Projection magicians starting from the Uchiha clan

Gan Jiang & Mo Xie

Grade: C-

The famous Chinese sword that Emiya Shirou replicated using information he collected is essentially an incomplete fake.

Based on the Yin-Yang theory, the swords are a pair of Yin and Yang, male and female. The black one is the Yang sword Gan Jiang, and the white one is the Yin sword Mo Xie.

While it performs well as a sword, it can also be used as a "magical weapon" for witchcraft and ritual texts.

When equipped together, the wielder's magic and physical abilities will increase, and the weapon's or Noble Phantasm's rank will also rise.

As a pair of swords, they possess a powerful bond that ensures even if one is accidentally lost, it will eventually return to its owner.

The blade is engraved with exorcism proverbs.

Inscription: The crane's wings are not yet fallen, but the skill and heart reach Mount Tai, and the skill and heart cross the Yellow River. For fame, we part ways with the heavens, and two heroes share the same fate.

Chapter 2 Iwa Shinobi and the Crane Wing Triple Combo

The first rays of morning sunlight pierced through the treetops and fell on Uchiha Iori's face. He suddenly woke up, covered in sweat and breathing rapidly.

His body trembled slightly on the bed, as if he had just escaped from a fierce battle.

"What's wrong? Did you have a nightmare?" Nobuhiko Tsukiko's voice rang in his ear, tinged with concern and worry.

Iori turned her head and saw Nobuhiko-sensei standing by the bed, his eyes full of concern.

"It's nothing, Mr. Nobuhiko, I'm just going to the restroom." Iori forced a smile, trying to make her voice sound relaxed.

Instinctively, he clenched his fist and almost shouted "trace on".

But quickly realizing the surrounding environment, he decided to conduct the experiment in the woods.

He stood up, stepped out of the tent, crossed the camp, and entered a dense forest.

Sunlight filtered through the leaves, dappling his body and calming his anxious heart.

“Trace on,” Iori said softly, his voice tinged with anticipation and nervousness.

Chakra flowed through the circuits within his body, surged from his hands, and condensed into shape according to his will.

In an instant, a kunai appeared in his hand, as if it had been created out of thin air.

[As expected, it really was a projection magic trick, and a highly polished version of the Red A version at that.]

Iori was overwhelmed with emotion. Last night's experience was not a dream; the cheat code had truly been unlocked.

Although he currently has the same problem as the early Shirou Emiya, he must concentrate and use fixed phrases to self-suggest in order to activate the projection, and the projection also consumes a lot of energy.

But he knew that these drawbacks could be avoided once he became proficient in using the Infinite Blade Works with his Reality Marble.

In this cruel world, he finally found some peace of mind.

As long as you survive the early stages, you'll at least be able to put up a fight against everyone except for Kaguya and Hagoromo Otsutsuki.

[At this stage, I need to learn Shirou Emiya's specialty—his Noble Phantasm—and master the activation and deactivation of Unlimited Blade Works to obtain the entry ticket to Kage-level combat.]

Iori silently planned in his heart; the door to becoming a strongman had already opened for him.

Then go to Valhalla to see if you can find other Noble Phantasms. The potential of projection magic depends on how many Noble Phantasms you can see.

Iori's thoughts were like a wild horse, growing more and more excited the more she thought about it.

In his mind, he could already picture himself wielding the holy sword and spear, punching Madara Uchiha and kicking Hashirama Senju.

Suddenly, Nobuhiko Tsukiko's warning interrupted his thoughts: "Enemy attack!"

In the distance, several figures rapidly approached; they were ninjas from Iwagakure (Hidden Stone Village).

Teammates Kaori Uzuki and Takumi Kurama quickly regrouped, their eyes alert, and rapidly assessed the number and location of the enemy.

"Why are you Iwa ninja invading the Land of Grass? Are you planning to break the peace treaty?"

Tsukikage Nobuhiko questioned loudly, his hands rapidly gesturing behind his back, signaling Iori, Kaori, and Takumi to observe their surroundings and prepare for a possible battle.

"Hmph, your Konoha occupies the most fertile land, of course you want to maintain the current situation."

The leader of the Iwa ninja sneered, his voice full of mockery and disdain, and assumed an attack stance.

He was about thirty years old, with black hair, a strong body, and a hideous scar on his face. Judging from his clothing and tone of voice, he should be a Jonin from Iwagakure.

As soon as he finished speaking, the three Iwagakure ANBU Chunin who had come with him surrounded him. Their movements were swift and orderly, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense.

“Iwagakure’s ambitions are now crystal clear,” Nobuhiko Tsukiko said, his brow furrowed and a hint of worry in his eyes.

"Iori, Kaori, Takumi, prepare to retreat. Take the intelligence back with you. I will buy you some time."

The opposing Jonin's undisguised provocation indicated that they were ready for war, or confident that they could easily defeat their squad, or perhaps both.

Although Nobuhiko Gekko was also a Jonin, his chances of winning against such a powerful enemy were slim, especially with three students by his side.

A sense of determination welled up within him, and he secretly resolved that even if he died in battle, he would fight for the students' survival.

"Teacher, they won't let us go easily. Let's fight our way out!"

Iori said firmly.

The Iwa ninjas gave the Moonlight Squad no chance to catch their breath, and the battle quickly began.

"Kid, you're so arrogant! Since you don't want to run, then stay here! Earth Release: Earth Stone Dragon!"

The Iwagakure Jonin roared, and a giant dragon made of sand burst forth from the ground, charging straight at Gekko Nobuhiko with the power to destroy everything.

"Leave this Konoha Jonin to me, you guys go and deal with those brats!" the Iwagakure Jonin coldly ordered.

Nobuhiko Tsukiko's expression was solemn. He knew that his opponent's strength was not to be underestimated and that he had to concentrate fully on dealing with him.

He moved swiftly, dodging the earth dragon's fierce attacks, while anxiously watching over the other students.

"Yes!" the Iwagakure Chunin answered in unison, then charged toward Uchiha Iori and the others like cheetahs.

"Kaori, Takumi, you two take care of yourselves. I'll come to your aid after I've dealt with the opponent!"

Iori's eyes gleamed with excited red light. Last night's enhancement had greatly increased his strength. He had not only unlocked the double tomoe, but also learned projection magic and Shirou Emiya's combat techniques.

However, Iori couldn't help but worry. Kaori Uzuki and Takumi Kurama were just ordinary Chunin, and their strength seemed somewhat inadequate compared to the elite ninjas of the great nation.

Whether Iori could arrive in time to provide support became a concern in his mind.

Kaori Uzuki's face showed a hint of worry. She whispered a reminder: "Iori, you must also be careful. The ninjas of the Great Nation are not comparable to the rogue ninjas we encountered before."

A determined glint flashed in Iori's eyes. "Don't worry, as long as they're not veteran Jonin, I have no reason to fail. You all need to take care of yourselves and make sure you survive."

He slowly activated his Sharingan with two tomoe, his eyes revealing unparalleled confidence and determination.

“Trace on.”

He uttered the words in a low voice, and as he spoke, the black and white swords appeared out of thin air, with chakra rapidly flowing into them.

He threw with all his might, his two swords drawing beautiful arcs, like wings intertwining as they struck the enemy's head.

"Let me try out this new move: the crane's wings will not fall, my heart is as firm as a rock."

The Iwa ninja quickly formed hand seals, "Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall".

"An earthen wall rose from the ground, like a shield, deflecting the two swords."

Dust filled the air, obscuring visibility, but the battle between the two sides did not stop.

"With skill and determination, one can reach the summit of Mount Tai; with strength, one can traverse mountains."

Iori charged forward quickly, projecting her twin swords once more, and slashed at the enemy.

The Iwa ninja nimbly dodged to the side, drew a kunai, and stabbed at Uchiha Iori's right hand.

"With skillful mind, one can cross the Yellow River; with sword intent, one can sever the flow of water."

The first two swords that were thrown flew back. The Iwa ninja dodged Moye, but Ganjiang successfully injured the Iwa ninja's left leg.

This attack broke the Iwa ninja's stance and exposed their weakness.

With the help of her Sharingan, Iori quickly seized the opportunity and beheaded him with a single sword strike.

He turned and charged at Kurama Takumi's opponent.

"My destiny has reached the point of leaving the palace; only my name remains to be taken away from Heaven."

Takumi Kurama threw his twin swords again, interrupting the attack of another Iwa ninja ANBU member, and seized the opportunity.

"Illusion, the technique of seeing the abyss."

The Iwa ninja ANBU, witnessing something that seemed to have caused them to freeze in place.

Kurama Takumi seized the opportunity to throw a kunai, killing his opponent.

"They coexisted like crane wings, but both heroes met their end."

Iori turned and leaped into the air, her twin swords transforming into wing-like greatswords, soaring through the air to slash at Kaori Uzuki's opponent.

After the Iwa ninja ANBU opposite Kaori repelled her, they turned around and formed hand seals.

"Earth Escape·Earth Flow Wall."

The earthen wall rose again, but this time the power of the twin swords was far greater than when they were thrown for the first time.

With a single swing of his twin swords, Iori cleaved the wall and the man in two.

Blood splattered, staining his body red. Iori knelt down, using Ganjiang to support his body.

Gasping for breath, Iori felt as if all her strength and chakra had been drained.

He thought to himself, "No, this is too tiring. The chakra consumption is too great. Next time, I must prepare my weapons in advance. The drain on my chakra from continuous projections is simply unbearable."

In less than ten minutes, Iori led his teammates to quickly eliminate three Iwa ninja Chunin, achieving a double kill and an assist.

However, his chakra and stamina were almost exhausted, leaving him with very little fighting ability.

Iori quickly swallowed the soldier's ration pill, struggling to put it in her mouth in an attempt to recover some chakra.

The soldier's ration pills slowly melted in her mouth. Although the taste wasn't great, the sense of security from regained strength made Iori stop worrying about it.

"Iori, are you alright? How did you suddenly become so strong?"

Kaori Uzuki rushed over and helped up the already somewhat weak Iori Uchiha, her eyes filled with concern and worry.

"Your eyes already have two tomoe. What was that sword you were holding just now? Was it summoned using a summoning jutsu?"