Chapter 80: Leap Forward (Part 2)
"Koshino, give it your all, come at me!"
Seeing Koshino ready, the Fourth Hokage smiled slightly, not truly considering Koshino's strength a threat.
And why would he?
Even as formidable as the Fourth Hokage was, he couldn't have imagined that when Koshino was forming the Rasengan earlier,
he utilized the app's accelerated training effect to instantly master the Wind Release: Rasenshuriken technique, as well as the training for throwing the Wind Release: Rasenshuriken.
Moreover, with the completion of these two advanced Rasengan techniques, Koshino's chakra control ability underwent a near "qualitative" change.
He also made breakthroughs in understanding wind-nature chakra, elevating his strength from a quasi-Jonin level to a true Jonin level.
The speed of his progress could only be described as rocket-like!
So, when Koshino noticed the Fourth Hokage's nonchalant attitude, he couldn't help but smile faintly.
He took a kunai from his ninja pouch and gripped it tightly in his hand.
At this moment, Koshino not only wanted to shock the Fourth Hokage but also hoped to see the gap between himself and a true Shadow-Level powerhouse!
In the next second, when Koshino used wind perception combined with mental energy perception to completely lock onto the Fourth Hokage, the confrontation between Koshino and the Fourth Hokage was about to ignite!
"Wind Body Flicker Technique!"
"Whoosh!"
Undoubtedly, even though Koshino's strength had leaped forward at this stage, his true forte remained the many secret techniques he mastered from the Fourth Hokage's scrolls.
If he only used the Nara Clan's secret techniques, maintaining even his current Jonin-level strength would be difficult, let alone his previous quasi-Jonin level.
So, after making breakthroughs in the nature transformation of wind-nature chakra, Koshino's combat style shifted from ordinary Nara Clan techniques to one akin to the Fourth Hokage's.
As the battle with the Fourth Hokage began, Koshino unleashed chakra from his feet without hesitation, launching a Wind Body Flicker to attack the Fourth Hokage.
In contrast, the Fourth Hokage first sensed the traces of wind perception from Koshino and then watched as Koshino used his signature Wind Body Flicker, causing his pupils to contract slightly!
"That's my wind perception? Koshino is using it so well?"
"And not just wind perception, he's even mastered the Wind Body Flicker?"
"You really can't underestimate the kids these days!"
Discovering that Koshino was using his secret techniques so proficiently, the Fourth Hokage was genuinely surprised.
Especially with Koshino's skilled movements and chakra bursts, the Fourth Hokage couldn't help but secretly admire Koshino's talent, even as he was taken aback.
Because Koshino used the Fourth Hokage's secret techniques with such mastery, almost grasping their essence, the Fourth Hokage became serious in their first exchange.
Holding his specially crafted kunai, the Fourth Hokage sensed Koshino's Wind Body Flicker and found him suddenly attacking right in front of him.
However, even if the Fourth Hokage's perception could keep up, his body couldn't!
At the start of the battle, the Fourth Hokage underestimated Koshino.
Now that Koshino seized the opportunity, how could he easily give the Fourth Hokage a chance to turn the tables?
Displaying the full extent of his Jonin-level strength, even if his recently recovered body felt some strain, Koshino was determined to defeat the Fourth Hokage with all his might!
So, just as the Fourth Hokage was about to block Koshino's incoming kunai with his own, Koshino suddenly appeared in front of him, smirking coldly.
At the moment his kunai was blocked by the Fourth Hokage, he used his left hand to form a Rasengan, pushing it directly towards the Fourth Hokage's abdomen!
"Rasengan!"
"Buzz!"
"Buzz!"
The azure light burst forth, even causing a hint of astonishment to appear in the Fourth Hokage's eyes!
"Koshino's Rasengan is used so proficiently?"
"Underestimating Koshino is bound to lead to trouble!"
"But Koshino, if you think you can defeat me just like that, it's impossible!"
"Wind Body Flicker!"
"Whoosh!"
On one hand, there was amazement at Koshino's use of the Rasengan, and on the other, a display of a serious attitude.
The Fourth Hokage truly lived up to his title, and was undoubtedly a Shadow-Level powerhouse in the ninja world.
Perhaps Koshino's display of Jonin-level strength put the Fourth Hokage at a disadvantage initially.
However, the secret techniques Koshino used were all taught by the Fourth Hokage, and given the Fourth Hokage's overwhelming power, how could he lose to Koshino in just one exchange?
So, when the Fourth Hokage got completely serious, he used just one Body Flicker Technique to not only successfully dodge Koshino's Rasengan.
In the next instant, as the Fourth Hokage completed his Body Flicker, Koshino saw a flash of golden light, and the Fourth Hokage's figure, guided by the wind's perception, swiftly appeared behind Koshino!
"So fast!"
"Even though we both use the Wind Body Flicker, mine is like a buyer's show, while Minato-sensei's is the real seller's show!"
"Damn it!"
"Even if the wind perception can sense Minato-sensei's presence, my body can't keep up with his speed!"
"No choice! I can only use the Shadow Clone Technique!"
With a silent exclamation, Koshino, having no other options, formed hand seals, and the Shadow Clone Technique was immediately deployed!
"Poof!"
The suddenly erected shadow undoubtedly helped Koshino defend against the Fourth Hokage's attack, and the clever use of the Shadow Clone Technique made the Fourth Hokage click his tongue in admiration.
However, let's not forget that the exchange between Koshino and the Fourth Hokage lasted only two or three rounds!
In those two or three rounds, the Fourth Hokage initially underestimated Koshino's strength, which put him at a disadvantage.
Who would have thought that in just one round, the Fourth Hokage would use an ordinary Wind Body Flicker to turn the tables, putting Koshino in a difficult situation?
In such a scenario, Koshino could only feel a bitter taste in his heart, realizing the vast gap between him and the Fourth Hokage.
Moreover, in the subsequent rounds, the Fourth Hokage deliberately slowed down the pace, gradually exposing several critical issues in Koshino's techniques!
There's no doubt that Koshino indeed possesses Jonin-level strength, something even the Fourth Hokage must acknowledge.
But whether it's in the use of "techniques" or in combat experience, Koshino, who has just stepped into the Jonin stage, is far from being on par with a true Jonin.
Even without using Shadow-Level strength, just by relying on elite Chunin-level skills and his outstanding experience, the Fourth Hokage could easily outclass Koshino in certain aspects.
And Koshino, not being a fool, could see that the Fourth Hokage was deliberately slowing down the pace.
As he followed the Fourth Hokage's rhythm, he silently absorbed the lessons taught by the Fourth Hokage.
One is a powerful and experienced teacher.
The other is a talented and clever student.
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