The Temple of Nirvana Technique was probably an illusion technique many readers had long since forgotten.
It was an A-rank illusion technique released by Kabuto during the Chunin Ninja Exams. It made everyone watching the matches fall asleep, serving as the signal for Orochimaru and Sunagakure to launch their attack.
When the technique was released, illusions of white feathers drifted down from the sky. The caster used them to hypnotize people, and anyone who saw the phantom feathers fell asleep.
Its strength lay in the huge area it could control, but its drawbacks were just as obvious: it was fairly difficult to learn, yet Jonin, Chunin, and Genin skilled in illusion techniques could all break it.
As this showed, although it had been classified as an A-rank illusion technique, it might have little effect in a one-on-one fight.
Giving it as a gift showed that the Hokage valued him, without revealing any more powerful techniques. It was the perfect choice.
Lihuo instantly understood the implications, but he did not say anything.
After all, even a tiny mosquito was still meat. Besides, although this technique was of little use in a one-on-one fight, it had tremendous strategic and tactical value.
It might come in handy one day.
Lihuo gladly accepted it and thanked them again. Once the official business was taken care of, the family returned to their warm, cheerful mood, chatting and laughing.
Before long, Lihuo took his leave. It was late, after all, and he shouldn't overstay his welcome.
Lu Miao wanted to walk him out, but Lihuo politely declined. If she walked him out, she would still have to go home alone afterward. It was more convenient for Lihuo to go by himself.
Lu Miao understood his reasoning and said, "It's rare of you to be so considerate. Be careful on the way."
Lihuo nodded, then said goodbye to the Lu Miao family and set off for home.
The Nara Clan Grounds were a long way from the Uchiha Clan Grounds. Since it was already late, Lihuo didn't want to waste time on the road.
Besides, Lihuo was eager to learn the Temple of Nirvana Technique and increase his strength.
So he broke into a sprint, darting quickly between the buildings without disturbing the residents.
Just as Lihuo had covered half the distance, a chill suddenly ran down his back, and a sense of danger shot straight to his head.
He instinctively swept a hand across his ninja tool pouch, and a sharp Kunai appeared in his grip.
Clang!
Sparks flew in the darkness as Lihuo deftly knocked aside the Kunai that had been shot at him.
I just got this fine Kunai, and it's already come in handy! Lihuo thought to himself, but shouted, "In the bright moonlight, beneath the clear skies, who's ambushing people in Konoha?"
"I suggest you come out right now. Konoha's Anbu aren't to be trifled with!"
Lihuo's loud shouting seemed completely aimless, but he knew exactly what he was doing.
An ambush in the middle of the night was most likely planned in advance.
Besides, an ambush was, by definition, a covert attack. How could a couple of words make the attacker give away their position?
Lihuo was only trying to buy time. As he shouted, he focused his mind.
"Simplified Sage Mode, activate!"
A breeze spread rapidly outward from Lihuo, and his presence surged.
"Although Simplified Sage Mode activates quickly, it can't last long."
"I have to end this fast!"
In the darkness, the attacker, who had kept himself hidden until now, seemed to sense the change in Lihuo's presence and quickly began to move.
"Hmph. Trying to run? You're not going anywhere."
"Yamanaka Secret Technique: Perception!" A small amount of chakra, infused with Natural Energy, rapidly spread through the surroundings in a special pattern.
Using this method, Lihuo sensed everything around him with perfect clarity. Even the rapidly moving figure couldn't escape his perception.
"Found you!"
Lihuo grinned and instantly pushed off the ground, charging at the attacker like a cannonball.
The streets are usually empty at night, and I'm moving fast. If this wasn't deliberate, how could anyone have thrown a Kunai so accurately?
Don't worry. I'm definitely going to find out who you are!
The two figures chased each other: one fled, the other pursued. There was nowhere to escape.
Before long, Lihuo drove the figure into an abandoned training ground.
"Let's see where you'll run now."
"Tell me, why did you deliberately attack me?" Lihuo called out.
Hearing that, the attacker stopped playing coy and slowly stepped out of the shadows.
When Lihuo saw the attacker's face, his pupils contracted, and he immediately assumed a fighting stance!
The attacker looked to be in his twenties, with a slender build. He wore a Konoha Jonin flak jacket, and the Konoha Forehead Protector on his head glinted faintly in the moonlight. His face was pale.
But that wasn't what truly surprised Lihuo. He noticed that something unidentified seemed to be stuffed inside the attacker's Jonin flak jacket. Judging by its size, it looked like another Forehead Protector!
This could be a ninja from another village! Lihuo's alarm bells rang. He tensed every muscle, ready to react as quickly as possible.
"Heh heh heh. Of course, I just wanted to take a look at Konoha's newly risen Uchiha genius!"
Seeing the other man's seemingly relaxed yet flawless stance, Lihuo grew even more wary.
"If you just wanted a look, why did you throw a Kunai at me?" Lihuo demanded.
Meanwhile, he pushed his Kage Level Hand Seal speed and chakra control to the limit.
He quickly used the Shadow Clone Technique and Earth Style: Headhunter Technique in tandem, aiming to travel underground for a short time.
Once I'm outside this ninja's range of perception, my Shadow Clone will be safe.
What? You're asking where my Shadow Clone went?
Of course it went to the Konoha Military Police Force. That place is a genuine Uchiha stronghold.
Who in their right mind would stupidly fight an unknown ninja alone?
Calling for backup is the way to go.
But who could have expected—
Poof!
As a cloud of smoke billowed, Lihuo's Shadow Clone vanished in an empty lot a hundred meters away from the two of them.
The clone's memories quickly returned to Lihuo's mind. What frightened him was that he realized the man standing before him was unbelievably powerful.
Strong! His opponent was far too strong!
It seemed the other man had deliberately lured him here!
"Heh heh heh. Don't waste our time with such parlor tricks."
The attacker still looked completely nonchalant, but Lihuo knew this might be the toughest battle he'd faced since arriving in this world.
He would have to use everything at his disposal to have any chance of winning!
Seeing that the man in front of him still had no intention of attacking, Lihuo quickly called up the system and checked his abilities.
"Host": Uchiha Lihuo "Ninjutsu": Three Body Technique, Great Fireball Technique, Phoenix Sage Fire Technique, Great Waterfall Technique, Earth Style Wall, Telescope Technique, Shuriken Shadow Clone, Water Wall, Perception, Rasengan... "Taijutsu": Konoha Strong Fist Style, Senbon Throwing, Life Return, Uchiha Kunai Throwing Technique, Simplified Frog Kumite "Illusion Techniques": None "Chakra": One-tenth of a card (one percent of elite Jonin Hatake Kakashi's chakra. You can't unleash ninjutsu to your heart's content, but using eight or nine techniques won't leave you exhausted.) "Kekkei Genkai": Dark Release "Strength": Chunin
That was right. Lihuo had gained a great deal from his training during this time.
Not only had he mastered the complete Konoha Strong Fist Style, he had also sought instruction in the Uchiha Kunai Throwing Technique from Aotian and his private tutor.
Through tireless effort, Lihuo had finally mastered these two highly practical skills.
And as Lihuo's strength grew, so did his chakra reserves. He could finally use eight or nine techniques without passing out.
His overall strength had reached the Chunin level!
Looking at his status panel, Lihuo's eyes shifted slightly, and he immediately came up with a plan.
First, he would find out whether his opponent was from Konoha, and whether he was friend or foe. If he was from Konoha, Lihuo should try to settle things peacefully. He could always deal with him later.
But if he was an enemy, then a bloody battle was inevitable.
If Lihuo was going to use everything at his disposal, he had to make sure the enemy didn't get away!
Besides, his opponent was so powerful that Lihuo had already started imagining what kind of reward he would get for touching his head...
"How much longer are you going to stand there daydreaming? If you won't attack, then I will!"
The attacker's icy words pulled Lihuo back to the present. But before Lihuo could react, the attacker moved!
To his surprise, the man did nothing but slowly walk toward him.
From Lihuo's point of view, it was as if he were watching the greatest horror in the world!
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