Fighting the Third Hokage

Looking at Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression, it seemed he wanted to test me and teach me some new ninjutsu. Shiyu naturally seized this opportunity.

"That's right, I've already mastered Compound Ninjutsu quite proficiently," Shiyu replied honestly.

"It seems you're even more talented than I imagined. Your Chakra reserves appear to be significantly higher than that of a typical Uchiha Clan member. With your usage, the power of ninjutsu seems to become even greater."

"I believe you've already guessed it. Today, I want to teach you another skill."

Shiyu seemed to already sense what was coming.

"Ninjas aren't just about ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu; there are many other paths."

"Within the Uchiha Clan, there's the so-called Uchiha-style Throwing Technique. However, for you, who lost your parents, you haven't had the chance to learn it. So, today, I will teach you the throwing techniques and ninjutsu related to shuriken that I know!"

"With your talent and understanding of techniques, I believe today's lesson will be helpful to you. Well then, this old man will start rambling, haha." The Third Hokage seemed to be in a very good mood.

After speaking, the Third Hokage yanked off his red Hokage cloak and precisely tossed it onto a coat rack. He then took a deep drag from his pipe, exhaled a large smoke ring, and reluctantly extinguished it, placing it on the table.

The Third Hokage. No, he should be called Hiruzen Sarutobi now! Hiruzen Sarutobi revealed his characteristic armor, coughed twice with a smile, and then said, "Let's go! Follow me!"

He then disappeared with a Body Flicker Technique, showing none of the frailty of old age from the original story.

"The Third Hokage, known as the 'Ninja Professor,' is indeed very strong. If the future Orochimaru were to face the current Third Hokage, there would only be one outcome: certain death!"

Shiyu thought with certainty, then also disappeared from the scene with a Body Flicker Technique.

Shiyu followed the Third Hokage and once again arrived at a large training ground in Konoha. The Third Hokage smiled faintly at Shiyu, then abruptly said, "Take this!"

Hiruzen then pulled out a shuriken from somewhere. Before Shiyu could react, a pair of shuriken flew towards him.

"Hmm? Is he testing my reaction speed?" Shiyu's lips curved slightly as he used Body Flicker Technique, swiftly dodging Hiruzen Sarutobi's shuriken jutsu.

"Not bad, but it's not over yet!" Hiruzen Sarutobi crossed his hands and pulled, and countless shuriken flew back towards Shiyu.

With a thought, Shiyu activated his White Rinnegan. Through the White Rinnegan, Shiyu could clearly see threads wrapped around the shuriken.

"So that's how it is, controlling shuriken with Chakra threads?"

"Without years of practice, it's impossible to master this technique. As expected of Teacher Hiruzen!" Shiyu also praised him.

"I didn't bring you here for compliments. Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu!"

The Third Hokage slammed his palms together, using Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu. The shuriken attacking Shiyu suddenly multiplied.

Neither the Byakugan nor the Sharingan could see through shadow clones, and Shiyu was no exception.

Seeing the shuriken that had turned into an area-of-effect ninjutsu, Shiyu quickly retreated a few steps. At the same time, he rapidly formed hand seals and said, "Earth Style: Earth Flow Wall!"

"So fast! Such fast hand seals!" Hiruzen Sarutobi hadn't expected the kid in front of him to form seals so quickly.

Immediately, a thick earth-attribute wall appeared around Shiyu. This was naturally an enhanced version of the Earth Flow Wall.

"Your talent is indeed higher than Orochimaru's! Your ninjutsu usage and power are much greater, but... just this alone is still not enough to escape my shuriken!" Hiruzen Sarutobi controlled the shuriken to fly down from above Shiyu's head.

One had to admit that Hiruzen's control over shuriken had reached the pinnacle of the ninja world. Shuriken were inherently small and agile, and under Hiruzen's control, they were like living creatures, attacking Shiyu once again.

"Needle Jizo!" In a moment of desperation, Shiyu used Jiraiya's defensive ninjutsu. Shiyu's hair rapidly grew longer, wrapping around his body, covered in dense, hard, sharp barbs.

The shuriken struck the hard barbs, producing a clear, crisp metallic ringing sound.

"Is this Jiraiya's ninjutsu? What an interesting fellow! I didn't expect you to have mastered this too!" The Third Hokage laughed with great interest.

"Good!" The Third Hokage praised him with satisfaction. "Let's see how long you can hold out!"

Shiyu knew he couldn't keep blocking. Who knew if the Third Hokage would suddenly unleash a powerful technique.

"Lion Attack Technique!" Shiyu, while wrapping himself with his hair, transformed it into lion heads. With a roar, he lunged past his Earth Flow Wall and bit towards the Third Hokage.

"Excellent! Another one of Jiraiya's techniques! And the range has become so long! Did this guy teach you this one too?! Very strong!" The Third Hokage was forced to temporarily release his control over the shuriken.

Shiyu was unharmed. It was clear that the Third Hokage's shuriken were not enough to break through Shiyu's defense.

"Very good! Let's continue! Try this one! Compound Ninjutsu: Lightning Water Dragon Bullet!" The Third Hokage directly used ninjutsu to shatter Shiyu's Earth Flow Wall. It was about to hit Shiyu, who was behind Needle Jizo.

"Body Flicker Technique!" Shiyu naturally wouldn't just sit and wait to be hit. Inside his hair, Shiyu's White Rinnegan had seen the Third Hokage's attack.

The Third Hokage's ninjutsu missed Shiyu, but the Third Hokage showed no change.

"Giant Shuriken Technique!" A massive shuriken suddenly appeared in the Third Hokage's hand, and he charged towards Shiyu, saying as he ran, "Kid! Let me see how your close-combat taijutsu is!"

Seeing that the Third Hokage intended to test his skills, Shiyu was naturally very willing.

He casually drew the Meteorite Iron Blade from his waist, named after himself - Shiyu.

The giant shuriken and the Meteor Blade Shiyu collided, emitting a peculiar sound.

"Hmm? So this is the Meteor Blade that Hizashi spoke of. However, I can see... you don't know any sword techniques!" Although Hiruzen held the giant shuriken, he lifted his foot and kicked towards Shiyu.

Shiyu immediately retreated, surprised that Hiruzen was also an unconventional fighter in combat.

"Opening!" In that instant, Hiruzen Sarutobi used Body Flicker Technique and stuck a talisman onto Shiyu.

"I'm sorry, Teacher Hiruzen, I lost." Shiyu was somewhat dejected. The moment he was touched by the talisman, he had already lost.