radicalducati Chapter 365 Jonin Neji Arrives, the Natural Enemy of the Byakugan
Chapter 365 Jonin Neji Arrives, the Natural Enemy of the Byakugan
"Ishikawa-san, I... I can't hold on much longer! Ah... this might be the last of my passionate youth..."
Suddenly, Lee, his face flushed and sweating profusely, let out a low growl, which sent a chill down Ishikawa's spine as he intently observed Neji. Ishikawa's lips twitched and his face fell into a black line.
Does this guy even know how to talk?
"Well, actually I also..." Just as he was about to reprimand Lee, Neji gritted his teeth and the veins around his eyes bulged again.
Upon hearing this, Ishikawa paused, glanced at the time, and seeing that there were only two minutes left before the transdimensional fusion, he immediately formed hand seals and activated the Palm Healing Technique. "Don't worry, I'll help you restore your bodies now. But before that, you should get some sleep to alleviate the pain."
As they spoke, Ishikawa quickly appeared behind the two and unleashed a series of palm strikes, knocking them unconscious.
After confirming that the two had fainted, the IV drip rate was immediately increased to deliver the remaining tens of milliliters of fluid into their bodies.
In an instant, the two, who had already reached their limits, entered a state of extreme heat, their blood boiling and their genes collapsing, as if they were about to be crippled at any moment!
But just then, Hyperspace Link arrived as scheduled...
【Now is the time.】Ishikawa made a decisive move, forming a hand seal with his right eye and creating a shadow clone, each grabbing Neji and Lee and reaching for the inner and outer doorknobs.
"Crack... crackle..."
As two electric shocks pierced through their bodies, Neji and Lee collapsed to the ground. The rejection reaction in their limbs and bones was instantly eliminated, and their bodies quickly entered a fusion state.
This caused Xiao Li's physique to improve rapidly, and his bones began to transform and strengthen as if he had been given a cheat code...
As for Neji, although his bone density increase was not as great as Rock Lee's, his improved physical attributes allowed his chakra to rise rapidly, and his Byakugan became even more flawless than before, shining like a bright pearl.
"Hmm, this way we don't have to go through the trouble of erasing memories!" After confirming that the two were not in danger through his red eyes, Ishikawa muttered to himself, then carried Neji out the door and left.
The shadow clone naturally carried Little Li on its back and followed closely behind.
However, the shadow clone was only there to take Lee home and make up some excuse, while Ishikawa avoided everyone's gaze and took Neji away from Konoha.
"Um, what am I doing..."
Outside Konoha Village, Neji, who had fainted, suddenly opened his eyes and looked at the receding forest in a daze.
Uh, wasn't he just receiving enhancement drugs with Lee at the Ishikawa house?
No, his body...
Instinctively, Neji flipped off Ishikawa's shoulder and slung himself against the tree trunk. "How could this be? His chakra has increased so much, surpassing some Jonin. And my Byakugan's power seems to have more than doubled..."
"Hehe, this is the power of that potion, don't be surprised!" Ishikawa said casually, but a hint of disappointment flashed in his eyes.
Although this power-up gave Neji the strength of an elite Jonin, it didn't reach the level of Otsutsuki that he had hoped for, and he didn't even become a Kage.
However, it's not without its uses; at least Neji now has the physical foundation to accommodate the Tenseigan.
"Thank you, Ishikawa." Neji didn't ask what the blood-red potion was, and looked directly into Ishikawa's eyes to express his sincere gratitude.
That kind of thing looks very precious and rare. Ishikawa didn't say anything, and it would be a bit awkward for him to ask!
Neji does have that much emotional intelligence; at least he's certain of one thing now.
That is, Ishikawa is a true friend whom he acknowledges and would give his life for!
"Let's go, we don't have that much time to waste." Ishikawa instantly understood and urged them without saying anything more.
The bond between men doesn't need those mushy words!
"White Eyes - Open..."
Neji immediately nodded, the veins around his eyes bulging again as he confirmed the direction and led the way in pursuit.
Ishikawa naturally followed closely behind, and with Neji leading the way, they quickly traveled dozens of miles to see the elders of the main family resting in the town.
"The target has three branch family guards: one special Jonin and two Chunin. They have Byakugan, so assassination is impossible."
“If my chakra appears in the Byakugan’s field of vision, they will definitely recognize me. Moreover, the elders of the main family control the Caged Bird Seal, so if I get close, they will discover me and I will not be able to take action myself.”
"So Ishikawa, I need you to use Shadow Clones to distract those branch families, and then I will defeat them. Then, I need you to use Spirit Transformation Technique to control the main family elders and prevent them from casting the Caged Bird Seal on me."
Two kilometers from the town, Neji opened his Byakugan and analyzed the situation. Clearly, they had done their homework beforehand, even utilizing Ishikawa's Spirit Transformation Technique!
This shows just how difficult it is for a branch family to kill the main Hyuga family.
Faced with Neji's caution, Ishikawa curled his lip in disapproval, "Too much trouble, just watch my performance."
"Watch you perform? But..." Neji was about to stop him when he saw Ishikawa's left eye flashing red, and a new ninja chakra feedback appeared in his Byakugan vision.
But clearly, there was no one in front of him.
But the lifelike, almost real chakra network told him undeniably that he was right.
"No, impossible!!" Instantly, Neji closed his Byakugan and stared in utter shock at the empty spot.
How could his eye roll be wrong?
"This is the ability of my left eye. It can create a chakra network to deceive the Byakugan. In other words, this red eye is the nemesis of the Byakugan." Ishikawa didn't hide anything and said it directly, leaving Neji speechless with his mouth agape.
Those who roll their eyes, my nemesis!!
How could this be? How could such a pupil technique exist??
"Let's go, otherwise what makes you think I have the confidence to face the Hyuga main family with you?" Ishikawa patted Neji on the shoulder with a calm smile, then quickened his pace toward the town.
If the pupil imprint on his right eye gave Ishikawa the ability to form hand seals and delete memories to protect information, which he couldn't give up, then the red eye's ability is the fundamental reason why he doesn't want to change his eyes.
Keep in mind that the enemy behind us is the Otsutsuki clan. This can only deceive the Otsutsuki's eyes, which are far superior to ordinary Mangekyou Sharingan.
Unless it's the Rinnegan, even with Kamui Mangekyou Sharingan, Ishikawa wouldn't want to replace his left eye.
After all, Kamui's abilities can be replaced by Flying Thunder God Technique, while the Red Eyes' abilities are something Kamui's eyes cannot achieve.
Of course, Ishikawa could get a Sharingan arm like Danzo, but he doesn't want to do that unless absolutely necessary.
Human energy is limited. He can't handle having so many abilities in one person, and he can't perfectly utilize the power of those eye techniques.
Instead of wasting resources, it's better to let our partners unleash their full potential and become the strongest support.
"So Neji, all you need to do is take good care of my health..."
Looking at the three branch families lured away by the red-eyed phantom, Ishikawa turned his head and smiled, his hands rapidly forming hand seals. His blue and white spiritual body transformed into a beam of light and shot straight towards the main family elder.