Multiverse Skill System

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Yi Shuihan's words surprised everyone. "Defeat you? There's probably no one here who could defeat Yi Shuihan!"

However, the next moment they understood what Yi Shuihan meant, because suddenly, three people who looked exactly like him appeared next to Yi Shuihan.

"Could this be a shadow clone? But there are no hand seals?"

"But besides shadow clones, I didn't expect there to be other techniques. Clones, after all, have no combat ability."

Yi Shuihan did not use Shadow Clone, but Universal Clone. However, he controlled the power of Universal Clone. These three clones were only at the level of Shadow, which was far inferior to him.

Their strength is only at the Shadow level! If others knew this, they would probably curse. You're asking a group of people who can only exert Ming Jin strength to deal with a Shadow-level expert?

It also depends on how many you defeat; even if they all attacked together, they wouldn't be a match for one of your clones!

"Don't worry, they will only show the strength of Ming Jin, and will never use any power above that. If they do, then you win."

Yi Shuihan wore a smile, completely lacking the self-awareness of a powerful figure.

Bullying a child? Sorry, the person being bullied wasn't me, it was just an avatar.

"That's quite an unexpected way to do it!"

“He surprises me every time we meet, and this time was no exception!”

"That's just like him."

The Third Hokage, Orochimaru, and Jiraiya, as some of the earliest people in the ninja world to come into contact with Yi Shuihan, expressed their own feelings.

The contestants on the stage looked at each other, bewildered by Yi Shuihan's three clones.

"Are we going to go up one by one?"

someone asked.

"If you want, I don't mind if you all come together. In that case, whoever fights to the end will be the victor." Yi Shuihan really didn't mind. If he really wanted to, he could completely suppress all of these people using only the power of Ming Jin.

Well, sometimes Ming Jin (manifest strength) surpasses An Jin (hidden strength) and Hua Jin (transformation strength). The level of skill doesn't represent everything; it also depends on who is using it.

As Yi Shuihan's clone, its strength alone far surpasses that of ordinary people. When it unleashes the power of Ming Jin, the amplification is far from ordinary.

The story of a giant and a child illustrates this point: even if the child uses a weapon, he cannot defeat the giant who does not use a weapon. This is especially true now that the giant is using the same weapon.

Whether there is a winner or not actually depends on Yi Shuihan's mood, and it's the kind of situation where whoever he wants to win, wins.

Don't say that Yi Shuihan is too despicable or anything. Yi Shuihan doesn't owe anyone anything. Nobody forced you to participate!

"I don't want to gang up on Brother Yi; I want to fight alone," Kakashi said firmly.

“I won’t lose to you either, my lifelong rival,” Matt Kai roared back.

"Let me try this one."

With his blond hair now fully grown, Minato Namikaze patted Kakashi on the shoulder and walked up to Yi Shuihan with a smile.

At this moment, he was clearly also at the Ming Jin level, and it didn't seem like he had just broken through.

"Minato, go for it! You have to win!"

Kushina Uzumaki cheered loudly from the audience.

However, Minato Namikaze did not respond but instead wore a wry smile. He was not as oblivious as Kushina Uzumaki. Although he had a chance of winning, it was not a big one.

"Don't worry, I'll hold back. Just attack with all your might."

Clone Number One said jokingly.

"Thank you very much."

Minato Namikaze didn't act arrogantly; instead, he expressed his gratitude. After all, he was quite familiar with Yi Shuihan and knew that if Yi Shuihan hadn't held back, he probably wouldn't have had any chance of winning.

Chapter 346, Water Gate at the Perfection of Ming Jin

At this point, Minato Namikaze had already mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique. Although he hadn't reached its peak yet, he could easily defeat a Kage in a real fight.

But now it's not ninjutsu that's being compared, it's traditional Chinese martial arts, so Minato Namikaze can only honestly use his fists.

It's not that weapons can't be used, but if weapons are used, the combat might be just as tough as not using them. Besides, against Yi Shuihan, the role of weapons has been reduced to the minimum; whether they can even break through his defenses is a question.

"First it's one-on-one. Only when one person can't handle it will the others step in. Of course, if you're confident, you can go one-on-three from the start, and I won't stop you."

Seeing Minato Namikaze's cautious expression, Yi Shuihan's lips curved into a beautiful smile.

No one thought there was anything wrong with Yi Shuihan's words; on the contrary, they were taken for granted.

"No, I have to make the first move. If this continues, I might not even have the courage to fight." Minato Namikaze was sweating. Facing Yi Shuihan, even if it was just a clone, the pressure he felt was extraordinary.

However, being a powerful figure capable of becoming the Fourth Hokage, he quickly adjusted his mindset and recognized the current situation.

"Not bad!" Yi Shuihan nodded secretly as he watched Minato Namikaze forge ahead.

"Who is that kid? Just how many talented people is Konoha hiding?" Onoki said jealously.

Among those below, there were many who could see the situation clearly, and they greatly admired Minato Namikaze's decisiveness. If they were in his shoes, probably not many people could have done the same.

"As expected of my disciple." Jiraiya looked proud, a big smile on his face.

"He is indeed a promising talent," the Third Hokage agreed, while also having a different thought in mind, considering Minato Namikaze as a candidate for the Fourth Hokage.

Originally, Orochimaru would have been the best candidate for the Fourth Hokage's position in the Third Hokage's mind, but Orochimaru's recent changes have made him extremely hesitant, and he has already had other ideas.

After all, a ninja can outmaneuver a martial arts master. When Minato Namikaze ran, he still subconsciously put his hands behind his back. Originally, this posture was to make it easier to use ninja tools, but now it lost its original meaning and seemed redundant.

Yi Shuihan's clone number one stepped out slightly with his right foot, assuming a boxing stance, quietly waiting for Minato Namikaze's attack.

Minato Namikaze realized his mistake and changed his stance back when attacking.

He first feinted a punch at Yi Shuihan's face, but his real purpose was to launch an attack from Yi Shuihan's blind spot while Yi Shuihan was defending.

Yi Shuihan successfully placed his hand in the spot that Minato Namikaze had been waiting for.

"A good idea, but it's still too immature."

The original backup plan was directly blocked by Yi Shuihan, as if Yi Shuihan had expected it all along.

"As expected? Unlike ninjas, those who practice martial arts to a certain level develop extremely sensitive bodies, enabling them to detect the source of danger without relying on their eyes and react accordingly."

Minato Namikaze did not actually fight Yi Shuihan. Instead, he stopped at the last second, slammed his hand on the ground, and used the recoil to perform several backflips and retreat.

"You're clearly fouling, aren't you? If you were only using the power of Ming Jin, you shouldn't have been able to detect my follow-up move."

It's not that Minato Namikaze is being petty; the difference in skill level was simply too great, and with Yi Shuihan using such a bug-like ability, his chances of winning were extremely low.

Yi Shuihan was slightly taken aback, not expecting Minato Namikaze to say that. However, Minato Namikaze was indeed right. He had indeed directly felt the attack and was able to react by using a power that did not belong to Ming Jin. If he had only used the power of Ming Jin, Minato Namikaze would have succeeded just now.

"You're right, I'll be more careful next time."

Yi Shuihan's answer relieved Minato Namikaze. After all, his words were somewhat disrespectful to Yi Shuihan, and if Yi Shuihan were easily angered, it would backfire.

As the battle resumed, Minato Namikaze's body suddenly made a popping sound, instantly transforming from a slightly thin man into a muscular one.

Since one can cultivate martial arts to such an extent, how could one not have a strong body?

A fierce aura emanated from Minato Namikaze, and his breathing became more rounded. His feet were firmly planted on the arena, as if rooted to the ground, as solid as a rock.

Anyone who saw this move knew that his basic skills were extremely solid and his lower body was very stable.

"As expected of a senior." A glint flashed in Kakashi's eyes as he acknowledged Minato Namikaze, another genius senior.

Step by step, they slowly approached Yi Shuihan's first clone, each step seemingly rhythmic, landing on a specific point.

At this point, shouldn't we play some background music to set the mood?

As Yi Shuihan's true self watched Namikaze Minato cautiously approaching his clone, a sudden idea popped into his head. However, before he could put it into practice, something unexpected happened.

Minato Namikaze suddenly quickened his pace and launched a surprise attack, if you can call it that.

Not only was the attack sudden, but Minato Namikaze also used a feint, guiding Yi Shuihan's movements while attacking, seemingly trying to control the rhythm.

However, Yi Shuihan would not follow Minato Namikaze's lead. He launched a fierce counterattack. You forced me to defend, then I will make it impossible for you to attack.

"That's impressive. In that case, Minato Namikaze will have no choice but to go back and defend. Otherwise, it'll be a head-on collision, a contest of physical strength."

The logic is simple: Minato Namikaze made a gesture to attack Yi Shuihan's abdomen, but his real purpose was to target the heart. However, Yi Shuihan did not play by the rules and instead attacked the throat without guarding the abdomen. If Minato Namikaze did not defend or dodge, it would result in mutual injury.

Trading injury for injury is definitely not what Minato Namikaze wants; in that case, he probably wouldn't even be able to defeat one of his clones.

"Is that the only way?"

Minato Namikaze took a deep breath, then strained his waist, concentrating all the power of his body into his right hand, and clashed head-on with Yi Shuihan.

As a result, Minato Namikaze took a step back, while Yi Shuihan took half a step back.

"Good lad, you've already reached this level?"

The ability to control one's own power at will and concentrate it in a certain part of the body is the power that only a fully developed Ming Jin can possess.

Chapter 347, The Boy Who Wanted to Become an Apprentice

No way? Compared to Yi Shuihan, Minato Namikaze was even more shocked. He knew very well that he had just used the unique technique of perfected Ming Jin, where the power was unified, while Yi Shuihan had not. Even so, he was at a disadvantage in terms of strength.

That's insane! How can he possibly fight like this? His full-force attack is weaker than the opponent's normal attack. If the opponent were to unleash their combined power, he would have no chance of winning at all.

Isn't this a trap? At this moment, Minato Namikaze looked at Yi Shuihan with suspicion, after all, this was leaving him no way out!

Minato Namikaze even believed that no single Ming Jin could defeat a clone.

Does Brother Yi not want there to be a winner?

Thinking about this, Minato Namikaze suddenly had the urge to give up.

Noticing Minato Namikaze's change, Yi Shuihan spoke up, "You can't beat my clone right now, but it will be different if you break through to the Dark Force realm."

Yi Shuihan had this plan from the beginning. If one could not advance in battle, then one would not be qualified to receive his guidance. He had already explained Ming Jin and An Jin in their entirety. If one was truly a genius, advancing to An Jin was not impossible.

Indeed, if it were internal force, he would definitely win, but how could he break through? Minato Namikaze pondered Yi Shuihan's words and had to admit that they made a lot of sense. Thinking of the explanations Yi Shuihan had given him before, he slowly formed a vague idea.

Suddenly, Minato Namikaze's eyes lit up. Fighting is always the best way to increase strength. Although Yi Shuihan promised not to use power beyond Ming Jin, his body has ultimately reached above Ming Jin. As long as he keeps fighting, he will eventually discover the differences and comprehend An Jin, and then a breakthrough will be a natural outcome.

Others were unaware of Minato Namikaze's thoughts, and if they had, they would probably have been shocked. Fortunately, this was not a real battle, otherwise Minato Namikaze might not have dared to take such a risk.

Next, amidst the puzzled gazes of the crowd, Minato Namikaze launched an attack despite knowing he was no match for him, even though he was repeatedly repelled.

After fighting for a while, Yi Shuihan also saw through Minato Namikaze's thoughts, but did not intend to stop him. Instead, he secretly helped him.

In fact, Minato Namikaze's plan was good, but he underestimated Yi Shuihan's control over his own power. If Yi Shuihan didn't use it, Minato Namikaze wouldn't be able to sense any hidden force from him at all.

Finally, Yi Shuihan slightly relaxed his stance, pretending to use a hidden force unintentionally and subconsciously, but immediately withdrew the force, allowing Minato Namikaze to feel it clearly.

Minato Namikaze lived up to expectations and seized the opportunity, finally entering the realm of hidden strength.

"What's going on? His movements have changed."

"She was already at her breaking point before, but now she's like a completely different person."

"It's a breakthrough. He broke through to the level of internal strength. Only this can explain everything. He's a crazy guy."

When someone guessed the truth, it immediately caused an uproar, and Minato Namikaze was completely etched into everyone's memory.

"He should be guaranteed to win now!"

The idea that hidden strength can defeat visible strength seems like a simple deduction, but it doesn't seem to apply in the present context. Even after breaking through to hidden strength, Minato Namikaze only went from being passively attacked to being evenly matched with Minato.

This was still the result of Yi Shuihan holding back. Ming Jin can't beat An Jin, but that's under the condition of equal strength. One force can overcome ten techniques. In the case of a difference in strength, Ming Jin can also exert strength beyond that of ordinary Ming Jin.

Of course, Yi Shuihan really wanted to choose a winner, so he wouldn't be so ruthless. It was already set up at the beginning that this clone would at most use strength close to the Dark Force. If someone broke through to the Dark Force and put in a little effort, Yi Shuihan would pretend to be no match for him if it seemed appropriate.

"You're pretty good, I'll admit defeat. Now it's just the two of us."

After five minutes of evenly matched play, Doppelganger Number One conceded defeat.

"Huh...huh..."

A look of joy appeared in Minato Namikaze's eyes. He had finally defeated one. It was truly more difficult than he had imagined!

Two? Looking at Yi Shuihan's clones #2 and #1, Minato Namikaze's eyes flickered a few times, and finally he clasped his hands in a fist salute to Yi Shuihan and said, "I give up continuing the fight."

He knows his own limitations. He has reached his limit. He was already struggling against one opponent, so he certainly wouldn't be able to handle two unless he breaks through again. But is breaking through so easy?

"Minato Namikaze has chosen to concede defeat. His final result is defeating one person," Yi Shuihan announced loudly.

Defeating one person might not seem like a big deal, but no one present dared to underestimate Minato Namikaze. On the contrary, many people strongly agreed with Minato's decision. It was truly remarkable that he could remain calm under such circumstances!

Minato Namikaze returned to his seat, and Kushina Uzumaki took out a handkerchief to wipe his sweat.

Minato, are you alright?

"Um"

He was originally extremely tired, but after being touched by Kushina Uzumaki, he felt all his fatigue disappear and felt incredibly refreshed.