C48 Mr Gekka!

The Grass Kage was particularly astounded at this moment!

He had been the first to spot Yang Ming, and upon sensing the potent chakra emanating from him, he always knew Yang Ming was formidable.

But he never imagined Yang Ming could be this powerful!

"No, it's Mr. Gekka now. Respect is due to the mighty, and no one should dare underestimate them," the Grass Kage declared, regarding Yang Ming with a gaze that held no trace of condescension, treating him as an equal.

"Mr. Gekka!" echoed Yonekura Taku and Takenaka Jun, their voices steeped in reverence.

Their eyes were fixed on Yang Ming with the kind of awe reserved for a person of great importance.

Considering Yang Ming was only five years old and already possessed the prowess of an Elite Ninja, his rise to Shadow Level seemed inevitable.

Consider this: not even Konoha's famed five-year-old could match an Elite Ninja of such a young age.

Legends like Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama never boasted such strength at five!

Yang Ming's talent was such that it might rival that of the legendary Rikudō Sennin, founder of the Ninja Sect, within the entire Ninja World.

With this in mind, the trio's regard for Yang Ming deepened into profound respect.

Meanwhile, the surrounding ninjas were in a state of shock.

They stared at the composed Yang Ming, disbelief etched on their faces, as if they were beholding a celestial being in this five-year-old child.

"Indeed."

Yang Ming acknowledged the three with a casual nod, his hands clasped behind him. Clad in black, his slight frame exuded an air of undeniable authority.

Facing the Grass Ninja's top brass, he remained serene and unshaken, his composure alone marking him as exceptional.

"Given your extraordinary strength, we have no intention of holding you back. With your unique power, you're virtually unbeatable in the Ninja World, unless you cross paths with one of the supreme masters. You're free to carve your own path. Nonetheless, tradition dictates that you complete the formalities, which should take about seven days," Yonekura Taku informed Yang Ming.

"Alright," Yang Ming nodded, acknowledging the seven days ahead—ample time to wrap up his affairs before departing. He knew his return wouldn't be anytime soon, and the items he sought were exceedingly rare. Despite the uncertainty, he recognized these tasks as essential.

Dominating the Ninja World demanded more than the prowess of an Elite Ninja and mere brute strength. While the latter seemed formidable, it was essentially a technique for cultivating vitality.

Tsunade had mastered this Strange Strength, maintaining her youth and beauty at sixty. Yet, this power lacked significant offensive and lethal force, particularly against formidable opponents. It was limited to close combat, unlike the Eight Gates Released Formation, which, upon reaching the fifth gate, could launch air cannons, offering both close and long-range capabilities, flexibility, and immense power. At the eighth gate, it could even warp space-time.

Strange Strength, however, had its limits. At its peak, it could pulverize mountains with a single punch, akin to the Complete Body Susanoo, but it paled in comparison to the Eight Gates Released Formation. The latter's downside was its infrequent use, reserved only for insurmountable foes. Each activation consumed the user's potential and shortened their lifespan, leading to a brief existence for those who trained in it.

In contrast, Strange Strength grew with age, enhancing one's potential over time. Ultimately, Yang Ming's true reliance was on his formidable Wood Escape, aiming to exceed even Hashirama's legendary prowess.

To achieve these heights, Yang Ming had to undertake the system's missions, unlocking new abilities along the way.