svetikya Chapter 18: Real combat is the sole criterion for testing combat effectiveness
Chapter 18: Real combat is the sole criterion for testing combat effectiveness
The facts are clear: a small piece of paper has such great power. If it were used in war to gain an information advantage, Conan would feel a chill.
Akutagawa glanced at Conan, whose worldview had been completely shattered, and decided not to make things worse or add fuel to the fire for the time being, but to give him time to rebuild his worldview.
It would be a shame if such a clever mind couldn't grasp the concept at first and then couldn't keep it up later.
To be honest, Akutagawa Hiko felt that the doctor's advanced technology was actually more amazing than his explosive tags.
For example, those shoes that enhance leg strength are clearly magical gadgets made under the guise of using electricity and magnetism to stimulate acupoints to boost leg strength to the limit.
The ability to shoot down a satellite with a soccer ball requires not only a sufficiently strong soccer ball, but also the ability to effectively eliminate the reaction force; otherwise, Conan's small frame wouldn't have been able to withstand it.
Conan, however, didn't find anything amiss. It's like someone saying there's no such thing as immortality cultivation, then turning around and flying home on a sword for dinner.
If he had a suitable reason, Akutagawa Hiko would have asked the professor for the same equipment.
Fortunately, overall, our side still has a higher potential; otherwise, it would be really unfair if a transmigrator with cheat codes couldn't even compare to the local residents.
"Don't worry too much. This is a specialty of our organization. There aren't many people who can make it, so it won't spread anytime soon."
After offering an explanation, Akutagawa Hiko pushed his motorcycle home, wanting to give Conan enough time and space to mentally prepare himself.
There was no rush to recall the shadow clone.
The shadow clone currently has enough chakra, so there are quite a few things it can do.
What surprised Akutagawa Hiko even more was that the shadow clones could actually eat, and the food they ate wouldn't spill everywhere after they were dispelled, but would be directly digested.
Although it cannot extend the duration of the shadow clones, it can soothe their emotions, and after the shadow clones dissipate, one can still experience the delicious taste and feeling of fullness.
Being able to eat a lot without gaining weight is a skill many people dream of.
Upon seeing Akutagawa Hiko return, Shadow Clone Hiko kicked the training dummy to pieces and happily ran to the basement.
He then carried a pile of scrolls into the study.
Akutagawa Hiko felt a little helpless: "I guess no matter which version of me I am, I prefer clerical work."
However, compared to charging into battle, unless absolutely necessary, even the hot-tempered Raikage would have to consider the bigger picture and stay in his office.
Strictly speaking, the Shadow is indeed an administrative staff member.
Akutagawa Hiko returned to his room and locked the door, at which point the system's light screen popped up.
Looking at his reputation points, Akutagawa Hiko reluctantly bought an Arena Ticket in the Reputation Shop, preparing to participate in a real battle to test his recent training results.
For a ninja academy student, there aren't many opportunities for real combat. However, if you want to become a strong person, in addition to accumulating stats and adding points to your skill tree, real combat is essential.
Kaguya Otsutsuki is strong, right? Her stats are at the top level in the ninja world.
Whether it's her two sons, or the Six Paths Madara and Six Paths Obito of later generations, or even the strongest male leads, they are all quite a distance from Kaguya Otsutsuki.
However, Kaguya Otsutsuki had almost no combat experience, and even Black Zetsu's real-time command could not reverse the decline. She was resealed not long after losing command.
Therefore, in Akutagawa Hiko's view, practical experience is also very important.
Inside the arena, you will be matched with an opponent who is similar to Akutagawa Hikaru based on his own data. In other words, it is almost entirely a contest of system counters, tactical games and combat awareness.
Akutagawa Hiko was very satisfied with this feature.
Because you can use ninjutsu freely in the arena, and it can also be used to improve your ninjutsu proficiency.
In this world, even finding a remote place to practice ninjutsu is a nerve-wracking experience.
Akutagawa Hiko could easily imagine that scene.
Akutagawa Hiko: Eh, this place is very remote, and there's a river here. It's a great place to train ninjutsu.
Fisherman: Hey, this place is very remote, and there's a river. It's a great spot for fishing.
Murderer: Hey, this place is very remote, and there's a river. It's a good place to dump a body.
A criminal organization: Hey, this place is very remote, and there's a river. It's a good place for a transaction.
Akutagawa Yan:......
Encountering even one of these situations is quite troublesome.
Akutagawa Hiko only dared to go deep into the mountains to train in ninjutsu after exchanging for a simple sensory ninjutsu.
When exchanging for arena entry tickets, Akutagawa Hiko flipped to the bloodline limit section again, his eyes lingering on the "Byakugan" so much that he almost didn't need to exchange for the Sharingan anymore.
Right now, Akutagawa Hikaru's need for the Sharingan is truly less than his need for the Byakugan.
Moreover, the Byakugan's potential is quite high. Not to mention the evolved Tenseigan, even the ordinary Byakugan has shown abilities comparable to the Mangekyou Sharingan within the Otsutsuki clan.
Looking at the dazzling array of goods, Akutagawa Hiko became even more determined to become a famous detective.
Immediately afterwards, Akutagawa Hiko used the arena entry ticket.
With a blink of an eye, Akutagawa Hiko found himself in an unfamiliar land. A gentle breeze carried the fragrance of grass, the sky was blue, and the grass was green.
Opposite him was a ninja dressed in traditional attire, much more professional than Akutagawa Hiko, who was dressed in sportswear.
The headband on the forehead of the ninja opposite him did not belong to any of the five great ninja villages, and there was no obvious mark enough for Akutagawa Hiko to recognize which ninja village he was from.
That's normal. There are countless ninja villages and ninjas in the ninja world. Even for supporting characters with some screen time, it's unrealistic to remember them all, let alone the person in front of you who might not even have a single scene.
The ninja remained motionless, but appeared ready for battle.
Akutagawa Hiko found himself only able to move within a one-square-meter area, and he was also unable to use his chakra. A countdown timer was also hanging in the sky.
"It seems we can only prepare, not sneak out."
While waiting, Akutagawa repeatedly simulated the upcoming battle in his mind. After all, it was his first time, and he was somewhat nervous.
The instant the countdown ended, Akutagawa Hiko retreated rapidly, his hands moving at lightning speed. In less than two seconds, he had already completed the six seals: Si-Wei-Shen-Hai-Wu-Yin.
A torrent of intense flames erupted, forming a massive fireball in front of them, separating the two figures.
The ninja opposite him did not panic. He quickly formed hand seals, erected an earthen wall in front of him, and then swiftly retreated from his original position.
As Akutagawa Hiko retreated, he used ninjutsu to try to create distance between the two, attaching explosive tags to his shuriken and scattering them out as if they were free.
It really doesn't cost any money. Losses in the arena will be restored once you leave. If you weren't really looking to hone your combat skills, Akutagawa Hiko wouldn't mind learning from that extravagant paper angel...