"What's wrong? Afraid to compete with me?" Obito taunted.
"Do you think someone who's always been the winner would fear a challenge from a loser?" Kakashi retorted.
Though he wasn't confident about the fight, Obito's arrogance still rubbed Kakashi the wrong way.
"That was in the past. I'm stronger now." Obito crossed his arms, brimming with confidence.
Having awakened the Two-Tomoe Sharingan and improved his Flame Breathing, he had gained far too much from this mission. Forget Kakashi—even Shisui was someone he was confident he could take on.
"Save those words until you've actually beaten me," Kakashi said coolly.
Seeing the tension between them grow thicker, Mu Yue acted as referee and gathered all the disciples to watch.
"A little competition now and then isn't bad." Mu Yue chuckled. This time, he thought highly of Obito.
Not only had Obito surpassed Kakashi in raw strength on paper, but he had also performed well against the Kumogakure jonin. He was no longer the combat rookie he had once been.
Obito and Kakashi stood facing each other and formed the Seal of Confrontation.
"Obito, Kakashi, do your best!" Nohara Rin cheered them both on, waving her little fists.
Hearing Rin's words, Obito thought that he had to give Kakashi a good beating this time and let Rin see his true strength.
"Begin!" Mu Yue swiftly announced.
Bang!
The moment Mu Yue finished speaking, Obito and Kakashi both threw punches, their fists colliding.
"Kakashi, there's no power behind that punch." Obito laughed, then immediately changed his breathing rhythm and entered the Flame Breathing state, forcing Kakashi back in one burst.
Kakashi's expression did not change. Borrowing Obito's force and the nearby tree, he launched himself forward and threw a fierce punch at Obito.
Their taijutsu styles differed greatly. Obito's moves were broad and