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Clearly, this is another original work by Kitazawa.
"How is it different from a regular substitution technique?"
Nara Shikamaru asked curiously.
"The Substitute Technique refers to replacing one's body with a wooden board to deceive others."
Kitazawa replied, "The Shadow Substitution Technique involves the user exchanging places with their shadow."
"So I've become a shadow?"
Nara Shikamaru asked instinctively.
"You've slipped into the shadows."
Kitazawa smiled and said, "Attack me, and I'll demonstrate for you."
"Ok."
Nara Shikamaru immediately took out two kunai and threw them at Kitazawa.
Just as the shot was about to hit, Kitazawa vanished, leaving only his shadow behind.
The two kunai missed their targets.
Nara Shikamaru paused for a moment, then took out another kunai and threw it at the shadow.
The kunai was stuck into the shadow, but the shadow was completely unharmed.
Just then, the shadow moved into the distance and eventually transformed into the shape of Kitazawa.
Nara Shikamaru's eyes widened in surprise.
The effect was far beyond his expectations.
"When you become a shadow, you can ignore physical attacks."
Kitazawa walked up to him and said, "But you can't be immune to ninjutsu damage, such as fire jutsu."
"That's amazing!"
Nara Shikamaru said sincerely.
"The difficulty is also high, exceeding B level and almost A level. With your talent, it will probably take you half a year to a year."
Kitazawa smiled and said, "Alright, let's not waste any more time, I'll teach you now."
A day passes in the blink of an eye.
After the gifted class ended, Iruka Umino stopped Kitazawa in time.
"Has something happened to Shion?"
Kitazawa looked at him and asked.
"No."
Umino Iruka quickly reminded him, "It's about the final exams."
The final exams are scheduled for December 15th.
Kitazawa thought for a moment and then said.
Has the format of the practical exam changed?
Umino Iruka asked again.
"No changes are needed, just continue as usual."
Kitazawa shook his head and said.
Final exams are important, but not that important.
For students in gifted programs, regular training is even more important.
However, things might change next year.
After all, it's a new year, and we need to spread the word about the gifted class.
"I understand. I'll start preparing tomorrow."
Iruka Umino nodded and said.
"This is troublesome, Iruka."
Kitazawa said goodbye to him and then left the ninja academy.
One week later, at the Dark Side base.
Kitazawa received information from Itachi Uchiha.
The intelligence contained only two sentences, but they were crucial and could be considered a breakthrough.
Centipede has left Sunagakure and arrived in Loulan.
After visiting the dragon vein, he settled down nearby and began studying the dragon vein seal left by Minato Namikaze.
Kitazawa recalled the plot of the original work.
It's not accurate to say that Centipede broke Minato Namikaze's dragon vein seal.
After all, Minato Namikaze's dragon vein seal came from the sealing technique of the Uzumaki clan, and Centipede did not have such an ability.
However, he used a trick, drawing upon the power of the dragon vein to break the dragon vein seal.
This is precisely why he and Naruto Uzumaki, among others, were transported to another world.
Thinking of this, Kitazawa wrote a reply to Itachi Uchiha.
Once the centipede research is complete, notify him immediately. If he cannot arrive in time, stop the centipede.
After all, if you're not present, you can't travel through time.
After Kitazawa handed the letter to the Anbu, all that was left was to wait.
The date arrived at December 15th.
The final exams for the gifted class have officially begun.
The next day, Kitazawa took Hinata Hyuga, Rock Lee, and Choji Akimichi out on a mission.
But this time he didn't go far; he found an escort mission in the Land of Fire.
The reason is that the Chinese New Year is just around the corner, and he doesn't want to waste too much time.
In addition, there is Hinata Hyuga's birthday, December 27th.
She is also the one with the latest birthday among the Konoha Twelve.
Once the New Year is over, they will all turn ten.
Chapter 365 Tsunade with a Broad Mind, Dragon Vein Transmigration
December 20th, 9:00 AM, Ninja Academy.
"This semester has come to an end. Winter break begins tomorrow."
Kitazawa smiled and said, "Have fun, everyone."
The final rankings for this semester's final exams did not change significantly.
The only noteworthy point is that Uchiha Sasuke has returned to first place.
"Thank you, Kitazawa-sensei!"
The students in the gifted class said in unison, very excited.
Although they felt good about getting stronger through training, the nearly month-long winter break made them happy too.
"Disband!"
Kitazawa clapped his hands and said.
The students in the gifted class immediately scattered and ran towards the school gate.
"Teacher Kitazawa."
Hinata Hyuga walked up to him somewhat nervously.
Hinata, is there anything else?
Kitazawa looked at her and asked.
"Next week is my birthday, and I hope Kitazawa-sensei can come."
Hinata Hyuga took out an invitation, her face pleading, and said...
"I will come."
Kitazawa glanced at the invitation and then put it away.
"Thank you, Kitazawa-sensei."
Hinata Hyuga immediately smiled.
"Is there anything you'd like for your birthday?"
Kitazawa patted her head and asked.
"It's fine as long as Kitazawa-sensei can come."
Hinata Hyuga looked at him and said, "Father said that the improved Caged Bird Seal has given the Hyuga clan a second life."
She doesn't actually know much about it.
However, since Hiashi Hyuga said so, it must be true.
"The name 'Improved Caged Bird' sounds a bit strange."
Kitazawa thought for a moment and said, "Go back and tell your father to change it to the Guardian Seal."
"Ah."
Hinata Hyuga nodded and said, "I'll go back and tell Father right now."
"See you tomorrow."
After watching Hinata Hyuga leave, Kitazawa headed to the Hokage Building.
He didn't seem to feel any reluctance.
Because apart from the week of the New Year holiday, Hinata Hyuga and the others would still come to the Ninja Academy to train as usual.
Kitazawa arrived at the Hokage's office and pushed open the door to go inside.
Why did you come so early today?
Tsunade glanced at the clock on the wall and asked casually.
"Final exams are over, and winter break has begun."
Kitazawa replied.
"I also want a month-long vacation."
Tsunade sighed upon hearing this.
"That's quite difficult."
Kitazawa walked up to her, leaned against the Hokage's desk, and said with a smile, "You can ask Shizune-senpai and see if she's willing."
"Does that even need to be asked?"
Tsunade said with some dissatisfaction, "She was very reluctant to take half a day off."
"This can't be blamed on Senior Sister Jingyin."
Kitazawa glanced at the necklace at her neckline and said, "She has more work than you do."
In fact, most of the affairs of Konoha Village are handled by the Hokage's Secretariat.
Although there are quite a few secretaries for the Hokage, they are still extremely busy every day.
If Tsunade, the Hokage, were to disappear for another month, the Hokage Secretariat would probably be in an uproar.
"You called me just to talk about this?"
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