"System, check the opponent's attributes!"
Name: Shimada Masaharu
Age: 35
Ninjutsu: Lightning Release Chakra Mode, various Lightning Release techniques.
Comprehensive Strength: Primary Kage Level
Primary Kage Level, not too strong for Minato.
"I'll handle this Kage-level ninja. You take care of the three Elite Jonin over there."
Minato didn't say much and simply gave instructions to Mikoto.
Minato raised his hand, and Fire Release chakra surged around his body, wrapping around him. A vibrant fire phoenix circled him, enveloping his entire body.
It happened so fast; it took only a second for the fire phoenix to form. This was the debut of the S-Rank Fire Release Ninjutsu—Phoenix Dance of the Nine Heavens.
"Screech!"
The fire phoenix cried out to the sky, then detached from Minato, soared into the air, spread its wings, circled once in the sky, and then dived towards Shimada Masaharu on the ground.
"Boom!"
Blue Lightning Release chakra surged violently on Shimada Masaharu. Just as the fire phoenix was about to hit, relying on the immense speed granted by the Lightning Release Chakra Mode, Shimada Masaharu dodged.
"Did you think it would be that easy to dodge? Then why would I waste so much chakra?"
Minato revealed a cold sneer, and then his spiritual energy activated forcefully.
The phoenix that had missed its target seemed to be summoned, rising from the ground into the sky again, and then attacked Shimada Masaharu once more.
"Damn it, this ninjutsu can be controlled."
"In that case, I'll shatter it."
Pulling out the short sword from his back, Shimada Masaharu injected Lightning Release chakra into the blade, using the Lightning Release to induce high-frequency vibration waves.
"Lightning Release: Supervibrato Lightning Release Swords!"
Shimada Masaharu shouted explosively, raising the sword with both hands and hacking towards the fire phoenix's head.
"Pfft."
With one slash, the fire phoenix was split in two from the head down.
Although the fire phoenix was cut in half, the power of the Phoenix Dance of the Nine Heavens erupted nonetheless.
Overwhelming flames exploded around Shimada Masaharu, raging fire burning beside him.
However, relying on the Lightning Release Chakra Mode, Shimada Masaharu forcibly isolated the flames outside his body and then rushed out of the sea of fire.
But the moment he rushed out of the sea of fire, a powerful fire tornado swept towards him again.
"Fire Release: Scorching Heaven's Flames."
Hearing the indifferent voice of the Konoha ninja in his ear, Shimada Masaharu's expression changed slightly. The attack rhythm was a bit fast; did the opponent not need to form hand seals?
Well, it had to be said that Shimada Masaharu guessed right. Minato indeed didn't need to form hand seals.
So the moment he rushed out of the sea of fire, Minato immediately released the A-Rank Fire Release Ninjutsu, Scorching Heaven's Flames.
But it wasn't over yet. After releasing Scorching Heaven's Flames, Minato created a high-pressure wind ball and shot it into the flames.
It was the Wind Release: Pressure Damage.
When his mastery of Fire Release, Wind Release, and Lightning Release reached 100%, all related S-Rank and sub-S-Rank ninjutsu were imparted to Minato all at once.
So this was the first time Minato fought like a mobile turret, showcasing two elements.
With the enhancement of Wind Release: Pressure Damage, the power of the fire tornado became even stronger.
"Bang."
At this time, Minato created another Shadow Clone.
"Fire Release: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet!"
"Fire Release: Majestic Destroyer Flame!"
Two B-Rank Fire Release ninjutsu spewed from the mouths of the main body and the Shadow Clone, sandwiching Shimada Masaharu, who had just stepped out of the Phoenix Dance of the Nine Heavens' sea of fire, in combination with Scorching Heaven's Flames.
"Damn it, this kid really doesn't need to form hand seals to release Fire Release ninjutsu. How does he do it?
"And this kid's chakra is way too much. He released so many wide-range and powerful Fire Release ninjutsu, yet he looks like nothing happened."
Shimada Masaharu was burning with anxiety. He couldn't hold on for long if this continued.
The overwhelming sea of fire, the ferocious fire dragon, and the fire tornado that swept in at the beginning were all unleashed by Minato almost instantly.
Facing the encirclement of three Fire Release techniques, Shimada Masaharu sheathed his short sword, took a deep breath, and tensed all his muscles.
"Don't underestimate me! I am the second strongest expert of the Hidden Cloud Village! Lightning Release: Lightning Oppression Horizontal!"
Shimada Masaharu roared madly, gathering Lightning Release chakra in his hands. He turned his hands into knife-hands and continuously hacked at the three incoming Fire Release attacks.
"Pfft!"
"Pfft!"
The ferocious fire dragon and the wildly spinning fire tornado were both broken by Shimada Masaharu's continuous Lightning Oppression Horizontal strikes, but the massive impact of the Fire Release forced him to retreat continuously.
Finally, he stepped back into the sea of fire formed by the Phoenix Dance of the Nine Heavens.
The sea of fire from the Majestic Destroyer Flame also rushed in.
In the end, the combination of Phoenix Dance of the Nine Heavens, Scorching Heaven's Flames with Pressure Damage, Fire Dragon Flame Bullet, and Majestic Destroyer Flame created overlapping seas of fire, causing the temperature of the flames to rise continuously.
Crackling sounds filled the air, and the orange-red flames gradually turned deep red.
Inside the sea of fire, Shimada Masaharu was having a very hard time. The temperature was too high; even with the Lightning Release Chakra Mode active, he couldn't handle it.
So after neutralizing the impact of the Fire Release, Shimada Masaharu immediately chose a direction and rushed out of the sea of fire.
"Haa... Haa...!"
Shimada Masaharu, having rushed out of the sea of fire, was panting. The continuous Lightning Oppression Horizontal strikes just now had consumed a lot of energy.
However, he knew the battle wasn't over. The monstrous boy opposite him was eyeing him covetously.
Minato looked expressionlessly at the panting Shimada Masaharu.
He was very satisfied with the Fire Release feast just now. With just gestures, Fire Release attacks shot out continuously like machine-gun fire.
Except for the Phoenix Dance of the Nine Heavens, which required a tiny bit of time to gather Fire Release chakra, the other Fire Release techniques could basically be released instantly.
But after all, Phoenix Dance of the Nine Heavens was an S-Rank ninjutsu, so that small delay was understandable.
As for why he stopped attacking, it was because Minato was paying attention to Mikoto's battle nearby.
Anyway, this Shimada Masaharu couldn't run away. Since Mikoto's Mangekyo Sharingan had evolved into the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, he naturally wanted to observe her first battle carefully.
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