The barrage of attacks left everyone dazzled and marveling.
Although it looked simple, for someone Minato Namikaze's age to plan from a Shadow Shuriken to an Explosive Tag, and finally to Wind Release Ninjutsu, was already exceptionally impressive.
Even Hiruzen Sarutobi wore a look of admiration and could barely resist applauding.
"Minato should have won. The timing of that move was perfect. There's no way to dodge it."
"Taking a C-rank Ninjutsu head-on is simply impossible. Even if he withstands it, he'll at least be injured, and he'll have almost no chance in the fights after this."
Several Jonin offered their opinions.
In the arena, Minato Namikaze held his hand seal, but his expression showed no sign of relaxing. He remained utterly focused.
Watching the whirlwind roar toward him, Uya's eyes flickered.
He had to admit that Minato Namikaze's timing was excellent. He had caught Uya just after a burst of his power of tremors, when he was in no position to evade.
His punch had just gone out, and all his body's force was moving forward. It was difficult to reverse it immediately and make any sort of evasive movement.
If it were anyone else, they really would have lost already... Their body couldn't dodge, and there'd be no time to form hand seals.
Unfortunately, the person you're facing is me.
Countless thoughts flashed through Uya's mind. Faced with the roaring C-rank Ninjutsu, he showed no panic whatsoever. Instead, he was utterly calm.
Since there's no time to dodge, why bother dodging?
So what if it's a C-rank Ninjutsu!
If one punch can't deal with a barrage of attacks, then use two.
The next moment.
Uya kept his right fist extended while his left fist suddenly clenched.
Hum!!
A dim white light emerged.
Then, with a low shout from Uya, that dim white light actually grew a shade brighter!
The next moment, Uya's left fist suddenly shot out, carrying the full force of his power of tremors.
Hum!!
One punch suddenly shook the entire arena.
White tremor light erupted wildly.
Uya's fist smashed straight into the whirlwind of Wind Release: Great Breakthrough, then erupted with a crash.
Crack!
The power of tremors spread in every direction, enveloping the entire area directly ahead.
This was a head-on clash between the power of tremors and the C-rank Ninjutsu, Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!
Boom!!
With an explosive roar, the C-rank Ninjutsu, Wind Release: Great Breakthrough, was actually shattered by Uya's single punch!
Previously, Uya had not been able to shatter the C-rank Ninjutsu, Great Fireball, directly.
But now, faced with C-rank Ninjutsu, he could already destroy them outright with overwhelming force!
In an instant, the entire crowd was stunned.
"My god, a C-rank Ninjutsu... was actually smashed apart head-on?!"
"Uya's Kekkei Genkai is actually that strong!"
"He can even crush C-rank Ninjutsu directly. Uya's strength is already in a completely different dimension from ours."
Countless people cried out instinctively, their expressions filled with disbelief.
Even the Jonin had not expected Uya's power of tremors to be so strong that he could shatter even C-rank Ninjutsu with a single punch.
Likewise, Minato Namikaze, who had thought the outcome was all but decided, could not help drawing in a sharp breath, a trace of shock appearing on his face.
"It's actually... this strong?!"
At this point, Minato Namikaze's heart finally began sinking, and his expression became utterly grave.
Beating Uya was nowhere near as simple as he had imagined!
It was even possible that he would lose in what came next.
On the other side, after shattering Wind Release: Great Breakthrough with one punch, Uya rolled his wrist slightly and stretched his arm again.
That punch just now had used his full strength.
Unleashing the power of Quake Release at full force placed a slight burden on him as well.
Judging by that last exchange, just eighty percent of my strength should be enough to crush a C-rank Ninjutsu.
Uya murmured inwardly. Only now had he more or less tested just how strong his power of tremors was at full force.
With a faintly satisfied expression, Uya turned his gaze back to Minato Namikaze.
Whoosh!!
The next instant, Uya's figure flashed, and he charged toward Minato Namikaze once again.
Seeing Uya charging over, Minato Namikaze retreated almost without hesitation.
Facing Uya, who had shattered a C-rank Ninjutsu with one punch, Minato Namikaze had absolutely no intention of fighting at close range.
What a joke!
Being able to shatter a C-rank Ninjutsu with one punch meant he could unleash a move comparable in power to a C-rank Ninjutsu at any time, without even needing hand seals.
Close combat would be courting death.
Yet even though Minato Namikaze retreated swiftly, his speed was still a notch below Uya's.
Although Minato Namikaze's reflexes were unbelievably fast, he did not know Flying Thunder God yet. How could his physical speed compare to Uya's?
Within a few flashes, Uya caught up.
Then Uya brought his fist crashing down.
At the critical instant, Minato Namikaze's hand seal speed prompted another wave of gasps. He performed the Substitution Technique almost instantaneously, dodging Uya's fist!
Crack!!
The Substitution Technique's wooden log was shattered into countless fragments by Uya's punch, scattering everywhere.
Minato Namikaze appeared some distance away, sweat on his forehead as he panted heavily.
"That Substitution Technique is annoying... but it's about time this ended, isn't it?"
Withdrawing his fist, Uya turned to look at Minato Namikaze, who had been dodging all this time, and spoke calmly.
Naturally, Minato Namikaze's stamina could not compare to Uya's after he had opened the first gate of the True Eight Gates Released Formation. If this chase continued, he would inevitably lose in the end.
"Yes, it's about time this ended."
After another gasp, Minato Namikaze took a deep breath. His eyes flickered, and a hint of confidence actually appeared in them!
Or rather, it was a look as though he could already see victory.
The next moment, Minato Namikaze abruptly formed hand seals with both hands.
Another C-rank Ninjutsu.
"Fire Style! Phoenix Flower Jutsu!"
The release of this Ninjutsu immediately drew countless puzzled looks. Even Uya paused slightly, unable to understand what Minato Namikaze was up to.
His fists could shatter C-rank Ninjutsu directly.
Using C-rank Ninjutsu was nothing but a waste of chakra.
Just as Uya was puzzling over this, his brow suddenly rose, and he glanced behind him.
At some point, another Minato Namikaze had appeared behind him!
The Clone Technique?!
At this sight, everyone looked uncertain and bewildered.
Although they did not know when Minato Namikaze had used the Clone Technique... even if he had used it, what good would it do?
"Clones can only lure the enemy. They have no attack power."
"This Clone Technique is quite flawless... hmm?! No! That's not right! This isn't the Clone Technique!"
The next moment, everyone's puzzled expressions froze, turning to shock.
Behind Uya, the Minato Namikaze who appeared to be a clone actually formed hand seals with both hands as well and unleashed a Ninjutsu!
"Wind Release! Great Breakthrough!!"
Rumble!!
Amid the howling, one came from the front and one from behind, one wind and one fire.
The two C-rank Ninjutsu abruptly caught Uya between them, forming a deadly pincer that was difficult to turn around!