Chapter 18 My newly upgraded Substitution Jutsu, can I endure this injustice?

Back when he sparred with Hinata Himon, Mikami Yu's transformation and substitution techniques were already on the verge of a breakthrough.

Now he has started practicing again.

In no time at all, the last few points of favorability were successfully raised, advancing the two ninjutsu to the next stage.

[Transformation skill increases affection by 4, current affection level: 75/100 (Affection)]

(Stage reward obtained: Constitution +1, Trait: Perfect Form and Spirit (Your transformation technique has a perfect form and realistic details, and can rewrite your own form to a certain extent to a large extent. It is almost impossible for non-Jonin or higher sensory ninjas to detect it))

[Substitute Technique: Affection +4, Current Affection: 52/100 (Friendly)]

(Stage reward obtained: Constitution +1, Trait: Instant Cast (Your Substitute Technique does not require special preparation. Within 5 to 15 meters, you can switch with the Substitute medium in 0.2 seconds with just a thought.)

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So far, Yu Mikami has accumulated 7 points of physique.

Furthermore, all four ninjutsu techniques were enhanced with special properties.

The transformation ability seems to be progressing towards physicalization. At the third stage with 75 favorability, it can "significantly" rewrite one's own form. From the description, it is somewhat similar to the "72 transformations" of a certain monkey.

Yu Mikami was curious whether, if he used this transformation technique to turn himself into an animal like a bird or a fish, he would gain the same abilities to fly and breathe underwater as the other person. Theoretically, a transformation at the form-altering level should be able to conjure up wings and gills.

You can give it a try if you have the chance.

As for the Substitution Jutsu, it simply increases the distance, from the initial 5 meters to 15 meters, which can be considered to have some practical value in combat.

The 5-meter range substitution technique has very strict usage conditions, basically only usable in the arena. In a real battlefield, against large-area AOE ninjutsu or enemies with fast reaction speeds, whether or not it is used makes little difference. But 15 meters, at least, can catch some people off guard.

"Okay, that should be about right... I'll go find Might Guy now!"

Mikami let out a long sigh of relief and prepared to set off.

suddenly.

A series of light footsteps came from the side, catching his attention.

Yu Mikami immediately stopped and turned around, only to see a Hyuga clansman wearing a Konoha headband on his forehead, who had appeared on the side of the training field at some point, arms crossed, looking at him calmly. His face looked somewhat familiar.

"?"

Mikami Yu glanced around to confirm that the other person was looking for him, then turned and stood still: "Who are you?"

"...Your senses are quite sharp."

The Hyuga clansman nodded slightly, then asked from a distance, "Are you Mikami Yu?"

"So what if it is?"

"I am Hyuga Hizashi, Hyuga Himon's cousin. He told me that he met a commoner genius at the Ninja Academy who defeated him, who had the Byakugan, using only the Three Body Techniques... I was curious, so I came to see."

"..."

Mikami Yu raised an eyebrow.

No wonder this guy looked familiar to him earlier; it turns out he's Neji's father.

It's just the youth version.

According to the normal storyline, Hyuga Neji should have been born four or five years later, a year earlier than Naruto. As for his father, Hyuga Hizashi, he would still be a sixteen or seventeen-year-old young man at that time, probably not even married yet, let alone having children.

but……

What is he doing here?

Mikami Yu took a deep breath, bringing his hands slightly together, ready to form hand seals at any moment: "So you're a senior from the Hyuga clan. You've already seen it, the one who defeated Hyuga Himon was me, and then..."

"What are you planning to do? Avenge your cousin and teach me a lesson?"

This kind of "if the younger one gets punished, the older one will suffer" situation is actually quite common.

When Kushina first arrived in Konoha, she beat up a classmate at the Ninja Academy, and was subsequently ambushed on her way home by the classmate's older genin. Forced to do so, she beat up the older genin as well. Later, Naruto, Hinata… their stories became even more classic examples of this.

When it comes to bullying, the people of Konoha have always treated everyone equally.

but……

Do even a powerful clan like the Hyuga clan engage in this kind of thing?

"No, that's not it."

Hyuga Hizashi shook his head, his gaze still fixed on Mikami Yu: "It's normal for students to win and lose in battles. If you can't even accept that, then there's no point in being a ninja. However..."

"I've heard that your Three-Body Technique can even fool someone with a white eye. If possible, please let me see it."

"...Can I refuse?"

Yu Mikami said.

"Of course you can, that's your freedom."

Hyuga Hizashi nodded again: "However, if you agree, I can offer you some guidance on taijutsu as a Chunin of the Hyuga clan. Although our clan mainly practices Gentle Fist, the principles of taijutsu are the same, so I should be able to provide you with some useful advice."

"..."

Yu Mikami pondered for a moment.

Well, his impression of Hyuga Hizashi was alright.

After all, judging from the original work, this guy should be an honest person, and the tone of his voice just now didn't seem like he had any malicious intentions.

Even if he really is a two-faced, scheming person...

At most, we'll just beat him up; we won't make a big deal out of something as trivial as Hyuga Himon's matter.

"Let's go then!"

My newly upgraded Substitution Jutsu, can I endure this injustice?

present.

Hyuga Hizashi took a few steps forward, stood in the center of the training ground, and assumed the starting stance for Gentle Fist: "Come on, attack me."

"..."

Yu Mikami took a deep breath, pulled a kunai from his ninja tool pouch with his right hand, twirled it in his hand, and then flung it forward! At the same time, he lifted his foot and charged forward with all his might!

opposite.

Hyuga Hizashi's eye sockets throbbed slightly as he instantly activated his Byakugan. He then took a half-step forward and deftly deflected the flying kunai with his right hand, as if brushing a willow branch.

Just as he was staring intently at Mikami Yu, preparing to unleash his Gentle Fist—

"puff!"

A soft sound.

Mikami Yu, who was charging forward, suddenly disappeared. In his place, a kunai appeared in mid-air and then fell down. Immediately afterwards, Hyuga Hizashi felt a strong sense of crisis. A gray figure appeared in the range of the Byakugan and took a step and side kick from behind!

"this……"

Isn't that the blond guy's "Flying Thunder God"?! Who can use their Stand Technique like that?!

Although shocked, Hyuga Hizashi was, after all, a Chunin and the second son of the current head of the clan. He reacted almost instinctively, twisting his waist and turning around while bending his right arm and blocking to the side and behind him!