What the hell is going on?
Shadou starts to observe the training area with a puzzled look on his face. He shrugged his shoulders and locked his eyes onto his newest sensei, who he figured had casted a genjutsu technique. “Try to get out huh” he thought to himself. Shadou grabbed a kunai from his utility belt and held it towards his chest. He shook his head and decided to remain under the genjutsu. Trying not to be thrown off by the sudden “change” of the environment, Shadou goes over his knowledge of genjutsu in his mind and then explains what he knows to his sensei.
Genjutsu which means illusion techniques is used similar to that of ninjutsu in that it requires chakara and hand seals. The difference being that genjutsu techniques are illusionary while the effects of ninjutsu attacks are real. Genjutsu techniques can manipulate the flow of chakara in an opponent’s brain thus causing a disruption in their senses.
Genjutsu can be used to create false images like you just did, or cause pain from trauma because the victim will believe that they are in pain. One can also be brainwashed by being fed illusive suggestions from some genjutsu techniques. When an opponent is placed under a genjutsu, they may appear to be unconscious or continue to move around depending on the genjutsu technique used. Because of genjutsu being capable to mess with one’s mind, a user can not only cause trauma to their opponent, but use the advantage in a battle by making their opponent think they’re in one spot when they’re really in another.
Genjutsu techniques cannot be performed by a novice because if they are performed incorrectly, they will not work. Only highly skilled ninja with precise chakra control and high intelligence should attempt to learn and use genjutsu techniques, which shouldn’t be a problem for me.
There are a few ways to counter a genjutsu. One can simply stop the flow of their chakra. Another way is through actual intense pain, which can bring the victim back to their senses. Us Uchihas who are able to use the sharingan can see through or break a genjutsu. Byakugan wielders are also capable of seeing through a genjutsu. A ninja can also use an obstructive technique to prevent being trapped in an ocular genjutsu.
Shadou stares at his sensei, waiting for his approval to Shadou’s knowledge of genjutsu.
How was that?