It was clear that the two were about to engage in a duel of Ninjutsu.
Shiyu quickly began Hand Seals. Through his observational eyes, Shiyu had already deduced the Ninjutsu the Third Hokage intended to use, and thus prepared to counter the Third Hokage's Ninjutsu one by one by utilizing the five elemental resistance relationships.
"Fire Style: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet!" The Third Hokage unleashed a powerful Fire Dragon Flame Bullet, instantly sending thick black smoke billowing into the surrounding area.
"Water Release: Water Formation Wall!" Shiyu's Hand Seals moved even faster, and a water wall instantly appeared in front of Shiyu. Shiyu had a huge amount of chakra and used it very efficiently, so the Water Formation Wall he created directly blocked the attack of the Fire Dragon Flame Bullet.
"How is this possible!? To be able to use such a powerful Water Release in a waterless environment!"
"Unbelievable! He's just like the Second Hokage!"
The Anbu were also shocked.
Not only were the Anbu shocked, but the Third Hokage was also extremely surprised.
"Water Release: Water Style: Water Severing Wave!" This Shiyu chose to take the initiative and unleashed Water Release wave directly at the Third Hokage. This move was a signature technique of the Second that Shiyu learned from Kosuke, and its execution greatly surprised the Third Hokage.
"Earth Release: Earth Wall!" The Third Hokage didn't hesitate and immediately Hand Seals to defend himself, raising a thick earthen wall in front of him. However, to everyone's surprise, the Earth Wall was directly cut in two by Shiyu's Water Style: Water Severing Wave.
"Wow, this is incredible! Is this Kage Level combat is like?!"
"What terrifying Water Release! Even the Lord Third suffered a loss!"
"Isn't this Tobirama-sama's Second move!?"
"It seems we underestimated the Light of the Shinobi World."
The Anbu initially thought the Third Hokage would win easily, but now they have a different idea.
As everyone marveled, Shiyu finished the Hand Seals once more.
"Such fast Hand Seals speed!"
"Wind Release: Vacuum Sphere!"
"This is Danzo's technique!"
"Could it be because of the Sharingan!?"
"Is this Wind Release!?" The Third Hokage drew his Adamantine Staff and used the Enma Staff, which possessed an indestructible body, to defend against the Vacuum Sphere.
"Shiyu! Your Ninjutsu is indeed very strong! Try this move!"
"Earth Release: Earth Dragon Bullet Technique!" The earth dragon opened its mouth to attack Shiyu, but the Third Hokage did not stop Hand Seals.
"Fire Style: Fire Dragon Bullet Technique!" The fire dragon and earth dragon are combined into one, becoming Compound Ninjutsu.
Earth Release: Earth Release: Earth Flow River!
Fire Earth Dragon Bullet towards him from the air, Shiyu with overwhelming force, Shiyu with no way to dodge.
"Whoosh!" Before the three attacks could even reach Shiyu, they mysteriously vanished.
"What's going on!?" Everyone was puzzled. Such a powerful Ninjutsu should have defeated Shiyu directly, Shiyu didn't make any move and simply neutralized the Third Hokage's Ninjutsu attack. It was truly strange.
"What's going on?!" Hiruzen Sarutobi was also startled.
The staff in his hand revealed one eye as he said, "It seems he absorbed the Ninjutsu attack just now. I'm not entirely sure. Sarutobi, could you try again?"
"Alright!" Hiruzen Sarutobi extracted chakra and said, "Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu!"
Then countless shuriken shot towards Shiyu. Shiyu released his grip, raised his hand, and calmly said to the Third Hokage, "Kōtakamusubi!"
Immediately afterwards, the Earth Dragon Flame Flow and the Earth Release: Earth Flow River were amplified dozens of times and rebounded back at the Third Hokage.
The moment those Shadow Clone shuriken touched Shiyu's deflected Ninjutsu, they were engulfed.
"What?! What's going on?!"
"Sarutobi! That's the Ninjutsu you just used!"
"This guy has the ability to absorb Ninjutsu, amplify it, and then use it to counterattack!"
Enma realized it, Hiruzen Sarutobi naturally realized it too, and immediately began to use defensive Ninjutsu.
"We can't just use Earth Wall! The opponent's attacks are too powerful! Let's add me!" the Enma suggested.
"Good!"
"Earth Release · Earth Wall!"
"Adamantine Prison Wall!"
The Earth Wall collapsed with a crash, Shiyu the rebounding Earth Dragon Flame Flow and Earth Release: Earth Flow River were about to hit the Third Hokage. In the blink of an eye, the Third Hokage's magic staff transformed into a cube again, protecting him. Because of his indestructible body, the Third Hokage survived.
"This Third Hokage actually lost the battle."
"Yes. The Ninjutsu professor was beaten so badly by his own disciple that he could only parry."
"It seems we underestimated Uchiha Shigure."
The Anbu observed that Shiyu the Third Hokage appeared to be out of breath.
"Should we help?" asked a masked Anbu.
"Don't underestimate the Third Hokage either; he hasn't shown his true abilities yet!"
"Teacher Sarutobi, when it comes to Ninjutsu, you are absolutely no match for me," Shiyu said with great confidence.
"Sarutobi, he's right. Don't try to fight him with Ninjutsu. He can absorb the amplification of Ninjutsu and then reflect it back! This must be his special ability! So! Use Genjutsu and Taijutsu! This is your chance!" Enma wasn't stupid; he analyzed things very logically for Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"That being said, it possesses the Sharingan, and a mutated Mangekyo at that. I don't think I can defeat it with Genjutsu," the Third Hokage said truthfully.
"Then it can only be Taijutsu! I'll use my indestructible body!" After saying that, the Third Hokage Enma up the Ruyi Jingu Bang again and charged towards Shiyu.
"Shadow Clone Jutsu!" The Third Hokage instantly multiplied into three.
"Giving up Ninjutsu is a good choice. You chose Taijutsu over Genjutsu? Using Shadow Clone as a feint, preparing for a three-on-one fight? Interesting! It's been a long time since I fought Kage Level opponent! "Taijutsu Shiyu charged directly at the Third Hokage.
"Whoosh!" Shiyu activated his Sharingan, and the three's attack trajectories and chakra flow were all under his Shiyu.
"Bang bang bang!" The Third Hokage displayed Taijutsu far surpassing Orochimaru's. The three Sarutobi envoys wielded Adamantine Staff, which reminded Shiyu of the Monkey King.
The Third Hokage fought with increasing ferocity, and the three Sarutobi a powerful offensive, completely suppressing Shiyu for a time. However, Shiyu was merely dodging the Third Hokage's attacks.
"He was able to evade all the attacks! Is it because of his sensory abilities? Or does he possess the Sharingan?!" The Third Hokage immediately took countermeasures.
"Once we block your movement, no matter how you predict, it won't work!" Two Hiruzen Sarutobi swung their thickened Ruyi Jingu Bangs, while the other threw shuriken and Explosive Tag to block Shiyu's top.
"As expected of Teacher Sarutobi! He actually managed to trap me in place. It's easy to catch me, but defeating me won't be so simple!"
"Okatana - Thunderous Roar!" Shiyu finally drew his meteorite sword.
"Teacher Sarutobi, are you ready?"