You Are Already Dead

Might Guy carried Genma Shiranui and jumped outside the Training Ground, watching the two figures inside the arena with a serious expression.

Even at this moment, he couldn't believe that Kakashi would turn out like this.

"Gen'ichi... can he win? Kakashi is practically a lunatic; he's incredibly vicious with his attacks," Genma Shiranui asked in a low voice, opening his less injured eye.

"He can win. Gen'ichi is very strong, extremely strong! So strong that even I don't know how much power he's hiding inside him."

Might Guy clenched his fists.

If he had to name someone in this world he could trust, besides his father, it would be Gen'ichi.

If Gen'ichi truly used that jutsu, even Kakashi would surely die!

But, Gen'ichi, would you really kill Kakashi? Would you really do something like that just because Kakashi has changed?

"You seem to possess an invisible toxin that can continuously weaken your opponent's strength, ultimately giving you the advantage..."

Kakashi slashed out with his blade, his eyes surging with cold intensity.

Then, as long as I end this quickly, before that mysterious toxin can interfere, it'll be fine.

It was a simple tactic, but very practical.

Swish!

In a flash of lightning, the slash went straight for Gen'ichi's face, incredibly swift and fierce. The undisguised sharpness clearly showed his resolve to kill.

Gen'ichi didn't even twitch an eyelid. With a blank face, he tilted his head back slightly. As he simultaneously reached out a hand horizontally to grab, he also kicked up his knee, brutally striking the opponent's chest.

Bang!

The two figures collided head-on, immediately engaging in a Taijutsu exchange. Every movement was flawless, far exceeding their peers. The incredibly fast pace of their fight was dazzling.

"This guy's strength is actually this astonishing..."

Kakashi's eyes showed shock. The places where he had clashed with Gen'ichi were throbbing with pain. Even with Chakra covering him, the injury was hard to conceal.

Clap!

"Don't get distracted, someone could die," Gen'ichi rammed his shoulder into Kakashi. When the other party slashed at him, he didn't resist at all, simply charging straight through.

Splurt!

The White Fang Short Sword pierced through Gen'ichi's shoulder. But Gen'ichi used this moment to raise his hand and punch, hitting the stunned Kakashi directly in the face and sending him flying.

"I told you, you need to be prepared to die when you fight me."

Gen'ichi stood in place as if nothing had happened. Even with blood pouring from his shoulder, his expression didn't change. "You hesitated just now, Kakashi."

"You purposely let me cut you just to land a punch on me?!" Kakashi coughed, realizing a rib in his chest was broken. But compared to that, Gen'ichi's actions were what truly shocked him.

"Don't worry about the details. I'm different from you, Kakashi."

Gen'ichi directly picked up the White Fang Short Sword and slowly pulled it out, each tiny movement bringing out large amounts of blood.

Under Kakashi's astonished gaze, Gen'ichi covered the wound with one hand. His powerful self-healing ability began to activate. Large numbers of cells inside his body rapidly gathered and regenerated, repairing the wound.

A few seconds passed, and the wound began to show signs of scabbing.

Another ten-plus seconds went by, and the bleeding from the short sword wound had stopped.

This brutal self-healing ability immediately stunned everyone.

"This is also one of your Bloodline Abilities... Such vitality, comparable to Medical Ninjutsu. In that case, I don't need to hold back either. I'll give you the same warning: be careful not to get killed by me."

Kakashi suppressed the shock in his heart and used a certain jutsu that was still in its early stages. Streams of lightning gathered in his palm.

"He's too reckless! How can Kakashi use that immature jutsu on a fellow villager!"

In the Hokage Building, Minato's face changed as he watched the scene displayed on the Crystal Ball. He immediately moved to stop the duel.

"Wait a moment, Minato. Gen'ichi won't lose that easily," Lord Third took a puff from his pipe.

"But, Lord Third, this isn't about winning or losing. Kakashi's psychological issues have reached a dangerous critical point. If we let this continue, something irreversible might happen!"

Minato frowned.

Lord Third didn't speak, just watched silently.

The White Fang's child, huh? Who would have thought that you, who committed suicide after being slandered and unable to bear the humiliation, would leave behind such an outstanding descendant? Yet, even such a genius has reached a dangerous point.

"Bonds are never created out of thin air; they must be baptized by blood and fire... Minato, you need to understand this."

Lord Third said meaningfully.

This was a method that a qualified Hokage absolutely had to master.

"Look, Gen'ichi is starting to counterattack. His Kekkei Genkai is so astonishing and powerful, it's full of surprises."

Lord Third watched Gen'ichi's actions with appreciation.

On the Training Ground, the two figures charged towards each other.

Accompanied by piercing roars, the clash of these fiercely battling new-generation ninjas was reflected in the shimmering, deep blue lightning.

Rip!

Kakashi raised his hand and thrust towards Gen'ichi. If that strike connected, it would be enough to end Gen'ichi's life.

But, in this instant.

"You already lost, Kakashi."

Nuclear Release: Vibration Wave!!

BOOM!

Kakashi, who had attacked like an arrow, was immediately sent flying by the terrifying shockwave. Even the ground of the entire Training Ground began to show signs of breaking apart.

Poof!

Kakashi turned into a puff of smoke.

"A Shadow Clone? Then the real body must be..."

Earth Release: Headhunter Technique!

Suddenly, two hands shot out from the ground, ready to drag Gen'ichi underground.

But at that moment, Gen'ichi seemed to have already anticipated it. He raised a foot and kicked down hard.

SMACK!

His foot pierced through the soil layer, stomping right onto Kakashi's head. The terrifying force instantly knocked Kakashi senseless.

"These little tricks are useless against me. None of your actions can escape my perception."

Gen'ichi spoke calmly, then squatted down, reached into the soil, grabbed Kakashi by the neck, and dragged the Konoha genius out.

It was as if he was dragging a dog.

"……!"

Kakashi was covered in mud. His eyes showed deep shock and anger, and lightning instantly gathered in his hand as he tried to seize the opportunity to unleash a Chidori.

But the next moment, the Chakra inside his body suddenly cut off. His internal organs, and even every bone in his body, felt as if they were erupting with a terrible illness, generating an abnormal temperature.

This violent physical change caused Kakashi to scream and spray blood from his mouth.

Gen'ichi's one hand was clamped tightly around Kakashi's neck. With his other hand, he formed a hand sign and spoke calmly:

"Kakashi, haven't you realized? Before you even used the Headhunter Technique, you were already... dead."