Namikaze Minato, a true prodigy of the Ninja School, stood at the pinnacle of his generation. His exceptional talents had allowed him to shine even during the Third Ninja War, earning him the moniker of the "Yellow Flash." He had gone on to become the youngest Hokage in history, leaving an enduring legacy.
His abilities were beyond the comprehension of ordinary individuals, and any underestimation of him would come at a heavy cost.
Every era had its protagonist, and in this era, it was the Sannin, and more importantly, Namikaze Minato.
Ye Chen approached this duel with his full strength, not with the intention to defeat Namikaze Minato, but to take the match seriously. He unleashed his power and agility from the very beginning.
He executed a sudden step, creating a swirling gust of air beneath his feet, and launched himself like a cannonball, throwing a powerful punch at Namikaze Minato.
This was pure physical speed, not the "shave" technique. Yet, even without "shave," Ye Chen's speed was unparalleled among his peers at the Ninja School.
Namikaze Minato responded with utmost seriousness. He swiftly retrieved a kunai from his ninja pouch and launched himself forward like an arrow.
A resonating clash of metal against metal echoed through the arena as sparks flew. The duel reached a standstill as both combatants held their attacking positions, and an invisible shockwave rippled through the surroundings, causing dust and debris to scatter.
The audience watched in awe, holding their breath, afraid to miss a single moment of the intense confrontation.
"This is... incredible speed!" Tsunade muttered, taken aback by Namikaze Minato's astonishing agility. She hadn't expected him to be such an exceptional talent.
Jiraiya, however, remained proud and confident. "No matter whose student he is, Minato is indeed an extraordinary genius."
Orochimaru, more observant than the rest, recognized the hidden potential in Ye Chen and mused, "This Ye Chen is not to be underestimated. He's handling this well."
The clash continued with Ye Chen using all his might, and Namikaze Minato responding with a barrage of kunai strikes. Each of Ye Chen's punches was imbued with armed color, but Namikaze Minato skillfully parried them all.
Namikaze Minato's strategy involved unloading force to mitigate the impact of Ye Chen's armed color. He bore some of the strange power himself while effectively countering Ye Chen's attacks.
However, Namikaze Minato realized that Ye Chen was holding back some of his power during the battle.
Ye Chen's perception of the battle quickly shifted. He noticed that every time they clashed, Namikaze Minato would stomp on the ground, causing the earth beneath to deform as if struck by a heavy object.
"The Body Flicker Technique?" Ye Chen thought to himself. It was clear that Namikaze Minato possessed an array of ninjutsu skills.
Ye Chen decided to increase his speed and power, placing more pressure on Namikaze Minato. Namikaze Minato felt the sudden escalation and had to continue using the unloading technique to cope.
However, even with the unloading technique, Namikaze Minato couldn't completely negate Ye Chen's strength. Ye Chen then decided to accelerate his pace.
Suddenly, Namikaze Minato vanished into thin air, leaving only a cloud of smoke behind. Gasps of amazement filled the audience as they marveled at his incredible speed.
Ye Chen, on the other hand, had a strange smile on his face as he gazed around. "Minato, are you sure you've found me?"
"What?" Namikaze Minato's pupils constricted as he realized that something was amiss. He had a premonition of danger and held his kunai defensively.
However, his reaction came too late. Ye Chen's voice sounded in his ear, "Minato, are you distracted?"
Suddenly, Ye Chen's figure shifted, leaving behind an afterimage. The high-speed movement had left a residual image in its wake, making it appear as though he hadn't moved.
The audience watched in astonishment as they tried to comprehend the rapid sequence of events. What had just happened?
As Namikaze Minato turned his attention back to Ye Chen, he found himself struck by an immensely powerful punch. Ye Chen's armed-colored, hardened fist held a level of strength that far exceeded his expectations.
Between the rapid speed and immense strength, the air around Ye Chen's fists and fingers seemed to distort, creating a biting cold wind that sliced through the atmosphere.
"Oops!"
Namikaze Minato barely had time to react. He attempted to block the incoming attack with his kunai, but the force behind Ye Chen's punch shattered the weapon. The impact sent Namikaze Minato hurtling through the air, crashing forcefully into the ground.
The audience, stunned by the sudden turn of events, couldn't believe their eyes. The duel had concluded with incredible speed, leaving them in awe.
Jiraiya, who had been rooting for Namikaze Minato, couldn't help but feel concerned. "Minato, are you all right?"
Tsunade, however, couldn't hide her admiration for Ye Chen's incredible performance. "What speed! Ye Chen has proven himself to be quite the formidable opponent."
As the dust settled, Ye Chen remained vigilant. He sensed that the danger was not yet over. Suddenly, the body of Namikaze Minato on the ground transformed into a piece of rotting wood with a loud thud.
"Body Replacement Technique," Ye Chen whispered to himself. With no sign of Namikaze Minato at the scene, there was only one possibility.
His instincts kicked in, and he glanced upward just in time to see Namikaze Minato leaping into the air, hands forming seals.
In a blur of motion, Namikaze Minato unleashed a technique, creating an army of shuriken from a single throw. The shuriken multiplied exponentially, creating a deadly storm aimed at Ye Chen.
Ye Chen maintained his composure, his cold expression unchanged. He had anticipated this moment.