Chapter 20

Chapter 20: The Hand of Shadows

Having traversed worlds, Koshino inherently possessed the traits of a transmigrator, most notably an advantage in mental energy. His mental energy far surpassed that of ordinary people. It's no exaggeration to say that if Koshino had sufficient physical energy, he would have a natural advantage on the path of chakra cultivation. Even Uzumaki Naruto, during the same period, might have less chakra than Koshino.

Unfortunately, the members of the Nara Clan generally have average physical constitution.

Thus, the limitation of physical energy became a bottleneck in Koshino's training. Before obtaining the APP's assistance, Koshino failed to display any astounding talent, largely due to his physical condition.

But who would have imagined that just one secret medicine from the Nara Clan could eliminate Koshino's shortcoming in physical energy!

Suddenly possessing chakra comparable to that of a genin, it's no exaggeration to say that Koshino's own strength leapt several levels, achieving a qualitative leap!

Of course, Koshino never believed that the Nara Clan's secret medicine could truly have such miraculous effects.

Otherwise, it wouldn't be called the Nara Clan's secret medicine, but rather the Nara Clan's divine medicine! To cultivate chakra comparable to a genin in one training session, Koshino personally felt it was due to the APP's assistance, mainly because of the accelerated training buff.

Feeling the ample chakra within his body, needless to say, Koshino gained more confidence in his confrontation with Uchiha Itachi.

In that moment, Koshino couldn't help but secretly think to himself:

"If only there were more of the Nara Clan's secret medicine!"

"Perhaps with the APP and the assistance of the Nara Clan's secret medicine, I could have chakra comparable to a jonin after a few training sessions!"

"Yes, after returning this time, I must ask Uncle Shikaku for more of the Nara secret medicine!"

"Showcasing a talent better than Itachi's, I don't believe the Nara Clan would be stingy with a few secret medicines!"

Koshino's thoughts weren't wrong.

Moreover, even if Koshino couldn't defeat Uchiha Itachi, based on his previous performance alone, Shikaku had already decided to provide Koshino with unlimited access to the Nara Clan's secret medicine for his training.

Furthermore, the shadow shuriken Koshino used earlier was also a bargaining chip for him to gain more training resources.

A single shadow shuriken completely compensated for the Nara Clan's shortcoming in long-distance combat.

Just with this contribution, Koshino could solidify his position as the leading figure of the new generation in the Nara Clan, establishing his status within the clan!

Afterward, having familiarized himself with the chakra within his body, Koshino devised several detailed battle plans based on his current strength. This shows that Koshino has always been a cautious person. Even if he felt his strength far surpassed Uchiha Itachi's, he still treated the super genius from the original story with caution.

Yet at that moment, Koshino hadn't anticipated that the miraculous effects of combining the Nara Clan's secret medicine with the APP were still unfolding.

Just as Koshino familiarized himself with his dramatically increased strength and was about to step out the door to confront Uchiha Itachi, the APP's voice once again echoed in Koshino's mind!

Ding! 

"Accelerated development successful!"

"Player, would you like to train in the 'new' Shadow Imitation Technique?"

Accelerated development? What does that mean? Stunned and slightly bewildered, Koshino quickly asked the APP what this accelerated development was all about.

Then, through the APP's explanation, Koshino was pleasantly surprised to learn that the accelerated training from the Nara secret medicine not only applied to chakra cultivation but also to the development function! If relying solely on the development function's effects, combining the Shadow Imitation Technique and the Shadow Neck Binding Technique would take at least several days to develop.

With the accelerated training buff, it took only a very short time for the development function to bring Koshino another surprise! That was the "new" Shadow Imitation Technique!

"Train!"

"Also, adjust the training progress of the 'new' Shadow Imitation Technique!"

Ding! "Player, 'New' Shadow Imitation Technique training progress 100/100. Congratulations on completing the training of the 'New' Shadow Imitation Technique."

"Would you like to name the 'New' Shadow Imitation Technique?"

"Sure!"

As Koshino quietly contemplated the 'New' Shadow Imitation Technique in his mind, he suddenly realized that its effect was very similar to the Nara Clan's secret technique, improved by Nara Shikamaru in the original story! 

The name would be Shadow Tentacles!

Nara Shikamaru's Shadow Tentacles is a marvelous secret technique that condenses an illusory shadow into tangible tentacles, using their ability to touch physical objects to launch attacks.

Although the 'New' Shadow Imitation Technique Koshino mastered might resemble Shikamaru's improved Shadow Tentacles, Koshino still intended to use his own idea for the name.

"Shadow Hand!"

"APP, that's the name for the new technique!"

"Alright, I've delayed long enough! Itachi, I hope you don't disappoint me!"

Whether it was the surge in chakra or mastering a new technique, Koshino was fully confident in defeating Uchiha Itachi.

No mistakes, no omissions, everything was perfect!

However, just as Koshino was stepping out the door, ready to accept Uchiha Itachi's challenge, Fugaku Uchiha's voice suddenly reached his ears.

"Shikaku, does it take that long to recover chakra? If the Nara Clan is scared, just admit defeat. I'm a busy man!"

As Fugaku Uchiha's voice fell, the Uchiha Clan members who accompanied him started jeering, except for Uchiha Itachi, who remained silent. But the laughter from the Uchiha Clan undoubtedly made Shikaku and the others lose face.

Especially Shikaku, Koshino's uncle, who furrowed his brows tightly, ready to retort as soon as Fugaku Uchiha finished speaking.

However, before Shikaku could respond, Koshino appeared before everyone, smiling as he said, "Lord Fugaku, my apologies for keeping you waiting."

"Oh? Koshino, you're back? Ready?"

"I thought you had run away! Hahaha!"

Another taunt, followed by more jeers from the Uchiha Clan.

But the more the Uchiha Clan mocked, the calmer Koshino felt inside.

He gestured to Shikaku and the others, indicating there was no need to worry about him.

Taking a few deep breaths, Koshino directed his composed gaze at Uchiha Itachi, making a "please" gesture, and said with a smile, "Uchiha Itachi, let's begin!"

"Alright!"

Upon hearing Koshino's voice, Uchiha Itachi nodded.

Quickly, the surrounding people cleared a space for Koshino and Uchiha Itachi, facilitating their duel.

Once everyone had stepped aside, Koshino and Uchiha Itachi locked eyes. When Koshino saw Uchiha Itachi's right hand reaching for his ninja tool pouch, he knew!

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