"Of course, I'll train!"
Glancing at the research interface and noting that it took 8 hours to develop, Koshino breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that a night's sleep would alleviate the fatigue from training with the Shadow Clone Technique.
Then, after adding the "New" Shadow Sewing Technique to his training progress bar, Koshino immediately modified the training progress for the Three Basic Techniques: the Body Flicker Technique and the "New" Shadow Sewing Technique.
Ding!
"Player, the Clone Technique, Substitution Technique, Transformation Technique, Body Flicker Technique, and the 'New' Shadow Sewing Technique training progress is now 100/100. Congratulations on mastering the Clone Technique, Substitution Technique, Transformation Technique, Body Flicker Technique, and the 'New' Shadow Sewing Technique."
"Would you like to name the 'New' Shadow Sewing Technique?"
"Hmm, wait a moment! Let me first see the effect of the 'New' Shadow Sewing Technique!"
Having completed the training for so many jutsu at once, Koshino felt his head was spinning a bit. He closed his eyes to deepen his understanding, first perfecting the Three Basic Techniques and the Body Flicker Technique and then moving on to the "New" Shadow Sewing Technique.
"Oh? The 'New' Shadow Sewing Technique is quite interesting!"
"So it uses shuriken, kunai, and other tools to pin down an opponent's shadow, thereby achieving the effect of the Shadow Sewing Technique?"
Understanding the "New" Shadow Sewing Technique, Koshino marveled at the research function's brilliance.
In the Nara clan, who would have thought that combining the Shadow Sewing Technique with tools like shuriken could create an invisible technique like the "New" Shadow Sewing Technique, where the effective range depends on how far you can throw the shuriken?
Traditionally, the Nara clan's secret techniques, whether the Shadow Imitation Technique or the Shadow Sewing Technique, were mid-range jutsu. If the enemy were far away, the Nara clan member would have to risk closing the distance. In the original story, Shikamaru struggled in the Chunin Exams against Temari due to the limitations of his secret techniques.
When the enemy was far away, Shikamaru had no means to deal with Temari.
Now, with the "New" Shadow Sewing Technique, Koshino had broken the Nara clan's outdated concept. If other Nara clan members knew he had developed a long-range secret technique, they would not only tilt resources in his favor but might even beg him to contribute the "New" Shadow Sewing Technique to their arsenal!
However, Koshino had no intention of revealing the "New" Shadow Sewing Technique too soon.
Furthermore, knowing the original story, Koshino recalled that years later, Shikamaru created a similar technique, the Shadow Imitation Shuriken, to avenge his mentor Asuma against Hidan of the Akatsuki.
Unfortunately, the Shadow Imitation Shuriken was slower, required hand signs, and was not as effective as the "New" Shadow Sewing Technique.
Taking inspiration from Shikamaru's naming convention, Koshino smiled and quickly named the "New" Shadow Sewing Technique.
Henceforth, it would be called Shadow Shuriken!
"Hmm, I'll need to practice with throwing weapons to make the Shadow Shuriken effective. It would be ridiculous if I threw a hundred shuriken and didn't hit the enemy's shadow even once."
"And the research list shouldn't remain empty, right? Alright, the combination of the Shadow Imitation Technique and the Shadow Strangulation Technique has a 100% innovation chance, so let's see what new technique comes from these two Nara clan secret techniques!"
Thinking this, Koshino opened the research function list, added the two Nara clan secret techniques, and eagerly anticipated the new secret technique.
After a quick breakfast to fill his stomach, Koshino was about to head out for training when a knock at the door disrupted his plans.
"Who is it?"
"Koshino, open up! It's me, Koshime!"
"Oh, it's Koshime! Hold on!"
Recognizing his seven-year-old cousin Koshime, also from the Nara clan's branch family and a student at the ninja academy, Koshino quickly tidied up the traces of his training and opened the door, smiling. "Koshime, what brings you here so early?"
"Koshino, what were you doing just now?"
Glancing suspiciously at Koshino, Koshime didn't notice anything amiss and frowned. "Koshino, Lord Shikaku has summoned all clan members under eight for a test. Seriously, we can't even get a good sleep in the morning. Koshino, did you hear what I just said?"
"Yeah, I heard. Koshime, let's go quickly, or we'll get scolded by Uncle Shikaku again!"
Responding casually, Koshino knew that this family test wasn't simple and was likely a special test arranged by Shikaku for him.
The Nara clan wasn't a prestigious family in Konoha, but it had a few hundred members.
Having witnessed Koshino's talent, Shikaku needed to convince the clan's main family and elders to support him by reallocating resources. So, as Koshino and Koshime made their way from the branch family's small houses to the main family's mansion, Koshino prepared himself to shine in the family test.
In contrast, Koshime, who didn't have a close relationship with Koshino, remained silent until they reached Shikaku's presence.
"Lord Shikaku, Koshino is here."
"Alright, you may return."
Koshime knew the difference between family and close relations; as Shikaku ordered, he quickly returned to the branch family's group.
When Shikaku looked at Koshino, his eyes filled with anticipation. He gave a subtle nod towards two elders from the Nara clan.
Patting Koshino's shoulder firmly, Shikaku whispered before instructing him to join the group.
"Koshino, do your best!"
"I will, Uncle Shikaku."
Smiling and nodding, Koshino joined the group of branch family members, making a total of twelve children under eight.
Four were from the main family, all aged six or seven, and had been studying at the ninja academy for one or two years. The eight from the branch family were a mixed bag; Koshino was four and hadn't entered the academy yet. Others were either six years old and not yet in school or still struggling at the academy at eight, generally of lower quality than the main family members.
Once all the clan members under eight had gathered, Shikaku consulted with the elders, Shikayuu and Shikata, and then stepped forward to give instructions. "Today's family test is to assess your recent training progress. Those who perform well will be rewarded, and those who do poorly will be punished."
"Alright, we'll start with the branch family! Koshime, Koshiro, you two go first!"
"Yes!"
Following Shikaku's orders, Koshime and the burly Koshiro stepped forward and began sparring, a sight that made Koshino yawn.
Having already sparred with Shikaku, Koshino's standards were much higher than those of these kids.
Moreover, neither of the two had the strength of a Genin; using a simple Clone Technique was enough to amaze the surrounding clan members. Bored, Koshino started observing the main family members, finding none of them familiar, and decided to daydream to pass the time.
Though Koshino found the test uninteresting, the other young clan members watched with great enthusiasm.
Especially when Nara Kosuke performed the Shadow Imitation Technique, Shikaku nodded in approval and announced, "Alright, this round's winner is Kosuke."
"Next round, Shikazen, come out and spar with Koshino!"
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"Huh! Is it my turn?"
Hearing his name being called, Koshino yawned and lazily walked towards the sparring area, only to hear a sigh from Koshime beside him.
"Sigh! Poor Koshino, having to spar with that guy, Shikasen!"
"Shikasen?"
Koshime's sigh caught Koshino's attention.
Especially as he walked to the center of the sparring area and saw a pineapple-headed boy who resembled Elder Shikayuu smiling as he approached, Koshino couldn't help but chuckle to himself and thought:
"So, it's Shikayuu Elder's grandson, that Shikasen who has some fame in the ninja academy! Eight years old and already mastered the Shadow Imitation Technique, even got first place a few times in the academy, being hailed as the new elite of the Nara clan. Uncle Shikaku, I didn't expect you to be this sly, planning to take down the elder's grandson!"
"Tsk tsk tsk! Too ruthless!"
Facing Shikasen in sparring, Koshino had no mental burden.
Being first in the ninja academy—so what?
Didn't Itachi also get trampled after joining the academy?
However, not everyone was as optimistic as Koshino. Even Shikaku, who knew Koshino's strength, was nervous. Next to him, Elders Shikayuu and Shikaheiji shook their heads, with Elder Shikaheiji voicing his concern, "Shikaku, we understand you want to support Shikanai's child, but isn't pitting four-year-old Koshino against Shikasen a bit unfair?"
"Hmph, isn't this just right?"
"Shikaku, if Koshino can defeat my Shikasen, then even if we tilt resources towards the branch family's children, so what? Hmph, I'm just worried Shikanai's child will disappoint you!"
With a cold look at Koshino, it was clear that Elder Shikayuu was a staunch supporter of the main family and the primary opponent of supporting Koshino within the Nara clan.
Hearing Shikayuu and Shikaheiji's remarks, Shikaku felt a pang of unease.
But to convince the elders, Shikaku had no choice but to take this drastic measure, silently cheering Koshino on: "Koshino, you have to win!"
Meanwhile, in the sparring area.
Koshino glanced at Shikaku, whose face was pale, and couldn't help but smile. His eyes became more serious.
No doubt, a rival that even Shikaku found tricky couldn't be taken lightly. If he slipped up, it wouldn't just be his reputation on the line.
However, among the Nara clan's new generation, no one thought Koshino's loss would be embarrassing.
Especially as Shikasen stood before Koshino, beckoning him with a finger and then forming hand seals, causing the Nara clan's younger members to gasp in astonishment!
"Shadow Imitation Technique? Shikasen doesn't plan to give Koshino any chance to fight back?"
"Is he Using the Shadow Imitation Technique on a four-year-old? Is he trying to give Lord Shikaku a slap in the face, showing that Koshino isn't worthy?"
"Look! Koshino is going to lose. This is the difference in strength!"
As the young Nara clan members exclaimed, Shikasen enjoyed the moment and arrogantly said to Koshino, "Koshino, sorry, but you're going to lose!"
"Shadow Imitation Technique!"
"Buzz!"
"Buzz!"
Almost instantaneously, Shikasen's Shadow Imitation Technique was activated successfully, showing some skill!
Not only was the casting time short, but the proficient chakra transformation also indicated that Koshino's three months of hard training before acquiring the APP were insignificant compared to Shikasen's abilities!
Their strength levels were completely different!
But since obtaining the APP and utilizing strategies to defeat Shikaku, humph!
Koshino's strength naturally couldn't be compared to before!
So, while the Nara clan members, including Shikaku, were sweating for Koshino, there was a sudden "whoosh"!
Just as Shikasen's Shadow Imitation Technique was about to connect with Koshino's shadow, a phantom remained where Koshino originally stood. As for his real body, he was now holding a kunai to Shikasen's neck!
"Um… I think I won?"
Koshino's casual statement stunned not only Shikasen but also the spectators—Shikaku, Elders Shikayuu, Shikaheiji, and all the young Nara clan members!
The result of the sparring had exceeded their expectations!
"Are you kidding? Koshino actually won?"
"Shikasen couldn't even last one round against Koshino? How strong is Koshino?"
"Our teacher said Shikasen was nearly at Genin level. Does that mean Koshino is stronger than a Genin?"
After a moment of silence, the young Nara clan members looked at Koshino with a mix of surprise and admiration.
It was admiration for the strong!
Meanwhile, the previously doubtful Elders Shikayuu and Shikaheiji were speechless. As Shikaku explained, the two elders began to consider reallocating resources seriously.
"Koshino is quite impressive! Using the Clone and Substitution Techniques simultaneously, swiftly replacing his real body with a clone and defeating Shikasen in one move."
"Elder Shikayuu, Elder Shikaheiji, I assume you won't oppose reallocating resources now?"
Smiling at the two clan elders and feeling proud of Koshino, Shikaku was brimming with confidence.
But just as the elders were about to agree to support Koshino, his lazy voice echoed again, causing the elders to pause!
"Uncle Shikaku, sparring one-on-one is too slow. How about everyone comes at me at once? I'm ready to take on all ten of them!"
"What? How insolent!"
Barely containing his anger, furious that Koshino had defeated his grandson, Elder Shikayuu shouted, "Shikaku, that boy Koshino is too arrogant! If you insist on reallocating resources, I firmly oppose it! Unless Koshino can do as he says and defeat all our young members, otherwise, not only will I not agree to reallocate resources, but I'll also take back the secret medicine you planned to reward him with!"
"I understand, Elder Shikayuu."
With a wry smile, Shikaku turned to Koshino and asked, "Koshino, are you confident?"
"Uncle Shikaku, don't worry!"
"Defeating all of them is just a matter of expending a bit more chakra!"
Waving nonchalantly at Shikaku, Koshino then mimicked Shikasen's earlier gesture, beckoning the remaining ten young Nara clan members.
This provocation enraged the young members!
Silently cursing, the young Nara members united, ready to use their best techniques to teach the arrogant Koshino a lesson.
However, before they could act, Koshino formed hand seals and instantly used the Shadow Sewing Technique!
The black shadow split into eleven parts, connecting not only to the surrounding young Nara clan members but also to Shikasen in front of him!
In just one second!
In just one second, Koshino used the Shadow Sewing Technique to defeat all the young Nara clan members!
As Koshino emerged victorious, even the previously skeptical Elder Shikayuu was stunned, quickly changing his demeanor and excitedly shouting to Shikaku:
"Shikaku! The medicine?"
"Quick, reward Koshino with the secret medicine! He's truly the pride of the Nara clan!"
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