Chapter 21 Childhood Sweethearts
"Anlan, this secret technique is too precious for me to learn."
Mikoto Uchiha shook her head slightly, her expression unusually serious and solemn.
Before "Naruto" entered its later "Gundam era," most battles between ninjas were intelligence wars.
One trick is all you need to succeed.
One extraordinary move, and the fate of the world is sealed.
When Tobirama Senju's "Flying Thunder God Technique" first appeared on the battlefield, it was unmatched in speed and unpredictability.
He dealt a heavy blow to Uchiha Izuna, the younger brother of clan leader Uchiha Madara, who also possessed the Mangekyou Sharingan.
It was this unprecedented space-time ninjutsu that caught Izuna off guard, and he was slashed horizontally by the sword, ultimately dying from his injuries.
Mikoto fears that once she learns it, she might inadvertently reveal her skills during a future mission.
Even worse, on the battlefield where swords have no eyes, one might unfortunately die in battle, and the information in one's head might be discovered by the enemy.
If this makes the enemy wary of Anlan's trump card, or even use it to set a deadly trap... the thought alone made her heart tighten.
The girl would rather die herself than see the battle report of the boy's death.
"Okay, stop overthinking."
Having spent more than ten years together, the two know each other inside and out.
Upon seeing Meiqin's resistant expression, Anlan knew what she was thinking.
Three jade-like marks instantly appeared in his eyes, and he met her gaze without saying a word.
Caught off guard, Mikoto felt the surrounding scenery sway, and before she could recover, she felt that she had learned this eye technique.
Sharingan - Space Jump.
This eye technique is similar in nature to the Sharingan Genjutsu that made the Uchiha clan famous; it can be used simply by glaring at the eyes.
It is not a traditional ninjutsu that requires hand seals or chakra manipulation.
It's not a physical skill that requires a lot of time to develop.
It can be used simply by having the Sharingan; there are no other ways to learn it.
Just like the flashes of insight in mathematics, once you understand it, you understand it; no matter how hard you try, you can't force that innate comprehension.
"Anlan!"
Mikoto was so angry at his "forced" behavior that her cheeks puffed out slightly, and she immediately adopted the older sister's demeanor that she rarely showed.
She crossed her arms slightly in front of her chest, accentuating her curves, and stared at Anlan with feigned seriousness, trying to suppress the cheerful smile on his face that appeared particularly cheerful in the warm sunlight.
However, her slightly pouting cherry lips revealed a hint of coquettishness that she herself was unaware of.
After only a few seconds of eye contact, she was defeated by the other person's smiling gaze.
In the end, he could only reiterate with a hint of helplessness in a completely intimidating voice.
"Don't do that again!"
Mikoto knew the other person meant well, but she wanted Anlan to be better off, so she prepared to give herself a psychological boost later...
"No psychological suggestion allowed."
This woman, who is traditional and gentle to the core, and a good woman who sacrifices herself for her family, tells Anlan what she's thinking the moment she raises her buttocks for a smooth delivery.
He said without further ado.
"I intended to gradually pass on this eye technique to my clansmen. Before we go to war, all trustworthy clansmen who have opened their eyes must master it."
"It will eventually become a required technique for all Uchiha who have awakened their Sharingan, just like the 'Great Fireball Technique'."
Anlan's gaze was intense, and her words were filled with unwavering certainty.
"Therefore, Mikoto, there is no need to worry about information being leaked.
The strength of the Uchiha clan has never relied on the concealment of one or two secret techniques."
"Our foundation lies in the ninja world, in the power and pride passed down through our bloodline."
"This was true in the past, it is true now, and it will be true even more so in the future!"
Mikoto looked up at Anlan, her eyes unconsciously flickering as he spoke with great enthusiasm.
That calm and confident demeanor, leading the family step by step to prosperity, is the image she cherishes most in her heart.
'The younger brother who once followed behind her, calling her "sister," is now a man capable of protecting the family.'
While Mikoto was overjoyed, a trace of indescribable disappointment, like cool dew, silently seeped into her heart.
It turns out that this powerful eye technique was not a surprise gift prepared for me.
This realization caused the smile that had graced the woman's lips for him to fade almost imperceptibly.
Mikoto quickly lowered her eyelashes—she was ultimately greedy, hoping both that her younger brother would shine brightly and that he would receive a unique favor, reserved solely for her.
"I see."
When she looked up again, her eyes were filled with tenderness, concealing all the subtle ripples within their clear depths.
"I will study 'space jump' carefully and combine it with other ninjutsu to build a completely new combat system."
The fighting style of the Uchiha clan members who awaken their Sharingan is built around the Sharingan.
Whether it's a one-on-one fight or a one-on-many fight, the starting move is always to raise your eyes and stare intently, using Sharingan genjutsu to seize the initiative.
Simultaneously throw shuriken, senbon, and other ninja tools to suppress or divide the enemy.
Then came a barrage of ninjutsu such as Fire Release and Wind Release, while close combat consisted of Uchiha fluid techniques or swordsmanship.
This battle-tested combat system is rigorous, efficient, and virtually leaves no room for error.
With the addition of space-time eye techniques, the Uchiha clan's performance in battle will undergo a significant change.
"The activation of spatial jump depends entirely on eye power." Anlan explained to Mikoto with a serious expression, "The stronger the eye power, the wider the range of teleportation, and the more times it can be used consecutively. Now, try to feel it first."
In fact, before Mikoto was taught this eye technique, the first person to master "Sharingan: Space Jump" was the loyal Uchiha Hachiho.
After several days of repeated testing, and after fully confirming that the eye technique was safe and sound, Anlan decided to teach it to Mikoto.
However, there's no need for Mikoto to know about this.
Upon hearing this, Mikoto smiled gently, her three-tomoe eyes sparkling.
The next second, her figure teleported to Anlan's side with the ripples in space.
Without the slightest hesitation, Mikoto leaned closer, her soft cherry lips pressing against Anlan's cheek, her breath sweet as orchids.
"Little brother, come and catch me!"
Before she finished speaking, Mikoto's eyes flickered with three tomoe, and her figure vanished like smoke, leaving only a faint fragrance behind. She then instantly reappeared on the grass two meters away.
She turned around and smiled, her hair fluttering in the morning light, a sly provocation on her lips.
Anlan raised her hand and gently touched her still warm cheek. Her three-moon jade-like eyes locked onto that agile figure. The corners of her mouth curled up, revealing an expression that said, "The big bad wolf wants to eat Little Red Riding Hood."
"Once I catch you, you're 'finished'."
"You can't catch me because I use teleportation!"
As two figures flashed by in the sunlight along the Naka River, the atmosphere in the Hokage Building on the other side was incredibly somber.
End of this chapter...