Chapter 225

With almost no effort, Ryosuke's Shadow Secret Technique was activated with ease.

At this moment, Ryosuke's shadow transformed into pitch-black chains, coiling around Mao Zhizhu's shadow and restricting his joints, leaving him completely unable to move.

Yin Release: Shadow Possession Jutsu!

That's right, this move is precisely the shadow secret technique of the Nara clan, which symbolizes the "Deer" in Konoha's Ino-Shika-Cho.

The mystery of the Nara clan's shadow secret technique is, in essence, using the shadow as a medium to influence the opponent's spirit, thereby imprisoning them.

In the original work, the older Nara Shikamaru could even use the shadow as a medium to directly kill an opponent's spirit.

Whether it was the Super Strength Jutsu from just now or the Shadow Secret Technique at this moment, both belong to a type of Yin-Yang Release.

They all originate from the Yin-Yang Release inheritance passed down to Ryosuke by the Sage of Six Paths.

Although this inheritance is all-encompassing and basically covers all the Yin-Yang Release secret techniques in the entire Ninja World, they all remain at a "basic" level.

This situation is naturally not because Otsutsuki Hagoromo was stingy, but because the strand of Six Paths consciousness Ryosuke encountered was merely the Six Paths who had just invented Yin-Yang Release.

Naturally, what he could give Ryosuke was only some basics.

Subsequent specific, deep-level applications still require Ryosuke to develop and research on his own.

Including the "Shadow Secret Technique" at this moment, Ryosuke has only managed to grope out the basic Shadow Possession Jutsu; he has yet to develop more advanced shadow secret techniques.

If he were to compare shadow secret techniques with the Nara clan, who specialize in this path, Ryosuke is naturally still far inferior.

After all, a secret technique that a clan has developed for hundreds of years is naturally not something Ryosuke can catch up to in three or two days, even if Ryosuke is exceptionally gifted.

But using this move to deal with the "Crooked-Mouth War God" before him right now is not a problem.

Similarly, on the opposite side of Mao Zhizhu, Mizunuki Ryosuke smiled lightly, also remaining motionless.

This is because, restricted by the Shadow Possession Jutsu, when using this move, both the caster and the target are unable to move.

But this does not mean that Ryosuke has no other way.

In fact, he had long anticipated the current situation.

On the ground behind Mao Zhizhu, a figure suddenly appeared from beneath the earth.

It was none other than another Mizunuki Ryosuke!

It turns out that the one currently in a stalemate with Mao Zhizhu using the Shadow Secret Technique was merely one of Ryosuke's Ice Clones.

Ryosuke's main body had already used Earth Release to sneak underground before the battle began.

Afterward, Ryosuke condensed a kunai formed of ice in his hand and then gently placed it against Mao Zhizhu's lower ribs, commonly known as: the kidneys.

Of course, Mizunuki Ryosuke didn't want to do this, but Mao Zhizhu is five meters tall right now, and Ryosuke had no way to place this kunai on any of Mao Zhizhu's other vital parts.

He couldn't just...

Ryosuke's gaze shifted downward slightly, immediately causing Mao Zhizhu, who was restricted by the Shadow Possession Jutsu, to break out in a cold sweat.

A cold breeze blew past Mao Zhizhu's crotch.

A devil! This man is a devil!

Mao Zhizhu shouted continuously in his heart, but his fractured jaw made it impossible for him to speak; he could only look at Ryosuke with terrified eyes, his gaze even carrying a hint of begging for mercy.

Right now, the situation needs no further words.

Mao Zhizhu has been utterly defeated.

"First battle, Mizunuki Ryosuke wins."

At this moment, Boss Cat on the side said slowly in a low voice; likewise, his voice spread throughout the entire arena.

As Boss Cat's voice rang out, Ryosuke immediately dispelled the Ice Clone and the Shadow Possession Jutsu.

"Snap."

Instantly, Mao Zhizhu's burly body knelt directly on the ground, and his figure returned to normal.

"Lost."

"And lost utterly."

Mao Zhizhu's mind was a blank; in two rounds, Mao Zhizhu was almost "one-shotted" directly...

This made this talented ninja cat, who had been sailing smoothly in the Ninja Cat clan, feel a sense of discouragement.

Just as Mao Zhizhu was dazed on the spot, a hand reached out before his eyes.

Mao Zhizhu raised his head and saw the human who had just fought him wearing a gentle smile.

But for some reason, the moment he saw this smile, Mao Zhizhu suddenly felt a chill in his crotch.

Instinct made him want to flee this arena, but...

"Devil!!!"

Seemingly having suddenly thought of something, Mao Zhizhu swallowed a mouthful of saliva and tremblingly placed his paw into Mizunuki Ryosuke's hand.

Subsequently, Ryosuke pulled Mao Zhizhu up.

Off the stage, countless ninja cats erupted in earth-shattering cheers.

Of course...

These cheering cats were all male.

But undoubtedly, Mizunuki Ryosuke's performance won the respect of the crowd of ninja cats.

The strong will receive extra respect anywhere; added to the fact that Ryosuke used the Yin-Yang Release that the Ninja Cat clan is most proficient in, this made the ninja cats hold Ryosuke in even higher regard.

Ryosuke's victory was undoubtedly extremely fast; at this moment, other squads were still in the midst of fierce fighting.

Even now, the ninjas were still at a slight disadvantage when facing the ninja cats' strange and peculiar Yin-Yang Release; it looked like the outcome of the other squads would still take a while to be decided.

Not paying too much attention, Ryosuke left the arena and returned to his squad's side.

Next is the top priority.

Thinking of this, a glimmer of sharpness flashed in Ryosuke's eyes.

At this moment, Ryosuke's performance not only convinced the ninja cats on the scene, but most Kirigakure Jonin were also full of praise for Ryosuke's performance.

There were no flashy ninjutsu, nor were there any lingering struggles.

What there was, was overwhelming strength and surprising combat wisdom, as well as hidden cards.

In terms of strength alone, Mizunuki Ryosuke was impeccable.

Many Jonin, upon seeing Mao Zhizhu, who was like a "little monster," knew that such a ninja cat possessing secret techniques was definitely not someone they could deal with.

But soon, the Jonin also broke into a cold sweat for Ryosuke.

Because they knew clearly in their hearts that the opponents for Ryosuke's squad next were basically all a grade higher in strength than the members of Ryosuke's squad.

Although Ryosuke could win easily, it was almost foreseeable that Mizunuki Ryosuke would inevitably be held back by his teammates.

Everyone even understood that the upcoming battle was the main event for Ryosuke's squad.

I wonder how Mizunuki Ryosuke will overcome this difficult pass?