Two streaks of black and blue light flashed wildly through a corner of Konoha beneath the descending night.
However, since this was near Konoha's cemetery, no one else would be passing through at this hour.
After all, what normal person went to a graveyard in the middle of the night...
With Soji deliberately holding back, Kakashi seemed to be gradually grasping the knack of controlling his swordsmanship, yet he also seemed to remain just one step short.
Eventually, both of Kakashi's hands gripping the Short Sword began to tremble.
"This won't do! If this continues, Kakashi's hands might be ruined before he comprehends the true essence of swordsmanship and makes a breakthrough in strength!"
Watching the cold sweat on Kakashi's forehead grow thicker, Soji thought worriedly.
He wanted Kakashi to make a breakthrough, not mutilate himself!
Although Kakashi's sudden breakthrough had caught Soji somewhat off guard, he was still happy to see it.
Kakashi was not only the disciple of his good friend Minato, but also his junior. Soji was more than willing to lend him a hand where he could.
He had been feeding Kakashi moves and guiding his swings for quite some time now.
But perhaps the ultimate move Kakashi was about to unleash was simply too powerful. He had been holding it in without being able to release it, and even Soji was starting to get anxious.
If he had to compare it to something, the ultimate move Kakashi was comprehending was like a difficult childbirth.
It looked like it was about to come out, but it was still stuck inside, making everyone frantic!
If Kakashi's hands went completely out of control and he could no longer hold the Short Sword, yet the ultimate move Soji anticipated still had not emerged, then Kakashi would be finished!
Even