Chapter 100: Turning the Tide (Part 2)
It was still that single wind blade!
It turns out that when Koshino truly shed the shackles of "survival," the potential that was truly unleashed within him was his extraordinary spiritual energy!
From the moment Koshino crossed over, his spiritual energy was far beyond that of ordinary people, considered one of the perks for all those who transmigrate.
Later, under the pressure of two life-and-death battles, Koshino broke through his limitations twice, making his spiritual energy even more formidable.
Originally, this should have been Koshino exhausting his advantage in spiritual energy, forcibly enhancing his own strength.
But don't forget, what was the secret technique the Fourth Hokage newly taught Koshino!
It was the spiritual secret technique of the Uzumaki Clan!
Even though Koshino's spiritual energy might still be some distance from a "qualitative" change after practicing the spiritual secret technique for so long,
didn't he develop a new secret technique himself during the long practice of the Uzumaki Clan's spiritual secret technique, named the Shadow Communication Technique?
Isn't the Shadow Communication Technique a sign that Koshino's spiritual energy is on the verge of a "qualitative" change?
At this moment, facing the threat of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, including Fuguki and Biwa Juzo, and the impending annihilation of the Blade Squad under the Mist's scheme,
Koshino's spiritual energy suddenly stepped to the edge of a "qualitative" change, or more precisely, half a step into a "qualitative" change!
It was precisely this half-step "qualitative" change that allowed Koshino to gain a deeper understanding of wind attribute chakra!
He broke through the second stage barrier of wind attribute nature transformation that had troubled him for so long!
Therefore, amidst the Blood Mist Technique, Koshino was able to "see" the figure of Fuguki!
That was the terrifying sensory ability of wind perception after further breakthrough in wind attribute chakra!
As for the "Wind Blade" secret technique Koshino was using now!
It was a unique secret technique Koshino developed after initially understanding the second stage of wind attribute chakra nature transformation, surpassing even the A-rank ninjutsu Rasengan created by the Fourth Hokage and the S-rank ninjutsu Chidori created by Kakashi Hatake in some aspects!
Using an ordinary kunai as a medium, he completed the second stage of nature transformation and shape transformation of wind attribute chakra!
Under Koshino's control, an ordinary kunai transformed into a terrifying weapon!
Then, just as Koshino used the Wind Body Flicker Technique to instantaneously appear behind Fuguki, the new secret technique that combined the second stage of nature transformation and shape transformation of wind attribute chakra displayed its full power during Koshino's second use!
First, with a "swish," the kunai fell!
Then, with another "swish," the kunai under Koshino's control carved a deep, bone-revealing wound on Fuguki's back!
A piercing howl echoed through the cave from Fuguki.
In that instant, even Koshino's only combat-capable teammate, the Blade Squad's captain Uchiha Shisui, along with Biwa Juzo,
a member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist outside the cave, and those Mist Jonin who came to annihilate the Blade Squad, were all stunned upon hearing Fuguki's miserable wail!
Clearly, after Fuguki entered the cave, no one could have imagined that Koshino would turn the tide and prevent the complete collapse of the Blade Squad!
But was Fuguki, a fellow member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, really that easy to kill?
Impossible!
Because after hearing Fuguki's wail, Biwa Juzo merely let out a silent, cold laugh!
"What an interesting Blade Squad! What an interesting Konoha brat!"
"Injuring that Fuguki guy, I bet Fuguki must be really angry, right?"
"Listen up, no matter what happens next, do not assist Fuguki in dealing with Konoha's Blade Squad."
"When that Fuguki guy gets really angry, he can't tell friend from foe!"
"Yes, Captain!"
Listening to Biwa Juzo's orders, the other Mist Jonin felt a chill down their spines!
Clearly, that was the notorious reputation of Fuguki at work!
Just as Momochi Zabuza had predicted, Koshino successfully used the wind blade created by his kunai to injure Fuguki Suikazan.
The gruesome wound appeared on Fuguki's back.
If an ordinary ninja, even someone as skilled as Kakashi or a jōnin like "Might Guy," suffered such a severe injury, they would likely lose their ability to fight.
But Fuguki Suikazan was different!
Feeling the pain on his back, he let out a howl, but then a sinister smile crept onto his lips!
Especially when he gripped the hilt of the Samehada tightly, an unusual change suddenly occurred at the hilt, making Fuguki's sinister smile even more pronounced!
"It's been a long time since I've felt pain!"
"Kid, I have to thank you for letting me taste the sensation of pain!"
"As a return gift, I'll let you experience something a thousand times more painful!"
"Samehada: Chakra Transmission!"
"Buzz!"
"Buzz!"
As soon as Fuguki finished speaking, Koshino felt a chill in his heart. When he looked at the Samehada in Fuguki's hand, an unusual expression appeared in his eyes!
Because at that moment, in Koshino's enhanced wind perception, he noticed that a rope-like thing was slowly emerging from the hilt of the Samehada, quickly wrapping around Fuguki's hand.
Even without using wind perception, Koshino could feel the dense chakra flowing through the rope wrapped around Fuguki's hand.
It was clearly the chakra devoured by Samehada, being transmitted into Fuguki's body.
As Fuguki received the chakra transmission from Samehada, the wounds on his back and face healed at an astonishing speed.
In less than a second, Fuguki had used Samehada's special ability to recover from his terrifying injuries.
In the next moment, his fierce gaze fell on Koshino. Fuguki took a deep breath, tightly gripping the Samehada, ready to launch a second round of fierce attacks in Koshino's direction.
But just as Fuguki was about to take a step forward, he suddenly let out a soft "huh!"
Because, as he was about to launch his attack on Koshino, Fuguki found that he couldn't move his feet!
It turned out that, familiar with the original storyline, Koshino had predicted Fuguki's actions based on Fuguki's combat style.
So, at the moment Fuguki used Samehada to heal himself, Koshino, who had previously used the Shadow Clone Technique, controlled his shadow clone to swiftly move to Fuguki's feet!
Taking advantage of Fuguki's focus on healing and his inability to observe his surroundings or use Samehada to absorb the shadow clone, Koshino used the shadow clone to perform the Shadow Imitation Technique, binding Fuguki in place!
Then, just as Fuguki realized Koshino's plan and was about to use Samehada's protective ability to break free from the Shadow Imitation Technique, a brilliant light suddenly shone in Koshino's left hand!
Without giving Fuguki any chance to evade, Koshino's first S-rank secret technique appeared right in front of him!
"Fuguki, let's see how you heal with Samehada now!"
"S-rank Technique!"