Battle Against the Third Generation!

If the test subject's affinity is fire, the paper will burn; if water, it will become damp; if wind, it will be sliced apart; if lightning, it will wrinkle; and if earth, it will crumble.

After Qingyun channeled his chakra, the chakra paper first wrinkled, then was sliced directly in two, and finally, it was consumed by fire.

"Lightning, wind, and fire. It seems your chakra is more inclined toward these three natures," the Third Hokage said.

"Teacher Hiruzen, does this mean I can only use ninjutsu of these three chakra natures?" Qingyun asked naively, as he truly did not know.

"Of course not. The chakra paper only indicates which natures your chakra is more inclined toward. If you possess Water Release chakra, you can still perform Fire Release ninjutsu, though it will be more strenuous—that is all," the Third Hokage explained.

"Furthermore, the chakra paper only measures your innate chakra nature. In the future, these natures may still change." The Third Hokage and Qingyun moved on from the topic of chakra natures.

"The Sarutobi Clan excels in Fire Release, and some also excel in Wind Release. Since your chakra happens to contain both, I can teach you these two types of ninjutsu. As for Lightning Release, I am proficient in that as well."

"However, I am not sure how much chakra you possess, nor do I know your limits. Therefore, I have an idea."

"You and I shall have a spar," Hiruzen Sarutobi said with great seriousness.

Qingyun was slightly bewildered.

"Teacher, are you serious?" Qingyun asked.

"Of course. When facing me, there is no need to hide your strength. I know everyone keeps a few trump cards, but you need not hold back. I will find a secluded place, and you must use every ounce of your power to defeat me."

"I want to see where your true limits lie," Hiruzen Sarutobi said.

"Only then can I teach you properly. What do you say?" Hiruzen Sarutobi added.

Qingyun did not know what to say. Sparring with the Third Hokage, and in his prime no less—if he didn't hide his strength, he would have to prepare a good excuse.

Just then, the system suddenly chimed.

"Greetings, Host! You have triggered a new mission: Go All Out! You do not need to hide your strength; defeat the Third Hokage with everything you have! Reward: One use of Turn Decay into Magic!"

Qingyun immediately considered exchanging for the Flying Thunder God. While the Flying Thunder God was powerful, his Goro Goro no Mi already allowed him to teleport, making the technique somewhat redundant.

If he could exchange for something truly heaven-defying, Qingyun would be even happier.

But was it even possible to defeat the Third Hokage?

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Qingyun and smiled. "Don't worry, I know you have many abilities, such as that technique that turns your arms black, and even the one that causes numbness... Since you don't want to expose your trump cards, come with me."

"Keeping up with me is also a display of strength."

The Third Hokage wasted no time, immediately bolting toward the Konoha Forest at high speed.

Seeing this, Qingyun immediately followed. He did not use teleportation; even if he were to use it, he had to do so in a place without witnesses. If someone saw him teleport, wouldn't his trump card be exposed?

Soon, Qingyun left Konoha. The Konoha Forest sat right on the edge of the village; it was said that this forest was created by the First Hokage using Deep Forest Emergence.

The Third Hokage was easy to find, as he was accompanied by several Anbu. Qingyun sensed the Third's location and, with a single teleport, appeared right before them.

"Is this the Flying Thunder God Technique?" The Third was startled. He was the Hokage, and even at his full speed, Qingyun had managed to teleport right in front of him in the next second. Was this even a normal human?

He was only four years old! He could only assume Qingyun had mastered the Flying Thunder God.

Qingyun had indeed learned the Flying Thunder God, though he hadn't used it just now.

The Third Hokage forcibly suppressed his emotions and said, "These are Konoha Anbu and members of the Barrier Team. They will create a barrier so that nothing happening inside will be known to anyone else."

"This way, you can fight me without worry," the Third said, looking at Qingyun.

With his concerns addressed, Qingyun nodded.

"Good." Qingyun walked into the center of the four Anbu, who quickly spread out and performed hand seals to activate a barrier ninjutsu.

Soon, Qingyun and the Third were enveloped in a shroud of darkness, such that even the four Anbu could not perceive the movements within.

The Third Hokage set his Hokage hat and pipe aside. He did not underestimate Qingyun in the slightest, remaining fully armored and helmeted.

Qingyun did not need to change gear, as the clothes he wore possessed the effect of damage reduction and transformation.

"This is my usual combat state. Teacher Hiruzen, do you really want me to use my full strength?" Qingyun confirmed once more.

"Of course," Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded firmly.

"Then let's begin!!" Qingyun shouted, his aura undergoing a fundamental shift.

"Armament Haki!" This time, Qingyun channeled as much Armament Haki as he could into his legs and fists; the Armament Haki Hardening was incredibly tough.

"Teleport!" Qingyun used the Goro Goro no Mi to teleport directly to the Third's side.

"Good lad! That wasn't a Body Flicker Technique! That was teleportation!? Is it the Flying Thunder God?!" The Third was shocked.

"Summoning Technique!" The Third's speed was even faster; the moment Qingyun shouted, he had already summoned Enma.

Hiruzen Sarutobi wielded the Adamantine Staff with power and agility, the spirit of the Shinobi Hero on full display.

"Bang!" Qingyun's fist slammed heavily toward Hiruzen Sarutobi, who narrowed his eyes, his reaction speed lightning-fast.

He immediately held the staff horizontally, precisely blocking Qingyun's fist.

However, Qingyun had put at least eighty percent of his strength into that punch, combining Tsunade's Chakra Enhanced Strength, Armament Haki, and the electricity of the Goro Goro no Mi.

"Ah!" Even Hiruzen Sarutobi gasped, and Enma, in the form of the staff, let out a grunt.

That level of power reminded Hiruzen of his student, Tsunade, who also possessed terrifying strength. Yet, the child before him was only four years old and possessed strength not inferior to hers.

Moreover, it wasn't just strength. Because Qingyun used Armament Haki Hardening, he had no need for weapons; his body was his weapon. Even sharp blades would cause no damage to him unless they could completely break through his Haki.

Not to mention, Qingyun possessed a divine artifact—the Sage Robe—which could reduce damage and transform at will!