Chapter 103: The Arrival of the Shadow Realm (Part 2)
"Attack!"
"Boom!"
In just over ten seconds, Koshino, taking advantage of Uchiha Shisui's efforts to delay the six Mist Jonin, managed to initially grasp the first stage of the new secret technique, the Arrival of the Shadow Realm!
When Koshino completed the first stage of understanding the Arrival of the Shadow Realm,
the power of the first S-rank Nara Clan secret technique he mastered was fully displayed before the six Mist Jonin and even the member of the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist, Biwa Jūzō.
Then, under the shroud of the Bloody Mist Technique, Biwa Jūzō, who had been watching Koshino closely, saw a black aura suddenly appear in Koshino's palm!
As Koshino slammed that black aura onto the ground, a scene that left all the Mist ninja speechless unfolded instantly!
But before explaining the miraculous effects of the Arrival of the Shadow Realm, it's necessary to discuss why Koshino named the new secret technique as such.
All Naruto fans know that there are two founders of the Hidden Leaf Village in the original storyline.
The first, of course, is the mastermind behind the scenes in the original plot, the one who has been leading the changes in the ninja world—Madara Uchiha.
And who is the second?
That would be the one known as the "God of Shinobi" in the ninja world, a terrifying existence that even Madara Uchiha, who fought against the Five Shadow, could not defeat! The First Hokage, Hashirama Senju!
With the title of "God of Shinobi," possessing the Sage Body, and mastering Wood Release,
Sage Mode, and many other divine techniques, the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, is undoubtedly one of the most powerful ninjas in the history of the original storyline.
Even the ninjutsu he used during his first appearance left a deep impression on every Naruto fan.
Unfortunately, in the original storyline, the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, first appeared because of the forbidden technique, Edo Tensei, mastered by one of the Sannin, Orochimaru.
Revived through Edo Tensei and with his mind controlled by Orochimaru, the First Hokage did not display his true strength during his first battle in the original plot.
Instead, he and the Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama, were defeated by the Third Hokage.
However, does the First Hokage's defeat mean that his title of "God of Shinobi" is undeserved? Wrong!
Just the S-rank Wood Release technique, Deep Forest Emergence, used by the First Hokage in that battle, left a lasting memory for Koshino, a Naruto fan!
With a series of hand seals, the S-rank secret technique, Deep Forest Emergence, was unleashed!
In an instant, the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, used his terrifying Wood Release chakra to create a forest on the battlefield where he clashed with the Third Hokage!
Moreover, the S-rank Wood Release technique, Deep Forest Emergence, is a secret technique that combines offense and defense!
Under the control of the First Hokage, every tree in the forest he created became a weapon in his hands.
Any ninja who stepped into the forest would be restricted by every tree and leaf, unable to unleash their true strength.
Furthermore, the forest created by Deep Forest Emergence was not only a weapon but also the most formidable defense in front of the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju!
From the moment the First Hokage used Deep Forest Emergence, Koshino was captivated by the First Hokage's ability to use Wood Release!
At that time, Koshino secretly wished that if he ever had the chance to travel to the Naruto world, besides the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan, Rinnegan, Sage Body, and other overpowered abilities, the ability he most wanted was the First Hokage's Wood Release.
However, Koshino's first dream came true; he really did travel to the Naruto world.
Unfortunately, as a member of the Nara Clan's branch family, Koshino could never master the First Hokage's Wood Release, making it a small regret in his life.
But when the "new" Shadow Imitation Technique was successfully developed, and Koshino comprehended the first stage of the "new" Shadow Imitation Technique,
naming it the Arrival of the Shadow Realm, that small regret in Koshino's life completely vanished!
Because when Koshino comprehended the "new" Shadow Imitation Technique, he named it the Arrival of the Shadow Realm because he discovered that the first stage of the "new" Shadow Imitation Technique's effect was astonishingly similar to the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju's Deep Forest Emergence!
What is the most troublesome aspect of the S-rank Wood Release technique, Deep Forest Emergence? It's the range!
After casting Deep Forest Emergence, the coverage area is so vast that it's nearly impossible to defend against!
And Koshino utilized the app's development feature, combining the Shadow Imitation Technique with what effect to create the "new" Shadow Imitation Technique?
It's all about range! So, putting other aspects aside for now, once Koshino grasped the initial usage of Shadow Realm Descent,
he realized that his mastery of it was more than enough to make up for the inability to use the S-rank Wood Release Secret Technique, Deep Forest Emergence.
Moreover, after understanding the basic application of Shadow Realm Descent, he knew that the six Mist Jōnin who fought against Uchiha Shisui were doomed! Doomed under the Shadow Realm Descent!
"Buzz!"
Almost at the instant Koshino's hand, controlling the dark aura, touched the ground, a shadow extended from him, spreading directly to a hundred-meter radius around him!
Undoubtedly, relying solely on the Shadow Imitation Technique, it would be impossible to cover such a wide area with shadows!
Instead, Koshino's Shadow Realm Descent, consuming minimal chakra, allowed the Nara Clan's low-level secret technique to fully display the power of an S-rank secret technique!
Furthermore, when Koshino first used Shadow Realm Descent, he was surprised to find that the chakra consumption was far less than he had imagined!
"What a terrifying S-rank secret technique!"
"Not only does it increase the range of the Shadow Imitation Technique, but it also reduces chakra consumption. Is this the true effect of an S-rank ultimate secret technique?"
"No! It's far more than that!"
"I've only just begun to understand the usage of Shadow Realm Descent; I haven't had enough time to fully comprehend it!"
"When I can fully grasp Shadow Realm Descent, it will surely be the time when my S-rank secret technique, Shadow Realm Descent, can stand shoulder to shoulder with the First Hokage's S-rank Wood Release Secret Technique, Deep Forest Emergence!"
Unfortunately, I don't have the time now to fully understand Shadow Realm Descent, or else its power could certainly be elevated by several levels!
"But to deal with these Mist Jōnin, hmph hmph!"
Thinking to himself, Koshino continued to channel chakra from within, expanding the range of the shadow while secretly smirking:
"It's completely... like bullying weaklings!"
"Boom!"
Bullying weaklings?
It's more than just bullying weaklings! At this moment, Koshino's use of the S-rank secret technique, Shadow Realm Descent, was simply godlike!
A second before, without using Shadow Realm Descent, Uchiha Shisui was still entangled with the six Mist Jōnin.
Despite the fame of Shisui of the Body Flicker, before fully maturing, it was already impressive if he could hold back the six Mist Jōnin.
How could he possibly slay them under the cover of the Bloody Mist Technique?
But in the next second, when Koshino activated Shadow Realm Descent and continued to expand its coverage, within a mere second, it extended to a 200-meter radius.
So, not to mention the six Mist Jōnin fighting Uchiha Shisui, even Biwa Jūzō, who was maintaining the Bloody Mist Technique from afar, was enveloped in the dark aura of Shadow Realm Descent in shock!
Then, as Koshino's smirk grew even more pronounced, the effects of the Nara Clan's secret technique were unleashed!
With a few buzzing sounds, including Biwa Jūzō, all the Mist ninja were immobilized under the divine might of Koshino's Shadow Realm Descent! As for Uchiha Shisui, known as Shisui of the Body Flicker?
He certainly wouldn't just stand by and watch those Mist Jōnin remain immobilized!
Using the Body Flicker Technique, paired with the small blade in his hand!
In the bloody mist, Koshino saw Uchiha Shisui use the Body Flicker Technique several times, and the throats of the six Mist Jōnin were all stained with faint traces of blood!
Thus, the only enemy left for the Blade Squad to face was Biwa Jūzō, who was also immobilized in front of them!
"Now it seems like our Blade Squad has gained a complete advantage, doesn't it?"