Chapter 61: Body Flicker Technique

Sure enough, it's a one-handed seal!

In the small grove, on a large tree that several people could encircle.

On a protruding giant branch, Yuzhibo Chongzheng held the trunk with one hand and pinched the short whiskers under his jaw with the other. His eyes gleamed as he watched Dong Shilang, who had just used Body Flicker to depart.

Although Dong Shilang had already noticed something when he used smoke bombs as a medium to perform the Transformation Technique at the start, now that his guess was confirmed, he was still overjoyed.

Although forming seals, this method that allows ordinary people to smoothly use chakra power was invented by the Uchiha clan's ancestor, Indra.

But after nearly a thousand years, even within the current Uchiha clan, the ninja capable of using this one-handed seal technique are few and far between, and without exception they are the clan's pillars.

To discover such an outstanding junior today, who will someday be guided by him—how could his heart not be stirred?

"If I had known earlier, I shouldn't have attacked the neck directly just now. I should have aimed to take the bell! Even then, it probably wouldn't have succeeded!" Having used Body Flicker to leave the spot, Dong Shilang, now hiding behind a large tree, thought ruefully.

"Everyone, come out now; continuing to hide is pointless!" Dong Shilang stepped out from behind the tree, facing Yuzhibo Chongzheng, and said to his companions.

The trap we carefully designed just now was easily avoided by Teacher Chongzheng. Remaining hidden would be useless; it's better to openly reveal ourselves and openly seize the mission objective.

【Facing an unbeatable strong foe, it's also fine to be calm!】

【That slash just now had decent power, was quite fast, and the timing was spot on!】

【Moreover, that chain of interlocking attacks just now would probably have doomed an ordinary Chunin!】

Watching Dong Shilang reveal his form, hand resting on the hilt of his long sword at his waist, Yuzhibo Chongzheng grew increasingly pleased, feeling a bit of the joy of being a teacher.

"Oh! We should have settled this openly and honorably sooner!" Having just revealed himself, Zhe, who thought he would win, exclaimed excitedly. Traps and ambushes are a hassle; it's better to just go straight in.

At the middle position of another large tree beside him.

Yan also revealed her silhouette, saying nothing, merely staring fixedly at the opposite side with a look eager to try.

Three people—one in the treetop, one in the middle of the large tree, and one on the ground—formed a high, middle, low formation.

They faced off against Yuzhibo Chongzheng opposite them.

"Oh! It seems you've realized those little tricks are ineffective against me, so you're preparing for a head‑on battle?"

"Your spirit is not bad, but you're still far from enough!"

Seeing the three opponents take their battle stances, Yuzhibo Chongzheng spoke mockingly, intending to properly test the abilities of these three.

"Don't look down on people!"

Hearing this, the most impulsive and thick‑skinned Yuzhibo Zhe couldn't take the provocation; without greeting his companions, he charged straight at Teacher Chongzheng.

Since someone had already initiated the fight, Dong Shilang could only follow helplessly. He didn't try to use ninjutsu or any other tricks; instead, he directly used Body Flicker, getting ahead of Zhe, arriving before Teacher Chongzheng and slashing with his drawn sword.

The Body Flicker Technique is generally used to escape battle or hurry along; wanting to use it perfectly in combat imposes very strict conditions.

First is the rigidity time after performing the technique.

The instantaneous burst of chakra and the pressure from the body's high‑speed movement cause the body to experience a moment of rigidity after Body Flicker ends.

This moment of rigidity can almost be called deadly in a ninja duel; the opponent only needs to seize the opportunity and casually throw a kunai to end the fight.

Even if you have trained hard so that your flesh can adapt to the instantaneous burst of chakra and the pressure from high‑speed movement,

but when you Body Flicker to the enemy's side,

an experienced ninja will always notice. He may not keep up with your speed, but relying on rich experience or keen senses, a casual slash can take your life. So you might not be using Body Flicker to collect heads—you could be delivering them instead.

To achieve this, your dynamic vision and nerve reflex speed must meet extremely demanding standards. At the very least, after Body Flickering you must be able to withstand an enemy's attack wave without being instantly killed. This is not something an ordinary ninja can do casually.

Furthermore, the wind‑up and precision of performing Body Flicker matter. The former gives the enemy more preparation time, doubling the risk after the technique.

The latter, however, can sometimes be even more deadly.

In a ninja clash, an error of five to ten centimeters often leads to a fatal mistake; and in a highly tense atmosphere, when crossing several meters or even over ten meters, a few‑centimeter deviation is far from rare!

Not every Body Flicker Technique is like the Flying Thunder God, which leaves no trace of movement; nor does every ninja possess the superhuman reflex speed of Minato Namikaze.

This is an easy‑to‑learn, hard‑to‑master ninja technique, especially when used in battle. Apart from a few naturally gifted ninjas, hardly anyone can achieve it.

Dong Shilang is striving in this direction. As a Uchiha, his dynamic vision undoubtedly surpasses ordinary ninjas, and his nerve reaction speed has been a key focus of his training over the years.

Even if he knew that Teacher Yuzhibo Chongzheng was his instructor and could not possibly seriously injure or kill him, he would still dare not try lightly.

"Clang!"

A metallic ringing sound rang out.

Teacher Chongzheng easily blocked his slash with a kunai, and with his other hand clenched into a fist, he dealt a heavy blow to the middle of Zhe's flying kick.

He sent Zhe flying, and taking advantage of the opening as Zhe fell toward the ground, he lifted his leg for a simple front kick aimed at Dong Shilang's stomach.

Not blocking the kick head‑on, Dong Shilang pushed off with his feet, leaping actively from the branch to the ground while his left hand reached for the ninja tool pouch at his waist.

At that moment, a figure appeared above Teacher Chongzheng, forming seals with both hands.

"Illusion Nirvana Seeing Technique."

The appearing figure was exactly Yuzhibo Yan; at this time her feet clung to the trunk extending above Teacher Chongzheng's head, her whole body in an inverted hanging hook posture, head down, feet up, as she directed this technique at the teacher.

However, the vast difference in strength meant that her attack this time had almost no noticeable effect.