"The Uchiha Clan's move is basically playing an open hand..."
Masahiko looked at the screen and sighed softly.
From Uchiha Fugaku's perspective, this guy was indeed in a difficult position.
On one hand, he knew the clan had no chance of winning.
On the other hand, the Hokage and Danzo had been targeting the Uchiha ever since the Nine-Tailed Fox's attack, not showing any willingness for peace with Konoha.
However.
He was not part of the Uchiha Clan; he was just a commoner, so he had no time to empathize with them.
After Uchiha Fugaku temporarily halted the plan using Uchiha Shisui as an excuse... the scene shifted to a rooftop at night.
Uchiha Shisui knelt on one knee, looking respectfully at the front.
The camera quietly moved up. Under the moonlight, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, appeared on the screen, his face bathed in moonlight.
"Shisui, do what you think is right. I will support you."
In the main manga, it was only briefly mentioned that Sasuke was the only one left, and his parents and clan members were all dead.
The specific reasons left everyone confused.
But now, the truth seemed to reveal a corner, yet it became even more perplexing.
The bullet chat instantly covered the entire screen.
"Shisui is on the Hokage's side? Could his plan be to eliminate some of his clan members?"
"My heart aches for Fugaku!"
"That's not right. Itachi and Shisui are both on Konoha's side, so why would Sasuke be the only Uchiha left? At least some should have survived."
"So, the main plot of the previous chapter is the Uchiha Clan Massacre Night?"
Everyone was discussing intensely, all focused on the Uchiha Clan, and no one was talking about Masahiko.
Masahiko looked at the bullet chat and became even more certain of one thing—
He must get involved!
Although there was no result yet, he had a premonition that the popularity of this episode regarding him wouldn't be too high.
The conversation between Shisui and the Third Hokage was quickly glossed over with a few shots and lines, and the existence of Kotoamatsukami was not revealed.
However.
Seeing this familiar scene, Masahiko's mind gradually recalled the plot from his previous life.
The next step should be the Third Hokage and Danzo's communication, which would then lead to Shisui.
After that... Danzo would privately meet with Shisui.
"During his escape, he was originally rescued by Itachi using Fire Release as cover. This interim period is my opportunity."
He thought while watching the video.
After this segment, episode seven ended.
[Popularity Rating: A]
[Comprehensive Assessment...]
[Remuneration Received: Water Release Ninjutsu Random Card.]
A-rank... Masahiko had anticipated this, so he wasn't too surprised. He immediately opened the panel.
[Yagyu Masahiko]
[Age: 17 years old]
[Bloodline Limit: None]
[Secret Jutsu: None]
[Skills: Body Flicker Technique (Limit Break), Clone Jutsu (Limit Break), Water Clone Jutsu (Perfect), Dance of the Crescent Moon (Mastered)...]
Dance of the Crescent Moon definitely couldn't be used.
Scanning around, his gaze locked onto Water Style: Wave of Raging Water and Wave Riding Strike.
[Water Style: Wave of Raging Water: Mastered]
[Wave Riding Strike: Proficient]
In addition... 'Water Release Ninjutsu Random Card'.
Masahiko stared at the reward, pondering and making a choice.
In just a moment, he had an answer in his heart:
A random Water Release Ninjutsu wouldn't bring about a qualitative change. It would be better to put this card into the 'Ninja Body Technique Training Space' and summon a Personalized Projection.
"Enter the Ninja Body Technique Training Space."
Inside the training space, the pop-up for summoning a projection appeared again.
The difference was—
This time, the second option, "Personalized Projection," had new content.
[Remuneration Card: Water Release Ninjutsu Random Card.]
[Kakashi Hatake: 12 hours]
[Hiruzen Sarutobi: 6 hours]
[Senju Tobirama: 1 hour]
[Note: Once activated, a minimum of six hours must be used.]
"This means if I summon Kakashi, I can use him twice, Hiruzen Sarutobi only once, and Senju Tobirama only for one hour..."
Masahiko thought for a moment, exited the training space, took out a piece of paper, and began organizing his thoughts into a mind map.
He would definitely choose Senju Tobirama.
Although it was only for an hour, Senju Tobirama had the highest understanding of Water Release and the most research on Ninja Body Techniques among the three.
This hour would definitely be worth it.
To maximize the benefits, he needed to prepare the questions he wanted to ask beforehand.
"First, Fluid Cloak..."
"Secondly, can Wave Riding Strike be combined with the Fluid Cloak technique to make me faster in water?"
If he could master this technique, he would be more confident in saving Shisui.
Masahiko pondered for a moment and continued writing.
"The combination of Collapsing Flow and Superhuman Strength Technique, and a more suitable direction for improvement."
Water Release Shadow Clone Technique was the most unnecessary, Masahiko didn't even write it down.
After that, he wrote down his ideas for Fluid Cloak and Collapsing Flow one by one, to facilitate recalling and replicating them later.
After prioritizing, he entered the training space again.
"Summon Senju Tobirama's projection."
[Consuming 'Water Release Ninjutsu Random Card'.]
[Summoning...]
[Projection successfully generated!]
In front, a stern, handsome silver-haired man appeared, his gaze sweeping around.
[Time: 59 minutes 59 seconds]
Damn, it's already started!
Masahiko quickly generated a piece of paper from memory, on which were written his ideas for the two Ninja Body Techniques: Fluid Cloak and Collapsing Flow.
And his three questions, with their priorities also written on the paper.
Then, he handed it over.
"Nidaime-sama, please take a look."
"Hm?"
Senju Tobirama took it and, after a quick glance, a smile appeared on his face.
He seemed to possess Senju Tobirama's complete memories and personality, and instead of answering immediately, he curiously said:
"You've read my research notes?"
"Yes. I've seen some research on Water Transformation Jutsu, Hard Vortex Water Blade, and Superhuman Strength. Collapsing Flow was created by me based on Superhuman Strength."
Masahiko nodded, patiently waiting.
"Amazing, a peculiar place!"
Senju looked around, sighing with emotion.
Unfortunately, he was just a projection... everything would disappear after time ran out.
Senju Tobirama composed himself, put away the paper, and said:
"The technique you named Fluid Cloak requires a large amount of Chakra. If you were a Jinchuriki, you could easily do it, but..."
Clearly, Masahiko was not.
"What level can you achieve now?"
"My Chakra control isn't enough, so for now, I've only researched Collapsing Flow..."
With that, Masahiko demonstrated his incomplete Collapsing Flow—
Water gathered from his arm, concentrating at his fist to form a spear-like vortex tip.
After punching, the water flowed forward and then burst outwards.
Senju Tobirama looked thoughtful and said, "Then, it's impossible to fully elaborate on Fluid Cloak for you. Let's solve the second problem first."
"The structure of a fish is best suited for swimming. You can use the Fluid Cloak technique to form fish-shaped water currents around your body..."
"Fluid Cloak can also use similar techniques in its early stages?"
Upon hearing this, Masahiko's eyes lit up, and a look of uncontrollable surprise appeared on his face.
Turns out... the problem that had been bothering him was so simple?
Senju Tobirama nodded gently: "Yes."
"Additionally, when flowing downstream, I can adopt a fish shape at the tip and simultaneously expand the Chakra area on my back to maximize the propulsion of the water flow..."
Masahiko quickly spoke of his inspirations, drawing inferences from one point.
Senju Tobirama nodded gently in approval.
"Time is limited, so you'll have to figure out the specifics yourself."
"The second problem isn't difficult. As for the first, your abilities aren't up to par, and it will be difficult to overcome in the short term. Even if you could use it, your Chakra reserves wouldn't be enough for practical application."
"For the remaining time, let's refine your Collapsing Flow Ninjutsu..."
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