The Yamanaka Clan's Secret Arts

"No need for that!"

Kimura Takuya stroked his chin, suddenly thinking of another method. He turned and said to Kurenai Yuhi.

"The hardest part now is entering Yakumo's illusion world, and her genjutsu seems to affect the soul.

We just need to find a master skilled in soul matters to directly bring us into Yakumo's soul illusion!"

"A master skilled in soul matters? The Yamanaka Clan!"

"Exactly. The Yamanaka Clan's soul secret technique, the Mind Body Switch Technique, should be able to bring us into Yakumo's illusion. As long as we kill that monster in the illusion, we can save Yakumo's parents."

Kimura Takuya and Kurenai Yuhi exchanged a look, both finding it feasible. They then headed to the Yamanaka Clan's territory together.

The Ino-Shika-Cho trio of clans joined Konoha when it was founded, making them veteran ninja clans.

They were also clans with secret techniques, belonging to the Fire style, and were an important force for successive Hokages to balance bloodline limit clans.

This generation's Ino-Shika-Cho would be led by Asuma Sarutobi, the Third Hokage's son, which showed the high status of these three clans within the Fire style faction!

The territories of the three clans were naturally in good locations, right next to each other, practically in the city center.

Kimura Takuya and Kurenai Yuhi finally arrived at the Yamanaka Clan's territory and headed straight for the clan head's residence.

That is to say, Ino Yamanaka's home, but they were told that Ino's father was taking Ino out to practice secret techniques.

Helpless, the two went to the practice location. To avoid being seen as secretly learning secret techniques, Kimura Takuya shouted before approaching.

"Senior Yamanaka, I seek an audience regarding matters of village safety!"

Soon, a father and daughter emerged from the Yamanaka Clan's secret grounds. Both father and daughter had blonde hair and blue eyes, and both wore high ponytails.

However, Ino was cute and charming, while her father was majestic yet somewhat heroic.

"Upper Ninja Kurenai Yuhi? What is this?"

"Ahaha, Takuya-kun, are you looking for me? Dad, this is Takuya-kun. Your future son-in-law is here, don't be so serious!"

Ino's opening remark was a critical hit, deeply wounding her old father's heart.

She also forced her father to greet Kimura Takuya with a smile.

But Inoichi Yamanaka's eyes narrowed, filled with inexplicable killing intent!

It's this brat who's got my Ino so lovesick she can't eat or sleep?

I'll have to see just what's so great about him.

This was precisely a father-in-law looking at his son-in-law, the more he looked, the more he wanted to beat him up.

Sensing the wrong atmosphere, Kimura Takuya immediately bowed.

"Senior Yamanaka, please save Konoha!"

"What? Did something happen to Konoha Village?"

Inoichi Yamanaka was startled and quickly looked towards the village. However, the distant Konoha Village was safe and sound, as calm as ever?

Ino, on the other hand, looked pleasantly surprised.

No way, no way!

Could Takuya-kun be planning to propose to Dad?

If Dad disagrees, Takuya-kun will destroy Konoha for me?

That's why he said, 'Please save Konoha,' right?

If Kimura Takuya knew the thoughts of this adolescent girl, he would definitely call Ino the strongest brain hole in the ninja world!

She can really imagine things!

Kimura Takuya ignored what the girl was thinking.

He directly explained the cause and effect to Inoichi Yamanaka.

He also emphasized Yakumo's talent and the power of that monster.

He stated that now, no one but the Yamanaka Clan could save Yakumo.

Kurenai Yuhi also mentioned the importance of Yakumo Kurama to Konoha.

And so, with Kimura Takuya's embellishments, the Yamanaka Clan had seemingly become the hope of the entire village.

Even with Inoichi Yamanaka's seasoned mindset, he felt a bit puffed up.

"No problem, leave it to the Yamanaka Clan. However, for the safety of the village, we must first transfer Yakumo Kurama out of the village. And mobilize the Sealing Team to act with us. Two hands prepared is foolproof!"

"Senior Yamanaka, you are indeed thoughtful. I presume you have acquaintances in the Sealing Team?"

Inoichi Yamanaka smiled and nodded, saying with pride.

"That's right, there are quite a few talented individuals from my Yamanaka Clan in the Sealing Team."

"Amazing, the Yamanaka Clan truly has a continuous stream of talent. As expected of a veteran ninja clan of Konoha. Truly impressive, and your daughter Ino is also very excellent and cute."

"Hahaha, you're too kind, really."

Kimura Takuya seized the moment and laid on the flattery thick.

Inoichi Yamanaka managed to keep his composure, avoiding any exaggerated reaction, though he couldn't help but roar with laughter as his pride simply refused to be contained.

As for Ino, who had been feeling a bit disappointed earlier, she was nearly swooning from the praise.

She was dizzy, her mind filled with nothing but thoughts like, Takuya-kun called me excellent, Takuya-kun said I'm cute.

She was no longer capable of rational thought; if she weren't clutching her father's clothes, she likely would have fainted from sheer happiness.

Kimura Takuya was left speechless as he watched Ino's reaction.

What is this love-struck airhead imagining now?

Kimura Takuya wiped away a cold sweat and continued speaking to Inoichi Yamanaka.

"Then I'll leave it to you. Shall we head out now, Senior Yamanaka?"

"Right!"

The group first gathered the Sealing Team.

They then proceeded to the Kurama Clan compound, bringing Yakumo Kurama and her parents to a villa located far from the village.

This was the very same Satomi Hill Villa where the Third Hokage had monitored and protected Yakumo after she lost control in the original anime.

It was also here that Naruto and Kurenai Yuhi had helped Yakumo slay that monster in the original story.

To think they would end up here again; it truly was a coincidence of fate.

After settling the family of three, the five members of the Sealing Team arranged the sealing formation on the grounds.

Kurenai Yuhi, Kimura Takuya, and a member of the Yamanaka clan skilled in soul-sealing techniques—Yamanaka Muku—stepped forward.

With the assistance of other Yamanaka clansmen, they used a secret technique to link their souls into Yakumo Kurama's illusion.

The moment the connection was established, the three of them were pulled inside.

Inoichi Yamanaka and his clansmen, who were assisting them, were nearly dragged in as well.

Fortunately, Kimura Takuya had anticipated this situation and warned them to sever the connection immediately after linking the group to the illusion.

Thus, without any mishaps, the three of them successfully entered.

Those remaining outside had successfully severed the connection and were now guarding everyone's physical bodies.

"It really is a genjutsu that acts upon the soul. It's a good thing we have the Yamanaka Clan to help, otherwise, I'd just be standing here watching. I don't have Talk no Jutsu, after all."

Kimura Takuya muttered to himself, but he was overheard by Yamanaka Muku, the soul-sealing expert beside him.

"Haha, when it comes to matters of the soul, you've come to the right place with the Yamanaka Clan. Let's go seal that monster right now; we might even make it back in time for lunch!"