Chapter 32

The next morning, as dawn painted the sky with shades of gold and pink, Akihiro got up early. The echoes of Madara's revelation about the impending battle lingered in his thoughts. Knowing that he needed to improve his genjutsu abilities, Akihiro planned to create a new technique. With a goal in mind, he looked around for Izuna, intending to ask him for help once again. However, he didn't find it anywhere.

Undeterred, Akihiro turned to Madara, who was busy with his own thoughts about him.

Akihiro: "Madara, would you mind training with me in a new genjutsu?"

Madara's eyes lit up with anticipation, eager to delve deeper into his brother's imaginative world. The brothers finished their breakfast and headed to the training field.

The genjutsu Akihiro conceived was called "Night Bat Shadow Sharingan", taking inspiration from the elusive and mysterious nature of bats. Unlike Itachi's traditional crow motif, this technique enveloped the target in a black mist, evoking illusions of swarms of bats. The illusions mirrored the bats' erratic flight patterns, creating a disorienting dance that distorted the target's perception.

To master this technique, Akihiro outlined a series of steps, each of which requires precision and control:

Shadow Visualization: Visualize intricate details of a swarm of bats, focusing on their flight patterns and nocturnal presence.

Chakra Control: Refine chakra control to create a dark mist that mimics the elusive nature of bats.

Target Plunge: Practice enveloping a target in fog, gradually introducing bat swarm illusions.

Distortion Techniques: Experiment with subtle distortions in illusions to disorient and captivate the target.

Eye Contact Mastery – Improve eye contact mastery for long engagement and sustained immersion.

Real-world application: Train in varied environments to adapt genjutsu to different scenarios and lighting conditions

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Refinement through feedback: Seek feedback on the effectiveness of the illusion, adjusting and refining it based on observed reactions.

Adaptability exercises: Introduce unexpected elements into illusions, training adaptability in response to changing circumstances.

Constant repetition: Practice regularly to strengthen muscle memory and mastery.

Environmental Integration: Integrate genjutsu into natural environments, utilizing shadows and darkness for greatest effectiveness.

Armed with these steps, Akihiro prepared to put Madara under the influence of the Nocturnal Bat Shadow Sharingan. With a glance of his sharingan at Madara, the black mist began to materialize, giving rise to a fascinating ballet of bats. Madara, initially calm, soon found himself fascinated by the illusion as the bats weaved their bewildering dance.

Subtle distortions in the illusion played with Madara's perception of him, blurring the boundaries between reality and genjutsu. Maintaining eye contact, Akihiro skillfully integrated the bats into the environment, enhancing the immersive experience. The illusion persisted and Madara, despite his training, struggled to free himself from the captivating shadow dance.

As the genjutsu reached its climax, Akihiro orchestrated a dynamic ending. The illusory bats swirled with renewed vigor, creating a vortex that engulfed Madara. The environment changed and Madara found himself temporarily lost in the shadow maze. Akihiro, pleased with the results, not only displayed the power of the Nocturnal Bat Shadow Sharingan but also left an indelible impression on Madara's perception of reality.

As the genjutsu dissipated, the training ground returned to its state of silence, and the illusory bats scattered into the night abyss. Akihiro wore a satisfied smile, having demonstrated the perfect dance between illusion and truth that defined the art of the Nocturnal Bat Shadow Sharingan. The shadows whispered stories of a genjutsu artist who had mastered the elusive balance between reality and illusion.