Great Progress (Part 2)

"Ha!"

"Yasuke, use all your strength, come at me!"

Seeing Yasuke ready, The Fourth Hokage smiled slightly, not really taking Yasuke's strength seriously.

And rightfully so.

Even though The Fourth Hokage is incredibly strong, how could he know that Yasuke, when forming the Rasengan earlier, used the APP's accelerated training effect to instantly master the Wind Release: Rasenshuriken and the throwing technique for it?

Moreover, with the training of these two advanced techniques, Yasuke's chakra control ability had undergone a near "qualitative" change. His understanding of wind chakra nature had also improved, propelling his strength from a near Jonin level to a full Jonin level in no time, as if riding a rocket!

So, when Yasuke sensed that The Fourth Hokage wasn't taking him seriously, a faint smile appeared on his lips as he took a kunai from his ninja tool pouch and gripped it tightly.

At this moment, Yasuke wanted to shock The Fourth Hokage and see how he measured up against a true Kage-level opponent!

In the next second, when Yasuke locked onto The Fourth Hokage using Wind Perception combined with his mental energy, their duel was on the brink of breaking out!

"Wind Instantaneous Body Technique!"

"Whoosh!"

Undoubtedly, even with Yasuke's strength improvement, his real forte remained the various secret techniques he had learned from The Fourth Hokage's secret scroll.

If he only used the Nara clan techniques, it would be hard for him to maintain even a near Jonin level, let alone a full Jonin. Therefore, after his breakthrough in wind chakra nature, Yasuke's fighting style shifted from typical Nara clan techniques to a style akin to The Fourth Hokage's.

As the duel began, Yasuke didn't hesitate to burst chakra from his feet and, with a Wind Instantaneous Body Technique, attacked The Fourth Hokage.

In contrast, The Fourth Hokage, first sensing the Wind Perception technique from Yasuke and then seeing him use his signature Wind Instantaneous Body Technique, had his pupils slightly contract!

"That's my Wind Perception? Yasuke is using it so well?"

"And not just Wind Perception, he has also mastered Wind Instantaneous Body Technique?"

"These young ones today are truly not to be underestimated!"

Seeing Yasuke use his secret techniques so skillfully, The Fourth Hokage was genuinely surprised.

Especially Yasuke's proficient movements and chakra bursts, which made The Fourth Hokage silently marvel at Yasuke's talent.

Because Yasuke used The Fourth Hokage's secret techniques so masterfully, almost grasping their essence, The Fourth Hokage became serious in their first round of engagement.

Holding his custom kunai, The Fourth Hokage, sensing Yasuke's Wind Instantaneous Body Technique, saw him attacking directly.

However, even if The Fourth Hokage could sense it, his body couldn't keep up!

At the start, The Fourth Hokage underestimated Yasuke.

Now that Yasuke seized the chance, how could he easily let The Fourth Hokage turn the tables?

Displaying Jonin-level strength, even though his newly recovered body had some burdens, Yasuke was determined to give his all to defeat The Fourth Hokage!

So, just as The Fourth Hokage held his special kunai to block Yasuke's thrusting kunai, Yasuke, appearing before him, smirked and, at the moment of contact, formed a Rasengan with his left hand, pushing it toward The Fourth Hokage's abdomen!

"Rasengan!"

"Buzz!"

"Buzz!"

The blue light shone brilliantly, even making The Fourth Hokage's eyes show a hint of surprise!

"Yasuke's Rasengan is so well-executed?"

"Underestimating Yasuke, indeed, brings trouble!"

"But Yasuke, thinking you can defeat me like this, is impossible!"

"Wind Instantaneous Body Technique!"

"Whoosh!"

Surprised by Yasuke's Rasengan usage and now fully serious, The Fourth Hokage, a true Kage-level ninja, wasn't to be beaten in a single round by Yasuke's Jonin-level skill.

When The Fourth Hokage got serious, he used the Instantaneous Body Technique to evade Yasuke's Rasengan.

In the next second, as the Instantaneous Body Technique completed, Yasuke saw a flash of gold as The Fourth Hokage appeared behind him, following the wind perception!

"So fast!"

"The same Wind Instantaneous Body Technique, mine is amateur compared to Minato Sensei's professional!"

"Damn it!"

"Even if I can sense Minato Sensei with Wind Perception, my body can't keep up!"

"No choice! I must use the Shadow Clone Jutsu!"

Silently exclaiming, Yasuke quickly formed hand seals and used the Shadow Clone Jutsu!

"Boom!"

The sudden appearance of a shadow clone helped Yasuke defend against The Fourth Hokage's attack, making The Fourth Hokage marvel at the clone's utility.

However, it's worth noting that Yasuke and The Fourth Hokage's duel had only lasted two to three rounds!

In those rounds, The Fourth Hokage started at a disadvantage due to underestimating Yasuke's strength. But in just one round, he turned the tables using a simple Instantaneous Body Technique, putting Yasuke in a tough spot.

In such circumstances, Yasuke could only feel bitter and realize the significant gap between him and The Fourth Hokage.

Additionally, in the following rounds, The Fourth Hokage intentionally slowed his pace, revealing several critical issues with Yasuke's abilities!

Unquestionably, Yasuke did possess Jonin-level strength, a fact even The Fourth Hokage had to acknowledge.

But regarding technique usage and combat experience, Yasuke, who had only recently reached the Jonin level, was far behind an experienced Jonin.

Even without using Kage-level strength, The Fourth Hokage, with elite Chunin-level prowess and superior experience, could outmatch Yasuke in certain areas. Yasuke, not being foolish, noticed The Fourth Hokage slowing down and followed his rhythm, silently learning from him.

One was a powerful, experienced teacher.

The other was a highly talented, smart student.

With The Fourth Hokage's meticulous teaching and Yasuke's diligent learning, while his strength might not improve significantly, Yasuke found himself more at ease during the duel. In the new round of attacks, Yasuke's Wind Instantaneous Body Technique almost kept up with The Fourth Hokage's deliberately reduced speed!

This progress made Yasuke silently praise during the duel:

"Minato Sensei, you are truly incredible!"

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