The Great Martial art system of Naruto

Chapter 14: QWER! Third Hokage, You Lost (Part 1)

As Kudo Ryouban guided Might Guy through his internal energy techniques, Guy realized that this was far more painful than running 500 laps around Konoha Village in a single day.

Given his young age and inability to endure the pain, Might Guy couldn't help but yell out loud. Fortunately, no one was around; otherwise, onlookers might have drawn inappropriate conclusions from the scene.

Perseverance is key to victory! After a full two hours, the initially teal medicinal liquid had turned colorless and nearly transparent. Seeing the change in the liquid's color, Ryouban breathed a sigh of relief.

At that moment, Might Guy, who had been knocked out by Ryouban, slowly opened his eyes to see Ryouban smiling at him.

"How do you feel? Do you sense any changes?" Although it was only the first medicinal bath, coupled with Ryouban's guiding internal energy, Guy had already sensed a strange energy flowing through his meridians that he had never noticed before.

Excited, Might Guy jumped out of the wooden tub, grabbing Ryouban by the arm and exclaimed, "Ryouban, is this the 'internal power' you mentioned that will let me use ninjutsu?"

Without directly answering Might Guy's question, Ryouban joyfully said, "Guy, as long as you keep it up for three months, your skin's toughness will allow you to withstand ordinary D-rank jutsu!"

At his mother's insistence, Might Guy enjoyed a hearty meal afterward. After politely saying goodbye to Ryouban's family, he darted off.

The next half month passed by in a flash. Of course, during the practice of ninjutsu, there was no shortage of Might Guy's characteristic loud calls. Today was the day he had arranged to test himself with the Third Hokage.

In the outdoor training ground, Ryouban gasped in surprise when he saw four individuals suddenly appear before him. It was hard not to be astonished given the formidable reputations of the Legendary Sannin!

Among them, Jiraiya, strutting over with what he believed to be an exceptionally cool gait, approached Ryouban. After delivering a "head pat" that had immense destructive power against kids, he spoke in his signature sleazy voice from the manga, "Little Ryouban, do well today. Who knows, I might graciously accept you as my disciple!"

Having mentally passed on the comical older man standing before him, Ryouban sheepishly ruffled his already messy hair and smiled, "Who are you, Uncle? Do I know you?"

This single line landed a devastating blow on Jiraiya's ego. It was as if he had just lost face in front of his crush. He had hoped that the lively child in front of him, now a famous figure in Konoha, would excitedly ask for his autograph.

Great, what a turn of events. Even from a distance, Tsunade could be heard laughing, clutching her stomach in amusement—she was laughing so hard it hurt.

As if he had just spotted Tsunade, Ryouban happily dashed toward her, declaring loudly, "You must be the legendary Tsunade, right? You're an idol to all of us kids!"

Realizing what had just happened, Ryouban suddenly called out, "Was that earlier not the infamous sleazy uncle?"

Jiraiya, who was adjusting his outfit, was left stunned by Ryouban's next remark, which sent his previously glorious image crashing to the ground.

With a cautious demeanor, Ryouban kind of "whispered," as if stating a fact, "I heard from a classmate that the white-haired sleazy uncle was sneaking around outside the ladies' bath, not sure what he was doing."

At this point, even the Third Hokage couldn't help but chuckle. Tsunade was already attempting to explain things to Jiraiya, wanting to set the record straight.

Clearing his throat, the Third Hokage interrupted the ongoing comedy, saying, "Ryouban, did you slack off in the past half month? If you can impress the three Sannin today, I'll let you choose one of them to be your teacher!"

That line struck at Ryouban's soft spot. What he lacked most right now was a good teacher and a solid "support." With the Sannin as his backing, what could possibly stop Ryouban?

"Just like last time, I will suppress my strength to the level of a Genin. Little Ryouban, you must come at me with the determination to defeat me!" With those words, Ryouban made the first move.

Three shurikens were thrown in a pinwheel formation, accurately launched by Ryouban. The Third Hokage chuckled and easily jumped out of the shuriken's escape path.

Just as the Third Hokage was about to land on his right foot, he heard Ryouban shout, "Earth Style: Earth Spike!" From beneath the ground where the Third Hokage was about to step, a two-meter-long earth spike suddenly erupted, its sharp tip aimed directly at his foot.

When the earth spike pierced his body, "Bang!", the Third Hokage's body transformed into a wooden stump that fell to the ground. Ryouban wasn't surprised; it was just unrealistic to think that a simple C-rank ninjutsu could truly defeat the Third Hokage.

As the Third Hokage's figure appeared in Ryouban's upper right, he struck back: "Earth Style: Earth Dragon Bullet!" A massive mud dragon opened its jaws and shot a gigantic mud bullet straight towards Ryouban.

Ryouban deftly used the Body Replacement Technique, swapping places with a wooden post. The Third Hokage was immensely pleased with his progress. Suddenly, he sensed a wave of massive chakra emanating from his left.

"What is this?!!"

"Water Style: Whirling Torrent!!!" Joining his hands together, a small water tornado rapidly formed around the Third Hokage, converging towards him.

The three Sannin outside couldn't help but exclaim in astonishment.

"Is that technique… a self-created ninjutsu?" Orochimaru's eyes sprang alive; it was astonishing that a mere six-year-old could produce a technique close to B-rank in power!

The Third Hokage was no ordinary individual, and he quickly broke free from the water tornado. Just as he pondered delivering a punishing move to Ryouban, he suddenly felt an instinctual sense of danger emanating from a kunai held in Ryouban's young hand; it was a feeling akin to what one might sense only in a life-and-death confrontation.

"This... is unbelievable!!" Even Jiraiya, who usually had an inflated ego, was staring in astonishment at the kunai in Ryouban's hand, feeling an ominous air from it!