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Chapter 43 Sealing Expert (Seeking recommendations and monthly tickets for continued reading)

After the squad disbanded and returned home, Hoshino Shuichi immediately checked the newly triggered entries in the entry tree.

Entry: Konoha Genius

Acquisition Requirements: Become a Chunin at the age of six, breaking the lower limit of the promotion age for Chunin in Konoha.

Effect: Increases comprehension by 50%.

hiss!

Improved comprehension!

It's not just about improving your Fire Release talent like a "Fire Release Expert," but rather a comprehensive, multifaceted ability to comprehend various aspects of Fire Release techniques.

"We must take it!"

Xingxia Xiu hardened his fist.

Although genin, chunin, and jonin are not levels of strength, they are still based on strength.

They possess Chunin-level strength, but that doesn't guarantee they'll pass the exam.

For example, Obito Uchiha.

"The first written test is definitely no problem, but the second is an individual battle... among those participating, there shouldn't be anyone stronger than Shisui, right?"

Shuichi Hoshino's self-assessment.

For more than two months, his swordsmanship has still fallen short of Uchiha Shisui's.

However, his exceptional mental processing speed and nerve reaction speed make him stand out in close combat, whether it's unarmed or swordsmanship.

Kurama Sanyo was no match for him.

Even Uchiha Shisui, without using the Body Flicker Technique, had a stalemate of about 50/50 in a sparring match.

While Shisui Uchiha's insight and attack speed are inferior to Shuichi's, his reaction time is faster.

A fast reaction time doesn't necessarily mean a fast attack speed. In addition to chakra, the burst of speed is also greatly related to physical fitness and power generation techniques.

Whether it's Shisui Uchiha's Body Flicker Technique or his Genjutsu, both are very threatening to Shuichi Hoshino.

At least in past sparring matches, he had never been able to break through Uchiha Shisui's Body Flicker Technique, and could only rely on his superb reaction speed to deal with it, but in the end he would still be defeated.

Of course, you generally won't encounter your own squad members in one-on-one battles.

"However, we still need to be wary of genin with strong genjutsu abilities."

Hoshino Shizuka pondered to himself.

He certainly knew genjutsu. He was in a team with Uchiha Shisui and Kurama Sanyou, and they often sparred and fought together, so he had a lot of experience dealing with genjutsu.

Realizing they were under an illusion, they then dispelled it.

However, illusions are often difficult to defend against, and most of the time one cannot immediately realize that they have fallen under an illusion.

If it is not detected immediately, there is a great danger.

When facing the Sharingan, it is difficult to break free from the genjutsu once afflicted, and usually requires the help of others to dispel the genjutsu.

There is another type of illusion called "body immobilization spell," where the user knows they are under an illusion and are fully conscious, but cannot control their body.

For example, Orochimaru was instantly defeated by Itachi Uchiha using the "Magic Illusion: Shackles Technique".

There's also the Immortal Technique: Toad's Song, an auditory-based immobilization spell.

"The Sharingan... I've gotten used to avoiding eye contact with Shisui during battle, but there's no way to be completely foolproof. Not all Sharingan genjutsu require eye contact to activate..."

Hoshino Shuichi couldn't help but think of Danzo.

Orochimaru went to the Anbu; he might already be researching Wood Release.

I don't know if Danzo has transplanted the Sharingan yet. In the original story, he used Izanagi to sneak attack Shisui.

"Izanagi is alright, he won't die in one go, we can kill him a few more times."

"But the Izanami technique is particularly disgusting. It's supposed to be a technique that counters Izanagi, making people accept their original fate."

"This is not the same as asking someone to accept their own death without using Izanagi."

Who would be willing to accept it?

Hoshino Shuichi is most wary of the Izanami technique.

If Danzo controlled Izanagi, could he also control Izanami?

He didn't know, but he couldn't afford not to be cautious.

Look at Kabuto Yakushi, who's been hit by the spell.

This isn't something that can be accomplished by simply saying "I was wrong." Under the endless loop of the scenario, Kabuto Yakushi would likely be driven insane and forcibly brainwashed.

Its effects are no less than those of Kotoamatsukami.

If Danzo were to do this, wouldn't I have to kneel down on the spot, join Root, and serve him faithfully, plotting for him to become Hokage?

His thoughts had wandered a little too quickly, so Hoshino Hideichi quickly brought them back to himself.

With his incredible reflexes, unspelled Fire Release techniques, swordsmanship, and taijutsu, he's virtually invincible unless there's someone even more monstrous than Uchiha Shisui in this Chunin Exam.

In team battles, there's even less to worry about. With two skilled illusionists and him possessing a fire-style technique without hand seals and specializing in close combat, they have a significant advantage.

Finally, Hoshino returned to his body and took out a scroll.

Sealing Technique - Memory Palace!

In the past two months, he has completely mastered this sealing technique that Minato Namikaze perfected.

Today he will complete this technique and obtain the title of "Sealing Expert".

Taking a large, blank scroll, Xingxia Xiu began drawing talismans.

About half an hour later, the talisman was completed.

Hoshino Hideichi put down his pen and sat cross-legged in the center of the scroll, surrounded by a dense array of talismans forming a spell.

Then, he formed a mudra with his hands.

There were twelve seals in total. Once completed, the talismans drawn on the scroll were immediately activated. Like tadpoles, they quickly climbed up Hoshino Shuichi's body, finally gathering on his head and disappearing into his scalp.

The memory palace is complete!

Hoshino Shuichi immediately sensed that a sealed space had appeared in his brain.

Or rather, a memory space.

The memory palace is now truly deserving of its name.

The memory palace, however, is designed to resemble the entire Hidden Leaf Village.

Each building in the village is a place where he stores his memories.

Besides the building, there is also a person.

Kakashi, Might Guy, Kurenai Yuhi, Asuma Sarutobi, Shizune, Shisui Uchiha, Obito Uchiha, Yayo Kurama, and so on.

This is also Hoshino Shuichi's memory, a sample he collected.

These people represent their abilities, habits, fighting style, and so on.

Looking at his memory palace, Hoshino Shuichi thought to himself, "This kind of memory palace is best suited for use as an illusion."

Yes, illusion.

Or rather, a combination of illusion and sealing techniques.

However, Hoshino Shuichi hasn't had time to delve into illusion magic yet, so this is just a hypothetical idea.

Shifting his attention from the memory palace, Xingxia Xiuyi looked at the word tree.

Activate the [Sealing Expert] skill!

Sealing techniques and curse seal talents increased by 100%, and memory increased by 100%.

Hoshino Shuichi immediately felt an electric shock in his brain, and his consciousness went blank for a moment.

Once everything was back to normal, he immediately got up and fetched another reel.

Sealing Technique - Yin Seal!

This was given to him by Tsunade a couple of days ago.

Without a doubt, this technique is far more complex than the memory palace he just used.

He had only skimmed through it before and found it quite difficult, so he didn't continue studying it. Instead, he planned to wait until he had accumulated more knowledge about sealing techniques before continuing.

Looking at it now, I have a different feeling.

"It doesn't seem...it doesn't seem particularly, particularly difficult?"

"And indeed, he developed the ability to remember everything he saw."

Hoshino Shuichi smiled.

Without any special abilities, he was praised by Minato Namikaze for his talent in sealing techniques and curse seals. Now that his skills have improved by 1%, it remains to be seen whether he can be compared to Minato Namikaze and Tsunade.

"It seems I'll have to ask them for more knowledge about sealing techniques in the future..."

He put away the scroll and Xingxia Xiu formed a hand seal.

Bang!

A shadow clone was created, then nodded to the main body and leaped out the door.

This shadow clone went to train in Wind Release chakra nature transformation.

Currently, given his chakra level, if he were to train using shadow clones, one shadow clone would be more suitable, allowing him to maintain the technique for a longer period of time.

The battle continues! Please keep reading and give me all your support! (づ￣3￣)づ╭～

(End of this chapter)