Kapitel 51: Will Alone Is Not Enough
Naruto's grin faltered as he sensed the giant toad's unease beneath him.
"Something's off, Naruto," he croaked.
Before Naruto could respond, a voice cut him off.
"I saw that coming," Hayashi said, his voice calm and collected.
Naruto barely had time to react before a powerful kick sent him flying off Gamabunta's back. The toad roared, leaping into action to catch Naruto midair.
Despite his massive size, Gamabunta moved with surprising agility, snatching Naruto out of thin air and setting him back on his feet.
"You're quick," Naruto admitted, eyeing Hayashi warily.
"But I'm not done yet."
"We'll see about that," Hayashi replied coolly.
His expression remained impassive, his piercing gaze fixed on Naruto.
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Gamabunta's deep voice rumbled with concern.
"Naruto, be careful. This guy's no ordinary ninja."
Naruto nodded, his mind racing as he took in the situation. Suddenly, Gamabunta drew his massive sword and swung it down, aiming to cleave Hayashi in two.
But he surprised everyone by using his small knife to parry Gamabunta's massive blade with ease.
The clash of steel on steel echoed through the arena, and Naruto's eyes widened in disbelief.
'How is this possible?' Naruto thought as he wathced Hayashi's tiny black knife deflect Gamabunta's sword without shattering.
Gamabunta stumbled back, his bulging eyes narrowing in shock as his massive sword recoiled from the unexpected block.
Hayashi seized the moment, launching himself into the air with a twist and spin.
His lightning-fast strikes rained down on Gamabunta's exposed flank, and the toad let out a deafening roar of pain and rage.
Gamabunta retaliated, swinging his massive sword in a wide arc. But he dodged the blade with ease, his agility allowing him to evade the attack.
Naruto, shaking off his shock, sprang into action. He quickly summoned a dozen shadow clones, which swarmed Hayashi, attacking him with a flurry of punches and kicks.
But Hayashi moved like water, parrying, dodging, and countering with ruthless efficiency. One by one, he took down Naruto's clones.
However, Naruto refused to give up. He quickly formed a hand sign, summoning two shadow clones to flank him.
The clones sprang into action, their hands moving in perfect sync as they molded Naruto's chakra into a swirling sphere - the Rasengan.
The spiraling chakra grew in intensity with each rotation, and his muscles tensed as he prepared to unleash its full force.
He charged forward, the Rasengan blazing in his outstretched palm.
Just as Gamabunta sensed Naruto's intent, the giant toad let out a deafening bellow and swung his massive sword in a wide arc. Hayashi was forced to divert his attention, parrying the toad's strike.
In that moment of distraction, Naruto saw his chance. He closed the distance, his clones dispersing as he thrust the Rasengan forward with all his might.
As Hayashi sensed the attack coming, he put his knife away and drew his sword. He spun around, and met Naruto's Rasengan head-on. The sword darkened as it clashed with the swirling chakra, sending shockwaves rippling through the arena.
The ground shook beneath their feet as the two forces collided, the Rasengan and the sword locked in a fierce struggle. Naruto's muscles bulged, sweat dripping down his face as he fought to keep the Rasengan intact.
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Nothing stirs the emotions of the crowd like a visual spectacle. The audience gasped in awe as the Rasengan and Hayashi's sword clashed, the sheer force of the impact causing the ground to shudder beneath their feet.
However, the ninjas in attendance had a more thoughtful reaction. Genma's eyes narrowed, studying Hayashi's black sword.
"Why is the chakra on his sword turning black and solid?" he wondered.
The Fourth Kazekage's eyes lit up with excitement.
"That young swordsman has incredible reflexes!" he exclaimed, recalling how Hayashi had dodged those kunais with ease.
"If I'm right, it's a visual perception skill, perhaps a bloodline limit?"
The Third Hokage shook his head.
"No, it's not a bloodline limit. He's just a talented Genin from a commoner background, no prior lineage of a bloodline limit."
The Fourth Kazekage continued to marvel at Hayashi's skills, clearly impressed.
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Naruto poured all his strength into the Rasengan, gritting his teeth as he tried to overpower Hayashi's sword.
Then, with a loud explosion, the Rasengan dissipated, and Naruto stumbled back, his arm numb from the impact.
"You're finally using your sword, huh?" Naruto panted, his eyes fixed on Hayashi's blade.
Hayashi raised his hand, and Naruto halted his charge.
"I think I've seen enough," Hayashi said, his voice low and even.
"Your progress is terrifying for just one month."
But then his grip on his sword tightened.
"But it's still not enough."
Naruto clenched his jaw, the new clones forming a Rasengan in his palm.
"I will show you-"
But before he could finish, the air around them seemed to change. A heavy pressure settled over the arena, making it hard to breathe. It was like the air itself was being squeezed.
Naruto's eyes went wide as Hayashi's presence washed over him, taking his breath away. It was as if an invisible force was pushing down on him, forcing him to his knees.
Gamabunta let out a deafening roar, his massive body trembling under the crushing pressure. His bulging eyes were wide with shock as he struggled to stay on his feet.
The spectators were also affected, some falling to their knees and gasping for air, while others were frozen in place, paralyzed by Hayashi's overwhelming power.
Naruto gritted his teeth, his muscles straining against the pressure. The Rasengan in his palm flickered and wavered, its chakra struggling to maintain its form.
"What...what is this?" Naruto gasped, his voice strained.
"This power..."
Naruto's arms trembled, his knees buckling as he fought to stay upright. The Rasengan in his palm sputtered and died, its chakra dissipating under the pressure.
Hayashi's presence felt like a dark, suffocating storm, making it hard to breathe.
Hayashi turned to Naruto, his expression unreadable.
"Remember this moment, Naruto," he said.
"You have potential," Hayashi continued, his voice calm and even.
As Hayashi spoke, he drew his sword and struck downward with a smooth motion. The blade sliced through the air, unleashing a wave of energy that rippled outward.
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