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Naruto: The Traitor Starting from Kushina Uzumaki

THS IS A TRANSLATION ORGINAL;Author; Running Lychee =作者:奔跑的荔枝, --- Chiba, who possesses half of the Uchiha clan's bloodline and half of the Senju clan's bloodline, is not recognized by the Uchiha clan—he can't even bear their surname. At the same time, all of Konoha ostracizes Chiba. When Chiba decided to leave Konoha and stand on his own, everyone blamed him. Sarutobi Hiruzen: "You were the one who said you'd become a ninja of Konoha. Why have you become a rogue ninja?" Danzo: "Damn brat! How dare you use underhanded tricks on me!" Minato Namikaze: "How can you keep up with my Flying Thunder God technique?!" Chiba: "Didn't you all call me a traitor? So, is it wrong for me to do what a traitor would do?" ... "Support me on Patreon for more chapters!"https://shorturl.at/wERub , ps;schedule ten chapters per week.

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Chapter 65: The Unfinished Technique

Chapter 65: The Unfinished Technique

Chiba was planning to find a quiet place to consolidate his insights from the battles in Tangyin Village and against Kuroiwa Tatsuji.

However, to his surprise, wherever Chiba casually chose, he would inevitably encounter Minato Namikaze.

Chiba didn't want to train in front of Minato Namikaze.

It made him uncomfortable.

Just as Chiba was about to leave and find another spot, Minato used the Body Flicker Technique to appear right in front of him.

Chiba, visibly annoyed, looked at Minato and said, "What do you want? Are you here to lecture me again? Even your master can't lecture me, and you think you can?"

Minato shook his head. "I won't lecture you. As Jiraiya-sensei said, in war, your actions can't be deemed wrong; they are simply the means you choose to win, even if it's at all costs.

Although I don't agree with your methods, I can't say you're wrong. It's just that our philosophies differ."

Chiba raised an eyebrow. "Oh? It seems Lord Jiraiya is quite responsible. But just a friendly reminder—if you try to block me again on the battlefield like last time, don't blame me for not being polite.

Anyway, I don't have much to say to you. Move aside; I need to go train."

Minato did not step aside; his gaze met Chiba's. "Actually, I have one more thing..."

Chiba sensed Minato's fighting spirit and was surprised. "What, you want to fight me?"

Minato responded seriously, "Not a fight, a spar. It's been years since our last sparring match. I want to see just how far apart we are."

Chiba stared at Minato for a long moment before suddenly smiling. "Forget it, Minato. Right now, you don't interest me."

If Minato had learned the Flying Thunder God Technique or Sage Mode, then it might be worth the effort.

But as it stands, Minato only knows a few Wind Release techniques.

Moreover, Minato's speed has reached its limit; he can no longer keep up.

As for the Rasengan...

It's still uncertain whether Kushina Uzumaki will become a Jinchuriki.

Minato developed the Rasengan inspired by the Tailed Beast Bomb.

So, it's almost impossible for Minato to create the Rasengan by drawing inspiration from the Nine-Tails' Tailed Beast Bomb through Kushina.

Therefore, Chiba had little enthusiasm for Minato's sparring proposal.

After all, the outcome was predictable.

Seeing Chiba refuse, Minato frowned and then earnestly pleaded, "Chiba, I know there's a huge gap between us, but I need to see how far I am from you. Please give me this chance."

Chiba gave Minato a peculiar look. "Aren't you worried that the gap is too big and you might stagnate?"

Minato replied earnestly, "Never. If that happens, like you said before, it's my own fault, and I can't blame anyone else."

Chiba stroked his chin, examining Minato. "Well, I'm not really interested in sparring with you, but seeing you feeling defeated and downtrodden does interest me. Fine, I accept."

A faint smile appeared on Minato's face.

Minato knew he wasn't on Chiba's level and that the gap between them was vast.

However, he needed to understand how large that gap was and how much effort he needed to catch up.

Both Chiba and Minato turned and walked away from each other.

After fifteen steps, they turned to face each other.

Minato, filled with fighting spirit, was ready. "Chiba, I'm ready."

Chiba casually rested his hand on the hilt of his sword. "Perfect timing. I've been working on a new technique, though it's still incomplete.

Even in its unfinished state, you'll have a hard time defending against it. It might end the fight in an instant. Do you want me to let you make a few moves first, so you don't feel completely suppressed?"

Minato responded seriously, "If this is a spar, we should fight on equal terms; otherwise, it's meaningless."

"Is that so? As you wish, then. I'm looking forward to seeing that disappointed look on your face."

Chiba placed his hand above the hilt of his sword, slightly bending his body.

Seeing Chiba's stance, Minato's eyes narrowed; he recognized it instantly.

It was Chiba's most frequently used technique: First Form: Thunderclap and Flash.

Although Chiba's speed had significantly increased over the years, Minato was well aware of the weaknesses of Thunderclap and Flash.

Even if Chiba used the surrounding terrain to change his charging direction multiple times to compensate for its flaws, catching Minato off guard was still challenging.

Because no matter how much the direction changed, Chiba's attack ultimately remained linear.

Minato began forming hand seals for the Summoning Jutsu.

To Minato, Chiba's real threats were the higher forms of Thunder Breathing, Fire Release techniques, and his Sharingan.

So, Minato planned to summon a toad from Mount Myoboku to assist him in the battle.

While Minato was forming hand seals, Chiba also made his move.

"Thunder Breathing: First Form: Thunderclap and Flash! Godspeed!"

This was the pinnacle of Thunderclap and Flash—the fastest strike.

The thunder accompanying the move was far louder than usual, and the ground beneath Chiba's feet instantly turned charred black, leaving deep footprints behind.

Although his legs were hidden by his pants, the bulging veins showed just how much power was built up in his legs.

In an instant.

Minato only saw a flash; Chiba seemed to still be standing in place, yet simultaneously, he seemed to have already moved.

The next thing Minato knew, a sharp pain tore through his abdomen, and he was sent flying, crashing hard into a tree. He spat out blood and slumped helplessly to the ground.

Struggling, Minato raised his head to glance at Chiba.

Chiba's sword hadn't even been drawn; he had struck with the sheath.

No—it wasn't a slash. Chiba had simply raised the sheath.

Chiba had merely used the speed-enhanced force to strike Minato's abdomen with the sheath.

Had Chiba added a slash, Minato was sure his injuries would have been far worse; his bones would have likely shattered.

Seeing the scorched path and deep footprints on the ground, Minato's pupils shrank.

How much force had Chiba exerted with his legs to leave such deep imprints?

Minato's gaze returned to Chiba.

Was this the new technique Chiba had been working on?