At the teacher's command, Yueshu and Minato Namikaze simultaneously began forming hand signs, but their speeds were equal, almost releasing their Ninjutsu at the same time.
The strong wind and the Great Fireball collided, then dissipated directly, replaced by a significant rise in the surrounding air temperature.
The remaining flames blocked both sides' vision, and whooshing sounds of cutting wind rang out, directly piercing through the flames and blowing them away.
Yueshu and Minato Namikaze watched the Kunai flying towards each other, their bodies moving lightly, dodging all of them in an instant.
"Wind Release: Wind Blade."
The moment Minato Namikaze dodged, he began forming hand signs again, which surprised Yueshu for a moment, but only for a moment.
Minato Namikaze definitely had hidden strength, and this time he intended to reveal all of it.
Yueshu thought so and gripped the Kusanagi Sword at his waist.
"Iai Slash!"
His eyes sharpened instantly, and Yueshu drew the Kusanagi Sword in a flash.
Minato Namikaze's Wind Blade charged over just as a slash directly broke through Minato Namikaze's Wind Blade and continued towards Minato Namikaze.
Minato Namikaze squatted deeply, almost falling to the ground, just barely dodging Yueshu's slash.
"Earth Release: Mud Swamp Technique."
Minato Namikaze's eyes were very calm, showing no panic despite the slash he almost failed to dodge.
"Amazing!"
The surrounding people exclaimed; this duel, lasting only about ten seconds, made them gasp in surprise.
This was not a battle between Chunin or Jonin, but a fight between two children still studying at the Ninja School, yet it looked as if two already renowned Ninja were fighting.
Generally, Ninja School children learn the Three Body Technique and how to use Kunai by graduation, and the more skilled ones can use a C-rank Ninjutsu. People like Minato Namikaze and Yueshu are simply abnormal, and both are only a little over eight years old, not yet at the twelve-year-old graduation age.
Turning back, under the effect of Minato Namikaze's Ninjutsu, the ground in front of him, including where Yueshu stood, became sticky, greatly affecting Yueshu's movement.
"Sorry, Yueshu."
Minato Namikaze charged forward with a Kunai in hand, while Yueshu was stuck in place.
"Don't lose, kid."
Tsunade's voice came from the side, and Yueshu smiled, looking at Minato Namikaze in front of him.
This duel was extraordinary; not only Tsunade, but also Hatake Sakumo, and even Orochimaru and the Third Hokage were watching.
The Kunai pierced Yueshu's body, and a puff of smoke appeared; Minato Namikaze had stabbed a block of wood.
"Substitution Technique?"
Minato Namikaze's eyes widened slightly, then he curled his lips into a smile.
"Fire Release: Dragon Fire Technique."
Yueshu's figure had already appeared behind Minato Namikaze.
Forming hand signs, a linear flame shot directly from Yueshu's mouth towards Minato Namikaze.
Bang!
The flames struck, engulfing Minato Namikaze within them.
The surrounding people all exclaimed, unable to help but worry about Minato Namikaze in the flames.
Of course, this part consisted of civilians; the Ninja did not show worried expressions, but they were watching closely.
In a Ninja battle, if you don't personally witness the opponent's demise, then the opponent might still be alive. The same applies on the battlefield, where follow-up attacks are absolutely carried out after the battle.
The most typical example is the later Uchiha Obito; he seemed like someone who was certain to die, but who would have known that he not only survived but also became a major boss in the Hokage series?
Yueshu landed on the ground, looking at the place where the flames were; the flames had not yet dispersed.
"Earth Release: Headhunter Jutsu."
A trace of an ominous feeling lingered in Yueshu's heart, and the next second, a pair of hands suddenly broke through the ground where he stood.
The hands emerging from underground grabbed Yueshu's feet, then, with a strong pull, dragged Yueshu down.
"Wow."
The surrounding people gasped aloud; the ball of flame Yueshu had spat out had dispersed, leaving nothing there but a hole in the ground.
"Well done."
The Third Hokage couldn't help but exclaim as he watched all this; he was already well acquainted with Minato Namikaze, having some understanding of this Konoha civilian genius.
Now it seemed, the title of genius was well-deserved; his combat experience and skill were no less than those of an official Ninja.
"My apologies, Yueshu."
Minato Namikaze emerged from the ground nearby, charging towards Yueshu, who only had his head sticking out, with a Kunai in hand.
Yueshu smiled, showing no trace of panic, which made Minato Namikaze feel a slight sense of unease.
With a 'poof,' Yueshu directly broke free with sheer force, leaping his body out of the ground.
"Kotetsu!"
Yueshu gripped the Kusanagi Sword, his eyes sharpening.
The Kusanagi Sword was drawn, and Yueshu crouched, his entire body like a tiger preparing to hunt.
Minato Namikaze froze for a moment, but quickly reacted.
Just then, Yueshu's attack came down.
Like a streak of light, with a whoosh, Yueshu's sword descended.
Minato Namikaze did not foolishly stand still; he gripped his Kunai tightly and channeled his Chakra into it.
A longer light blade emerged from the tip of the Kunai; this was a Chakra Blade.
"Come on!"
Minato Namikaze looked at the approaching Yueshu, fearless.
Ever since he knew that Yueshu's swordsmanship training was very powerful, he also increased his Kunai training, hoping to use it to counter Yueshu's formidable swordsmanship.
The next second, Yueshu's Kusanagi Sword and Minato Namikaze's Kunai collided.
Clang.
A crisp sound rang out, and a gust of wind blew to the side.
The surrounding people were stunned; they knew these were two geniuses, but this completely exceeded their imagination. What kind of genius would have this level of skill at eight years old?
They had never seen it, and not just them; even the Third Hokage admitted he had never seen it. Although he had trained the current Sannin, both Yueshu and Minato Namikaze in front of him now surpassed Jiraiya and the others.
Even the Sannin, as Sannin, were not this abnormal when they were eight years old.
While the surrounding people marveled, the battle between Yueshu and Minato Namikaze was far from over.
After the clash between Minato Namikaze and Yueshu, Minato Namikaze's strength and technique were insufficient, and he was directly sent flying by Yueshu.
Minato Namikaze was seen flying backward, dragging across the ground, even tumbling several times.
Minato Namikaze gritted his teeth, twisted in mid-air, and then forcibly stopped his body with both hands and feet.
"Wind Release!"
Minato Namikaze had no intention of ending it there; for him, it was far from enough!
"Fire Release!"
This was the final blow.
Yueshu and Minato Namikaze both understood each other's intentions and began forming hand signs.
I will win!
Not only Minato Namikaze, but Yueshu also shared this thought.
The two geniuses had fervent eyes, and their hand sign speed was incredibly fast.
Almost simultaneously, both completed their hand signs, and the preparations for their Ninjutsu were finished at the same time.
"Hurricane Blade."
"Dragon Flame Release Song Technique."
The shouts of Yueshu and Minato Namikaze echoed across the arena, followed by a feast of raging wind and flames.
A fire dragon was seen flying from Yueshu's mouth, and on Minato Namikaze's side, there was an extremely strong wind surging.
"This is!"
Not only the Third Hokage, but every Ninja present was shocked watching these two geniuses.
Dragon Flame Release Song Technique and Hurricane Blade are both B-rank Ninjutsu; let alone a student, even a Genin might not be able to use them, but now, two students had used them.
"This victory."
"Belongs to me!"
Minato Namikaze, uncharacteristically passionate, and Yueshu, uncharacteristically, responded to him.
Neither of them were hot-blooded individuals; they were both people who lived their lives gently and calmly, but now they had both uncharacteristically become passionate.
Bang!
The hurricane and the fire dragon collided, exploding instantly.
The strong wind spread in all directions, and the flames were blown outwards.
The surrounding people were startled, fortunately, the observing Ninja acted in time, preventing the flames from affecting the civilians watching nearby.
Although the flames almost burned them, the civilians were not panicked; instead, they became even more excited, even cheering spontaneously.
This duel, though only between students, thrilled them immensely.
Eyes gazed at the arena, wanting to know the victor of this duel.
The flames dispersed, and one figure stood there; there was no other figure, only one person.
"Who? Who won?"
This question was uttered, and it was not just his question, but what everyone present wanted to ask.
"The victor."
The teacher seemed to have already seen the standing person; before others could clearly see the face, he had already begun to shout.
"Ji Shen Yueshu!"
As the words fell, Yueshu raised his hand to the sky, displaying a victorious posture.
Yueshu smiled; Minato Namikaze knelt on one knee before him, his Chakra severely overdrawn. In this duel, he had used all his strength, every trump card he had was brought out.
Minato Namikaze gave a helpless bitter smile, then looked at Yueshu before him.
What did it matter if he used all his strength? He still couldn't win against this person.
Like a perpetually victorious general, Yueshu raised his hand high, enjoying the cheers and applause of the surrounding people.
Minato Namikaze gritted his teeth, a flicker in his eyes, but the next second, the toughness in his eyes reappeared.
Minato Namikaze would not admit defeat, nor would he fear failure; those who give up merely because their opponent is strong are the worst.
Thinking this, Minato Namikaze strained to push himself up. The duel was over, and he still needed to form the Reconciliation Seal with Yueshu.
However, Minato Namikaze had truly overexerted himself this time; after struggling for a bit, he still didn't have the strength to support himself.
"A good duel."
Minato Namikaze was startled; a hand appeared in his line of sight. Looking up, his opponent, Yueshu, stood before him.
Curling his lips, Minato Namikaze took Yueshu's outstretched hand.
"You too, I still couldn't win against you."
With a pull, Yueshu easily helped Minato Namikaze to his feet.
"Next time!"
Minato Namikaze extended his hand, forming the Reconciliation Seal with Yueshu.
"Next time, I will definitely beat you."
Their fingers intertwined, and the Reconciliation Seal was fixed between Yueshu and Minato Namikaze.
"I look forward to it."
Yueshu replied.
And so, the duel between Yueshu and Minato Namikaze concluded successfully!