Mist Ninja Attack

"The Sharingan of the Uchiha clan inherently possesses the ability to copy ninjutsu, though not everyone can achieve it," Minato Namikaze said, his gaze shifting away after a second look.

"However, in Konoha's secret intelligence, the Mangekyo Sharingan of the Uchiha clan is described as granting special ocular abilities upon awakening. If I'm not mistaken, that colossal Asura Demon, the black flames, and the powerful ninjutsu were all caused by this pair of eyes."

Qin Yu had long anticipated Minato Namikaze's deductions.

From the moment he decided to repel the Cloud Ninja and the AB Duo using Susanoo, Amaterasu, and Tsukuyomi, he knew this matter wouldn't remain hidden for long.

He nodded and said, "You are correct. As expected of a candidate for the next Hokage."

Minato Namikaze chuckled bitterly at his words, "Within Konoha, there are many outstanding individuals: Fugaku, Shisui, the Legendary Sannin including my teacher, and you."

"I am merely active on the front lines and lack political backing, which makes me more easily accepted."

"If we were to truly compare strength, my teacher Jiraiya, Fugaku, Shisui, and others are more suitable."

Seeing Minato Namikaze's humble expression, Qin Yu couldn't help but roll his eyes. "Show your strength when it's time to show it. What's the point of becoming so powerful otherwise?"

"Are you going to hide it from people? How boring is that?"

"People are selfish. To be a hero and still keep secrets, I can't do that."

Minato Namikaze smiled wryly, "I never expected Qin Yu, your insights into matters to be so enlightening."

"While I cannot teach you the Flying Thunder God Technique, I will request it from the Third Hokage upon our return to Konoha. He should agree. For now, let me demonstrate the Rasengan a second time."

As he spoke, Minato Namikaze began to gather chakra within his body once more.

However, before the Rasengan could fully form, hurried footsteps echoed from outside the door.

"Lord Minato, something terrible has happened! The scout reports that Mist Ninja have been sighted three kilometers away. There are quite a few of them, and the leader is currently unknown," Uzuki Cangwu burst in urgently.

Seeing the dispersed Rasengan in Minato Namikaze's hand, he realized the timing was perhaps a bit off and showed a hint of apology on his face.

"Qin Yu, I apologize. I'll demonstrate the Rasengan again when I return. You've expended a lot of chakra participating in the battle, so rest at the stronghold for now. I'll handle those Mist Ninja," Minato Namikaze said, before rushing out.

Uzuki Cangwu cast an apologetic glance at Qin Yu before quickly following.

After the two departed, the large cave returned to its quiet state.

"I didn't expect even the Mist Ninja to send people for a flanking attack. It seems they all want to kick a man when he's down," Qin Yu chuckled playfully.

"Originally, I was planning to find a Tailed Beast to use as a chakra ATM. If I could capture a minor leader, perhaps I could get information on the location of the Three-Tails."

"However, for now, I'll try to learn the Rasengan. There might be unexpected surprises."

As Qin Yu thought, he recalled the scene of Minato Namikaze performing the Rasengan for the second time, which his Mangekyo Sharingan had copied.

The remaining chakra in his body roared and flowed, quickly converging towards his right hand.

The difficulty of the Rasengan was such that with systematic practice, even a dead last like Naruto could learn it.

Now, with the Mangekyo Sharingan, Qin Yu had thoroughly analyzed the operational structure of the Rasengan, making its execution twice as effective.

Rasengan!

Qin Yu's right hand tensed slightly, and the released blue chakra rapidly gathered in his palm.

The next moment, accompanied by the sound of high-frequency chakra rotation, the Rasengan instantly took shape.

"Ding! Discovered A-rank ninjutsu: Rasengan. Host, do you wish to instantly max level?"

Hearing the system's voice, Qin Yu's brow twitched.

The Rasengan, which Minato Namikaze had already perfected in its shape transformation, could be further enhanced.

If it could be maxed out, what would happen next?

"Instantly max level."

Qin Yu didn't hesitate and immediately gave the command.

"Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining Big Ball Rasengan."

"Ding! Detected host's lightning-style chakra. Obtained Lightning Release: Rasengan."

The two consecutive sounds stunned Qin Yu.

He had originally intended to imitate the original work, learn the Rasengan, and then create a Wind Release: Shuriken.

He never expected that with the system's instant max level, he would also create the Big Ball Rasengan and Lightning Release: Rasengan.

As for why other elements didn't appear, It was likely because the system couldn't detect other elemental nature transformations in his chakra.

"It seems I'll need to find a Sage Body in the future and try to create elemental balls of all types," Qin Yu mused, retracting his thoughts.

Outside, facing the sudden appearance of the Mist Ninja, everyone's nerves were on edge.

As soon as Minato Namikaze left the cave, he issued several strict orders and then led a small team towards the location where the targets had appeared.

This was the area closest to Konoha and the Land of Water.

Unfortunately, Minato Namikaze had been dispatched to the battlefields of the Land of Wind and the Land of Earth earlier and had not left any Flying Thunder God Technique markers in the vicinity of the Land of Water. Otherwise, a spatial jump would have allowed him to reach his destination much faster.

After Minato Namikaze and his group departed, the guard strength of the stronghold, which originally had twenty-six people, instantly dwindled to twelve.

This was even with the inclusion of Uzuki Yugao and Gekko Hayate.

"Dad, is there anything I need to do?" Uzuki Yugao couldn't help but say, "We don't know the enemy's numbers yet. I'm worried they'll flank and attack the outpost."

As soon as she said that, the atmosphere in the room grew a little heavy.

The nerves of those staying behind suddenly tensed.

However, as soon as this worry surfaced, Uzuki Cangwu glanced back at the cave where Qin Yu was, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He patted Uzuki Yugao's shoulder and said, "Silly girl, don't worry."

"The outpost is short-handed, and Lord Minato isn't here, but don't forget Qin Yu."

Speaking of which, Uzuki Cangwu looked at the now-awake Gekko Hayate and sternly warned, "Hayate, I hope that the next time you meet Qin Yu, you won't act rashly again. He is not someone you can compare yourself to."

Gekko Hayate's face sank, and he clenched his fists in resentment, stubbornly raising his head. "Uncle Uzuki, please rest assured, my intelligence escort mission is already complete."

"With that Qin Yu around, my staying here won't make much of a difference. I'll leave the outpost now and return to Konoha to report."

With those words, Gekko Hayate strode towards the outside of the outpost.

However, after only three or four steps, a huge black shadow descended from the sky.

Without any fancy moves, it directly smashed onto him.

Bang!

Gekko Hayate was directly pinned to the ground.

Feeling the warmth and the smell of blood on his face, he struggled slightly and looked up. The sight that greeted him made his expression turn pale.