Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a smile, "That's right, if that talisman were an Explosive Tag, you'd be severely injured even if you didn't die. Your strength and comprehension are both high. It seems you know where you lost."
Shiyu thought for a moment and said, "My swordsmanship is my weakness, and yet I still used swordsmanship?"
"That's only one aspect. Your combat ability is indeed strong, but because you are too young, your body hasn't fully developed. In other words, you haven't reached your peak condition."
"Whether it's swordsmanship or Taijutsu, everyone has their weak points. You have enough talent, and it's clear you work hard, but the time just isn't right. Don't rush; you'll be fine," Hiruzen Sarutobi said, nodding at Shiyu.
"Shuriken techniques can't entirely be considered ninjutsu. You need to learn to combine these shuriken ninjutsu with your own practiced shuriken throwing, plus your own judgment and combat experience. I believe that just by throwing shuriken and kunai, you can become a strong ninja."
"As the saying goes, practice makes perfect. Talent plus hard work leads to success," Shiyu agreed wholeheartedly.
"We'll stop teaching shuriken for today. Regarding swordsmanship, I'll recommend someone to you," the Third Hokage said.
"He is the younger brother of Konoha White Fang, Konoha Gray Blade, Hatake Sanyu, who is also Kakashi Nao's father," the Third Hokage said.
"The Hatake clan is the strongest in swordsmanship, arguably the father of Kakashi Hatake, Konoha White Fang Hatake Sakumo. However, Sakumo rarely teaches others. Another, relatively less famous one, Konoha Gray Blade, his strength is not inferior to White Fang!"
"You can learn from him regarding swordsmanship, but it's said his conditions for taking disciples are also outrageous. However, I think you can try. You'll likely have to find him to know the specific details," the Third Hokage advised.
"I will find him." Shiyu nodded, taking the matter to heart. After all, improving his strength was the most important thing.
Afterward, Hiruzen Sarutobi left the training ground. Shiyu, meanwhile, reviewed the two ninjutsu that the White Rinnegan had copied.
"Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu, and Shuriken Giantization Technique."
Shiyu muttered to himself, then began to practice frantically. Soon, Shiyu mastered both techniques and discovered a brilliant idea from the Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu.
"First, the shadow clones repeatedly attack, and when they are released, all the experience returns to me."
This technique originally belonged to Naruto's bug. Shiyu, with his Otsutsuki bloodline, naturally possessed it. However, due to his young age, Shiyu could only create a maximum of five shadow clones for reasons unknown.
"What if I write the Flying Thunder God Technique's formula on specially made kunai, then use the Shadow Clone Jutsu, and then use the shadow clones to use the Kunai Shadow Clone Jutsu?! Then..."
"Then I can use the Flying Thunder God formula to teleport to any location I want at will! This is even more powerful than the Flying Thunder God Two-Stage!"
"If I were to give it a name! It should be called Flying Thunder God Three-Stages!"
Shiyu went over this slightly complex idea once more:
"First, use the Shadow Clone Jutsu, use the shadow clones to charge at the enemy, causing the first threat and damage. At the same time, use the shadow clones to throw kunai and use the Kunai Shadow Clone Jutsu, creating a second threat and damage. Finally, teleport to an unpredictable location for the enemy and suddenly launch various attacks, creating a third wave of damage!"
"This is the true Flying Thunder God Three-Stages!" Shiyu was extremely excited!
Once this idea formed, Shiyu naturally began to practice non-stop.
The Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu was similar to the Kunai Shadow Clone Jutsu. After using the Kunai Shadow Clone Jutsu, the Flying Thunder God formula on the special kunai was still present. Shiyu, having mastered the Flying Thunder God Two-Stage, could now feel the spatial energy rippling within the formula.
Shiyu focused entirely on mastering the Flying Thunder God Three-Stages, so he used shadow clones to repeatedly practice the Flying Thunder God One-Stage and Two-Stage, and even the Flying Thunder God Two-Stage combo.
Shiyu discovered that the Flying Thunder God's spatial formula was like a window, and by passing through the window, he could vaguely control the position where he would appear.
Through the massive bug of shadow clones, Shiyu practiced tirelessly for a full week!
As the saying goes, hard work pays off. Finally, Shiyu learned the Flying Thunder God Three-Stages!
Minato was so strong, yet he only studied up to the second stage of the Flying Thunder God Technique, and he already became a nightmare for his enemies.
Now, Shiyu could perfectly master the Flying Thunder God Three-Stages! Not only was he invincible in one-on-one combat, but even fighting multiple opponents wouldn't be a problem. It could be said that once Shiyu used Shadow Clones to create the necessary space-time formulas, no one would be Shiyu's opponent.
If they couldn't instantly kill Shiyu upon seeing him, and if they gave him even a chance to use the Shadow Clone Jutsu, then even if they knew beforehand that Shiyu could use the Flying Thunder God Technique, it would still be unlikely they could harm him.
"This is finally done." Just as Shiyu was about to take a break, a knock came from his doorstep.
"Knock, knock, knock, knock."
"Who is it?" Shiyu asked while activating his White Rinnegan. Standing outside was a middle-aged man in a kimono whom he had never seen before.
"Hmm?" Shiyu opened the door. The person in front of him immediately said respectfully, "Greetings, may I ask if you are Lord Uchiha Shiyu?"
The middle-aged man actually addressed the five-year-old Shiyu as "Lord," which made Shiyu stifle a laugh.
"I am. And you are?" Shiyu was naturally polite to others who were polite to him.
"I am merely a servant of the Hyuga Clan, unworthy of addressing you as such. I am here on the instructions of Lord Hizashi to invite Mr. Shiyu to the Hyuga Clan's mansion."
"Oh? Teacher Hizashi is inviting me personally? That's quite rare." Shiyu didn't doubt it; Hizashi had mentioned before that he would invite Shiyu.
"Then let's not delay. We should depart immediately. Teacher might have something important." Shiyu immediately followed the middle-aged servant towards the Hyuga mansion.
Although the servant didn't walk fast, he knew the way very well and soon brought Shiyu to the entrance of the Hyuga mansion. However, at this moment, Shiyu noticed that the Hyuga Clan also had obvious bloodline discrimination issues.
"I didn't expect the Hyuga Clan to truly guarantee their bloodline in such an outrageous way." Shiyu saw the characters "Main Family" written on the luxurious mansion, and "Branch Family" written on another relatively plain and ordinary house.
He had only seen it in the original work before, but seeing the distinction between the Main Family and Branch Family with his own eyes still felt somewhat absurd.
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