Naruto: Kurotsuchi Mayuri

[Ninjutsu Creation: New

Name: Shadow Puppet

Level: A (S)

Mutation: Under the influence of the Shadow Release Kekkei Genkai, the ninjutsu level is elevated to a Kekkei Genkai ninjutsu.

Effect: This jutsu brings shadows to life using Shadow Release power, allowing the user to transfer their consciousness into the shadow, invade a person's mind, control their body, and distort their will.

Within a certain range, the controlled person can be manipulated like a puppet. The closer they are to the user, the stronger the control. The further away, the weaker the control.

Effect Two: The shadow can shift into another body. The user suppresses the target's mind with their spirit while the shadow's nerves replace the target's nerves.

This mode allows for strong control over the host body until the user's chakra is exhausted.

Conclusion: This is an alternative, ultimate power of Shadow Release. The stronger the soul, the more powerful the jutsu becomes.

Recognition Level: 3010/10000 (Ninjas who die from this jutsu feel its power, which increases its recognition level.)

Rewards: Physical Fitness +10, Chakra Amount +500 

(Note: Once the body's fitness limit is reached, the increase in chakra will stop.)

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After a series of encounters, the only good thing that came from it was that Kagetsu improved the recognition level of his Shadow Puppet technique. This made him more skilled and flexible in using the technique.

The Nara clan's shadow secret techniques are often criticized in battle, especially against ninjas with fast movements. Once they notice the limit of the shadows ninjutsu, it's hard to get caught and controlled.

The activation and signs of the shadow are too obvious in light, and the actual manipulation is limited to the user's own shadow infused with their chakra.

Therefore, the Nara clan's secret techniques require cooperation from others on the battlefield.

With the Shadow Release Kekkei Genkai, Kagetsu can go further; he can temporarily grant his Shadow Release power to other shadows, not just his own.

Of course, doing this reduces the control over the shadows and cannot last long. However, in crucial moments, this ability can be deadly.

While sparring with Shisui, Kagetsu calculated and sensed where Shisui would land during their chase and controlled a shaded area with his Shadow Release Kekkei Genkai.

Then, he used shadows and ninjutsu to force Shisui into that shadow trap.

Achieving this is not easy, especially against the Sharingan. It requires precise control, disguise, and deception.

Now, Shisui, who has gained some understanding of Kagetsu's Shadow Release Kekkei Genkai, will not fall for information tricks like he did at first.

"Is Roy's team also missing? Damn it! Did Konoha's support arrive so quickly?" In the temporary camp of the Hidden Cloud Village, the young face of the Third Raikage's son was filled with anger.

Ever since that man with golden hair arrived, his team had been failing their missions one after another. 

The opponent's speed was simply too fast, and he had the ability to transport people and supplies. They had fought twice, and each time, he had been outmatched despite his proud speed.

If he hadn't refined his Lightning Release chakra to the point where he could cover his entire body with a layer of lightning armor, he would have suffered serious injuries under that golden-haired man.

What was even more frustrating was that simply surrounding the golden-haired man with numbers had no effect. A careless mistake could lead to them being instantly defeated.

Other Hidden Cloud ninja didn't have his strong defense and couldn't keep up with the opponent's speed.

After a few encounters, the ninja started calling him "Yellow Flash" because he came and went like the wind, and they didn't know his name. 

A and his brother Killer B were now leading a small group of elite jonin primarily focused on chasing the Yellow Flash, trying to keep him busy.

The rest of the Cloud forces spread out to continue their mission of gathering supplies and resources.

"They can't escape! Although yesterday's heavy rain washed away many traces, we can still determine their location. Yugito Nii has already taken people to deal with them." 

The speaker was a serious-looking ninja, Dodai, the right hand of the Third Raikage. He had been sent to assist when the Third Raikage learned of their troubles here.

He tried to calm the restless A, saying, "Our priority now is to deal with the Yellow Flash. As long as he's around, we can't execute our plan."

"I understand." A still showed respect for the younger Dodai. The only ones who could engage the Yellow Flash were him and Killer B, who could coordinate well with him.

However, even with their combined strength, they might not be able to contain him. A careless move could lead to them being attacked instead.

"Let's execute the plan. This time I brought an entire sealing unit. If you can hold him off, they will try to see if they can seal him." 

"I can't stay here too long. The situation with Lord Raikage isn't good either." Dodai said, worried. What started as a solid plan had faced unexpected complications, causing everything to fall apart.

"Is that Rasa really that powerful? Even my father can't...?" The young A frowned. He had no good feelings towards Rasa, who had suddenly shone on the battlefield, overshadowing both the Raikage and Kumogakure.

"Rasa's techniques are perfect for the battlefield. His large-scale attacks can easily suppress many of the Kumogakure forces single-handedly. Plus, he can fly and is skilled in Wind Release, which counters Lord Raikage's Lightning Release techniques.

On the battlefield, he is undoubtedly a natural-born meat grinder," Dodai thought, recalling the crushing waves of golden sand that surged like ocean tides, still feeling uneasy.

Even the Third Raikage, with his Lightning Release armor compressed to its limit and his body honed to perfection, found it difficult to move against the heavy tide of golden sand. 

He couldn't unleash his quick strike speed and could only struggle to break free under the immense pressure to ensure his safety.

They couldn't do anything to the enemy, and they couldn't push the battle into the heart of Sunagakure either. The situation had become a stalemate.

Now it was a contest of who would break first, and whether there would be a powerful external force capable of changing the situation.

At least for now, Dodai felt a layer of shadow looming in his heart.

…

"Six people, and one has a very powerful chakra."

Just after Kagetsu reported, a storm of dense blue fireballs came crashing down from the front, overwhelming everything in their path. 

Even before they got close, the intense heat from the fireballs created a shimmering distortion in the surrounding air.

Shisui immediately used a Water Wall to block the barrage of fireballs and swiftly retreated.

Then, the next moment, a lively voice accompanied by a slender figure descended from the sky, landing directly opposite Kagetsu and the others.

Seeing the trio on high alert, the newcomer flashed a proud smile, like a cat playing with a mouse, and said, "Got you, little mice!"

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