Child of Time and Space

A ripple visible only to Yuzhen flashed by.

The golden light of an Affix was extracted by the system from Namikaze Minato's body.

The golden Affix displayed itself within the panel, manifesting directly into his mind.

[Child of Time and Space (Gold)]:

This is the proof of one who can soar freely through time and space; you are the unique offspring of time and space!

Greatly enhances spatial perception.

Significantly boosts reflex nerves.

He finally understood.

Why the Flying Thunder God Technique developed by the Second Hokage could only be used by Senju Tobirama to teleport himself.

Yet the Fourth Hokage, Namikaze Minato, was able to take it a step further.

Expanding the Flying Thunder God Technique Formula.

Turning it into a versatile technique.

One that is not a whit inferior to the divine arts of the 'Otsutsuki'.

It seemed it was all due to Namikaze Minato's incredibly powerful talent for time and space.

However, now was not the time to get distracted by installing the Affix.

Yuzhen hurriedly let go of the hand he was holding.

He turned around and paced over to where his three companions were standing.

Seeing his few subordinates looking as if they were waiting for his orders, Namikaze Minato smiled and pulled three bells from the ninja tool pouch at his waist.

"Next, I will use these bells to test you."

"Only those who pass the test will become true ninjas."

Upon seeing this familiar iconic scene, Uchiha Yuzhen couldn't help but exclaim, Good grief.

Is this the traditional, fixed routine of the Hokage lineage?

Familiar with this routine, he stepped forward.

He spoke directly to Namikaze Minato:

"Teacher, you might as well state the rules directly so we can prepare our response plan accordingly."

He said this on purpose.

The core of this exam's routine was to see teamwork.

If Namikaze Minato agreed to let us make targeted plans after hearing the exam content, then we would have passed the test of unity right from the start.

And if he didn't agree?

Heh heh...

Kakashi, who was already a veteran of missions, would definitely catch on.

When the time came, he would coordinate with him to guide Obito and Rin.

To fight together.

Regardless of whether we won or lost afterward, we would pass the assessment!

As for Namikaze Minato, being the brilliant figure he was, the moment he heard Yuzhen's question.

And saw his eager expression.

He knew that the purpose of his assessment.

Had been seen through completely by the Uchiha youth before him.

He couldn't help but marvel at this display of intelligence.

The routine had been figured out.

Being smart, he knew that no matter how he answered next.

Yuzhen and Kakashi, both ninjas with extensive mission experience, would understand the core of this exam.

Having realized this, he immediately went with the flow.

He explained the requirements for the bell test.

After listening to Namikaze Minato's explanation, Uchiha Yuzhen and the other three huddled in a corner of the training ground, discussing something.

"Everyone should be very clear by now that we need to work together to snatch those three bells."

"As for what Minato-sensei said later about someone inevitably being eliminated..."

Uchiha Yuzhen said this, glanced at everyone, and continued:

"You all should know by now that it was a lie."

Upon hearing this, Kakashi and Rin's expressions remained calm.

Yuzhen felt relieved. Kakashi went without saying, and Rin Nohara, the girl who could perceive the core of the test and remain unshaken, was truly worthy of her status as a genius medical ninja.

Only...

"Huh? Minato-sensei's threat to us was fake?"

Obito, that idiot, would never have thought of that.

This thought ended in Yuzhen's mind along with Obito's question.

He helplessly explained the details to Obito:

"Yes, Obito. Just listen to our battle plan from here on out."

"Tsk! I feel like I'm being looked down upon."

"No, Obito, your strength is indispensable."

"Then don't look away when you say that!"

As the bickering ended, following a brainstorming session for their battle strategy, Uchiha Yuzhen was the first to step out onto the field.

He smiled slightly at Namikaze Minato:

"Minato-sensei, we're starting now."

At this moment, Yuzhen was full of confidence.

If one were to ask why—while discussing tactics with Kakashi and the others, he had already installed the [Child of Time and Space (Gold)] Affix via the system.

In that instant!

Kakashi's [Genius (Gold)] Affix glowed faintly on the panel.

Yuzhen hadn't learned any space-time ninjutsu yet, so he didn't feel any change from the massive boost to his spatial perception.

However, the so-called "massive increase in reflexes" was mastered instantly with the help of the "Genius" Affix!

In that split second, he could feel the exaggerated amplification his reflexes had undergone.

This was a reaction speed even more exaggerated than the Sharingan.

No wonder Namikaze Minato could take out dozens of jonin in an instant. This level of reflex, combined with the Flying Thunder God, was simply a god-tier skill for crushing opponents!

At this very moment, even without space-time ninjutsu, he would become incredibly strong!

As Yuzhen carried...

With the confidence granted by this talent, he spoke to Namikaze Minato.

Namikaze Minato nodded slightly. "Then let's begin. Your battle plan should be for you to take the lead, right?"

"Yes!"

After Uchiha Yuzhen responded, his chakra surged rapidly into his eyes.

Hum—

His eye sockets trembled slightly.

A two-tomoe Sharingan appeared.

He quickly formed hand seals.

[Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique].

He spat out a fireball containing immense impact force, accompanied by a scorching heatwave, as it surged toward Namikaze Minato.

Seeing Uchiha Yuzhen make his move, the few people on the sidelines also began to take action.

In an instant, this training ground began to shatter amidst the collision of ninjutsu, ninja tools, and taijutsu.

Obito was shocked.

Unlike the spar with Inabi, Yuzhen was currently matching a true Konoha Jonin to this degree with unparalleled speed and reaction capabilities.

Is it because of the Sharingan? Obito bit his lip in frustration; his desire for the Sharingan reached its peak at this very moment!

"Obito, don't lose focus. Yuzhen-kun is working hard to keep the teacher occupied." Rin stood nearby, pulling shuriken from her ninja tool pouch. Seeing Obito distracted, she hurriedly reminded him.

"Right! Rin..." Responding to Rin, Obito pulled himself together and began to form hand seals.

Phew~ Seeing this, Rin Nohara breathed a sigh of relief. As the person who was frequently the target of Obito's affections, she had a rough idea of why he was distracted. This senior, Yuzhen, was indeed very strong. As a medical ninja, her insight might not be exceptionally sharp, but the maturity of a ninja who could fluidly switch between taijutsu and ninjutsu was self-evident. More importantly, the Jonin they were facing was a name that rang like thunder to someone of civilian origin like her—a young civilian prodigy, a powerful ninja who was beginning to earn the title of "Yellow Flash."

Unlike Obito and Rin, Kakashi, who was sprinting nearby, was the one truly shaken. When he had been teammates with him before, this guy was just a Genin on the verge of reaching the level of a Chunin. Now, someone tell him how this guy, Yuzhen, had become so strong. Judging by the movements of that blond Jonin, if he were to replace Yuzhen right now, he wasn't sure he could perform any better!

He glanced at the red eyes in Yuzhen's gaze. Is it because of the Sharingan? Can a guy who was just a Genin become this strong just by awakening the Sharingan? Thoughts churned in his mind, though his hands remained swift.

Hand seals were cast.

Crackling arcs of electricity erupted across his entire body.

He had officially activated "Lightning Style: Body Flicker."

With his speed surging significantly, Kakashi joined the fray.

He began to assault Namikaze Minato in tandem with Uchiha Yuzhen.

Namikaze Minato dodged Kakashi's attack with ease.

Looking relaxed, he dealt with the pincer attack from Yuzhen and Kakashi quite casually.

Yet, inwardly, he felt immense astonishment toward the young Uchiha Yuzhen.

Just moments ago, aside from refraining from using the Flying Thunder God, he had truly been using his real skills.

That reaction speed...

If he wasn't mistaken, it was on par with his own, wasn't it?

Otherwise, this kid should have fallen to him long ago.

He pondered silently to himself.

With such reflexes, if this boy also possessed a talent for space-time ninjutsu...

It seemed he might finally have a successor for his improved Flying Thunder God.