It was only useful for fleeing, hiding, and scouting; it played a very minor role in combat.
If he encountered a ninja with powerful sensory abilities or one proficient in genjutsu, this technique would be seen through immediately.
Still, the ninjas on night patrol were in for a rough time.
At the highest point of the moon, Mirai successfully bypassed the guards and appeared outside the northern camp.
It was not that Konoha's camp lacked tight security; it was simply much easier to leave from the inside than to sneak in from outside.
First, anyone trying to slip in from outside had to face Japan's Byakugan.
With such an openly layered defense, one could basically forget about getting within ten miles of the Konoha camp.
Moreover, Dong Ge's chakra sensing technique allowed him to determine the positions of the patrolling ninjas in advance.
That was why it was difficult to guard against thieves from within.
"Strange. Why is there no one nearby?" Dong Ge's ears twitched slightly, but there was not a single sound around them.
"Isn't the northern camp behind us? Why isn't there any movement?"
Mirai narrowed his eyes, wondering what was going on.
It was not until he looked up at the night sky that he realized...
"It's too quiet!"
Even beneath the bright moon overhead, he could hear insects and cicadas chirping while inside the camp.
Yet there was no sound here at all?
An impossible scene had appeared, which meant there was only one possibility!
He had fallen under an illusion!
"Release!" Mirai formed hand seals and shouted.
Sure enough!
The scenery around him blurred, then revealed its true form.
Three dark figures stood five steps away, arms folded as they stared at Mirai.
"Very good!"
A little faster than expected.
"Since everyone's here, let's