Even though the technique appeared to be majestic when Reko experienced Kurenai's perspective, the effects were not really that good.
….
In fact, he was able to tell that he was inside a Genjutsu. The very surroundings were fake, he could feel it by instincts.
'I can't get out of this one just now. She had poured a lot of chakra into it and from the looks of it, the surroundings looked better, she customised it.'
Reko would have gotten out of it with the Genjutsu release. But he decided to not shatter what little pride Kurenai had still left in her skills.
'Can I access my system screen here? Let's see.'
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Chakra: 14130
[Senju physique level 2 (6.8%)]
Chakra control : 82%
Endurance : 76%
Regeneration : 50%
Kekkei genkai: Steal, Strength meter.
Steal (2/3):
[Shadow clone level 77]
[Mystic palm level 85]
[Curse Mark level 1]
[Hiding like a mole technique level 41]
[Water wall level 38]
[Body flicker level 32]
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'I can access this? Is this the reason why I am able to sense my connection with the body despite Kurenai's best efforts?'
Reko wondered whether the ease of getting out of the Genjutsu was related to this.
"Thanks for the help. This Genjutsu release technique really helped me a lot."
After a few seconds, Reko decided to break out of the technique and thanked Kurenai for her help.
He could still notice the surprise in her eyes but he decided to conveniently ignore it.
"Though I noticed something peculiar. I was able to sense the chakra intrusion even while inside the illusion. How should I go around Genjutsu reversal?"
Reko revealed how he was still able to vaguely feel his connection with his chakra pathway, hoping for a trick to Genjutsu reversal.
"The requirements for Genjutsu reversal are mainly two. Good chakra control and proficiency in Genjutsu techniques."
Kurenai paused for a second before she explained the requirements for Genjutsu reversal. The combination of chakra control and proficiency in Genjutsu technique.
"When both of these traits meet, you can control the chakra instead of doing Genjutsu release and then use the medium to cast a Genjutsu reversal successfully."
"Though,it's also possible if your chakra control is good enough. You can use the already established connection to injure the other party and then put them in Genjutsu while they suffer from backlash."
Reko nodded as Kurenai explained the very likely reason for him being able to sense chakra.
"What you must be feeling was because of your excellent chakra control. It's good that you did not try it. You should learn to use Genjutsu techniques first before trying reversal."
'Genjutsu reversal is just this? I see.'
Reko had not expected it to be this easy. He was pleasantly surprised. He already possessed every possible trait to defeat Kurenai.
'It is not that difficult. I have got the same level of proficiency as her in this Genjutsu. This will allow me to dominate her with a bigger reserve of chakra and a finer control.'
Reko was confident in his Genjutsu reversal. He would be able to instantly use it without any training.
…
After training Reko, Kurenai went to dinner at a restaurant meant for the Jonins. The room was filled with capable shinobis from Kakashi, Asuma, and Guy to many others.
"You say, you have been teaching Genjutsu to Lady Tsunade's student, Reko? And he is very good at it too?"
Guy looked amazed as he heard Kurenai explain that she has been teaching someone Genjutsu and it was not one of her students.
"I have seen him training with Lady Tsunade once. It would not be wrong to say that he is a prodigy in combat. His reflexes are on another level."
Kakashi also joined in, praising Reko for his combat prowess. He had visited Tsunade once in the forest of death.
"Combat too?"
Asuma asked, surprised that someone so talented had remained hidden for so long.
"Yes, I have been on a mission with him and he is too good. In pure combat, he is already above me and many of the Jonins."
Kurenai confirmed. She was very sure of the fact that Reko will defeat more than half of the members here.
Her eyes glanced at the few of the weaker Jonins as she mentioned this.
"He subdued a squad specialised in Jonin eliminations all by himself. I was only protecting the client while he eliminated them all."
Looking at the obvious disbelief in the eyes of the Jonins, she recalled the mission she had just completed.
"It took him like five minutes? Probably less than that."
Trying hard to recall, she counted on her fingers as she showed five and then lowered it to three, unsure of the exact time.
How could she remember when she was feeling good at that time?
"He is that good? No way."
Asuma laughed politely, unable to swallow the fact. According to him, even Kakashi was not of that level.
A special squad meant for Jonin elimination, all gone in under five minutes? Impossible!!
"He is. Not to mention the fact that he has learned medical ninjutsu too. He healed my injuries instantly."
Kurenai dismissed Asuma's words and also added the fact that her injuries were healed in an instant.
"Ohh right. We forgot that he is a student under Lady Tsunade. His medical ninjutsu is going to be his specialisation."
Guy added with a surprised voice. He had nearly forgotten that they were talking about a medic.
"Look at him being jealous."
Kakashi whispered to Guy, their intention was to tease Asuma.
"Yeah? Even I can see it. He's so obvious."
Guy did not think of himself as an expert in these affairs of love, but even he could guess that something was wrong with Asuma.
"Let's eat guys!!"
Kurenai happily announced, the treat was on her for this gathering today.
"Does she really not know that he fancies her?"
"Probably not? He never mentioned it. How would she come to know of this?"
Guy and Kakashi whispered to each other as they kept a track of expressions on Asuma's face.
"You're correct. He was kind of absent from our lives for a long time. So, it makes sense that Kurenai would just think of it as him trying to blend in."
Kakashi mentioned the fact that Asuma was outside the village in their teens.
'Not that has guts to admit it to her. He is shy!!'
"What do you think about Reko?"
Guy calmly asked Kakashi, asking for his personal opinion.
"I have seen him fight Lady Tsunade. Calling it a fight would be an overstatement."
"Really?"
Guy asked as he waited for the juicy details.
"Yes. He was just being pummeled by Lady Tsunade. He could only dodge three out of every four hits. And the damages from those punches that hit him would even injure us."
Guy's expression changed as he heard of Lady Tsunade training her student in that extreme manner, but he kept silent, waiting for Kakashi to explain.
"However, Reko even healed his own injuries as he continued to battle. And the battle went on for really long hours."
Kakashi mentioned, assuming that it was likely for the medical ninjutsu practice. Though painful, it was understandable.
"Does he have that large chakra reserve?"
For Reko to fight for that long, he needed to have large reserve of chakra and stamina. Guy was amazed to think that someone that age was this level.
"He does!"
Kakashi nodded, he was the most surprised when he saw the condition of Reko during training. Truly monstrous!!
The conversation continued as they are together. The topics varied, each of them telling about their recent missions, breaks, and students.
"Are you leaving, Asuma?"
Kakashi asked as he saw Asuma stand up, glancing at the exit.
"Ohh? Yeah. I have to go train my students early in the morning. I can't be late, haha."
Laughing suspiciously, Asuma replied softly. He didn't want to let everyone know and spoil the fun. He wanted to leave silently.
'Shall I ask her to walk home together?'
Suddenly, he looked at Kurenai, smiling and talking with another classmate of theirs.
He wondered whether he should ask her or not. Their homes were close by, he could keep her company. They were already in some sort of talking stage.
'Shall I wait for her? No, that's idiotic. She would be the last to leave after everyone.'
He was hesitant whether to leave or not, half standing, he was slowly getting back on the chair.
Sadly for him, he remembered that it was Kurenai's turn to pay today. So, she would not be leaving until midnight.
'Since I have already said so, then I might as well leave.'
Hesitant, Asuma looked at Guy and Kakashi. They had heard him announce his plans tomorrow morning. So, he stood up smiling, and left slowly.
'Next time. Next time for sure!!'
'It's not like that Reko guy will get so close to her in a few weeks.'
He was kind of jealous of Reko for spending time with Kurenai. Though, he promised to himself that he would ask Kurenai out the next time.
"You guys enjoy it here. I will be leaving now."
Asuma smiled as he bid farewell before leaving.
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