Naruto Shadow Mage - Chapter 80

“Hah!”

“Yoroi, give it your all and come at me!”

Seeing that Yoroi was ready, the Fourth Hokage smiled slightly but didn’t take Yoroi’s strength too seriously.

Which makes sense.

No matter how powerful the Fourth Hokage was, he couldn’t have imagined that Yoroi had used the app’s accelerated training effect to instantly master both the Wind Release: Rasenshuriken and its throwable version while forming the Rasengan earlier.

Moreover, by completing the training for both advanced Rasengan techniques, Yoroi’s chakra control abilities had undergone a qualitative change. His understanding of Wind Release chakra had also improved, propelling his strength from half-step Jounin to full Jounin level—a leap that could be likened to riding a rocket!
So, when Yoroi sensed that the Fourth Hokage wasn’t taking him seriously, he smiled faintly, took out a kunai from his ninja pouch, and held it tightly in his hand.

At this moment, while aiming to astonish the Fourth Hokage, Yoroi also wanted to see the gap between himself and a true Kage-level powerhouse!

In the next instant, as Yoroi used Wind Sense and his mental energy to lock onto the Fourth Hokage fully, their battle was set to begin!
“Wind Instantaneous Body Jutsu!”

“Whoosh!”

Despite the significant leap in Yoroi’s strength, his real expertise still lay in the various secret techniques he had mastered from the Fourth Hokage’s scrolls.

If he were to rely solely on the Nara clan techniques, he would struggle to maintain even half-step Jounin strength, let alone full Jounin. Thus, after achieving a breakthrough in Wind Release chakra nature transformation, Yoroi’s combat style shifted from traditional Nara clan jutsu to the Fourth Hokage’s techniques.

As soon as the spar began, Yoroi unleashed his chakra, using Wind Instantaneous Body Jutsu to strike at the Fourth Hokage.

Initially sensing Yoroi’s use of Wind Sense and witnessing his mastery of Wind Instantaneous Body Jutsu, the Fourth Hokage felt his pupils contract slightly in surprise!
“That’s my Wind Sense? And Yoroi is using it so proficiently?”

“Not just Wind Sense, but he’s mastered Wind Instantaneous Body Jutsu as well?”

“You can never underestimate these young ones!”

Realizing that Yoroi had mastered his secret techniques and used them so well, the Fourth Hokage was genuinely taken aback.

Yoroi’s fluid movements and adept chakra bursts impressed the Fourth Hokage, who took the spar more seriously from the first exchange.

Grasping his custom-made kunai, the Fourth Hokage sensed Yoroi using Wind Instantaneous Body Jutsu and rapidly approaching.

Despite the Fourth Hokage’s perceptive abilities, his body couldn’t keep up with the unexpected speed!

Having initially underestimated Yoroi, the Fourth Hokage found himself at a disadvantage. Yoroi, realizing this opportunity, was determined not to let the Fourth Hokage easily regain control.
Even if his newly recovered body strained under the exertion, Yoroi aimed to give his all and defeat the Fourth Hokage!
So, just as the Fourth Hokage raised his kunai to parry Yoroi’s thrust, Yoroi, appearing suddenly in front of him, smirked. In the instant their kunai clashed, Yoroi formed a Rasengan in his left hand and thrust it towards the Fourth Hokage’s abdomen!
“Rasengan!”

“Buzz!”

“Buzz!”

The bright blue light of the Rasengan startled even the Fourth Hokage, who showed a trace of surprise in his eyes!
“Yoroi’s Rasengan is that refined?”

“Underestimating Yoroi is certainly costly!”

“But Yoroi, if you think this will defeat me, you’re mistaken!”

“Wind Instantaneous Body Jutsu!”

“Whoosh!”

While surprised by Yoroi’s Rasengan proficiency, the Fourth Hokage’s serious attitude emerged.

The Fourth Hokage, being a Kage-level powerhouse, demonstrated his dominance. Even though Yoroi’s Jounin-level skills had initially disadvantaged him, the Fourth Hokage quickly adapted.

Thus, when the Fourth Hokage became fully serious, he evaded Yoroi’s Rasengan with a single Instantaneous Body Jutsu.

In the next moment, following the completion of his Instantaneous Body Jutsu, Yoroi saw a flash of golden light. The Fourth Hokage, using Wind Sense, reappeared rapidly behind Yoroi!
“How fast!”

“Even though my Wind Instantaneous Body Jutsu is impressive, Master Minato’s is on another level!”

“Damn it!”

“Though Wind Sense can detect Master Minato, my body can’t keep up with his speed!”

“No choice! I have to use the Shadow Clone Jutsu!”

Exclaiming inwardly, Yoroi had no other option but to form hand seals, quickly utilizing the Shadow Clone Jutsu!

“Poof!”

The suddenly appearing shadow clones supported Yoroi in defending against the Fourth Hokage’s attack. The versatility of the Shadow Clone Jutsu impressed the Fourth Hokage.

However, let’s not forget that this spar had only lasted two or three exchanges!
Initially, underestimating Yoroi had placed the Fourth Hokage at a disadvantage. Yet, after a single exchange, the Fourth Hokage used a simple Instantaneous Body Jutsu to regain control, putting Yoroi on the defensive.

In this context, Yoroi could only feel a bitter taste in his mouth, realizing the vast gap between himself and the Fourth Hokage.

Furthermore, in the following exchanges, the Fourth Hokage intentionally slowed down, revealing several critical flaws in Yoroi’s approach!
Without a doubt, Yoroi had indeed reached Jounin-level strength, which even the Fourth Hokage acknowledged.

However, in terms of technique usage and combat experience, the recently promoted Jounin Yoroi still had a long way to go compared to seasoned Jounin.

Even if the Fourth Hokage used elite Chunin-level skills, his superior experience could still overwhelm Yoroi in some aspects. Not being a fool, Yoroi noticed the Fourth Hokage deliberately slowing down, learning from his master while keeping up with his pace.

One was a powerful, experienced teacher.

The other is a talented, intelligent student.

With the Fourth Hokage’s dedicated teaching and Yoroi’s diligence, Yoroi’s combat experience improved significantly. Despite not showing immediate strength gains, Yoroi felt a sense of ease during the spar. He even managed to match the Fourth Hokage’s intentionally reduced speed with his Wind Instantaneous Body Jutsu!

Such progress made Yoroi internally praise:
“Master Minato is truly incredible!”

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