Overdrafting the Future, Starting in Naruto

Chapter 46: Depriving the Five Senses, the Dual Sword Slash

Uchiha Tekka wasn't incapable of accepting that someone younger than him could be more outstanding. But in genjutsu... in the entire shinobi world, if the Uchiha said they were second, who would dare to claim first? Oh, the Kurama clan's genjutsu was also good. A pity they were finished.

Uchiha Tekka could completely accept being defeated by Genichi's Water Release. But to be instantly defeated by a genjutsu... he truly just froze on the spot, for a moment even forgetting to try and break the illusion.

It wasn't until the tip of Genichi's blade pricked the skin on his neck that he finally snapped back to reality. And the proctor immediately announced, "Kinoshita Genichi wins!"

Uchiha Tekka broke the genjutsu and turned to look at Genichi. "Kinoshita Genichi, I'll remember you!"

"Next time, I'll let you know that Uchiha genjutsu is the strongest!"

As his voice fell, Genichi saw another tomoe appear in Uchiha Tekka's eyes.

A two-tomoe Sharingan!

Damn it! He got the second tomoe just like that?

Cheater! There's a cheater here!

This time, it was Genichi's turn to be stunned. Uchiha Tekka deactivated his Sharingan and left the arena with a few leaps.

Watching Tekka's departing back, Genichi felt the urge to gouge someone's eyes out for the first time. He had to admit, he was jealous. This was even more outrageous than his own cheat system!

Back in the stands, Genichi couldn't help but ask Namiichi, "Namiichi, is it always this easy for you Uchiha to advance your Sharingan?"

Losing one match and he gets an upgrade. You're even more ridiculous than Obito! What is Sasuke supposed to think?

Namiichi shook his head. "Tekka is a genius." His own two-tomoe Sharingan had been awakened after seeing several of his comrades die. Hatake Sakumo was not his first Jonin leader after graduation. He had graduated at ten, became a chunin at thirteen, and was now sixteen. Uchiha Tekka, on the other hand, was only ten now, and had awakened his Sharingan last year at nine.

Genichi had already calmed down. So what if he had two tomoe? As long as it wasn't a Mangekyō, he really wasn't that afraid of genjutsu. He did have to be careful of the Uchiha's Mirror Heaven and Earth Change, which could reflect genjutsu. But that technique most likely required three tomoe and extremely high proficiency in genjutsu to use.

"I still have to study genjutsu carefully... being proficient in it has great advantages." Genichi thought to himself. Just his Bringer-of-Darkness Technique, by suddenly depriving an enemy of their sight, could be used to instantly kill a slower-reacting opponent.

However, the powerful genjutsu he remembered were basically all from the Uchiha clan. Especially the Mangekyō genjutsu. As for the genjutsu of regular ninja... even an A-rank jutsu like the Demonic Illusion: Tree Binding Death had no effect on Jonin like Kakashi and Guy. A genin like Sakura could also break it quickly. It wasn't powerful enough. The Sharingan's genjutsu, on the other hand, often required outside help to break once you were caught in it.

Of course, the Kurama clan's ability to control the five senses was also extremely powerful. It was just a pity that the Kurama clan hadn't had a kekkei genkai user for a long time.

"Controlling the five senses..." Genichi sank into thought.

Seeing this, Kakashi and the others didn't disturb him.

"The Bringer-of-Darkness Technique deprives the sense of sight, one of the five senses. So, can I continue to explore in this direction?"

"Controlling the five senses is undoubtedly very difficult. But if it's depriving the five senses, with the Bringer-of-Darkness as a reference, perhaps I can try to develop genjutsu that deprive the sense of hearing or smell."

The more Genichi thought about it, the more promising it seemed. And since he had a rare talent for genjutsu, he couldn't waste it. Through his training in Wind Release, Genichi had realized the importance of talent. Wasting talent was an absolutely shameful thing!

...

The third stage of the exams continued. The winners would continue to fight other winners. Namiichi and Kakashi both had subsequent matches.

Unfortunately, Genichi couldn't muster much interest in the following matches. Spurred on by his encounter with Uchiha Tekka, his mind had completely shifted to thinking about genjutsu.

My genjutsu is inferior to the Sharingan? Who doesn't have a cheat? If ten years isn't enough, then I'll take a hundred!

Without talent, no amount of time could make up for the deficit. But with talent, it was a different story.

Soon, Genichi heard his name called. He entered the arena again. This time, his opponent was a Hyuga ninja.

Genjutsu was useless. Genichi didn't use Water Release either, opting for a direct close-quarters fight. First, he fought bare-handed, but he was no match for the Hyuga ninja and was put on the defensive. Genichi then switched to his swordsmanship and finally secured the victory.

It had to be said, in unarmed combat, the Hyuga's Gentle Fist was truly formidable. It was easy to have your tenketsu sealed, which would stop your chakra from flowing. And without chakra flow, one's strength would plummet, and their durability would also drop a level. Moreover, Genichi's own unarmed skills could only be described as average; getting beaten up was normal.

After winning this match, it was soon time for the final match. The ultimate showdown.

Kinoshita Genichi VS Hatake Kakashi.

Only the two of them had won all their matches from the beginning to the end, so they would have the final battle.

"Kakashi, use your full strength!" Genichi said with a smile.

"Alright!" Kakashi nodded.

The next moment, lightning sparked from both his hands. Genichi also immediately formed a seal, activating his Art of Pyo.

The next moment, the two of them rushed towards each other, their speed extremely fast, leaving afterimages in their wake.

"So fast!"

On the spectator stands, cries of alarm rang out one after another.

Uchiha Tekka was also shocked. "That guy... he was holding back before."

On the other side, Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Genichi's noticeably increased speed and asked, "Sakumo, is that a Body Flicker Technique that Genichi developed himself?"

Sakumo nodded. "Yes, it is a secret technique with a lot of potential." He kept his explanation brief.

Hiruzen nodded, completely trusting Sakumo's judgment.

And in the arena, Genichi and Kakashi were already in a fierce exchange. The two of them were undeniably familiar with each other, and for a time, they were locked in a stalemate. The spectators, however, were all staring intently.

Uchiha Tekka couldn't help but activate his Sharingan. "I didn't expect this guy's swordsmanship to be this good."

If I didn't have my Sharingan...

"In my two-tomoe state, he is not my opponent," Tekka thought to himself.

Suddenly, the short sword in Genichi's hand flew from his grasp, tumbling in the air. Kakashi's gaze was drawn to it. Genichi's left hand then took the opportunity to draw the long sword hanging at his waist and slashed.

Clang!

Kakashi barely blocked it, but his body was sent flying back by the powerful force.

Genichi caught the descending short sword with his right hand, and with an explosion of power from his feet, he gave chase.

The long and short swords attacked in a coordinated dance. Kakashi was overwhelmed. After taking a kick from Genichi, he had just sprung back to his feet when Genichi was already upon him. Genichi sheathed both swords and then drew them both out at the same time.

His left hand drew the long sword from his left hip, and his right hand drew the short sword from the back of his waist.

Dual Drawing Cut!

Kakashi's pupils shrank violently. One blade was aimed at his chest and above, the other straight at his abdomen. He could only block one!

Clang!

His body was thrown backward. After Kakashi landed, he looked down. The clothes on his abdomen had been cut open, but he was not injured.

Genichi had already sheathed his swords.

Kakashi was helpless. He didn't know when this guy had learned to use two swords. He had been caught completely off guard.

In the stands, Uchiha Tekka also felt a chill. With the dynamic vision of his Sharingan, he was confident he could intercept both of Genichi's blades at the same time, but he wasn't sure he could completely block the combined attack.

This guy is really something else!

(End of Chapter)