Chapter 175 : I can't even catch up with him, how could I possibly catch Orochimaru? [1/4]
Chapter 175: I Can't Even Catch Up, Yet You Want to Chase Orochimaru? [1/4]
At that time, Masahiko only thought, based on his knowledge of the original work, that Obito couldn't possibly leave this part alone and must have planted someone to protect Kisame.
At that time, Kisame hadn't lost his ability to move at all. In an environment surrounded by water, a Shadow Clone could at most inflict heavy injuries but couldn't kill him.
After comprehensive consideration, he chose to let Kisame go, saying some ambiguous words to observe the aftermath.
In any case, there was nothing to lose, and the current result was pleasing, which was a good thing.
As the ending theme finished—
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Special Ninjutsu Random————
Masahiko was a bit tempted.
After thinking for a moment, he chose to use it.
A moment later—
[Consumed 'Special Ninjutsu Random Card']
[Obtained: Ninjutsu: Mind Transmission Jutsu]
"A secret technique of the Yamanaka family?"
Masahiko was a bit surprised, but soon, after reflecting for a moment, he felt that this technique was actually quite good.
The spiritual domain happened to be the scope of his current research.
"Mind Transmission————"
"Actually, in principle, it's the same as the Mind Transfer Jutsu; it's just that the amount and level of spiritual energy application are different."
Masahiko pondered.
In comparison, the Mind Transfer Jutsu might even be simpler.
Blasting out all of one's spiritual power at once doesn't require very strong control, whereas using only a small portion requires much greater control.
From this technique, one can also reverse-engineer the Yamanaka Clan's hereditary secret techniques.
Furthermore, if spiritual abilities are mastered properly, they can also train the mind and soul, developing sensory capabilities far beyond those of ordinary people.
The secret behind why every member of the Yamanaka Clan possesses strong sensory abilities lies right here.
Masahiko immediately entered the Training Space.
The next morning.
Masahiko opened his eyes, and upon waking up, he immediately tested his results from last night.
Soon, all the Chakra fluctuations in the surroundings became as clear as if they were right in front of him.
"The larger the range, the poorer the precision."
"Conversely————"
Masahiko gathered his spiritual power.
As his spiritual power continued to contract, his sensory precision rose rapidly, until he could even sense Might Guy and the others running past downstairs.
Kurenai and Anko started their morning workout early too?
A miracle————
Just as he was wondering, he saw Anko unable to pull herself away from the front of a dessert shop.
Masahiko couldn't help but chuckle.
Of course, how could it be possible!
His spirit wavered slightly, and the sensory precision dropped sharply.
After canceling the technique, Masahiko summarized the results of his night's work.
"Still need to keep working hard!"
On the street, Anko pleaded, "Just one last time, okay?"
"You go ahead and drink; I'm going for a run."
Kurenai Yuhi's attitude was firm.
She couldn't be lazy anymore!
She ran a few steps, then came back and said seriously, "Anko, before I didn't know which direction to work toward, but now that someone is helping me, I've found a direction and seen an opportunity, so I have to seize it."
She paused slightly and said, "You should work hard too. Actually————you should have been promoted faster than me."
"Sigh!"
Anko looked dejected. "Fine, run, run, run, we'll run together!"
——
Her physical fitness and strength were indeed greater than Kurenai Yuhi's, and many of her peers were no match for her; she had a certain amount of talent herself.
Even if she couldn't compare to geniuses, she was at least an elite among her peers.
If it weren't for that————
Back then, she wouldn't have been able to join Orochimaru's team.
Stung by Kurenai Yuhi's words, the thought of going in for a feast vanished from her heart, replaced by endless guilt.
After running half a lap with her, she finally asked, "Is your direction the one Masahiko taught you?"
"Yeah, I've been practicing it lately. I tried it out a while ago————the results were pretty good."
Kurenai Yuhi nodded.
"That's great!"
While Anko marveled, a look of confusion couldn't help but flash through her eyes.
Should I look for Masahiko?
But lately, that guy seems very busy.
Anko didn't want to disturb him rashly.
She ran in silence for a while.
Her physical fitness and strength were superior to many male Ninjas, so Kurenai Yuhi was naturally no match and soon fell behind.
Seeing this, Anko also lost interest.
At this moment————
"Is that all?"
Hmm?
Anko turned her head and saw a provocative figure. Then she saw Masahiko running backward past her, wearing a challenging expression.
"Damn it!!"
She instantly lost her cool and immediately chased after him.
A moment later, Kurenai Yuhi sighed and said, "Why are you teasing her? Is it fun?"
To the side, another Masahiko jumped down from a tree and replied with a smile, "Some things would still be embarrassing even if a best friend heard them."
Kurenai Yuhi turned her head and asked, "What do you know?"
"Some... things about Orochimaru."
Masahiko answered.
Kurenai Yuhi was silent for a few seconds, then said, "Her obsession with Orochimaru is quite deep; don't provoke her too much."
"Don't worry."
"
Masahiko tilted his head with a smile. "Anyway, how have you been lately?"
"I'm okay, there's some improvement. Although it's not obvious, that's just how Taijutsu training is. I was too lazy in the past————now I have to pay the debt."
Kurenai Yuhi smiled, stood up, and continued running.
With Masahiko by her side, she didn't seem to feel as tired anymore.
Ahead, Anko was chasing with all her might, her face flushed red, but Masahiko was always just a short distance in front of her. If she weren't certain he was real————
She might have even thought the Masahiko Yagyu in front of her was an illusion maintaining a fixed distance from her.
"Damn it!!!"
Anko roared, her speed suddenly exploding—
As a result, the Masahiko in front also burst with speed, increasing it again to maintain the same distance from her.
"Want to fight?!"
"Look, you can't even catch up to me, so where do you get the courage to keep chasing Orochimaru?"
Masahiko finally spoke at this moment.
"You!!"
Anko's temperature visibly rose, her face flushing crimson, and her sleeves twitched as if she were about to act.
Finally, she lowered her head.
"What are you trying to say?"
"Without strength, even if you find Orochimaru, you'll only end up being beaten down."
Masahiko gazed at Anko. "So I want to ask, you find him, and then what? Maybe you have a Forbidden Technique, but can you actually pull it off?"
"I————"
Anko wanted to argue, but in the end, she was left speechless.
She couldn't think of any words to retort for a moment.
Although theoretically, Orochimaru was only a Jonin back in Konoha, everyone knew in their hearts that there are differences between one Jonin and another.
Just like————
Now, she probably couldn't even last a few moves against Masahiko.
Anko felt even more like a failure; to some extent, she truly had wasted her time, just as Kurenai Yuhi had said.
She ran forward in silence, no longer dwelling on what had just happened.
Masahiko didn't continue to provoke her, and the Shadow Clone directly dissipated.
Anko was similar to Naruto; she had to figure it out for herself, otherwise, no matter how much was said, it would be useless.
Anko ran for a while ahead————
Then she realized Masahiko was gone. After reflecting for a moment, she immediately understood what had happened and became extremely annoyed.
But she was only annoyed for a short while.
She didn't disturb him and silently ran along the outskirts of Konoha, pondering the few sentences Masahiko had said.
Find Orochimaru————
And then what?
Anko became even more confused.
She sighed deeply, somewhat envious of Masahiko and Kurenai Yuhi—both of them were smart and could easily figure things out, while she was still very lost.
"So, you want to persuade her to work hard and get stronger?"
Kurenai Yuhi asked.
"She has great potential. It would be a pity if she just kept drifting along aimlessly."
Masahiko answered.
——
Making Anko stronger wasn't just to motivate her, of course; on the other hand, it was also to give Orochimaru something to do.
Otherwise————
If that crazy Ninja World scientist got bored, he might turn his gaze toward him and the 'Black-Robed Man'."
Afterward, he said, "Let's stop talking about her for now. I want to know, if an enemy has the ability to hide their Chakra fluctuations, how should one sense them?"
Masahiko paused slightly and explained, "I saw in some records that the Second Tsuchikage has this kind of ability."
"This————"
As a Special Jonin, besides being skilled in Genjutsu, Kurenai Yuhi was also skilled in sensing and reconnaissance.
At least compared to Masahiko, she felt she was more professional in this field.
So.
Theoretically, she felt she had to be able to answer.
But in reality, she had no thoughts at all; her mind was a blank.
After a long time, Kurenai Yuhi had to admit that this question was completely beyond her level.
She pondered for a long time, then frowned and said, "Normal sensing is judged through Chakra. If the opponent has the ability to completely isolate their Chakra, they can only be sensed through physical means."