"Boom!" The sky underwent some unusual changes; what was originally a clear sky suddenly turned into a thunderstorm.
Not only that, the surrounding wind also began to howl.
Lightning was flashing on the meteorite blade in Shiyu's hand, and a strange whirlwind was swirling around its blade.
"After compressing wind and lightning chakra, it can generate lightning and strong winds, possessing sword techniques with Nintaijutsu characteristics? How would you counter that?"
Shiyu raised his meteor sword, and Sarutobi immediately realized that Shiyu was about to unleash some powerful Taijutsu. Therefore, he switched to offense instead of defense, while another Hiruzen Sarutobi attacked from the air, and the two on the ground swung their Ruyi Jingu Bangs at Shiyu.
However, the moment Shiyu drew his sword, it was too late to stop Shiyu.
"Okatana - Thunderous Roar!"
"Bang!" "Sizzle!"
Lightning and gale-force winds flashed across the sky and then struck down at incredible speed towards Shiyu. Despite their immense power, Shiyu was unharmed, but Shiyu Hiruzen Sarutobi was unlucky; three Hiruzen Sarutobi flying by the extremely destructive force of the wind and lightning!
"This! The Third Hokage!" The Anbu were taken aback, never expecting that Shiyu could actually unleash the power of nature.
"Bang! Bang!" The Third Hokage's two Shadow Clone turned into smoke and disappeared. The only remaining one Hiruzen Sarutobi, was also charred black and flew in the air.
"Sarutobi! Are you alright! Are you alright!" Enma transformed back into his true form from the Golden Cudgel and rescued the Third Hokage Enma.
The Anbu knew medical techniques immediately stepped forward to heal the Third Hokage, but were stopped by Third Hokage.
"I'm fine. It's just a minor injury." Hiruzen Sarutobi was indeed alright, but the lightning still left him somewhat numb.
"Sarutobi! We can't be careless anymore! Although he's your disciple, he's quite difficult to deal with! If we're not serious, we might suffer!" Enma kindly reminded him.
"I understand! I must stop him! He's not a bad kid, even if it means sealing him away! I must prevent him from making the wrong choice to leave Konoha!" The Third Hokage declared, "Enma! Power Pole Form!"
"Sarutobi! Understood!" Enma transformed into his magic staff once more. This time, both Hiruzen Sarutobi and Enma were united and ready to use all their strength to deal with Shiyu.
Shiyu smiled faintly and sheathed the meteor sword once more, not to show off, but to conceal its sharpness.
"Shiyu, fight that old man Sarutobi again!" This time, Hiruzen Sarutobi won't use Shadow Clone either. Using that technique comes at a high cost, as it's easy to be picked off one by one and have your chakra depleted.
Hiruzen Sarutobi spun his Ruyi Jingu Bang as he ran towards Shiyu. The Ruyi Jingu Bang grew longer and thicker as it spun, then slammed down on Shiyu, Shiyu blocked it with his Meteor Blade.
"Aha!" The Third Hokage suddenly gained a surge of strength, Shiyu was suppressed once again.
"As expected of a hero! You're finally showing some seriousness, but it's not enough!" With a burst of Shiyu strength, Shigure's Meteor Blade suppressed Hiruzen Sarutobi's Adamantine Staff.
Shiyu's push created an opening for Hiruzen, and Shigure immediately spun around and Hiruzen Sarutobi. However, Hiruzen Sarutobi's reaction was incredibly fast.
Due to the excessive impact, he rolled several times on the ground. He immediately gripped the Ruyi Staff tightly and desperately shoved it into the ground to stabilize his body.
"Okatana - Flash Wind and Thunder!" Shiyu raised the meteor sword in his hand and disappeared with a whoosh, reappearing past the Third Hokage.
"Not good!"
"Sarutobi! Use me to defend!" Enma exclaimed in alarm.
The Third Hokage immediately spun the Adamantine Staff in his hand, like a propeller.
"What!?"
"Such speed!?"
"Did he launch an attack!?"
The Anbu observed for a long time, only to see Shiyu suddenly disappear and then suddenly reappear, but they did not see Shiyu attack the Third Hokage.
The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, also sensed something was amiss. He saw Shiyu reappear, having already sheathed the Meteor Sword in his hand.
"What exactly did you do, Shiyu!" Hiruzen Sarutobi was also very confused, as he had not sensed any attack.
Shiyu smiled faintly, and then, in every place Shiyu had just Teleportation, dazzling bolts of lightning appeared. These lightning bolts were exceptionally bright, and following the direction Shiyu had just moved, they eventually moved in the opposite direction to the Third Hokage.
Shiyu launched over a dozen Lightning Release Wind Release slashes at the Third Hokage using his super-fast movement. The lightning and wind were so fast that they seemed to flash by in an instant.
"Bang!" The Third Hokage realized that his Adamantine Staff seemed to have been struck heavily.
"What!"
Immediately afterwards, the Third Hokage felt as if he had been electrocuted, and his entire body was charred black again, even the small mustache on his chin smelled burnt from the shock.
"This! How could this be!?" The Anbu were shocked once again.
"What exactly happened to the Third Hokage? How could he be Shiyu?"
"Is it because the Lord Third is old? Or is it because Shiyu is too strong!?"
The Anbu dared not step forward; this kind of battle was far beyond their capabilities.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was panting heavily, blood was flowing from the corner of his mouth, and Hiruzen wiped the blood away with his hand.
"Impressive! No wonder you're my proudest disciple! It seems even your swordsmanship is among the best in the entire Shinobi World."
"I am your most prized disciple? Yet you still guard against me? And you continue to protect people like Danzo? Just because I am Uchiha?"
"I thought I had found a home in Konoha, but unfortunately, this is probably just a place I lived in." Shiyu was very disappointed in Hiruzen.
Hiruzen's kindness towards him stemmed from a desire to make amends to his parents; later, it was due to his own talent; and still later, perhaps, it was because of his strength.
But in the end, it turned into unfamiliarity and wariness; this was no longer the place Shiyu wanted to be.
"Shiyu, turn back. I admit I've wronged you in some ways. You've done so much for Konoha, yet..."
"I hope you can think it over carefully whether you still want to keep Hiruzen or Shiyu."
But Shiyu shook his head and said, "I'm sorry, even if you asked me to be Hokage, I wouldn't be interested. Perhaps your approach is correct for Konoha."
"But I have more love than you, and I have power beyond yours. I am destined to shatter the narrow-minded racism in your heart! I will lead this world onto the right path!" Shiyu said resolutely.
Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head and said, "Child, you are Konoha ninja. Even if you are Uchiha, you are still Konoha Uchiha."
"Haha! Ridiculous! If the Uchiha Clan were to rebel, what would the Konoha High Command do to maintain stability in the village?! And how would I deal with them then?"
This question left the Third Hokage speechless.