"Damn it, he could still win like that." Obito had practically been popping champagne for Might Guy after seeing him use the Konoha Dragon God, yet Kakashi had somehow unleashed an even stronger slash at the very end.
And Kakashi had only collapsed a moment after Might Guy. He was clearly at his limit too.
Listening to Hiruko announce the result, Obito felt thoroughly upset. Seeing Nohara Rin smile while also looking worriedly at Kakashi below made him feel even worse.
In his imagination, the one still standing down there should have been him.
"I have to master Flame Breathing Chakra Mode as soon as possible. Then we'll see if he can withstand my Fire Release!" Obito's motivation to train was completely maxed out. He wanted nothing more than to stay up all night training, increase his strength, and then defeat Kakashi in front of Nohara Rin.
"They're both so strong." Asuma sighed. By the end, the two of them had displayed strength that should not have appeared in the Chunin Exams.
Those who had undergone special training with Might Guy were even more shocked. Many of them had been his classmates and had watched him rise from the bottom of the class to first in his grade, then to second place in the Chunin Exams.
During special training, they could still see the gap between themselves and Might Guy. Now, that gap had grown so wide that they had no idea how many years they would need to train to reach his current level.
"Guy, your youth burned at its peak today! I'm proud of you!" Might Duy gave Might Guy a thumbs-up, tears of emotion streaming down his face.
Although Might Guy had lost the final match, Might Duy did not think his efforts had been wasted.
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