Chapter 37 The Bitter Shadow Clone
Technique - 100 Consecutive Attacks!
"There are ninjutsu that can track targets, and the ability to turn and accelerate is a minor matter... but they were still hit in the end.
Could those kunai be used as a medium to carry genjutsu that can affect the actions of others?"
Orochimaru looked at Souji with narrowed eyes.
Even though he had been watching intently, Orochimaru still couldn't discern anything.
He only saw everyone using various methods to block and dodge, but in the end, they were still hit by "ordinary" attacks.
The public's response was normal, with no signs of leniency, and they didn't seem to be affected in this regard...
The problem is that the kunai hits almost irrationally; even as an observer, you can't see anything, but it always hits in the end.
"Could it be that Mochizuki Souji's technique can truly make Kunashi hit the target every time?"
Orochimaru became increasingly interested. Could ninjutsu really do something like this?
The Hokage shook his head slightly and said:
"Since the beginning of ninjas, ninjutsu has been passed down to this day, and there are countless kinds of ninjutsu, including all kinds of strange and unusual ones.
So it's okay if Souji's technique is a little special. There's no need to make a fuss about it."
"Hmph... Teacher, it seems you really are getting old and have lost interest in new things, while I... I'm still curious about everything..."
"..."
The Hokage glanced at Orochimaru but said nothing more.
This prized disciple's passion for ninjutsu research even surpasses his own, but... hopefully,y he won't become too obsessed with it.
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[Defeat three Jonin, reputation +3000]
[Defeat the special genin Might Guy, reputation +600]
[Defeat the genius genin Sarutobi Asuma, reputation +50]
[Defeated the genius genin, Kurenai Yuhi...]
[Fame: 39,800 (Renowned throughout the region)]
After the battle just now, we defeated ten ninjas, including three Jonin, and gained a lot of fame.
Unfortunately, the final total was 3800, which, combined with the original 36000, now becomes 39800. It's just a little short of the next reward, but still not enough.
However, I'll soon be facing the Hokage and Orochimaru, and I'm sure I'll gain a lot then, so this little bit won't make a difference.
Souji is also looking forward to the opportunity to fight the Hokage.
...
The 5-minute break has passed.
The Hokage, Orochimaru, and Souji all arrived at the training ground.
In group battles, whether one can stall for time until 5 minutes or fight ten opponents single-handedly and kill them all is a crucial dividing line between the different ranks of Jonin.
Today, another Jonin emerged who easily turned the tables and defeated his opponent, so everyone watched the match with great interest, eager to see how he would perform against the Hokage.
"Asuma, what do you think?" Kurenai Yuhi asked.
"Hmm?
What else can you say?
That's my old man, the Hokage! Neither Orochimaru nor Mochizuki could beat him!
It's just a matter of how seriously I can get him to take the competition," Asuma said casually.
On the field, the Hokage asked the two with a relaxed expression:
Are you all ready?
"I'm available anytime," Orochimaru chuckled.
Souji glanced at the Hokage and said softly:
"Lord Hokage, you... You should probably take off your straw hat and holy robe. It wouldn't be good if they got damaged..."
"Oh? You think you can damage my hat and robe? Fine..."
The Hokage laughed heartily, took off his straw hat and divine robe, and called Asuma over to hold them for him.
At this time, the Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi was 52 years old, far from the nearly 70-year-old appearance depicted in the original work.
He took off his straw hat and sacred robe, revealing the black ninja attire underneath, and looked full of the aura of a strong Hokage.
"Anything else? Continue!"
The Souji shook his head slightly, silently watching the Naruto show off.
"Well... this exchange was mainly to give me a general idea of your strength.
You can use all kinds of ninja tools, including explosive tags, if you feel the need, and feel free to use the real thing.
Don't worry about hurting me! Orochimaru, you too, go for it!"
"Definitely…" Orochimaru said with a sinister smile.
"Just like before, if you hit the head or heart, you're out of the game. If you hit non-vital areas ten times, you're out of the game too. Any questions?"
Seeing that Souji and Orochimaru did not respond, the Hokage continued:
"Let's begin then, Souji, you go first."
"Um?"
Souji had his hands on his waist pouches, his expression serious, preparing to throw kunai while dealing with the ninjutsu of the two powerful figures, the Hokage and Orochimaru.
He was slightly taken aback when he suddenly heard the Hokage tell him to make the first move.
"Should I go first?"
"Of course, you go first, otherwise who else would we go first?
We have to give way to the juniors!" the Hokage said with a smile.
Not only the Hokage, but Orochimaru also smiled and crossed his arms, showing no intention of making a move.
"Alright then, since you both say so..."
The Souji's expression was somewhat strange, but he thought to himself that this was for the best.
I'll go first.
Then we're guaranteed to win!
"This is a ninjutsu I just learned. Please give me your guidance!"
Souji took out a training kunai, gently tossed it into the air, and then quickly formed hand seals.
"Ox-Dog-Rat-Dog-Snake-Tiger"
Having previously received a reward from the system for simplified hand seals, Souji simplified the hand seals for the Kunai Shadow Clone Technique from eight to six, and then formed the seals at a speed of three seals per second.
Just then, the kunai flew into the sky in circles. As soon as Souji used his Shadow Clone Technique, 100 kunai appeared in the sky instantly!
The Hokage and Orochimaru's expressions changed slightly.
"Shadow Clone Technique?"
"Does this kid want to..."
"The Shadow Clone Technique - 100-Hit Combo! Please give me some pointers!"
Souji smiled slightly, and the 101 kunai in the sky immediately fell towards the Hokage and Orochimaru.
"Good heavens! So that's where you were waiting! Alright, let's see if your kunai really hits the bullseye every time!"
The Hokage gave a wry smile, his hands forming hand seals at an alarming speed that was almost invisible.
Then, he executed Shadow Clone Jutsu, Earth Substitution Jutsu, and Earth Flow Wall Jutsu almost instantly.
As agreed, Souji would make the first move, so the Hokage used defensive ninjutsu instead of offensive ninjutsu to counterattack.
Orochimaru did the same, chuckled, and quickly unleashed several ninjutsu.
The Array of Ten Thousand Snakes, the Hidden Shadows of Many Snakes, and the Snake Mouth Binding.
He wanted to try to use a large number of pythons to block, destroy, or trap these kunai.
Souji could immediately understand the two's intentions.
Although he didn't think it would be useful, out of caution, he threw another kunai and performed the spell again.
"Since you two have already let me have my first move, why not let me have my second move as well?"
"Shadow Clone Technique - 100-Hit Combo!"
The kunai thrown into the sky once again created 100 shadow clones!
The kunai, its tip gleaming, pointed diagonally downwards at the Hokage and Orochimaru!
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