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"What!?" Itachi originally wanted to walk into the smoke and dust to investigate Karin's position, but he didn't expect this blue Sky Dragon's Roar to rush directly towards him!
"Katon! Gōkakyū no Jutsu (Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique)!" In panic, Itachi could only use his most familiar Great Fireball Technique! However, without the advantage of initiative, the Great Fireball Technique Itachi hastily used was clearly no match for the Sky Dragon's Roar. In just an instant, the Sky Dragon's Roar directly penetrated the Great Fireball Technique and was rapidly attacking Itachi's body.
"Kawarimi no Jutsu (Body Replacement Technique)!" Seeing the attack almost upon him, Itachi directly used the Body Replacement Technique, swapping places with a nearby tree root. The Sky Dragon's Roar directly bombarded that tree root. In an instant, a huge explosion sound echoed. Looking at the tree root that had turned to ash, even with Itachi's mental fortitude, he couldn't help but feel a little lingering fear.
Fortunately, he used the Body Replacement Technique quite timely just now. Otherwise, perhaps he would be the one turned to ash right now?
But... Unknowingly, the single tomoe Sharingan had appeared in Itachi's eyes. However, in Itachi's memory, Karin's 'ninjutsu' just now left no impression on him. Moreover... his Sharingan couldn't copy it! This was worth deep investigation.
'Still couldn't defeat him?' Karin watched as Itachi 'easily' dodged her attack, beginning to question herself internally. 'I've already received Lord Shinji's training, yet I still can't defeat Itachi? Am I... too useless? Will Lord Shinji... abandon me because of my failure? No! Absolutely not!' Karin grit her teeth tightly, blood dripping down from her lips, broken from clenching too hard.
At the same time, due to some negative thoughts appearing in her mind, Karin began to show signs of inner demons. She had just used Sky Dragon's Roar once, plus two supplementary magics; the chakra and magic power in her body had already bottomed out. But...
"That was strong just now, Karin~" After Itachi breathed a sigh of relief, he intended to walk directly over to Karin. But...
"Metsuryū Ōgi!!! Shōha!!! Ten..." Red veins had already appeared in Karin's eyes, and she began to shout. Simultaneously, waves of wind began to appear around Karin. Suddenly, a figure appeared beside Karin.
"Dominus Lapidis!" Quickly, as Shinji mobilized the surrounding Geo element to protect himself, a Jade Shield formed. Faint, intricate patterns surfaced on the shield, and the skeletal frame of Geo chains formed around it, supporting the entire structure. The Jade Shield tightly enveloped Shinji and Karin's bodies, while Shinji held Karin.
"You've already done very well, Karin," Shinji understood what Karin was thinking, speaking gentle words into her ear.
"But... but I lost..." After feeling Shinji's embrace, the un-erupted Dragon Slayer Secret Art around Karin began to dissipate. With Karin's current strength, using Sky Dragon's Roar twice was already strenuous, let alone using this Dragon Slayer Secret Art she hadn't mastered yet.
"Losing is losing. Just train hard in the future. Besides, Itachi is a genius," Shinji chuckled lightly. He knew what Karin was fixated on. As someone who had been abandoned, she was extremely dependent on Shinji now. She just thought failure would disappoint Shinji. Therefore, several reasons combined made Karin somewhat lose her mind and intend to use the Dragon Slayer Secret Art.
"Mm-hmm," Feeling Shinji's gentleness, Karin's eyelids began to droop, and finally, she fell asleep soundly in Shinji's arms.
"Alright, let's go back too," Shinji turned his head and looked, then placed his remaining hand on Deidara's shoulder, and Deidara also grabbed Shisui and Itachi. The next instant, several people vanished directly from the training ground.
After returning to the All-Purpose Shop, Shinji first carried Karin back to her room, tucked her in properly, and then came out. Downstairs, Itachi stared gravely at the tea tray in front of him. The Dragon Slayer Secret Art Karin almost used just now left him with lingering fear.
Although it wasn't successfully used, Itachi reviewed his skill arsenal and found he seemed to have no skill that could match its power? If Karin had the ability to use the Dragon Slayer Secret Art she mentioned, Itachi felt that unless he could quickly leave that range, it would be really difficult to escape.
"Itachi, how does it feel?" Seeing Itachi's somewhat life-doubting expression, a smile appeared on Shinji's face.
"Very strong. If Karin could use that skill just now, I currently couldn't withstand it," Itachi stated very objectively.
"It will still take a long time for Karin to use that skill. But Itachi's strength is indeed very impressive," Shinji explained.
"Tch!" Hearing Shinji praising Itachi, Deidara beside him turned his head away somewhat haughtily.
"Deidara, if you don't improve further, you'll soon be surpassed by Itachi," Shinji looked at the somewhat haughty Deidara and reminded him. Although the current Deidara was slightly stronger than Itachi, if Itachi activated his two-tomoe Sharingan, then the gap would be very small.
"I know! I'm going upstairs to train," Deidara also knew. He had been sparring with Itachi continuously during this period and had seen Itachi's growth with his own eyes. He was someone with even greater talent than himself! Therefore, during this time, besides developing new Exploding Clay, Deidara had also been constantly improving his own strength.
"Deidara! I'm going up to train too," Itachi had almost capsized just now. At this moment, he also wanted to train quickly, hurriedly following Deidara towards his room.
"Who told you to come to my room!"
"Hehe, don't be so stingy!"
"Don't disturb me!"
"Know, know."
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Watching Itachi and Deidara disappear into the room, Shinji also turned his head somewhat helplessly. When with Deidara, Itachi always seemed less calm than before, acting more like a child.
"Looks like Itachi is doing quite well here," Watching Itachi and Deidara leave, Shisui said with a happy smile. Before, when Itachi trained with him, he always felt Itachi lacked the feeling a child should have, acting very mature instead. But during these few months he was on a mission, Itachi seemed to have changed a lot too.
"He's doing alright. But you appearing here so frequently, is it really okay? Don't forget you still have the mission to 'monitor' me," Shinji skillfully brewed tea for both, speaking somewhat teasingly.
"Mission~ Aren't I fulfilling the mission right now?" Shisui smiled slyly like an old fox. The two drank tea, understanding each other tacitly.
"By the way, people from your Uchiha clan have already gone to the battlefield, right?" Shinji suddenly changed the subject.
"Yes. This matter is said to be related to you, Boss Shinji," Shisui wasn't surprised. Regarding the Uchiha clan going to the battlefield, honestly, he was very surprised when he first found out. He understood Hiruzen Sarutobi somewhat. Gaining battle merits, he didn't expect Hiruzen Sarutobi would actually agree to let the Uchiha clan participate?
"This was a method derived after discussing with Clan Head Fugaku. You should know the specific content, right?"
"Know some. But Third Elder Tenkei Uchiha didn't reveal too much. Clearly... they are still somewhat wary of me," Shisui put down his teacup somewhat sadly, looking at the distant Hokage Rock outside the window. He was actually... being guarded against by his own clan?
"This is normal, Shisui. I believe you know too," Shinji wasn't surprised about Shisui being guarded against.
"I was prepared for this long ago. After I confirmed entering ANBU, I knew this result would definitely happen. It's just..." Shisui understood the reason for being guarded against, but still felt somewhat sad. His original intention in joining ANBU was actually to form a link between the Uchiha clan and Konoha, to make the relationship between the clan and the village closer. But...
"Then... after the plan is successfully implemented, you will also be understood by everyone, right?" Shinji swirled the teacup in his hand, speaking meaningfully.
"Probably. But... Boss Shinji, what exactly is this specific mission?" Shisui hadn't heard much, so he still had some doubts about this matter.
"The specific mission? It's nothing more than..." Next, Shinji explained everything he had discussed with Fugaku Uchiha before, as well as the subsequent plans of the Uchiha clan.
"Let people from other clans join the Konoha Military Police Force?" Shisui said, somewhat shocked, but his eyes quickly calmed down. Smart as he was, he quickly understood everything from Shinji and Fugaku Uchiha's next plan.
"This is indeed a very good method!"
"Yes. Only after this plan is completed can the Uchiha clan truly form its own system. Only after developing further can the worries in your and Itachi's hearts be resolved," Shinji said lightly. However, there was one thing he never mentioned, which was about Obito Uchiha. While changing these things, would the Uchiha clan still... be exterminated a few years later? Shinji didn't know this. But if they wanted to change all this, it still depended on what kind of changes the Uchiha clan would make.
The hook and bait Shinji had already cast. Whether they could seize the opportunity... depended on whether Fugaku Uchiha, Shisui Uchiha, and Itachi Uchiha could make corresponding changes. If some things could be changed, then for Shinji, even greater plans would be drawn up later. Everything... depended on whether his own efforts could change destiny.
"Thank you, Boss Shinji," Shisui suddenly stood up and bowed to Shinji. In his view, everything Shinji did was helping their Uchiha clan. Therefore, his heart was also sincerely grateful to Shinji.
"You're welcome, Shisui. There's no need for this between us," Shinji helped Shisui up straight, and the two returned to the tea table.
"Shisui, Clan Head Fugaku doesn't know you're back yet, right?" Shinji took a sip of tea and asked.
"Yes, I haven't gone over yet."
"Clan Head Fugaku should be able to understand your thoughts. Sometimes you can chat with him about the relationship between your Uchiha clan and Konoha," Shinji looked meaningfully at Shisui.
"I understand. I will chat with Clan Head Fugaku after I go back today," Shisui understood. Shinji was pointing out his next arrangement. His own hardships, his previous decision to join ANBU. Actually, Fugaku Uchiha had given Shisui great support behind the scenes. Including after the clansmen didn't understand Shisui's actions, Fugaku Uchiha still continuously supported and explained everything behind the scenes.
"Also, regarding Itachi, you should know how to guide him. Just like I told you before, time tempers all wills. And he happens to be someone who will give everything for his beliefs. Perhaps precisely because of this, he will be able to go further than you all in the future."
[Ding!]
[Spoke Zhongli's golden phrase. Proficiency increased by 0.1%]
[Current Roleplay Progress: 12%]
Shinji looked at the prompt in the system. Unknowingly, his roleplay progress had reached 12%.
"I understand. Regarding Itachi, I have long regarded him as a peer. Even ideologically, I feel he can execute things more rationally," Shisui couldn't stop smiling whenever Itachi was mentioned.
Watching the smile on Shisui's face, Shinji complained inwardly, 'Yeah, after he practiced his ideals, he massacred the entire Uchiha clan...'
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