Bringing My Talent to Genjutsu

"Genjutsu, simply put, is a technique that uses Chakra to interfere with an enemy's Five Senses, causing them to fall into an illusion."

Yuhi Shinko began his explanation in a serious tone.

The Five Senses referred to sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.

In genjutsu, sight was usually the primary focus.

The most classic visual genjutsu was undoubtedly the Sharingan.

There was a saying in the Ninja World: when fighting a ninja from the Uchiha Clan, never look into his Sharingan.

Because one look and you'd explode... Oh, no, that was wrong. You'd fall under a genjutsu.

"If two genjutsu ninja fight, victory or defeat depends on Yin Style power—that is, spiritual power."

Yuhi Shinko looked at Hikawa and said, "Your spiritual power is naturally stronger, so you're suited to learning genjutsu."

"What about mine?"

Yuhi Kurenai could not help asking.

"Yours is stronger than that of your peers too."

Yuhi Shinko paused and did not say the rest.

If Yuhi Kurenai's talent for genjutsu was six thousand, then Hikawa's was at least ten thousand.

But that did not mean her talent for genjutsu was poor.

In fact, before meeting Hikawa, Yuhi Kurenai had been the most talented genjutsu user he had ever seen.

Excluding the Uchiha Clan's ninja.

They did not care about any so-called genjutsu talent. As long as they could awaken their eyes, they could use genjutsu.

"Alright, enough talking. Let's try it ourselves."

Yuhi Shinko clapped his hands and said, "We'll start with the most basic genjutsu, the Mist Servant Technique."

The Mist Servant Technique was D-Rank in difficulty. Its effect was to summon terrifying black phantoms to frighten enemies.

The black phantoms moved slowly and had no offensive power. Their greatest advantage was that they split apart when attacked.

It was somewhat like a special kind of Shadow Clone Technique.

"Watch carefully and learn well."

Yuhi Shinko slightly slowed the speed of his Hand Seals.

Soon, a humanoid black shadow rose from behind the sofa.

Its entire body was pitch-black, radiating a cold and sinister aura.

Since they had been prepared, Hikawa and Yuhi Kurenai were naturally not frightened.

This genjutsu could only be used for sneak attacks.

"Your turn."

Yuhi Shinko dispelled the genjutsu and watched them expectantly.

It had taken him a full day to learn this genjutsu back then, but Hikawa and Yuhi Kurenai were more talented. Perhaps they could learn it in half a day.

Yuhi Shinko blinked, then suddenly froze.

A humanoid black shadow abruptly appeared in front of Hikawa.

Yuhi Shinko immediately felt as though he had fallen under a genjutsu.

That speed far exceeded his expectations.

"Damn it!"

Yuhi Kurenai looked at the empty space before her, her face filled with unwillingness.

Her talent truly was inferior to Hikawa's.

But she quickly put away her sense of frustration. After trying several times, she finally succeeded in casting the Mist Servant Technique.

It was just that the black phantom she summoned did not have a humanoid shape. It looked like some kind of bizarre mutant.

"Kurenai, your talent really is better than mine."

Yuhi Shinko said with a gratified expression.

But Yuhi Kurenai did not feel happy at all.

Comparison only made the gap hurt more. Compared to Hikawa, she was still lacking.

"Uncle Shinko, can you teach me a second genjutsu?"

Hikawa asked as he looked at the new Entry that had appeared.

"Although you have learned the Mist Servant Technique, you are not yet proficient in it."

Yuhi Shinko said solemnly, "Practice for two days first. Then I'll teach you a new genjutsu. Remember, do not be impatient."

"Uncle Shinko, look."

Hikawa clapped his hands together, and a humanoid black shadow instantly appeared.

"H-How is that possible?"

Yuhi Shinko could not help widening his eyes.

"..."

Yuhi Kurenai was speechless.

In such a short time, he had not only learned the ninjutsu, but mastered it completely?

Whether a ninjutsu was proficient depended on its casting speed and power.

Hikawa's second casting was much faster than his first, essentially reaching the Mist Servant Technique's maximum casting speed.

As for the reason, he had used a cheat.

E-Rank Ninjutsu Entry: Mist Servant Technique.

Trigger Condition: Successfully cast this ninjutsu.

Effect: This ninjutsu automatically reaches proficiency level.

Note: Has one synthesis path. Three E-Rank genjutsu Entries can be synthesized into the D-Rank Entry Genjutsu Genin.

After obtaining the Entry, a vast amount of experience appeared in Hikawa's mind, as if he had practiced it countless times.

"Your talent is even stronger than I imagined!"

Yuhi Shinko came back to his senses and said excitedly.

There had not been a proper genjutsu powerhouse in the Ninja World for a long time, because all the fame had been stolen by the Uchiha Clan's Sharingan.

But now, Hikawa gave him hope. Perhaps that day might truly come.

As Hikawa's teacher, the Yuhi Family would be able to gain fame then, perhaps even become the Yuhi Clan.

"..."

Hikawa fell silent as he looked at his expression.

What was he supposed to say?

I will bring my talent to the Yuhi Family?

"I'll teach you the second genjutsu now."

Yuhi Shinko took a deep breath and said, "Demonic Illusion: Hell Viewing Technique."

Hikawa's eyes lit up slightly.

This genjutsu had quite a reputation in the original work. Both Orochimaru and Hatake Kakashi had used it.

Although its learning difficulty was still D-Rank, its power far surpassed the Mist Servant Technique.

It could make enemies see the thing they feared most in their hearts, achieving an effect that struck directly at the mind.

After Hikawa cast it once, he successfully obtained a new Entry.

E-Rank Ninjutsu Entry: Demonic Illusion: Hell Viewing Technique.

Trigger Condition: Successfully cast this ninjutsu.

Effect: This ninjutsu automatically reaches proficiency level.

Note: Has one synthesis path. Three E-Rank genjutsu Entries can be synthesized into the D-Rank Entry Genjutsu Genin.

Hikawa took a breath.

With his current amount of Chakra, casting three ninjutsu in succession had already drained him almost completely.

That was also why the Ninja Academy initially only taught the Three Body Technique.

But Hikawa did not stop and continued asking Yuhi Shinko to teach him a third genjutsu.

After all, he would soon be able to synthesize a new Entry.

Giving up halfway was no different from having an action movie suddenly freeze at the critical moment. If it blew at that point, it would lose all sense of ceremony.

Yuhi Shinko had already acknowledged his talent. Seeing that he still had some strength left, he agreed.

E-Rank Ninjutsu Entry: Illusion Technique: Three Absolute Cherry Blossoms.

Trigger Condition: Successfully cast this ninjutsu.

Effect: This ninjutsu automatically reaches proficiency level.

Note: Has one synthesis path. Three E-Rank genjutsu Entries can be synthesized into the D-Rank Entry Genjutsu Genin.

Illusion Technique: Three Absolute Cherry Blossoms allowed enemies to see drifting flower petals, creating an opportunity to launch an attack.

In terms of effect, it was inferior to Demonic Illusion: Hell Viewing Technique and could only be used to obscure one's vision.

Hikawa had used up nearly all his Chakra, so he sat to one side to rest.

The reason he could learn so quickly, aside from his talent, was because the three ninjutsu were not difficult to learn.

Yuhi Kurenai had witnessed the absurd scene just now. After a moment of silence, she suddenly smiled in relief.

He was a man among men, a genius among geniuses.

How was she supposed to win against that?

So she had only been an ordinary person all along.