavy.

"Minato!"

The Third Hokage's eyes sharpened as he looked at Namikaze Minato.

"This mission is of utmost importance and extremely dangerous. It is an S-rank mission. Are you willing to take it? I will place two squads under your command."

Namikaze Minato's expression immediately turned solemn. He stepped forward, his voice calm and firm. "Leave it to me, Hokage. I guarantee the mission will be completed."

Standing at the back, Shinji felt a buzz ring in his ears, and his whole body went faint.

Kannabi Bridge.

It was actually the Kannabi Bridge mission!

He unconsciously clenched his fists, his heart hammering wildly.

"How could it be this mission?"

Shinji looked toward Minato Squad.

He clearly remembered that on the other side of Kannabi Bridge was Iwagakure's elite main force. There were dozens of fighters at elite ninja level alone.

And there, Minato would earn the name Yellow Flash, using the Flying Thunder God to instantly kill dozens of elite ninja in a shocking feat that would make him a legend in a single battle.

His gaze drifted involuntarily toward Obito, who was currently beaming with excitement and rubbing his hands together in anticipation.

Obito was clearly immersed in the thrill of carrying out an S-rank mission and finally showing what he could do.

Seeing his innocent, passionate expression, Shinji suddenly felt a little pity for him.

"Obito, this time, just go without a care. Rin—I'll take good care of her."