In fact, over the past year, Uchiha En had learned many genjutsu from Uchiha Cai.
Among the more basic ones was the C-rank genjutsu, Fox Inside Technique, primarily used to exhaust enemies, making them feel like they were endlessly circling in a labyrinth.
Another was the C-rank genjutsu, Demonic Illusion: Hell Viewing Technique, which wraps and covers what the eye sees with a layer of genjutsu, making the target believe they are seeing something other than what is truly there.
Among the more advanced was Demonic Illusion: Mirror Heaven and Earth Change, a relatively rare reflection-type genjutsu that breaks the genjutsu cast by the enemy on oneself and completely reflects its effects back to the enemy.
Finally, the most difficult genjutsu to learn was naturally the only A-rank technique Uchiha En knew.
This A-rank genjutsu was not exclusive to the Sharingan but was a widely circulated technique in the Village, known as the Bringer-of-Darkness Technique.
This technique is a genjutsu that interferes with the opponent's vision, plunging everything in their eyes into a dark abyss. In such an environment, even a Kage-level expert would expose their position.
Of course, Uchiha Cai knew more genjutsu than these; these were just the genjutsu Uchiha Cai could teach Uchiha En.
The remaining genjutsu were exclusive to the Uchiha Clan, requiring Uchiha En to unlock his Three Tomoe Sharingan before he could apply to the clan to learn them.
"En, Sensei told me earlier that the Village is holding the Chunin Exams."
Asana's words interrupted Uchiha En's thoughts.
Before Uchiha En could speak, Yamanaka Kagetsu, who was beside him, asked for him: "Asana, are the three of us also returning to the Village to participate?"
"We are indeed returning to the Village, but not to participate in the Chunin Exams; we have another mission."
"Then we're not getting promoted to Chunin?" Yamanaka Kagetsu continued to ask.
"When we return to the Village and meet Hokage-sama, we will automatically gain the rank of Chunin. Since our team arrived on the battlefield, we have completed one S-rank mission, six A-rank missions, over thirty B-rank missions, and countless other minor tasks. We were already eligible for Chunin promotion; there's no need to take the exam."
After hearing Asana's words, Yamanaka Kagetsu seemed very happy.
Unlike Uchiha En and Asana, his Skills (specialized techniques) were not well-suited for combat. If he truly participated in the Chunin Exams, he felt he might not be able to compete with his classmates.
Now, being promoted without having to take the exam was the best news for Yamanaka Kagetsu.
Uchiha En, however, had no interest in promotions; he was more concerned about why Orochimaru wanted them to return to the Village.
"Asana, what mission has Orochimaru-sama assigned us?" Uchiha En asked.
"Transporting all the Water Release Ninjutsu collected during this war."
Uchiha En's eyes lit up at the words. Did this mean he had an opportunity for embezzlement?
The three of them chatted as they walked, quickly returning to the Konoha Camp.
"Kagetsu, you go report the mission progress to Shikaku-sama first! En and I have something to discuss."
Yamanaka Kagetsu nodded and turned to leave. He wasn't stupid; he had long realized that the relationship between Uchiha En and Asana was more than just normal teammates.
Wasn't it normal for the two of them to have a private chat?
After watching Yamanaka Kagetsu leave, Asana activated her Byakugan to confirm they were alone, then said: "En, can I trust you?"
Uchiha En was startled at first, then replied: "Of course. Even if you asked me to go kill Orochimaru with you right now, I would go without hesitation."
"Then I'd like to ask you to help me kill a member of the Main Family in the camp."
"Kill a Main Family member? Asana, this isn't your idea, is it?"
"No, it's Sensei Orochimaru who wants a Byakugan."
"One? What about the other one?" Uchiha En asked.
"Naturally, it's for the person who helps us kill the Main Family member."
"It wouldn't be the Kirigakure Ninja, would it?"
"Only if a Main Family member dies at the hands of Kirigakure Ninja will other Branch Family members not be implicated."
Uchiha En was silent for a moment before asking: "How exactly do we do it?"
"There are no longer any large-scale battles on the Land of Bears battlefield; it's relatively peaceful now. At such a time, Main Family members will go out to earn military merits.
A few days ago, those two Main Family members in the camp proposed to Shikaku-sama that they wanted to go to the battlefield. Shikaku-sama consulted Sensei Orochimaru, who said it depended on the Village's decision.
So, Shikaku-sama sent someone today to consult the Village, and by calculation, it will take 10 days for them to go back and forth.
Generally, the Village will agree to such requests. Once it's confirmed that the Village agrees, the three of us will receive a mission to escort the Water Release Ninjutsu back to the Village.
At that time, we will have a solid alibi.
Afterward, we just need to settle Kagetsu, then double back and ensure that the Kirigakure Ninja don't take both Byakugan."
"Asana, logically, shouldn't Branch Family members protect the Main Family? Won't this cause innocent trouble for Branch Family members?" Uchiha En asked.
"Don't worry! Sensei Orochimaru has already arranged everything. He will have his own people act as guards to protect the Main Family, so no other Hyuga Branch Family members will be involved. If there were Hyuga Branch Family Ninja, I wouldn't agree either."
"I understand. I agree, but Asana, I hope you remember one thing: you should remain vigilant towards Orochimaru."
"En, you don't think I trust Orochimaru 100% just because I call him Sensei, do you? I'm very grateful that he helped me temporarily deal with the Main Family and taught me so many things, but my trust in him is always reserved. The only one I trust 100% is you."
Uchiha En breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. It was good that Asana had her own sense of discretion.
"Asana, why does Orochimaru want to target the Hyuga Main Family? Is it just because he wants the Byakugan?" Uchiha En asked.
"Yes, his goal is the Byakugan. He also wants to study the differences between the Main Family's blood and our Branch Family's."
"Was this operation arranged by Orochimaru and the Kirigakure Ninja?"
"No, it was Orochimaru-sensei's subordinates. They contacted the Kirigakure Ninja, saying they wanted to exchange the Byakugan for some money. Afterward, the three of them would directly defect from the Village and go to a place Orochimaru-sensei had prepared in advance. I don't know where that place is specifically."
"With only three of them, won't the Kirigakure Ninja try to double-cross them?"
"Don't worry! Sensei Orochimaru will also be there that day, just hidden in the shadows. He won't make a move unless there's a special situation.
If the Kirigakure Ninja try to double-cross them, Sensei Orochimaru will pretend to pass by and stumble upon the transaction."
Uchiha En stopped asking questions. It seemed Orochimaru had thought of everything; all they needed to do was follow the plan.
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