Chapter 92: A Luxurious Lineup
"The APP never lets me down. Even with just a mere 1 point of proficiency, it has recorded a new secret technique in my training progress bar!"
"Great!"
"APP, modify the Shadow Communication Technique training progress, target 100/100!"
Koshino pulled up the training progress bar from the APP and found that indeed, the Shadow Communication Technique had been added, even though the proficiency was only 1/100.
Overjoyed, he quickly modified the training progress for the Shadow Communication Technique.
Ding! "Player, Shadow Communication Technique training progress 100/100, congratulations on completing the training of the Shadow Communication Technique!"
As the familiar voice of the APP echoed in his mind, Koshino closed his eyes and focused on understanding the effects of using the Shadow Communication Technique.
"Hmm, the effects of the Shadow Communication Technique are just as I imagined."
"When I use the Shadow Imitation Technique to connect with another's shadow, I can use the shadow beneath my feet to establish mental communication.
No wonder I could know what Kakashi was thinking before, and no wonder I could communicate with him mentally."
"But overall, the Shadow Communication Technique can only be considered a supplementary secret technique."
"After all, the drawback of using the Shadow Communication Technique is that it requires the other party's consent to establish mental communication. It's impossible to connect to an enemy's shadow and read their thoughts."
Analyzing the pros and cons of the Shadow Communication Technique, Koshino realized it could only serve as a supplementary secret technique.
His initial high hopes for the technique led to a sense of disappointment.
However, despite the disappointment, it's not that the Shadow Communication Technique is useless!
In combat, teamwork is crucial. With Koshino, Shisui, and Kakashi working together seamlessly, their combat effectiveness is exponentially increased!
In regular combat, teamwork often relies on tacit understanding and communication.
Some people are naturally in sync, like Uzumaki Naruto and Uchiha Sasuke in the original story. No matter how long they're apart, their teamwork is unmatched.
While tacit understanding might be innate, communication is learned.
For Koshino, Shisui, and Kakashi, who lack natural synergy, communication during combat is essential.
Using hand signals or secret codes can be disrupted in intense battles.
Now, with the Shadow Communication Technique, Koshino can use the Shadow Imitation Technique to connect with Shisui and Kakashi, allowing for seamless teamwork.
Moreover, when exchanging confidential information, Koshino, Shisui, and Kakashi can use secret mental communication instead of language or gestures, which are prone to leaks.
The magical effect of the Shadow Communication Technique naturally reminded Koshino of the Yamanaka Clan's secret techniques.
The Nara Clan has long been allied with the Yamanaka Clan, who excel in mental secret techniques.
As soon as Koshino mastered the Shadow Communication Technique, he thought of the Yamanaka Clan's techniques!
"Haha! Among the Nara, Yamanaka, and Akimichi clans, perhaps only I, who trains in Uzumaki Clan's mental secret techniques, can wield the terrifying effects of both Nara and Yamanaka Clan techniques!"
"Alright, since I've spent so much time on the Shadow Communication Technique."
"I should report my progress in secret techniques to Shisui, Kakashi, and Fierce!"
With a satisfied smile, Koshino was pleased with the gradual manifestation of his mental secret technique training.
At the same time, he felt a bit boastful. He then used the Shadow Imitation Technique to connect with Uchiha Shisui, Kakashi, and "Fierce," and communicated mentally:
"Place your minds here and witness the effects of my new secret technique!"
"Huh? Shadow, is that you talking?"
As soon as the mental communication began, Uchiha Shisui curiously asked.
Immediately after, the voices of Kakashi and "Fierce" appeared simultaneously in the mental link Koshino had established.
"Yeah, it's somewhat like the Yamanaka clan's secret technique, but their technique doesn't require a medium, while yours, Shadow, needs a shadow connection, right?"
In the mental communication, "Fierce" quietly analyzed Koshino's secret technique.
As for Kakashi, as soon as the mental link was established, he coldly stared at Koshino and let out a snort.
Clearly, Kakashi was still bothered by the previous embarrassing incident, so Koshino ignored him and continued to converse with Uchiha Shisui and "Fierce":
"Swift, Fierce, this new secret technique I just developed is quite effective. At least in future battles, we won't need to use hand signals or coded language for communication. I just need to perform the secret technique."
"The success of this technique owes a lot to you, Swift, and Kakashi. Thank you so much!"
"No need to be so formal, Shadow. Your secret technique development is beneficial for our team. I should be thanking you!"
Internally amazed by Koshino's talent, Uchiha Shisui displayed great magnanimity, undoubtedly leaving a favorable impression.
In fact, because of Uchiha Shisui, Koshino's perception of the Uchiha Clan had somewhat changed. Most of them were proud, but someone as humble and amiable as Uchiha Shisui was truly rare.
After Uchiha Shisui's praise, "Fierce" stared at Koshino silently for a moment before asking,
"Shadow, the technique you used to help Swift earlier seems to be another new secret technique from your Nara Clan, right? That technique doesn't require shadows; it seems to use shuriken to immobilize others, correct?"
"That's right, that's another new technique I developed."
"Fierce, is there a problem?"
Speaking of the Shadow Shuriken, although it wasn't a technique Koshino created himself but rather developed by the APP, he still felt a sense of pride demonstrating it in front of Shisui and "Fierce."
Listening to Koshino claim the Shadow Shuriken as his creation, Uchiha Shisui and "Fierce" were once again quietly impressed.
They had witnessed too many "miracles" from Koshino, and now they were almost numb to it. As for Kakashi, he was off to the side, sulking.
The reason was obvious—Kakashi's spotlight had been completely stolen! However, after another round of admiration for Koshino's talent from "Fierce," his proposal left Koshino stunned.
Because at that moment, "Fierce" proposed to teach Koshino a new ninjutsu!
"Shadow, your current mental communication technique and the shuriken immobilization technique are very effective.
Combined with your personal combat abilities, I believe you could be an outstanding ninja on the battlefield.
But since you're injured, it's not suitable for intense combat, so you'll have to temporarily take on a supportive role, assisting us in quickly resolving battles."
"Moreover, Shadow, I find your shuriken immobilization technique intriguing. If combined with another ninjutsu, it could have even better results."
"To be honest, Swift and Inu probably mastered this ninjutsu long ago, right?"
"Shadow, listen carefully! The method to use this ninjutsu is as follows."
With that, "Fierce" showed no intention of holding back and directly taught the ninjutsu to Koshino and the others through their mental link.
However, as "Fierce" taught the ninjutsu, especially when Koshino learned the name of the technique and considered "Fierce's" previous behavior, he suddenly had a guess about "Fierce's" identity.
Especially later, when Koshino communicated with Kakashi and further confirmed "Fierce's" identity, Koshino couldn't help but secretly marvel:
"Body flicker Shisui, Sharingan Kakashi, and the legendary name hidden behind 'Fierce'!"