Kakashi's Team and Might Guy's Team Showdown

Akatsuchi stood to the side, looking somewhat bewildered, and asked, "So what do we do next? Do we continue with the mission?"

Kitsuchi turned to look at Fugai and said calmly, "Fugai, you will lead two teams of Anbu to hold off the Konoha Root ninjas."

Fugai frowned, puzzled, and said, "But then your strength won't be enough. Even if you unleash a large-scale Earth Release is a type of magic or technique), you might not be able to defeat them!"

"If you are discovered beforehand, it will be terrible!"

Kitsuchi said in a deep voice, "Abandon this mission."

"Before we set off, the Lord Tsuchikage specifically instructed us that if the Root's assassination attempt on Gaara failed, we should immediately abandon the mission."

"But there's one thing I need to investigate thoroughly."

Fugai asked in confusion, "What?"

Kitsuchi Tu gazed into the distance and said in a somewhat solemn tone, "The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki of Konoha!"

Akatsuchi paused for a moment, puzzled, and asked, "The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki?"

Fugai also had some doubts.

Kitsuchi nodded slightly and said calmly, "There are some pieces of information that you may not be aware of."

"Last month, Orochimaru launched the Konoha Crush Plan, dragging Sunagakure into the fray, but in the end it was a complete failure, and even the One-Tail Jinchuriki of Sunagakure fell into the hands of Konoha."

"But just a few days ago, Konoha seemed to have launched a full-scale attack on Orochimaru, Otogakure was destroyed."

"It is said that Konoha used the power of the Nine-Tails in that battle."

Fugai asked doubtfully, "What does Konoha's deployment of the Tailed Beasts prove?"

Kitsuchi explained, "Sunagakure and Konoha are not of one mind. According to the information from Sunagakure, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki in Konoha... seems to be able to provide the power of the Nine-Tails to others."

"How is this possible?"

Fugai exclaimed in shock, "Even Roshi and Lord Han couldn't do this!"

Iwagakure has two Tailed Beasts, the Four-Tails and the Five-Tails. Roshi and Han, who are Jinchuriki, have undergone arduous training and are now able to perform basic Tailed Beast Transformation, making their strength unfathomable.

Even so, I've never heard anyone say that they can lend the power of the Tailed Beasts to other people!

Let alone Roshi and Han, in the entire history of the Shinobi World, I have never heard of anyone who could do this!

But if it really is...

Fugai said with a shocked expression, "If this information is true, then Konoha is too terrifying."

Elite Jonin of Iwagakure, Kitsuchi, Akatsuchi, Fugai had access to some of the village's secrets and were naturally aware of the Nine-Tails' terrifying strength.

If the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki of Konoha could truly lend the power of the Nine-Tails to outsiders, then Konoha would essentially have countless more ninjas capable of Tailed Beast Transformation.

"I also thought it was fake before, and that it was Sunagakure's deliberate revenge."

Kitsuchi said in a deep voice, "But that's precisely why I need to investigate personally..."

"Even if the entire army is wiped out, we will not hesitate!"

Fugai said in a deep voice, "I'll go instead!"

Kitsuchi shook his head and said seriously, "Here... I'm the most suitable one!"

"Akatsuchi..."

Akatsuchi shook his head, indicating that he was fine.

Kitsuchi Tu nodded, looked around at everyone, and said solemnly, "The future of Iwagakure is in your hands!"

"Set off!"

The border between the Land of Rivers and the Land of Wind.

Gaara and his companions walked from Konoha to Sunagakure. The ninjas from both sides exchanged glances and then turned and left.

Only about a month after the Konoha Crush Plan, although Konoha and Sand Village have re-formed an alliance, the lower-ranking ninjas have not forgotten that deep-seated hatred.

No one can easily let go of the death of their comrade.

After walking a bit further away, Hinata put her hands behind her head and said with a relaxed expression, "I thought I would encounter a strong enemy this time, but I didn't expect it to be so easy."

"Yeah yeah!"

Kakashi teased, "Hinata! Now that you've completed A-rank mission, how about treating your teacher to a big meal when you get back?"

"After all, I've been guiding you for so long, you should show some respect to your teacher!"

Hinata remained silent for a moment.

"Hmm! It's almost September 10th, so let's invite you on that day!"

Kakashi was taken aback. "Eh! Why are you being so generous this time?"

Hinata complained, dissatisfied, "Teacher Kakashi, what do you mean by that?"

"I'm usually very generous, okay?"

The first Chunin Ninja Exams was on July 1st, and the Third Match was on August 6th. Including the time spent welcoming Tsunade back to the village and investigating information in the Otogakure, it is already early September.

Although there is no such thing as Teachers' Day in the Ninja World, since Kakashi brought it up, Hinata didn't mind treating Kakashi to a big meal.

Naruto shamelessly came closer.

"Hinata, what about me? What about me?"

"You?"

Hinata glanced at Naruto with a look of disdain and sneered, "Since it's a thank-you banquet for teachers, you can pay the bill with me!"

Kakashi was initially hesitant to go Hinata agreed so readily.

They were afraid Hinata play tricks.

But when Kakashi heard that Hinata had actually pulled Naruto along to pay the bill, he was finally relieved.

She's still the Hinata I know, she hasn't changed at all!

Hinata turned to Kakashi and asked, "Teacher Kakashi, is there no need to rush back?"

Kakashi chuckled and said, "Don't rush. If you want to find a place to rest, let's wait until we enter the Land of Fire!"

After saying that, Kakashi looked at Might Guy and the other three.

"Kai! Let's go!"

With no mission to complete, Might Guy finally relaxed and grinned, "My eternal rival Kakashi! How about a race to see who gets back to Konoha first?"

Without waiting for Might Guy 'Kakashi reply, Guy ran off towards Konoha.

"Kai! You're cheating!"

Kakashi is usually quite laid-back, but Might Guy always seems to have a way of igniting his Kakashi spirit.

As he spoke, Kakashi sped up and caught up with Might Guy in no time.

Might Guy accelerated again.

The two of them were like children, fighting and snatching each other, and soon they disappeared without a trace.

Hinata, Neji two exchanged a glance and had no choice but to follow.

It's no wonder they're so unlucky to have such a Jonin as their ally.

However, Hinata was certain that Kakashi would win.

In the Original Story Hokage manga, Kakashi once compared sizes with Might Guy... apparently Might Guy peeked while Kakashi was in the bathroom.

As a result, Kakashi's attack was even bigger, Might Guy suffered a crushing defeat!

Might Guy, who looks so strong, is actually as small as a hazelnut...

Therefore, even if Might Guy eventually obtains the title of 'Might Guy', he will always be Kakashi's defeated opponent.

At least on the point of being a man, Kakashi is the clear winner.

Hinata looked at Neji, Rock Lee, Tenten, and said with a smile, "Why don't we have a competition too!"

"It's a points system. The first person to arrive at Konoha gets 5 points, the second gets 4 points, the third gets 3 points, the fourth gets 2 points, and the fifth gets 1 point."

The team with the highest score wins!

"The losing team has to treat everyone to a meal when they return to Konoha!"

Neji looked at Hinata with a smile in his eyes, nodded and chuckled, "Alright!"

Rock Lee was so excited he was practically bursting with energy, shouting, "I can't wait!"