The instant the two Rasengan collided, a blinding explosion of blue light engulfed the entire palace!
The same origin, the same Ninjutsu, the same method of compression, the same violent chakra fluctuations.
The fierce clash of energy unleashed a blast wave!
Chakra turbulence swept in every direction. The hard stone tiles cracked and tore free layer by layer, rubble spraying like bullets as clouds of dust billowed across the entire scene.
The thunderous explosion echoed, making the entire tower of Rōran tremble.
In that instant of exploding light and swirling dust, Minato's gaze pierced the turbulence and clearly caught the newcomer's face.
Short, spiky blond hair, three symmetrical whisker marks on each cheek, clear blue eyes edged with stubborn resolve, and a youthful yet utterly determined face.
So familiar that his heart nearly stopped!
The exact same hair color, almost identical features-even the subtle way chakra flowed through his fingertips while forming the Rasengan matched Minato's own habits during training.
Minato's pupils contracted sharply. His mind went briefly blank as an unprecedented storm of emotion surged through him.
This unfamiliar boy who suddenly appeared, blocked my killing blow, and mastered the Rasengan perfectly...
Who exactly is he?!
Before he could process this revelation that overturned everything he knew, a lethal surprise attack descended!
Bang!
Having just taken the Rasengan explosion head-on, Naruto erupted with an even more violent surge of orange-red tailed beast chakra!
One, two, three, four tails appeared.
Now in his combat form, Naruto gave Minato no time to think or catch his breath.
He was certain this blond Ninja had just aimed a killing blow at Yūya.
Thick, scorching tailed beast tails swept across together with terrifying force and searing flames, lashing viciously at the unprepared Minato Namikaze!
They cracked through the air with a piercing shriek.