Chapter 48: Clash with a Jonin

"Perfect timing... I was curious about the strength of a Jōnin and how I would compare to them!"

As he witnessed the Mist Village Jōnin swiftly approaching him using the Body Flicker Technique, realizing that he was the target, a glint of determination flashed in Yu's amber eyes.

Smack!

With a light step, Yu disappeared using his own Body Flicker Technique.

The next moment, he reappeared on the grassy field, meeting the Mist Village Jōnin head-on.

Clang!

A fierce clash of metal resounded as Yu and the Mist Village Jōnin collided.

"A wire?!"

The sword, swung swiftly by the Jōnin, was unexpectedly halted by an invisible, razor-thin wire. The Mist Jōnin wore a look of astonishment. "Is this a Bloodline Limit?"

"Incredible strength. This is the power of a Jōnin..."

As Yu rapidly generated an invisible, intangible wire to block the razor-sharp sword, he couldn't help but feel the immense force coming from the Jōnin's blade. He realized he needed to end this fight quickly.

Though his chakra reserves were several times greater than an average Chūnin's due to the influence of the Demon's Law, Yu was still just six years old. Confronting an adult Jōnin was proving to be a considerable challenge.

"Are you kidding me...? This little brat actually...?!"

The Mist Jōnin was taken aback as he saw Yu, who appeared to be just six or seven years old, successfully resisting his attacks. However, his surprise soon turned into a sinister smile. The appearance of a genius ninja like this from the Leaf Village only fueled the Mist Jōnin's growing murderous intent.

"But it's a pity..."

"Even though you're impressive for a kid, you're still a bit too inexperienced!"

With these words, the Mist Village Jōnin, who was confronting Yu, suddenly transformed into water.

A Water Clone!

Seeing this, Yu was taken aback, and he swiftly turned around, but it was too late.

"You're finished, brat!"

With an explosive roar, the Mist Village Jōnin had silently reappeared behind Yu. His sharp blade severed Yu's body effortlessly.

"Yu!"

Noticing Yu being cut down by the Mist Village Jōnin, Guy and Kurenai, who were surrounded by a group of Mist Ninja, couldn't help but cry out in shock.

"It appears you are the one who's unexperienced, underestimating me just because of my age.. this will cost you dearly."

"Did you really think only you can use Water Clones?"

However, despite his body being cleaved by the Mist Jōnin, Yu's expression carried a hint of mockery.

To the astonishment of the Mist Jōnin, Yu's body, once cut, also turned into water!

What?!

Seeing that the Yu he had just struck down was also a Water Clone, the Mist Jōnin's eyes widened, and he suddenly felt a chilling presence behind him.

"Five-Color Threads!"

In the split second before the Mist Jōnin could turn around, Yu, who had appeared behind him, extended his hand, fingers transforming into sharp claws, and launched five incredibly sharp and invisible threads at him.

"Damn it! Such speed..."

Seeing that Yu, without the need for hand seals, could unleash such a formidable technique, the Mist Jōnin gritted his teeth, hastily swinging his sword to block.

Clang!

The sword in his hand collided with the fine threads unleashed by Yu, producing a metallic clash.

Immediately afterward, the Mist Jōnin felt a sharp pain, and his body erupted into a dazzling spray of blood.

"Damn..."

Unable to stop himself, he staggered backward, his sword stuck in the ground. The Mist Village Jōnin gazed at the deep, almost bone-deep, wound on his body, gritting his teeth in frustration.

A prominent Jōnin from the Hidden Mist Village, facing off against a six-year-old boy from the Hidden Leaf Village, had nearly lost the battle in the blink of an eye. It was a disgrace to his reputation.

"Tsk... You managed to block it?"

Standing his ground against the Mist Jōnin, Yu looked somewhat regretful as he lightly pursed his lips.

Water Clone Technique - a C-rank ninjutsu that creates clones using water, with enhanced abilities in water. Although it was a signature technique of the Mist Village, the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, had left behind scrolls on Water Release techniques in the office of the Third Hokage.

Yu had spent three months recording and mastering most of the Water Release techniques from those scrolls.

"Incredible, Yu!"

Meanwhile, Guy and Kurenai, and the other two who were still in battle, couldn't help but admire Yu, the youngest among them, who had outperformed a Mist Village Jōnin.

"I have to admit... I underestimated you, kid."

Staring at Yu, who stood his ground, the Mist Jōnin finally began to take the six-year-old white-haired boy seriously.

"From this moment on, I'll make you understand the difference between a Jōnin and kid like you!"

His eyes, visible beneath the white bandages, turned ice-cold as he spoke. With swift hand seals, he initiated a powerful Water Release jutsu.

"Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!"

A formidable Water Release ninjutsu was unleashed, causing water to surge around the Mist Jōnin. A roaring water dragon quickly formed and surged toward Yu.

"B-rank Water Release...?"

Facing the Water Release ninjutsu unleashed by the Mist Jōnin, Yu's gaze sharpened. He didn't back down; instead, he leaped high into the air, directly confronting the oncoming roaring water dragon.

"Thread Kick!"

Eight nearly invisible thread-like wires shot out as Yu kicked the air.

"Splash!"

The ground underfoot split, and a violent sound rang out. Water splashed in all directions. The roaring water dragon was obliterated by the powerful kick from Yu, and it dispersed into countless droplets.

Though Yu had recently gained the Lineage ability, his remarkable power was evident. Through his continuous development and training, complemented by his exceptional physical skills, his power had become astonishing.

"It's over, brat."

As the water from the destroyed water dragon rained down, the Mist Jōnin grinned, thinking he had Yu cornered.

Splash!

However, before he could finish his sentence, the Mist Jōnin was suddenly overwhelmed by a violent shudder. In disbelief, he widened his eyes.

A palm, charged with raging electricity, had pierced through his heart from behind with incredible speed leaving him no time to react this time!

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