Chapter 123: The Spirit's Insight (Part 2)
The A-rank jutsu created by the Third Hokage, the one taught to Koshino by "Fierce," a fellow member of the Blade Squad!
But at this moment, is the Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique used by Koshino truly the A-rank jutsu, the one originally created by the Third Hokage?
No! It's completely different! Even if the Third Hokage himself were present, upon witnessing Koshino's execution of the Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique, he would undoubtedly be astonished!
Because the Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique Koshino is using now has a significant difference from the one created by the Third Hokage!
That difference lies in the deliberate emphasis on the word "Multiple" when Koshino performs the jutsu!
Back then, the A-rank jutsu Multiple Shadow Clone Technique that Koshino trained in, and the B-rank Shadow Clone Technique, both had a difference in the "Multiple" aspect.
Just that small, seemingly insignificant difference created two completely different levels of jutsu.
Therefore, the Multiple Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique used by Koshino, in a sense, is an upgraded version of the jutsu created by the Third Hokage!
A jutsu that is a half-step to S-rank, a jutsu that can be called a half-step secret technique!
Then, just as Hyuga Takano was about to effortlessly knock down the two shadow shurikens thrown by Koshino with his Gentle Fist, Koshino,
relying on the half-step "quality" transformation of his mental energy and his strong chakra control ability, astonishingly used that half-step S-rank Multiple Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique!
In the next second, with a "buzz" sound!
Under the insight of Hyuga Takano's eyes, which seemed like those of a patient with Haku's internal disorder,
the two shadow shurikens thrown by Koshino suddenly transformed into a massive barrage, attacking from both the left and right directions!
If the ordinary Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique could only turn the two shadow shurikens thrown by Koshino into a relatively small number of twenty or so shadow shurikens.
Then the Multiple Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique used by Koshino at this moment suddenly transformed the two shadow shurikens into over a hundred shurikens!
With so many shadow shurikens attacking, surely one of them would hit Hyuga Takano's shadow, right?
With so many shadow shurikens attacking, not even considering the effect of the shadow shurikens, just the sheer number of shurikens should pose a threat to an elite Jonin, right?
Therefore, when Koshino finished his jutsu and Hyuga Takano, with his Haku eyes, saw the overwhelming shadow shurikens coming at him, his eyes were filled with astonishment.
Unfortunately, that astonished look only lasted for a brief second.
Immediately, under Hyuga Takano's serious gaze, he used a secret technique from the Gentle Fist to break Koshino's deadly move!
That Gentle Fist secret technique is the Eight Trigrams Palms Revolving Heaven! "Revolving Heaven!"
"Buzz!"
Still attaching chakra to his hands, facing the overwhelming shadow shurikens, Hyuga Takano suddenly spun his body, and then an invisible circular barrier appeared!
Eight Trigrams Palms Revolving Heaven! It can be said to be a Gentle Fist secret technique of the Hyuga Clan specifically used to counter Koshino's deadly move!
Releasing a large amount of chakra from every point in the body and spinning like a top.
When Hyuga Takano used the Eight Trigrams Palms Revolving Heaven, in some ways, Hyuga Takano was an "invincible" existence.
No matter the power accompanying Koshino's Multiple Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique, no matter how many shadow shurikens Koshino had!
Under the power of the Eight Trigrams Palms Revolving Heaven, Koshino didn't need the Wind Perception, just with those Gentle Fists, he could see one smoke after another rising,
countless shadow shurikens under the power of Hyuga Takano's Eight Trigrams Palms Revolving Heaven couldn't harm Hyuga Takano, nor could they pin down Hyuga Takano's shadow to create a binding effect.
But was Koshino's deadly move really just one?
Facing an elite Jonin like Hyuga Takano, could Koshino afford to be careless?
Impossible! Since it's impossible, Koshino's deadly move wasn't just one!
So, when Hyuga Takano used the Eight Trigrams Palms Revolving Heaven to instantly break Koshino's first deadly move, still wearing that confident smile on his face,
suddenly a shadow appeared in front of Hyuga Takano, and the Shadow Imitation Technique was directly used, connecting to Hyuga Takano's shadow, creating a binding effect!
In an instant, a victorious smile appeared on Koshino's face, while Hyuga Takano's smile froze completely!
Because at that moment, Koshino clearly used the Shadow Clone Technique, combined with the Shadow Imitation Technique, to once again defeat an elite Jonin-level ninja!
Especially when looking at the stiff smile on Hyuga Takano's face, the smile on Koshino's face grew even more intense!
"Shadow Imitation Technique, successful!"
"The main family member of the Hyuga Clan, it seems..."
"You lost!"
"Wow!"
Just as Koshino pronounced Hyuga Takano's defeat, the Hyuga Clan ninjas watching from behind were in an uproar!
Apparently, even though Koshino had already defeated two Hyuga Clan Jonin before, there was still a ninja who felt that Koshino might defeat Hyuga Takano!
Defeat the current leader of the Hyuga Clan camp! But reality is often so cruel. The moment Koshino's shadow clone successfully executed the Shadow Imitation Technique, Hyuga Takano was as good as defeated.
However, amidst the joy of defeating an elite Jonin, Koshino clearly failed to notice that when he successfully "defeated" Hyuga Takano in their spar, Takeshi's smile froze, and a sinister look flickered in his eyes.
Suddenly, in a very discreet manner, as Hyuga Takano let out a cold snort, a loud shout echoed in Koshino's ears!
"Eight Trigrams Vacuum Palm!"
"Boom!"
It was an ambush! A long-planned trump card by Hyuga Takano!
Without a doubt, Koshino severely underestimated Hyuga Takano's limits.
He couldn't imagine that the Hyuga Clan would resort to such underhanded tactics for victory!
Among the Hyuga Clan ninjas, prompted by Hyuga Takano, a Hyuga Clan Jonin suddenly used the Eight Trigrams Vacuum Palm!
And how could Koshino, completely unprepared, withstand such a sudden attack?
"Ugh!"
Struck by the Eight Trigrams Vacuum Palm, Koshino spewed a mouthful of blood, unable to maintain the secret technique he had been using.
The Shadow Clone Technique, along with the Shadow Imitation Technique that had been binding Hyuga Takano, lost all effect in the instant Koshino was sent flying, blood spraying from his mouth!
Meanwhile, Hyuga Takano, seeing Koshino sent flying, had a cruel glint in his eyes!
"Nara Koshino, the more outstanding you are, the less I can let you live!"
"So for the future of the Hyuga Clan, you must die!"
"Gentle Fist Technique!"
"Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms!"
"Whoosh!"
One moment, Koshino was struck by the Eight Trigrams Vacuum Palm, blood spraying as he was sent flying.
The next moment, freed from the Shadow Imitation Technique, Hyuga Takano suddenly dashed in front of Koshino, raising his hand to unleash the Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms, aiming to end Koshino's life!
And what about Koshino?
Under Hyuga Takano's scheme, was Koshino truly facing despair, waiting for Hyuga Takano to kill him with the Gentle Fist?
No! Even if there was just a sliver of strength left in his body, Koshino was determined to make Hyuga Takano pay!
So, just as Hyuga Takano stepped forward, ready to use the Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms, with the first strike about to hit Koshino's chest and damage his lung function,
Koshino instinctively gathered chakra within his body, aimed at Hyuga Takano's attacking hand, and thrust his fingers forward!
In that instant, even Koshino couldn't know the outcome of his strike!
But!
When Koshino's fingers "pointed" at Hyuga Takano's attacking hand, suddenly with a "puff" sound! An invisible blade of air shot straight through Hyuga Takano's hand, then pierced out through his elbow!
In the face of Hyuga Takano's threat to his life, Koshino used that single, precise strike to instantly turn the tables!
"No matter who you are!"
"If you have the intent to kill me, then don't blame me, Nara Koshino, for being ruthless!"