Konoha, reported by the Fourth Hokage at the start.

Chapter 329 Minato's Reaction

This is a water gate!

Even he was so wary and dared not make any rash moves, which shows how terrifying the man who suddenly appeared in the distance was.

Both of them were tense at this moment.

"You're from the future too!"

Minato spoke with certainty, but his eyes were fixed on Li Yao, not missing a single abnormality, trying to discern Li Yao's true identity from Li Yao's reaction.

Whether Li Yao is from the future is crucial.

If Li Yao is also from the future, then his killing of Centipede wouldn't matter much.

If not... then we must rescue Centipede.

"you guess!"

Li Yao turned around and smiled, gathering the ink-like colloid to cover the ground within a ten-meter radius around him.

Whoosh... Eight ink-like gels stood up like seaweed, protecting him.

Seeing this, Minato understood instantly without needing to say anything more.

"So you really are from the future too!"

We've already witnessed the terrifying stickiness of the ink colloid. Now, not only has the opponent covered the ground around him with ink colloid, but there are also eight ink colloid strands surrounding him.

Whether it's the ink-like colloids on the ground or the eight standing ink-like colloids, they are all there to guard against his Flying Thunder God Technique.

Once you use the Flying Thunder God Technique to teleport to this man's side, before you can even attack him, you will be entangled by the ink-like colloid.

The colloid on the ground was also to restrict his movement on the ground.

Adding to that ink-sealing technique, if he were to unfortunately fall for it, it's very likely... no, the other party is from the future and knows the Shadow Clone Technique, so they are very likely someone from within Konoha. Even if they aren't, they know a lot about Konoha, so this person must know most of his abilities, especially the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Once sealed by this man's ink seal, one's chakra may be instantly sealed, preventing the use of the Flying Thunder God Technique and leading to defeat.

In that instant, Minato analyzed most of the information simply by observing Li Yao's use of ink colloids.

If Li Yao is just an ordinary genius ninja, then Minato's analysis is correct.

To deal with Minato, whose reaction speed is insane and who can use the Flying Thunder God Technique, Li Yao has to use his current Water Ink Colloid Ninjutsu strategy to ensure that he won't be taken down by Minato in one fell swoop.

Unfortunately, Li Yao was no ordinary genius ninja; he had many tricks up his sleeve, something Minato hadn't anticipated.

After all, no one in the entire ninja world is proficient in all kinds of bloodline limit ninjutsu, and even in obscure and difficult sealing techniques.

What Li Yao is showing us now is what he is deliberately showing to Minato.

Due to the information asymmetry, Minato was unaware of these things.

"Be careful of his ink-wash ninjutsu; it has the ability to seal chakra. Make sure you don't get entangled."

After reminding him, Minato added solemnly, "The opponent may not only have this ability, so you should all be on your guard."

"Mm." The two nodded.

"Don't be so nervous." Li Yao smiled and walked towards Minato, or rather, towards the tower where the dragon vein was located. As he walked, he said, "The dragon vein will disappear automatically in about a month. My purpose is to study the dragon vein chakra during this time, but I will not destroy it."

"After a month, when the dragon vein chakra disappears, I will also leave, so we are not enemies."

In closing, Li Yao reiterated that he was not an enemy.

As Minato and the other two retreated, they said, "No, the dragon vein must be sealed immediately, and you people from the future must leave this world as soon as possible."

Minato was not comfortable letting Li Yao study the Dragon Vein Chakra for a month. He knew too little about this man, and no one knew what his purpose was in coming here.

But... Minato didn't believe it at all that it was just about studying the dragon vein chakra.

Is it possible to know that the dragon vein chakra disappears in about a month just by studying it?

That's impossible; the other party clearly has a deep understanding of dragon vein chakra.

In that case, we absolutely cannot let him continue researching the Dragon Vein Chakra.

The fact that the other party can use the Shadow Clone Technique and has shown some hostility towards him and Naruto clearly indicates that they are not of one mind with Konoha.

In that case, he should stop the other party from buying time for the shadow clone.

"It seems there's no room for negotiation."

Li Yao sighed. Someone like Minato was indeed not so easy to fool. Since that was the case, then let's have a battle.

"go!"

Li Yao clapped his hands, and countless tentacle-like blades shot out from the ink-like colloid beneath his feet, heading towards Minato and the other two.

shhhhhh!

The three, who had been on guard, easily jumped backward, dodging the first wave of ink tentacles. At the same time, Minato instantly formed hand seals and opened his mouth to spit out the ink tentacles in mid-air.

"Fire Release: Fire Dragon Technique!"

A massive dragon-shaped flame lunged at Li Yao's ink-wash tentacles.

Bang!

The dragon-shaped flames dissipated, and the ink-like tentacles, shimmering with metallic luster, continued to shoot towards the three landing Minato members, though at a slightly slower speed.

"That is..."

Minato's gaze sharpened as he noticed the fleeting metallic luster of the ink tentacles. A thought struck him, and recalling the ink technique that resembled a water-style ninjutsu from the beginning, he guessed that the opponent's ink ninjutsu could probably possess the properties of various substances.

We've already shown water and colloidal properties, and the one that wasn't afraid of fire jutsu should represent a hard metal property.

There are also the previous sealing attributes.

Indeed, very strong!

Minato was once again amazed by Li Yao's strength, as he had developed the Ink Ninjutsu into a series of ninjutsu that combined offense and defense, with no obvious weaknesses that could be exploited.

puff puff!

Just as Minato was pondering this, Li Yao rushed over, and the ink-like colloid instantly covered the ground, including the Flying Thunder God kunai that Minato had previously buried.

Bang!

As he retreated, Minato created a shadow clone and used the Flying Thunder God Technique to instantly teleport above the Flying Thunder God Kunai covered in ink colloid, just as Li Yao was passing overhead.

Minato instantly appeared behind Li Yao, and through the ink-like tentacles, he swung the kunai in his hand towards Li Yao's back.

Tear!

The ink-wash tentacles that had been surrounding Li Yao made contact with the Minato shadow clone the instant it appeared. The kunai in the Minato shadow clone's hand had just been swung out, but before it could touch Li Yao, it was instantly bound and torn in two by the ink-wash tentacles, turning into white smoke and dissipating.

Upon seeing this, Minato's brows furrowed, and he thought to himself, "Just as I thought. The other party is very familiar with my Flying Thunder God Technique and knows how to deal with it."

Therefore, the next battle will either have to be fought by surprise or it will depend on who has the faster reaction speed.

However, although the attack just now was unsuccessful, it allowed Minato to measure Li Yao's reaction speed and the speed at which the ink tentacles wrapped around him.

If they can get closer to Li Yao's body, they can kill him with a single blow.

Thinking of this, Minato deliberately shouted loudly, "Shiya!"

"Understood," said Shimi Aburame.

After years of team battles, the three had developed a strong tacit understanding. As soon as Minato's loud voice fell, Shiya Aburame quickly formed hand seals.

"Ninja Art - Insect Deception Technique!"

Countless black insects swarmed out, instantly covering Li Yao's ink painting and threatening to devour him completely.

(End of this chapter)