Chapter 12: I Bring My Talent to Genjutsu
"Genjutsu, simply put, is a technique that interferes with an enemy's five senses using chakra, thereby trapping them in an illusion."
Yūhi Shinku began his explanation with a serious tone.
The five senses refer to sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.
In genjutsu, sight is often the primary target.
The most classic visual genjutsu is undoubtedly the Sharingan.
In the ninja world, there's a saying: when fighting a ninja from the Uchiha clan, never look into their Sharingan.
Because one look will make you explode... Oh no, it means you'll fall into a genjutsu.
"If two genjutsu ninja battle, the outcome depends on Yin Release power, which is spiritual power."
Yūhi Shinku looked at Hoshikawa and said, "Your spiritual power is naturally stronger, so you're suited to learn genjutsu."
"What about mine?"
Kurenai Yūhi couldn't help but ask.
"Yours is also stronger than your peers."
Yūhi Shinku paused, not saying the latter half of his thought.
If Kurenai Yūhi's genjutsu talent was 6,000, Hoshikawa's genjutsu talent was at least over 10,000.
But that didn't mean her genjutsu talent was bad.
In fact, before meeting Hoshikawa, Kurenai Yūhi was the most talented genjutsu user he had ever seen.
The Uchiha clan's ninjas excluded, of course.
They didn't bother with genjutsu talent; as long as they could activate their Sharingan, they could use genjutsu.
"Alright, enough talk. Let's try it firsthand."
Yūhi Shinku clapped his hands and said, "Let's start with the most basic genjutsu, the Mist Servant Technique."
The Mist Servant Technique has a D-rank learning difficulty, and its effect is to summon terrifying black phantoms to scare enemies.
The black phantoms move slowly and have no destructive power; their biggest advantage is that they split when attacked.
It's somewhat like a special Shadow Clone Jutsu.
"Watch carefully, and learn well."
Yūhi Shinku slightly slowed down his hand seals.
Soon, a humanoid black shadow emerged from behind the sofa.
It was pitch black all over, exuding a cold aura.
Hoshikawa and Kurenai Yūhi, having been prepared, were naturally not scared.
This genjutsu could only be used for surprise attacks.
"Your turn."
Yūhi Shinku released the genjutsu and looked at them with anticipation.
He had spent a full day learning this genjutsu, but Hoshikawa and Kurenai Yūhi had better talent; perhaps they could learn it in half a day.
Yūhi Shinku blinked, then suddenly froze.
Before Hoshikawa, a humanoid black shadow abruptly appeared.
Yūhi Shinku immediately felt as if he had fallen into a genjutsu.
This speed far exceeded his expectations.
"Damn it!"
Kurenai Yūhi looked at the empty space in front of her, a look of unwillingness on her face.
Her talent was indeed inferior to Hoshikawa's.
But she quickly put aside her frustration and tried several times, finally successfully performing the Mist Servant Technique.
However, the summoned black phantom wasn't humanoid; it looked like some kind of strange creature.
"Kurenai, your talent is indeed better than mine."
Yūhi Shinku said with a look of gratification.
But Kurenai Yūhi didn't feel happy at all.
Comparison brought pain. Compared to Hoshikawa, she was still lacking.
"Uncle Shinku, can you teach me a second genjutsu?"
Hoshikawa asked, looking at the new entry that appeared.
"Although you've already learned the Mist Servant Technique, you're not proficient at it."
Yūhi Shinku said gravely, "After practicing for two days, I'll teach you a new genjutsu. Remember not to rush it."
"Uncle Shinku, look."
Hoshikawa clapped his hands, and instantly, a humanoid black shadow appeared.
"This... how is this possible?"
Yūhi Shinku's eyes widened.
"..."
Kurenai Yūhi was speechless.
In such a short time, he not only learned the ninjutsu but also completely mastered it?
Whether a ninjutsu was proficient depended on its casting speed and power.
Hoshikawa's second cast was much faster than his first, basically reaching the maximum casting speed of the Mist Servant Technique.
As for the reason, it was because he had a cheat.
[E-rank Ninjutsu Entry: Mist Servant Technique.]
[Trigger Condition: Successfully perform the ninjutsu.]
[Effect: The ninjutsu automatically reaches proficient level.]
[Note: Has one synthesis path: three E-rank Genjutsu entries can synthesize D-rank entry 'Genjutsu Genin'.]
When the entry was acquired, a large amount of experience appeared in Hoshikawa's mind, as if he had practiced it countless times.
"Your talent is even stronger than I imagined!"
Yūhi Shinku snapped out of his daze and said excitedly.
The ninja world hadn't produced a genuine genjutsu master in a long time, because all the fame was stolen by the Uchiha clan's Sharingan.
But now, Hoshikawa gave him hope, perhaps that day would truly come.
As his disciple, the Yūhi family would then gain fame, perhaps even becoming the Yūhi clan.
"..."
Hoshikawa looked at his expression in silence.
What should he say?
I will bring my talent to the Yūhi family?
"I'll teach you the second genjutsu now."
Yūhi Shinku took a deep breath and said, "Demonic Illusion: Hell Viewing Technique."
Hoshikawa's eyes lit up slightly.
This genjutsu had a considerable reputation in the original story; both Orochimaru and Kakashi Hatake had used it.
Although its learning difficulty was still D-rank, its power far surpassed the Mist Servant Technique.
It could make the enemy see their greatest fear, achieving a soul-crushing effect.
After Hoshikawa performed it once, the new entry was successfully acquired.
[E-rank Ninjutsu Entry: Demonic Illusion: Hell Viewing Technique.]
[Trigger Condition: Successfully perform the ninjutsu.]
[Effect: The ninjutsu automatically reaches proficient level.]
[Note: Has one synthesis path: three E-rank Genjutsu entries can synthesize D-rank entry 'Genjutsu Genin'.]
Hoshikawa took a breath.
With his current chakra reserves, casting three ninjutsu consecutively had already depleted most of it.
This was also why the Ninja Academy only taught the Three Basic Jutsu at first.
But Hoshikawa didn't stop and continued to ask Yūhi Shinku to teach him a third genjutsu.
After all, he would soon be able to synthesize a new entry.
Giving up halfway was like a movie suddenly freezing during an action scene; if it jammed now, it would lack the proper sense of ritual.
Yūhi Shinku had already acknowledged his talent. Seeing that he still had some energy left, he agreed.
[E-rank Ninjutsu Entry: Genjutsu: Three-Petal Cherry Blossom.]
[Trigger Condition: Successfully perform the ninjutsu.]
[Effect: The ninjutsu automatically reaches proficient level.]
[Note: Has one synthesis path: three E-rank Genjutsu entries can synthesize D-rank entry 'Genjutsu Genin'.]
Genjutsu: Three-Petal Cherry Blossom could make the enemy see fluttering flower petals, thereby launching an attack.
In terms of effect, it was inferior to the Demonic Illusion: Hell Viewing Technique, only serving to distract.
Hoshikawa's chakra was almost depleted, so he sat aside to rest.
The reason he learned so quickly, besides his talent, was that these three ninjutsu had low learning difficulty.
Kurenai Yūhi witnessed the ridiculous scene that had just unfolded. After a moment of silence, she suddenly laughed with a sense of relief.
This was simply a man among men, a genius among geniuses.
How could she possibly win now?
It turned out she was just an ordinary person.
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