Chapter 26: Plunder - The Flying Thunder God Technique!

Watching Minato, Mirai felt a surge of excitement.

Getting a chance to spar with someone of his caliber wasn't an opportunity just anyone could have!

Not to mention…

With his plunder system, who knew what unexpected rewards he might gain?

"Wind Style: Wind Blade!"

Mirai formed a series of hand seals and launched several sharp wind blades toward Minato. He chose not to use the Uchiha clan's specialty, Fire Style, since Minato's speed would likely make it ineffective, the flames might only obscure his own vision, which would do more harm than good.

As the wind blades shot toward him, Minato's figure flickered and vanished from sight.

In the next instant, a special kunai was already hurtling toward Mirai's neck.

Clang!

The crisp sound of metal clashing echoed as Mirai drew the long sword from his waist, intercepting Minato's attack. His Sharingan, with its three tomoe, began spinning rapidly.

The two clashed at incredible speed. Minato was extraordinarily fast, but Mirai's Sharingan allowed him to keep up, blocking each of Minato's strikes with precision.

"So this is the strength of a Kage-level shinobi?"

Feeling a pressure he hadn't experienced in a long time, Mirai intensified his focus, his three-tomoe Sharingan spinning faster.

"Genjutsu!"

The words were barely out of his mouth before Minato's figure vanished once more.

Seeing Minato react in an instant, Mirai couldn't help muttering. Sharingan genjutsu was supposed to be instantaneous, he'd set this up so carefully, yet Minato had evaded it with ease.

Well, that's the Yellow Flash for you—the fastest man in Konoha.

Unknown to Mirai, Minato himself was equally stunned. He'd mentally prepared for this spar, but Mirai's skills still shocked him. The boy's prowess surpassed that of most Jonin, especially his swordsmanship—it was masterful, not at all what you'd expect from someone who graduated from the Academy less than a year ago. Coupled with the precision of the three-tomoe Sharingan…

Incredible strength. And he wasn't even thirteen yet!

A twelve-year-old with strength exceeding that of a typical Jonin… The whole shinobi world would be shocked if they knew.

Minato had always been called a prodigy, but now, he was feeling just a little outmatched.

"Hey, hey! Losing focus in a fight isn't a good habit."

With a smirk, Mirai launched an all-out attack on Minato.

He was genuinely thrilled. Since acquiring his system, he hadn't fought with his full strength like this. He could feel it—his hidden power was finally starting to respond effortlessly.

...

"Chidori!"

Mirai's body crackled as he dashed toward Minato like a bolt of blue lightning.

"Whoa, whoa! Hold up!"

Minato chuckled as he watched the trees collapse from Mirai's technique. "Mirai, we're just sparring—no need to get this serious!"

"It's not like I could actually hurt you," Mirai muttered, sighing as he dropped his stance. Without opening the Eight Gates, he knew his speed couldn't pose much of a threat to Minato. On the contrary, if Minato went all out, he'd probably be defeated in moments.

No wonder he'd later earn the name Yellow Flash with a reputation so fearsome that enemies would abandon missions on sight.

Ding! Congratulations, Host, on acquiring a reward: Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu!

Hearing the system's notification, Mirai sighed, slightly disappointed.

It was a decent technique, but it wasn't quite what he'd hoped for.

"Minato, let's continue tomorrow."

"Understood."

After setting up another match with Minato, Mirai waved over Kakashi, who had been watching from the sidelines, wide-eyed.

"Hmm?"

"Get over here—I'll give you a taste of defeat."

...

For five consecutive days, Mirai showed up without fail to spar with Minato. Every day, he received a different reward.

On the first day, he acquired Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu.

On the second day, he obtained Four Symbols Seal.

The third day's reward was a slight increase in physical strength.

On the fourth day, he finally gained Rasengan.

Though all of these were decent rewards, they were still far from meeting his expectations. What he really wanted was a reward like the Flying Thunder God Technique.

"Hmph! I refuse to believe my luck won't turn around eventually!"

With renewed determination, Mirai charged at Minato yet again on this new day. After these sparring sessions, he felt he'd made considerable progress—not necessarily in raw strength, but in how smoothly he wielded his abilities.

...

After ten minutes of intense exchanges, Minato used the Body Flicker Technique to retreat from the battlefield.

"Mirai, your progress is astonishing," Minato praised. "One day, you'll definitely be an exceptional shinobi."

He was genuinely pleased, seeing so many promising younger shinobi rise in the village was reassuring. Once they matured, perhaps the ambitions of other countries would finally be tempered.

But Mirai didn't respond, his attention was completely absorbed by a notification from his system.

Ding! Congratulations, Host, on acquiring the Flying Thunder God Technique!

[Name: Mirai Uchiha]

[Constitution: 120]

[Mental Strength: 105]

[Chakra: 78]

[Kekkei Genkai: Sharingan]

[Ninjutsu: … Wind Style: Vacuum Sphere, Lightning Style: Chidori, Flying Thunder God Technique!]

[Other: … Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu, Four Symbols Seal!]

The technique he'd longed for—the Flying Thunder God Technique—he'd finally obtained it!

"Mirai?" Noticing Mirai's dazed expression, Minato waved a hand in front of his face.

"Ahem… It's nothing. I think that's enough for today," Mirai said, quickly composing himself and forcing a smile. All he wanted now was to find a quiet place where he could test out his new technique.

"Huh? Not going to give Kakashi his usual round?"

Minato looked surprised. After their sparring sessions, Mirai usually sparred with Kakashi, too. What changed?

Hearing Minato's question, Mirai glanced over at the waiting Kakashi, who looked somewhat confused.

Reaching out, he flicked Kakashi on the forehead.

"Kakashi, give me a break this time."

"Next time, I'll spar with you."

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