Tang San Spoke Confidently: My Method Is Definitely Better!

The Sky Screen continued.

[The Masked Man spoke in a casual tone, making no attempt to conceal anything. "Who knows?"]

[As he spoke, he drew a pitch-black iron chain from beneath his black robe and wrapped it around his wrist, emanating a chilling aura.]

[Minato Namikaze instantly gripped the Sword of Shinobi Love tightly, his aura condensing to its peak as he entered a combat stance.]

["Now that the Nine-Tails has broken free of its seal and is ravaging all around, you no longer stand the slightest chance of winning."]

[Before the Masked Man had finished speaking, both figures moved at once!]

[Like shooting stars, the two figures suddenly charged fiercely toward each other.]

[Just as they were about to collide head-on, Minato Namikaze's gaze sharpened. He thrust his sword straight ahead, its edge aimed directly at the Masked Man's head.]

[Yet the attack remained futile, passing straight through his body without causing the slightest harm.]

[The two figures strangely overlapped and passed through each other before separating to opposite sides.]

[Before he could steady himself, the Masked Man sharply flicked his wrist. The iron chain behind him suddenly tightened, instantly wrapping around Minato Namikaze and locking him firmly in place.]

[Minato Namikaze's pupils contracted. He decisively activated Flying Thunder God, flashing away and instantly breaking free from the chain before retreating far into the distance.]

[The moment he landed, he rapidly reviewed the flaw in his mind:]

[Under normal circumstances, this man's body was completely intangible, rendering all physical attacks useless. Only when he took the initiative to attack and activated his absorption ability would he briefly become corporeal.]

[In other words, the instant he appeared to attack was the only opportunity to fight and kill him.]

[His opponent faced the same limitation. Attacking meant exposing a flaw. Moreover, with the Nine-Tails' seal out of control and constantly draining him, the other man had no intention of engaging him in a prolonged battle of attrition.]

[The key to victory lay only in who could strike faster and predict space more accurately.]

Spirit Hall Worship Hall

The worshippers watched as Minato Namikaze saw through the flaw in the Masked Man's Intangibility and turned the battle around on the spot. They remained silent for a long time.

Qian Daoliu slowly exhaled, his expression relieved yet full of admiration.

"So that's how it is! I knew this Intangibility divine ability couldn't truly be invincible. It had a flaw after all."

"This Minato Namikaze truly deserves the title of Fourth Hokage. Such adaptability in battle, such a mind and vision capable of instantly analyzing an opponent's weakness... In all my hundreds of years, I have rarely seen such a genuine peerless genius!"

Golden Crocodile Douluo deeply agreed and nodded heavily with a sigh.

"It seems that other continents are equally brimming with talent, their foundations unfathomable. Looking through Spirit Hall's younger generation, it seems Yu Zhi is the only one with talent and judgment at this level."

Mighty Lion Douluo spread his hands at that, sighing helplessly. "What a pity. That kid came from the Naruto Continent to begin with. Strictly speaking, he isn't a native genius of our Douluo."

The other worshippers looked at one another, all rendered speechless.

Clear Sky Sect Mountain Summit Council Hall

The elders gazed up at the Sky Screen. When they realized the Masked Man's Intangibility ability had a flaw, they were filled with relief and began speaking one after another.

"Wonderful! So this Intangibility isn't without a solution. As long as it has a weakness, it's fine! Otherwise, this ability would be far too heaven-defying. It's practically made to counter our Clear Sky Sect's powerful assault style!"

As soon as he finished speaking, an elder furrowed his brow slightly and voiced his concern. "But our Clear Sky Sect has always specialized in strength, not speed. Even if we know the flaw, I'm afraid it would be difficult to seize that fleeting instant when he becomes corporeal."

Tang Xiao stood with his hands behind his back, calm and confident.

"No matter. If speed is lacking, we can make up for it with numbers. As long as the sect elders join forces to surround him and suppress him with overwhelming force, leaving him no opening to attack, turn intangible, or change forms, we can naturally suppress him steadily."

The elders all nodded in agreement, full of confidence.

"Exactly! Our Clear Sky Sect has secluded itself for many years, cultivating diligently. The number of Title Douluo experts we possess has long surpassed the fingers of one hand. Our foundation is profound!"

Tang Xiao turned his gaze back toward the Sky Screen in the heavens, his expression calm.

"Next, let's see how Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze plans to take down the Masked Man."

Shrek Academy

Everyone instinctively turned to look at Tang San.

Tang San's face carried a hint of irritation as he deliberately spoke in a calm tone. "Minato Namikaze's response is far too naive. Competing in attack speed against someone who also possesses spatial Intangibility is simply foolish."

After thinking it over briefly, the others also felt that he had a point.

A powerhouse who could turn intangible at any time to evade physical attacks and manipulate space as well would indeed be difficult to face in a contest of speed.

Seeing that everyone agreed with him, Tang San recovered some of his confidence, and his tone grew increasingly assured.

"If it were me, I wouldn't confront him head-on in a contest of speed."

"I would use Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track to keep moving around and harass him continuously with hidden weapons, patiently wearing him down. Once his Chakra ran low and he could no longer maintain Intangibility, that would be the moment to secure victory."

Flender nodded repeatedly, his face full of approval. "A sound and thorough plan. As expected of Xiao Gang's disciple, your insight is truly exceptional."

The other students also joined in, praising him.

"Little San really thinks far ahead!"

"So you had already thought it through so carefully earlier. That's amazing!"

Ning Rongrong listened silently from the side, her heart filled with contempt and disdain.

You call Minato Namikaze naive for competing with the Masked Man in speed, but isn't your idea of relying on movement techniques to run around while mindlessly wearing him down with hidden weapons just as naive?

He could remain intangible and unharmed the entire time. He wouldn't need to take any attacks head-on. With Intangibility alone, he could attack when advancing and defend when retreating, naturally standing in an invincible position.

On the contrary, only by seizing the instant he became corporeal and closing in to counterattack would Minato Namikaze have a chance of taking him down.

Having been raised since childhood as the heir to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Rongrong's vision and perspective had always far surpassed those of her peers. She saw through the situation more clearly than anyone present!

But she did not expose him on the spot. Instead, she quietly made up her mind.

I'll keep quiet for now. Once the Sky Screen reveals the outcome of the battle, I'll expose Tang San's empty armchair theories in front of everyone and mock him a few more times!

The Sky Screen continued.

[Minato Namikaze abruptly rose to his feet and charged toward the Masked Man, who was waiting in full readiness.]

[The Masked Man did not retreat in the slightest. Instead, he stepped forward and charged at him as well.]

[This exchange was completely different.]

[Just as they were about to close in, Minato Namikaze suddenly released his grip. A Flying Thunder God Kunai shot out at high speed; at the same time, the Masked Man raised his hand and reached directly for Minato's shoulder.]

[Time seemed to suddenly slow at that moment.]

[The Flying Thunder God Kunai passed through the Masked Man's head, still as ineffective as before. Yet at the instant the kunai completely passed through him, the Masked Man's hand was already closing in, about to touch Minato Namikaze's shoulder.]

[At that critical moment, a brilliant blue glow suddenly lit up in Minato Namikaze's right palm. A spiraling sphere of energy rapidly gathered and continuously revolved—it was the Rasengan!]

[But he was still half a step too slow.]

[Before the Rasengan could strike its target, the Masked Man was about to touch Minato. Confidently dispelling his Intangibility, he said with absolute certainty, "I win."]