Chapter 47: Chapter 47: Victory
The moment the Kunai of the Flying Thunder God fell to the ground, it happened again.
The Flying Thunder God technique was activated once more…
Whoosh.
With a swift sound, Naruto vanished from in front of Sakumo, his body becoming nothing but a dark shadow.
In the blink of an eye, Naruto reappeared behind Sakumo, his long blade thrusting straight toward his waist.
"What!"
Sakumo's heart skipped a beat. This Flying Thunder God technique was truly unpredictable, and it was proving to be quite a challenge...
Calmly, Sakumo slid his short blade across his back in a defensive stance.
Clang!
Naruto's blade collided with Sakumo's, producing a sharp metallic sound.
Seeing that his strike had failed, Naruto gently pressed his hand against Sakumo's back.
Instantly, a figure shrouded in ink-like shadows appeared on Sakumo's body.
Then, Naruto pushed off the ground, leaping backward, distancing himself from Sakumo.
Engaging in a knife fight with Sakumo? Naruto wasn't crazy enough to do that...
After all, Sakumo was renowned for his swordsmanship across the Five Great Nations. This wasn't a situation where one could just be reckless.
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Could it be… this is the Flying Thunder God coordinate technique mentioned in the Scroll?
Could it be… Naruto has already mastered the second layer of Flying Thunder God?
The previously silent Sarutobi, with his eyes dull and lifeless, suddenly sparkled with understanding.
"The so-called Flying Thunder God technique relies on marked Kunai to achieve instantaneous movement."
"Now, the key to this battle is avoiding those strange Kunai."
Sakumo pondered for a moment, his mind racing.
He had come up with a plan.
Keep track of the Kunai's location and strike before Naruto can teleport again.
"Naruto, it seems you've mastered a rather terrifying jutsu," Sakumo said, his lips barely moving as he reached into his ninja tool pouch.
With a flick of his hand, three shuriken flew towards Naruto at lightning speed.
"To someone like you, Sakumo-senpai, are there any jutsu that truly pose a threat?" Naruto's voice rang out as his form flickered and vanished into a blur, narrowly avoiding the shuriken.
One of the shuriken was knocked back by Naruto's blade, and with his free hand, he quickly formed a seal.
"Watch out, Sakumo-senpai, Shadow Shuriken Technique!"
In the blink of an eye, one shuriken multiplied in midair, spreading out in all directions, as if the shuriken itself had learned the art of multiplication.
Sarutobi, watching from the sidelines, couldn't help but feel nostalgic. "Ah, this jutsu… Is this the one Orochimaru taught him?"
"A one-handed seal… This boy's talent is truly frightening."
Sakumo's gaze shifted rapidly, trying to stay one step ahead of Naruto's Flying Thunder God moves. He was multitasking—watching Naruto with one eye while fending off shuriken with his other hand.
Most of his focus remained on the Kunai marked with the Flying Thunder God.
Seeing Sakumo's focus split, Naruto smiled slightly, sensing the opportunity.
"Water Release: Hidden Mist Technique!"
Plunging his sword into the ground, Naruto formed a single hand seal.
Suddenly, thick mist spread across the training ground, gradually obscuring all vision.
Outside, the two women watching the battle could only see a blanket of white, unable to make out anything clearly.
"Sakumo-senpai, you're distracted."
Naruto's crisp voice echoed in Sakumo's ear.
In an instant, Naruto appeared at Sakumo's right side, his blade crackling with lightning as it aimed for Sakumo.
Sakumo's face remained calm, though there was a brief flash of surprise in his eyes.
When did Naruto get there?
Sakumo remembered clearly that the Kunai wasn't at that position—how did Naruto arrive so quickly?
"Chidori Blade!"
"Naruto, you're getting a bit ahead of yourself."
Clang! The metallic clash echoed, ringing in the ears of the two women as sparks flickered in the white mist.
"Do you feel the regret, Naruto?" Sakumo said softly, glancing at him with a slight smile.
Sakumo discarded his short sword and instead, wielded a lighter Kunai to block Naruto's strike.
"No, Sakumo-senpai, not at all. I never expected to win in close combat," Naruto said with a faint smile. "But I've caught you, Sakumo-senpai."
Naruto lifted his head, his azure eyes glinting with mischief, his tone flat.
"What!?"
A sense of foreboding flooded Sakumo's mind.
Before him, Naruto similarly discarded his sword.
His body moved like a serpent, quickly coiling around Sakumo, restraining him.
"This is bad… I'm trapped!?"
Naruto exhaled a puff of mist, which brushed against Sakumo's cheek.
Sakumo felt his skin tingling with a sharp, painful sensation…
Recalling the information he had received earlier, he remembered that Naruto had inherited the Kekkei Genkai of the Yuki clan.
Sakumo's expression shifted as the reality of the situation set in. If he didn't act quickly, this could end terribly for him.
The chakra within him began to stir, bubbling violently…
"Realizing too late, Sakumo-senpai."
Naruto's lips curled into an enigmatic smile. "Ice Release: Ice Coffin."
Cold ice began to spread across Naruto's body, covering Sakumo in a layer of frost.
"Don't do this, Naruto. If this continues, we'll both be frozen. Neither of us will win."
Sakumo's heart raced as he felt the bone-chilling cold emanating from Naruto, slowing his chakra flow.
"I never said I was the real body."
Naruto simply smiled faintly.
At that moment, the mist began to dissipate, revealing the real Naruto standing in place.
Sakumo understood now, muttering softly, "I see now. Shadow Clone."
As his words left his lips, the Shadow Clone vanished in a puff of smoke.
Naruto slowly walked up to Sakumo, offering a light smile. "Thanks for admitting it, Sakumo-senpai."
With that, he picked up his long sword and lightly touched Sakumo's chest, signaling his victory.
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