Yamanaka Inoichi spoke up first. "Clan jutsu, Mind Body Switch Technique." Yamanaka Inoichi said. Besides this, he also had sensory abilities. This aspect was a natural talent, similar to the Sharingan and the Byakugan.
Akimichi Chōza said, "Clan jutsu, Multi Size Technique." After speaking, he pulled out two baked potatoes from somewhere and started eating them again.
Ryun was satisfied after listening. It seemed these six kids were decent. At the very least, they could all individually fight against a Genin. It wasn't impossible for them to face a Chūnin either.
Indeed, the children of this period were considerably more outstanding than the Konoha 12.
"Very good. Next, we will begin combat training. I will call out names to form groups. The winning group gets to leave school early today. The losers run ten laps around the training ground." Ryun's lips curved upwards. He wanted to see the actual combat power of these children.
"Namikaze Minato, Uchiha Fugaku, Akimichi Chōza, one group."
"Sarutobi Shinnosuke, Hyūga Hiashi, Yamanaka Inoichi, one group."
"Alright, I declare the match, begin." Ryun stood among the six children, waved his hand, and then retreated using the Body Flicker Technique, observing them from a distance.
None of the six moved initially, seemingly looking for each other's weaknesses. Suddenly, Yamanaka Inoichi's hand moved slightly. Using Shinnosuke's back as cover, he formed hand seals with one hand.
Akimichi Chōza reacted swiftly. "Everyone, scatter." He pushed his two teammates to either side and turned to dodge himself.
"Minato, Fugaku, Inoichi's Mind Body Switch Technique is very tricky."
"It's a technique that releases one's own spirit to occupy the opponent's body, allowing free control of the opponent's body for a short time. But the released spirit can only move in a straight line."
"If the released spirit misses the target, it cannot return to its own body for a short period. However, any damage the target receives will also be indirectly inflicted upon the user." Akimichi Chōza said calmly.
His expression was very serious now, completely lacking his previous ease. His words were directed at Minato, because Minato was a civilian born shinobi and wasn't very familiar with these clan techniques.
Namikaze Minato nodded. Uchiha Fugaku, who spoke little, flicked his wrist. Eight shuriken flew out in all directions, carrying faint chakra, and simultaneously changed direction in mid air, attacking Yamanaka Inoichi.
He was currently performing a jutsu and couldn't move his body. So, defeat him first to reduce the opposing team's numbers.
Hyūga Hiashi activated his Byakugan and quickly stood in front of Yamanaka Inoichi. Since Inoichi was his teammate now, he naturally couldn't just stand by and do nothing.
"Eight Trigrams Palms Revolving Heaven." Hyūga Hiashi gathered chakra, then spun at high speed. A semicircular wall formed from blue chakra appeared, deflecting the eight shuriken.
Ryun stood on a tree, arms crossed, raising an eyebrow. 'Oh? The Rotation? Quite a practical jutsu.'
Uchiha Fugaku frowned, then relaxed. Although the Hyūga clan as a whole was not as strong as his Uchiha clan, they still had many secret clan techniques.
He wasn't surprised that it blocked his earlier shuriken technique. He then formed hand seals. "Fire Style, Great Fireball Technique." Uchiha Fugaku's eyes flashed as he took a deep breath. A massive fireball materialized.
The target was Hyūga Hiashi and Yamanaka Inoichi.
At that moment, Namikaze Minato seized the opportunity and formed seals. "Wind Style, Great Breakthrough." The wind fanned the flames, making the Great Fireball even larger as it rushed towards the two.
Hyūga Hiashi's eyes were full of gravity. Just then, Sarutobi Shinnosuke stepped forward, quickly forming hand seals. "Earth Style, Earth Style Wall." He then slammed his hands on the ground, and an earthen wall emerged.
The Great Fireball and Great Breakthrough simultaneously struck the earth wall. The power was immense, producing a loud noise upon impact.
Sarutobi Shinnosuke gave Hyūga Hiashi a look. Hyūga Hiashi nodded. Staying here would cause trouble for Shinnosuke, preventing him from fighting freely.
Therefore, Hyūga Hiashi supported Yamanaka Inoichi and quickly retreated. Sarutobi Shinnosuke breathed a sigh of relief. Then the earth wall, the Great Fireball, and the Great Breakthrough destroyed each other. Sarutobi Shinnosuke stepped back, evading the explosion range.
The field returned to a stalemate. At this moment, Yamanaka Inoichi's spirit returned. Hyūga Hiashi noticed this. "Are you alright?"
Yamanaka Inoichi shook his head. "I'm fine. Thank you for earlier." Although his spirit couldn't return to his body for a short time, he could see everything happening on the field.
Hyūga Hiashi indicated it was nothing. "If you don't have a guaranteed hit, better not use the Mind Body Switch."
"I understand." Yamanaka Inoichi nodded, then pulled out a kunai, utilizing his innate Mind Reading ability.
Namikaze Minato took this chance to charge at Sarutobi Shinnosuke. Sarutobi Shinnosuke's gaze was calm and steady. He pulled out a rod from a scroll. It appeared to be forged from refined iron.
Ryun's eyes lit up. 'It seems Hiruzen Sarutobi has taught his eldest son quite a bit. To learn staff techniques at such a young age.'
Namikaze Minato saw the iron rod in his hand but did not retreat. He drew a kunai from his tool pouch.
Sarutobi Shinnosuke swung the iron rod, aiming for Namikaze Minato's chest. The movement had a large arc and was very fast, creating a whooshing sound through the air.
Namikaze Minato remained calm and composed. He performed a backbend, dodging the horizontal sweep. Sarutobi Shinnosuke was momentarily stunned, but he reacted quickly, gripping the rod with both hands and swinging it back and forth.
This movement forced Namikaze Minato to retract his action of trying to thrust the kunai at Sarutobi Shinnosuke.
Fortunately, his speed was sufficient. Otherwise, the worst outcome would be the kunai being knocked away and his shoulder being struck twice, directly causing him to lose half his combat ability.
This move combined offense and defense, and its execution was perfectly timed. However, one drawback was that it consumed too much stamina.
Although Sarutobi Shinnosuke saw Namikaze Minato retreat and began to recover his stance, appearing calm on the surface, in reality his breathing had deepened and the rise and fall of his chest had increased.
'As expected, is he losing due to his age?' Ryun said quietly. That move just now was indeed brilliant, but it seemed Shinnosuke lacked the stamina to perform it continuously.
Namikaze Minato's eyes remained unchanged. He naturally saw Shinnosuke's fatigue, but it was always good to be cautious.
Press the advantage. Namikaze Minato decided immediately and charged at Sarutobi Shinnosuke.
Sarutobi Shinnosuke gritted his teeth. He placed the iron rod behind his waist and began spinning, attacking Namikaze Minato, resembling a monkey's ultimate move.
Namikaze Minato saw his chance. He leaped up and delivered a flying kick to Sarutobi Shinnosuke's shoulder, using the recoil to push himself backwards.
Sarutobi Shinnosuke's move was broken by this kick, causing him to stagger back. Beads of sweat formed on his forehead. 'This guy, such sharp observational skills, and such strength.'
He never expected Namikaze Minato, a civilian born shinobi, to be so capable. Truly, there is always someone better.
Namikaze Minato retreated, his right leg back and left leg forward. He was equally shocked internally. The force of action is mutual, so the sole of his right foot was somewhat numb now.
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