Naruto: Kushina's Redemption, My Revenge

Chinya originally wanted to find a place to train and solidify the insights he gained from his battle with Tatsuji Kuroiwa in the Hidden Hot Water Village.

But unexpectedly, wherever Chinya casually chose to go, he encountered Minato Namikaze.

Chinya definitely didn't want to train in front of Minato.

Feeling uneasy, Chinya turned around intending to leave when Minato blocked his path with the Shifting Body Technique.

Chinya, wearing a displeased expression, looked at Minato and said, "What do you want? Another lecture? Even your master Jiraiya never gave me one. You really think you can lecture me?"

Minato shook his head. "I won't lecture you. As Jiraiya-sensei said, during wartime, what you did isn't necessarily wrong. You simply stopped at nothing for victory.

Although I don't agree with your methods, I can't exactly call them wrong either. It's just our philosophies differ."

Chinya unconsciously raised his eyebrows. "Oh? Seems like Jiraiya-sama has been dutiful. Just so you know, if on the battlefield next time you try blocking me again like last time, don't expect me to be polite.

Anyway, I don't feel like talking much with you. Move aside. I need to go train too."

Minato didn't move, staring straight at Chinya as he spoke, "Actually, there's something else..."

Chinya sensed the fighting intent emanating from Minato and asked in surprise, "What? You actually want to fight me?"

Minato replied earnestly, "Not a fight—just some sparring. It's been several years since we last sparred. I want to see just how much stronger you are than me now!"

Chinya stared at Minato for a long time, then suddenly chuckled. "Forget it, Minato. Right now, you just don't interest me."

If Minato had already mastered the [Flying Thunder God Technique] or Sage Mode, maybe it would've been worth it.

But right now, Minato hadn't learned anything except a few Wind Release techniques.

Moreover, Minato had already reached his speed limit—he could no longer keep up with Chinya anymore.

As for Rasengan?

Whether Kushina Uzumaki would become a jinchuriki was still uncertain.

Minato had created Rasengan inspired by the tailed beasts' [Tailed Beast Ball].

So, it was practically impossible for Minato to recreate Rasengan using the Nine-Tails' [Tailed Beast Ball] from Kushina Uzumaki now.

Hence, Chinya felt little enthusiasm toward Minato's challenge.

After all, the outcome was already predictable.

Seeing Chinya reject his request for a match, Minato furrowed his brows and pleaded, "Chinya, I know I'm far weaker than you now, but please let me know how big the gap really is. Give me this chance."

Chinya looked at Minato strangely. "You're not afraid that facing me might make you lose all motivation forever?"

Minato answered solemnly, "Absolutely not. If that were truly the case, then as you once said, it'd only mean my own incompetence. There'd be no one else to blame."

Chinya stroked his chin and studied Minato Namikaze. "Is that so? I should say, I'm not really interested in sparring with you, but watching you depressed and unable to rise back up? That does interest me. Then, I accept your challenge."

A flicker of joy crossed Minato Namikaze's face.

Minato knew for certain that he was no match for Chinya right now, and the gap between them was quite vast.

But Minato wanted to know exactly how big their difference was—how much more he needed to grow to reach Chinya's level.

Chinya and Minato turned around at the same time and began walking backward.

After each had taken fifteen steps, they turned again to face one another.

Minato's eyes now burned with fighting spirit, fully prepared for battle: "Chinya, I'm ready."

Leaning an arm lazily against the hilt of his ninja sword, Chinya said, "Actually, I've been working on a new move lately, though it's not quite finished yet."

"But even an incomplete technique would be hard for you to withstand—it might end the fight instantly. So, do you want me to let you land a few hits just for fun? Otherwise, you might get frustrated at not landing a single attack."

Minato replied solemnly, "If it's a spar, we must fight as equals; otherwise, it has no meaning."

"Is that so? Then I'll respect your wish. I'm actually looking forward to seeing that disappointed look on your face."

Chinya hovered his hand slightly above the hilt of his ninja sword, slightly bending his body forward.

Seeing Chinya's starting stance, Minato's eyes narrowed instantly—he recognized it immediately.

This was Chinya's most commonly used [Thunder Breathing, First Form: Lightning Flash].

Though Chinya's speed had indeed increased significantly compared to years ago, Minato clearly understood the weaknesses of the Lightning Flash.

Even if Chinya used the terrain multiple times to change direction, compensating for its shortcomings, it would still be difficult to catch him off guard.

Because no matter how many times Chinya changed direction, his movement path remained fundamentally straight.

Minato started forming hand seals—the Summoning Technique.

In Minato's mind, the truly troublesome aspects of Chinya were Thunder Breathing's later sword forms, Fire Release techniques, and the Sharingan.

Therefore, Minato planned to summon a toad from Mount Myoboku to assist him in battle.

And as Minato formed the seals, Chinya launched his attack.

[Thunder Breathing, First Form: Lightning Flash]! Divine Speed!

The peak of Thunder Flash—the fastest burst yet.

As Chinya unleashed the technique, thunderous sounds echoed far louder than those of an ordinary Thunder Flash. At the same time, the ground beneath his feet blackened instantly, leaving deep footprints behind.

His legs were hidden beneath his pants, obscuring the view.

Every vein on both of Chinya's legs bulged visibly, revealing the immense power gathered within.

In the blink of an eye.

Minato only saw a brief flicker—as if Chinya were still standing there, yet somehow already in motion.

Then a sharp pain exploded in his abdomen. His body was hurled violently backward, crashing heavily into a tree trunk. He spat out a mouthful of blood and slumped weakly onto the ground.

With great effort, Minato lifted his head and glanced at Chinya.

Chinya's Ninja Sword hadn't even left its sheath—he struck using just the scabbard.

No! Actually, he wasn't even slashed. Chinya merely lifted the scabbard slightly—that was all.

He just used raw speed-boosted force, slamming the scabbard straight into his gut.

If Chinya had added a slash too, Minato Namikaze knew he wouldn't have come out this well. Several ribs would've shattered.

Looking at the scorched path and deep footprints on the ground, Minato's eyes narrowed in shock.

Just how much power did Chinya exert through his feet when he moved earlier to leave behind such deep imprints?

Minato's gaze returned once more toward Chinya.

Was this the new move Chinya had been working on?

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