Chapter 5 : Powerful Taijutsu

At the same time, intelligence organizations from the major Ninja villages were dispatched one after another to investigate the enigmatic Yasao. Akatsuki was also actively searching for Yasao, hoping to recruit him.

However, this elusive Yasao seemed impossible to locate. Even in the Golden List live broadcast room, where he wore a mask, his true identity remained a mystery.

[Kakashi: I suspect that the top four in the Taijutsu list might share Yasao's abilities.]

[Might Guy: Very likely!]

[Third Hokage: Could Yasao be the mysterious person who will clash with Guy in the future?]

[Might Guy: Third Hokage, I doubt it. The mysterious individual's Taijutsu appear to be quite average, unlike Yasao's incredible abilities. If it were him, my attacks wouldn't have left him unscathed.]

[Uchiha Madara: Isn't that mysterious person's body technique quite formidable? Clearly, it's very strong, isn't it?]

[Senju Hashirama: Ah, Madara, you rarely praise anyone. Why are you complimenting this mysterious person? Do you know him?]

Uchiha Madara refrained from saying more, fearing he might reveal too much. Fortunately, his future self had undergone significant changes, making it highly unlikely that even Senju Hashirama, who knew him well, would recognize him.

Soon after, the Golden List live broadcast room announced the fourth entry on the Taijutsu list.

[Fourth place on the Taijutsu list: True Dragon Fist, User: Yasao]

[Might Guy: As expected, Yasao occupies the fourth spot again. True Dragon Fist appears to be a martial arts-based physique, even more formidable than Vajra Indestructible Body!]

[Terumi Mei: Yasao is shrouded in mystery. He now possesses two of the top five Taijutsu abilities, Vajra Indestructible Body and True Dragon Fist, hinting at his incredible strength.]

[Danzo: I suspect this Yasao may have a sinister side, perhaps similar to Orochimaru.]

[Orochimaru: Danzo, in terms of being sinister, I might not be any less than you!]

[Danzo: Traitor, enough of your talk!]

[Senju Hashirama: You guys are quite brave. Remember, Yasao might be watching the live broadcast room. Speaking ill of him could lead to consequences. Fortunately, for us who reside in the Pure Land world, this isn't a concern.]

[Danzo: My apologies if my words were inappropriate. I hope Yasao doesn't take offense.]

[Third Hokage: Danzo, why are you so timid?]

[Fourth Kazekage: Danzo, you're a man of great stature, willing to admit a mistake!]

Danzo's mouth twitched, he wasn't timid; he was likely even more powerful than Fourth Hokage. He understood that if Yasao decided to assassinate him, he would have no chance. A little apology was a small price to pay compared to risking his life.

Soon, the live broadcast room's screen shifted once again. A crimson giant snake confronted a young man in white.

[Naruto: Wow, that's a massive snake!]

[Tsunade: That's a snake from Ryūchi Cave.]

[White Snake Sage: Indeed, this is Manba, a snake from Ryūchi Cave. It has a short temper and left the cave permanently. It appears that Yasao defeated it!]

[Orochimaru: White Snake Sage, greetings!]

[White Snake Sage: Orochimaru, it's been a while!]

[Great Toad Sage: White Snake Sage, you're still alive!]

[White Snake Sage: Old toad, I don't die easily. I have dragon blood in my veins, granting me longevity. I'm more concerned about your longevity, old toad, considering how often you need to sleep!]

[Might Guy: Can someone tell me who these two sages are?]

[Senju Hashirama: The Great Toad Sage is the Sage of Mount Myōboku, and the White Snake Sage is the Sage of Ryūchi Cave. Mount Myōboku, Ryūchi Cave, and Shikkotsu Forest are the three sacred places of the ninja world. They are located in special areas inaccessible to ordinary people. The strength of these Sages is beyond my knowledge.]

[Uchiha Madara: A couple of reclusive Sages!]

[Senju Hashirama: You can be irreverent to the other two Sages, but you better not disrespect the Slug Sage. If you do, I might just use the Thousand Years of Death technique on you!]

[Senju Tobirama: Big brother, you're already dead. Who are you going to use it on?]

Once again, everyone's attention was drawn back to the live broadcast room as a golden true dragon manifested around Yasao.

As he prepared to unleash a punch, a golden true dragon materialized behind him, causing Manba to submit, bowing its head and acknowledging Yasao's dominance.

[Senju Hashirama: This snake is incredibly submissive. It surrendered to Yasao before he even completed his punch.]

[White Snake Sage: Manba has a notoriously short temper. Its surrender to Yasao might be attributed to the influence of the True Dragon Fist, which appears to be a bane to our Ryūchi Cave!]

The White Snake Sage's tone held a note of concern but was brimming with excitement.

"True Dragon Fist, if I acquire this Taijutsu technique, it might awaken the dragon bloodline within me, allowing me to evolve from snake to dragon," the White Snake Sage said excitedly.

In truth, she wasn't a native to the ninja world; she had come from another realm and stumbled upon this world. Ryūchi Cave was founded because of her presence. Most of the snakes in Ryūchi Cave could be considered her descendants, though only she possessed the rare dragon bloodline. She had named it Ryūchi Cave with the hope of one day transforming all the snakes there into true dragons. Unfortunately, improving one's bloodline was an exceedingly difficult task, and despite thousands of years of effort, she had made little progress. However, the True Dragon Fist brought newfound hope. Though Yasao was formidable, obtaining the True Dragon Fist was not beyond the realm of possibility.

Subsequently, the live broadcast room revealed the third entry on the Taijutsu list.

[Third place on the Taijutsu list: World King Fist, User: Yasao]

[Senju Hashirama: As expected, Yasao still holds the third spot. Where is he obtaining all these extraordinary physiques?]

[Third Hokage: If this person means harm to the ninja world, it could spell disaster!]

[Fourth Raikage: Perhaps he's simply a recluse and not involved in the ninja world's conflicts!]

Soon, the live broadcast showed Yasao performing the World King Fist, standing atop the sea and unleashing it against the distant ocean.

"What an incredibly powerful punch!"

Many viewers gasped.

[Uchiha Madara: It's not a big deal. If I summon a meteorite, I can achieve similar destructive power, or even greater.]

[Senju Hashirama: Madara, this is Taijutsu, not Ninjutsu. The scope of destruction for Taijutsu is limited, so to achieve this level of devastation, one would have to take the hit, and neither of us would survive.]

[Uchiha Madara: What if I never get hit? I have the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan, specialized in countering Taijutsu techniques.]

[Senju Hashirama: Heh, you've never defeated me. I believe Yasao's strength surpasses yours!]

After a while, the live broadcast room finally announced the second rank on the Taijutsu list.