After defeating Hyuga Mirror, a silver treasure chest suddenly materialized on the battlefield. Of course, no one else could see the treasure chest, so Ye Chen retrieved it discreetly and left the arena to rest.
In a secluded corner of the arena, Ye Chen closed his eyes to focus on his breathing. Meanwhile, Kushina, filled with excitement and pride, shouted numerous words of encouragement with flushed cheeks. Her younger companions joined in, chanting praises for Ye Chen.
"Boss Ye Chen is mighty!"
"Boss Ye Chen, invincible!"
"Boss Ye Chen, the most handsome!"
Despite the lively support, Ye Chen remained unfazed and took the opportunity to open the silver treasure chest provided by the system. This time, it revealed a new card.
"Shave, one of the Marine Six Styles. By executing a series of rapid steps in succession, masters can achieve instantaneous movement, provided they possess strong physical fitness."
The essence of "shave" became clear to Ye Chen. Upon learning about it, he couldn't help but think of the Body Flicker Technique used by ninjas in Konoha. The basic principle was similar: achieving rapid, near-instantaneous movement.
The lower-level Body Flicker Techniques required hand seals and had limited teleportation ranges. However, the advanced versions, such as Shisui's high-speed movement, were essentially advanced Body Flicker Techniques. All of these techniques relied heavily on the ninja's physical fitness.
Ye Chen was curious about how "shave" compared to the Body Flicker Technique. Would one prove superior to the other?
"Comprehend Shave."
With a mere thought, the "shave" card dissolved into a soft light and merged with Ye Chen's being. He immediately grasped the intricacies of the technique.
The Marine Six Styles "shave" primarily hinged on the explosive power of the user's physical fitness, directly impacting its effectiveness. The higher the user's physical strength, the faster the speed and greater the power of "shave."
Upon comprehension, Ye Chen discovered that the level 2 of "shave" allowed him to move instantaneously within a radius of about 20 meters. It was swifter and more explosive than level 1.
Despite the world of Hokage, where Chakra played a significant role, the basic foundation of "shave" remained reliant on the user's physical fitness. While unlimited Chakra would enable continuous use, the burden on the body was considerable.
This newfound ability was undoubtedly a valuable asset for Ye Chen, regardless of how it compared to the Body Flicker Technique.
Ye Chen then examined his current status through the system:
**Host: Ye Chen
Abilities: Conqueror's Haki Lv2, Observation Haki Lv2, Armament Haki Lv3, Tornado Profound Truth Lv2, Shave Lv2
Experience Points (EXP): 420/10,000
Ye Chen decided to upgrade the Marine Six Styles "shave" to level 2. This choice consumed 100 experience points, leaving him with 320.
The upgraded "shave" level 2 increased the instantaneous movement radius to around 20 meters, which was a significant improvement.
Meanwhile, the crowd's attention shifted to the arena. Namikaze Minato had concluded his previous battle, and his opponent, Yuhi Taichun, proved to be a formidable adversary. The fight had taken its toll, but Namikaze Minato had managed to secure the victory.
Time passed, and after a brief period of recuperation, Namikaze Minato informed the Chūnin examiner that he was ready for the final match. He had been engaged in an illusionary duel in the previous battle, which had not consumed much Chakra.
The examiner acknowledged his readiness and proceeded to announce the start of the final duel.
As Namikaze Minato approached Ye Chen, he greeted him with a warm smile. "Ye Chen-kun, it's an honor to face you. I always knew you were no ordinary ninja."
Ye Chen responded with respect, "I'm honored as well, Minato."
Namikaze Minato held a special place in Konoha due to his fearless sacrifice to seal the Nine-Tails. He was renowned for his bravery and heroism.
Just before the duel began, Kushina continued to shout encouragement for Ye Chen. "Ye Chen, defeat him!"
Unfazed by the spirited support, Ye Chen and Namikaze Minato stood ready to begin the final match.
Third Hokage observed the proceedings with a benevolent smile, acknowledging that these young ninjas were the future pillars of Konoha. He hoped their friendship would stand the test of time.
The duel commenced, and Ye Chen showed no intention of holding back. He immediately accelerated towards Namikaze Minato and delivered a powerful punch.