Bringer-of-Darkness Technique

Such a teaching configuration is likely unrivaled across the entire Shinobi World.

The teaching prowess of Orochimaru and Tsunade goes without saying, and even Kurama Dequn, who is responsible for teaching him genjutsu, is a top-tier genjutsu master within Konoha.

Previously, he had completely overlooked this genjutsu-specialized family that possesses a genjutsu Kekkei Genkai.

The Kurama Clan possesses a terrifying Kekkei Genkai capable of manipulating the five senses of others, dragging them into a genjutsu space.

At its peak, their attainments in genjutsu were in no way inferior to the Uchiha Clan; they were a genjutsu family in the truest sense.

It is a pity that because this genjutsu Kekkei Genkai is extremely difficult to awaken, the quality of the Kurama Clan's shinobi gradually declined, causing them to slowly fade away in Konoha and become an ordinary family. Even so, many years later, someone as talented as Kurama Yakumo, a wielder of this Kekkei Genkai, still appeared.

In just a few words, the three of them decided on a training plan for Ye Ning, without even seeking the opinion of the person involved.

From early morning until noon every day, he is to follow Kurama Dequn to learn genjutsu; in the afternoon, he is to follow Orochimaru to further develop his Kekkei Genkai abilities; and at night, he is to study medical ninjutsu.

As for taijutsu practice... Tsunade's method is simple and brutal.

From now on, he must wear heavy weights, and he is not allowed to take them off even while sleeping.

Only when he can move rapidly while using Swift Release while wearing these weights will he have initially completed his physical training.

The entire training schedule is packed to the brim, leaving absolutely no spare time for Ye Ning.

Yet, he cannot voice a single complaint.

"Then, Ye Ning-kun, let us begin now."

"Just call me Ye Ning. Adding '-kun' at the end... it feels a bit strange."

Kurama Dequn was stunned for a moment, then replied happily: "Very well, Ye Ning. Regarding genjutsu, do you have any prior understanding?"

"Tsunade told me a little."

Ye Ning repeated what Tsunade had told him, and upon hearing this, Kurama Dequn nodded in satisfaction.

"I would like to add a few things. Genjutsu is different from ninjutsu; it is actually a technique launched through Yin-style chakra, which is what we commonly refer to as spiritual energy. Yin-style represents the power of the spirit, and its essence lies in creating form out of the formless. Through the power of Yin, which uses imagined spiritual energy as its source, one creates form from nothing."

"Whether it is the genjutsu Kekkei Genkai of my Kurama Clan or the traditional genjutsu passed down within Konoha, all require the control of the enemy's five senses. Once you manipulate the enemy's five senses, it means the enemy has already fallen into your genjutsu."

"There is no hierarchy among genjutsu that manipulates the five senses. It is not as if a technique that manipulates vision is superior to one that manipulates hearing; they are actually quite similar. The ultimate power depends on one's own genjutsu ability."

"To cast a genjutsu, the first step is to find your spiritual energy, then try to manipulate it, just like manipulating chakra, and cast it through hand seals."

Although he said it that way, in reality, manipulating spiritual energy is much harder than manipulating chakra.

Although chakra is a product of the average mixture of spiritual energy and physical energy, or rather, a power that connects the spiritual energy between people.

But spiritual energy is, after all, a mysterious and profound energy; wanting to manipulate it is certainly more difficult than manipulating a mixed product like chakra.

Otherwise, there wouldn't be so few shinobi who specialize in genjutsu.

"Close your eyes and try to feel the spiritual energy within your body..."

Under the guidance of Kurama Dequn, Ye Ning slowly closed his eyes, keeping his heart calm while searching for the spiritual energy within his body.

In fact, when Tsunade was choosing a genjutsu teacher for Ye Ning, she had hesitated about who to pick.

After much deliberation, she finally chose a jonin from the Kurama Clan.

Although the Kurama Clan's genjutsu ability relies on their Kekkei Genkai, this Kekkei Genkai also allows the shinobi of the Kurama Clan to have a deeper understanding of the principles of genjutsu.

After all, no one is more proficient than them when it comes to manipulating the five senses.

Spiritual energy exists within a shinobi's body, just like chakra, and it is not difficult to feel.

Ye Ning found the spiritual energy hidden in his body without any effort, but the difficulty in casting genjutsu lies in the manipulation.

Manipulating spiritual energy, if one is not careful, could lead to disaster.

Attempting to manipulate it...

Ye Ning manipulated the spiritual energy using the method for manipulating chakra. It was supposed to be just a simple attempt, but unexpectedly, he succeeded on his very first try!

Feeling the spiritual energy that he could manipulate at will with just a thought, Ye Ning subconsciously performed the hand seals for the Bringer-of-Darkness Technique that he had memorized from the Scroll of Seals.

Unsurprisingly, he failed.

Casting genjutsu is not that simple.

Noticing a strange fluctuation of chakra on Ye Ning, Kurama Dequn frowned, then looked shocked.

This kid...

Is he trying to cast a genjutsu?

This fluctuation of spiritual energy is very similar to what is produced when casting a genjutsu!

He only asked him to try and feel his spiritual energy, and he wants to bite off more than he can chew?

Kurama Dequn was somewhat amused, but he still dutifully spoke:

"Casting a genjutsu requires not only manipulating spiritual energy but also having a certain imagination for the genjutsu you intend to cast. Remember, genjutsu is creating form from nothing! Without the ability to imagine, there is no way to cast a genjutsu!"

Although his eyes were closed and he was immersed in the spiritual energy within his body, Ye Ning still listened to Kurama Dequn's words.

Bringer-of-Darkness Technique... what was its effect again?

It seems to be an illusion that acts upon the senses, stripping away all light?

Ye Ning attempted to outline a dark space within his mind. In this pitch-black world, where darkness descended like silk, all light was stripped away, and the enemy's vision would be completely deprived!

Illusion: Bringer-of-Darkness Technique!

As the hand seals were formed, a shroud of darkness descended instantly, enveloping Kurama Dequn, who had been watching from the sidelines, in the blink of an eye.

Kurama Dequn, having inexplicably entered the dark space, was left completely bewildered.

This technique... why does it feel somewhat familiar?

His vision vanished entirely, and everything around him felt like an endless abyss of darkness. Being immersed within it, trapped in that infinite gloom, it felt as though everything was beyond resistance!

Kurama Dequn was speechless.

He had assumed the technique Ye Ning was attempting to cast was merely a simple D-rank ninjutsu, but it turned out to be the First Hokage's Bringer-of-Darkness Technique!

Since when can a beginner in illusions cast an A-rank illusion?

What the hell!