The mind games between Senju Tobirama and Uchiha Izuna left Kaguya, who had been deep in thought, completely baffled...
It seemed like Uchiha Izuna had pulled a fast one on Senju Tobirama, but then Senju Tobirama had turned the tables again?
From the result, it looked like they both stabbed each other once, roughly ending in a draw.
But why did Senju Tobirama appear to have already claimed victory?
What exactly was the strategy behind this joust...
Kaguya watched the battle of these two fated geniuses, feeling a tickle in her head as if she was about to grow some brains...
"Aomi, what's going on here?"
Kaguya couldn't help but ask, "Why did they suddenly start fighting after talking, and who actually won this round just now?"
Aomi smiled gently: "Didn't quite get it, did you?"
Kaguya lowered her head, embarrassed, and said softly, "Can you explain it to me?"
Aomi looked at Kaguya with a teasing smile, "Dear student, your teacher will explain it to you in detail, don't worry..."
Kaguya rolled her eyes at Aomi.
Dear student, huh...
Although Kaguya thought the term was quite endearing, that word was just used by Uchiha Izuna to describe Shimura Danzo...
Even if the Goddess of Rabbit isn't the smartest, she can still tell good from bad!
But even so, Kaguya's eyes sparkled as she lightly coughed and said coquettishly, "Then I'll be counting on you, my dear Aomi teacher..."
Hearing Kaguya's playful tone, Aomi raised an eyebrow.
Not working!
Sister, that doesn't work on me!
"Uchiha Izuna revived Shimura Danzo for two reasons: one, to anger Senju Tobirama and disrupt his rhythm; two, as bait to probe his trump card..."
Aomi straightened his expression, explaining seriously, "Because Senju Tobirama now possesses a pair of Mangekyo Sharingan, and the two Dojutsu contained within those eyes are enough to decide the battle in an instant, so Uchiha Izuna needed to gather intelligence in advance."
"At face value, it seemed like Senju Tobirama fell for Uchiha Izuna's taunt and used Magatsuhi to slay Shimura Danzo... You're quite familiar with this jutsu, Kaguya..."
Kaguya's expression turned awkward, and she nodded uncomfortably.
When she first met Aomi, Kaguya hurried to devour the Tailed Beast Chakra she saw and accidentally consumed Aomi's "Sage Dojutsu: Magatsuhi," absorbing a lot of Chakra...
"In reality, Senju Tobirama was turning the tables. He feigned anger and threw the Flying Thunder God Kunai, setting up for an instant teleportation to assassinate Uchiha Izuna later on."
Aomi slowly explained:
"But actually, Uchiha Izuna had long noticed the Flying Thunder God Kunai, yet he pretended not to, because his 'Dojutsu: Chibiki' can freeze Chakra and space, so if Senju Tobirama teleported over, he could immobilize him and slice this formidable enemy with one stroke."
"Uchiha Izuna's idea was good, but Senju Tobirama had predicted it. He noticed Uchiha Izuna's feigned excitement when taunting him with Shimura Danzo, pretending not to see the Flying Thunder God Kunai, and deliberately showing a flaw..."
"Senju Tobirama chose to turn the tables again. His 'Dojutsu: Amenominaka' ability forms a barrier that is immune to Ninjutsu control using ocular power, freeing himself from the 'Dojutsu: Chibiki' control, and suddenly attacked, causing the blade imbued with Magatsuhi's Flame to pierce into Uchiha Izuna's body."
"But Uchiha Izuna was also prepared; he anticipated that Senju Tobirama would resist, so he also launched an effective counterattack, delivering a strike to his enemy as well..."
Kaguya's eyes seemed to ripple with patterns akin to the Rinnegan...
This intricate game of strategy left her completely dizzy.
Is fighting really this complicated?
Can't it be simpler, like seeing who has the stronger bloodline or more Chakra!
Kaguya lamented in her heart.
The mortal battles are so complicated, making her feel like an especially foolish Otsutsuki, akin to a useless being unable to wield her own powers...
But following Aomi's gentle words, as she went along with his explanation and logical deductions, she started to understand the battle as well...
If she had tried to figure it out on her own, who knows how long she would have stared at it before grasping any clue.
It can only be said, Aomi teacher truly deserves his reputation!
[From the target Otsutsuki Kaguya, you have obtained Ninpo—Amenominaka!]
Aomi's smile became even more amicable.
Kaguya, indeed, a lovely student, listens to a breakdown and gives such a precious teacher's gift, truly respecting teachers and valuing the Way.
"Aomi, how do you know their Dojutsu abilities?"
Slowly realizing, Kaguya curiously asked, "So who will ultimately win, is it a draw right now?"
"I told you before, Kaguya..."
Aomi softly said, "My Dojutsu ability is to replicate others' jutsu or bloodlines... My replication requires two conditions, one, the opponent must have intense emotions because of 'me,' allowing me to randomly copy their abilities..."
"Two is when the opponent's jutsu is perceived by me, and I can likely replicate it as well."
"I guessed their strategic intentions, so the general abilities of the Ninjutsu I deduced, and since they were fighting because of me, naturally their minds were filled with emotions related to me."
"Hence, I have already mastered the Dojutsu both of them possess."