"So... so strong!"
Naruto stood frozen in place, looking at that Kakashi-sensei from another world with heartfelt awe.
Could the me from another world become even stronger than them?
Though Sasuke was covered in blood, his fighting spirit still burned fiercely.
"The intelligence was wrong! Damn it, I didn't even see Kakashi's Body Flicker Technique clearly! I thought it was just a clone!"
These two... are both far from ordinary!
Momochi Zabuza's expression began to turn grave.
But if this one is a clone, then what's going on with that one? As far as I know, one of Kakashi's eyes should be a Sharingan...
Zabuza thought rapidly.
Could this be Kakashi's brother?!
The Copy Ninja Kakashi actually has a brother!
Zabuza's gaze swept across the two nearly identical faces, and he felt the thrill of having stumbled onto some juicy gossip.
"As expected of the Demon of the Hidden Mist, Momochi Zabuza! Everyone, be careful! The Executioner's Blade in his hand is one of the Hidden Mist Village's Seven Legendary Blades! It possesses the trait of never breaking!"
"It can absorb the iron in blood to repair its own damage!"
Kakashi spoke up with a warning.
"Never breaks? Kakashi, I don't know much about the Empire's military, but White Fang is in the army, right? If I remember correctly, don't all their blades possess self-repair properties? And they don't need blood, only Chakra?"
Kakashi nodded and transmitted his reply.
"That's right. Even my White Fang Blade had that property eight years ago, and it has also been jointly enhanced by Red Sand Robotics and Orochi Technologies. Now, nothing can destroy it except the power of the Six Paths!"
"As for the weapons within the military, they only obtained such technology earlier than I did!"
After Kakashi put it that way, Obito immediately felt that the other side's so-called Executioner's Blade was nothing special.
Standard-issue mass-produced weapons in the Empire were actually treated like treasures in this world?
Ridiculous and pathetic...
"Worthy of Konoha's Number One Technician, Kakashi. You certainly know your stuff."
Zabuza caressed the Executioner's Blade in his hand, his intoxicated gaze making it seem as though he were stroking a young model.
Everyone felt a chill run down their spines.
"Hey! Kakashi... that hole... wasn't made by him, was it?"
Kakashi glanced at the Executioner's Blade, and his face immediately reddened.
"What the hell are you thinking? How could a person be that big?!"
Kakashi angrily punched Obito a few times, then turned his gaze toward Zabuza.
"Since you're a master swordsman, then duel me!"
It was rare to encounter a skilled blade user, and Kakashi did not want to let this precious opportunity slip away.
Excitement also appeared on Zabuza's face.
"Oh? You must be Kakashi's brother! I wonder which of you is stronger? But since you want to play with me, I'll keep you company!"
Seeing that only one person was stepping forward, Zabuza secretly rejoiced.
Everyone before him felt dangerous. It would be best if he could defeat them one by one!
Since you're so overconfident, don't blame me...
Zabuza muttered to himself, planning to pretend it was difficult before killing Kakashi's brother. That way, the others would lower their guard and not gang up on him.
"Aaaah!"
Zabuza swung the Executioner's Blade, charging at Kakashi like a sharp arrow loosed from a bow.
Kakashi's expression was solemn, as though facing a great enemy.
He stared intently at Zabuza's movements, trying to decipher his swordsmanship.
However, the blade technique was like an antelope hanging its horns—without a trace to follow. For a moment, Kakashi could not make heads or tails of it.
Every slash appeared simple and direct, yet concealed profound mysteries. It seemed naturally formed, without any flashy techniques, yet contained endless power.
This blade technique could be said to have reached the pinnacle, artless yet masterful!
The more Kakashi watched, the more alarmed he became. He realized that he had encountered a true master!
Kakashi broke out in a cold sweat.
However, when he instinctively evaded the first blade aura with the slightest movement, Kakashi froze.
That's it?
That's it???
Damn! I fell for it!
Kakashi could clearly see a trace of mockery flash through the other man's eyes.
Just as I thought! He's using crude movements to make me lower my guard?
Heh! You're underestimating me too much!
A lion uses its full strength even when hunting a rabbit!
We learned in elementary school not to underestimate any opponent!
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Kakashi placed his hands on the Gravity Seals around his waist and limbs. After thinking for a moment, he let go.
If I always try to lessen my burdens at the first opportunity, how could I ever improve?
I'll observe for now!
Though the Gravity Seals on his body weighed a thousand kilograms, Kakashi had no intention of taking them off.
Constant weighted training was a good habit they had developed since childhood. It was not just him—Obito and Nagato wore them as well.
Obito wore even more than he did. As for Nagato, that guy seemed to be carrying several times his weight!
"Oh? Not bad! You actually dodged my slash so easily!"
"Then be even more careful from here on out!"
Zabuza laughed loudly as he once again swung the Executioner's Blade at Kakashi.
His swordsmanship truly was crude. Perhaps because he was a Jonin, his taijutsu and strength had always allowed him to bulldoze through opponents, and he had long grown accustomed to attacking like this.
Or perhaps... this was simply the limit of his skill!
Kakashi frowned deeply.
Had I overestimated the ninja of this world?
These simple, brutish movements were artless mastery? This was completely relying on brute force!
Kakashi did not know that the pinnacle of swordsmanship in this world had been the White Fang of Konoha.
After the White Fang of Konoha died, the swordsmanship of this world had regressed by more than a century.
Moreover, Zabuza's true strength lay in assassination. Without the Hidden Mist Technique, his swordsmanship was completely unfit for the stage.
Kakashi and the three youngsters watched Kakashi continuously evade, thoughtful expressions appearing on their faces.
"He's avoiding every attack. Is he looking for an opening or a flaw?"
Kakashi recalled the attack the other man had used before he lost consciousness, combining his blade technique with Lightning Release. That swordsmanship had completely surpassed even his father, Hatake Sakumo!
"It looks like this Kakashi-sensei isn't a match for this Hidden Mist ninja..."
Naruto narrowed his eyes, trying to analyze the situation.
After repeatedly dodging, Kakashi had still not launched any powerful offense. He was beginning to lose patience.
Let's try exchanging blows with him once!
When Zabuza swung the Executioner's Blade again, Kakashi also drew the White Fang Blade from his back.
"Hahahaha! Coward! You finally dare to strike?"
It was not only Kakashi. Zabuza was getting irritated too. His opponent had kept dodging, and he could not do anything to him. He felt utterly stifled, as though all his strength had nowhere to go.
The sound of metal clashing rang out.
His opponent's repeated evasions had made Zabuza think his strength was nothing special, but that strike just now left the web between his thumb and forefinger numb.
Kakashi saw that the hand gripping the Executioner's Blade was trembling uncontrollably, and his face immediately darkened.
What was that? I had completely let my guard down just now!
I actually thought he was a swordsmanship master?!
Forget a master—he doesn't even know swordsmanship at all!
What is wrong with this world?
Kakashi frowned deeply.
Zabuza was also utterly shocked.
No, bro?
If you're that strong, why the hell were you dodging?
If you had that kind of strength, why did you wait and watch me for so long? Were you playing me like a monkey?
Zabuza's face flushed, entering a Red Hot State.
He swung the Executioner's Blade at Kakashi once more.
Kakashi used only two fingers to clamp the Executioner's Blade firmly in place.
He looked at Zabuza with neither joy nor sorrow on his face.
"All right, this farce ends here. I admit that I overestimated you. You... have no swordsmanship to speak of!"
"The only thing worthy of praise is your silence. Whether it's the way you swing your sword or your movements, you make no sound. Perhaps together with the Hidden Mist Technique, that would let you crush your opponents."
"But... in the end, a ninja must rely on their own strength!"
Hearing that assessment, Zabuza's face turned red with rage. He tried to break free, but no matter how hard he pulled with both hands, he could not wrench the Executioner's Blade free from Kakashi's two fingers.
Seeing that he could not pull out the Executioner's Blade, Zabuza simply gave up.
He took a step back, formed hand seals with both hands, and wore a savage expression.
"Strength? You don't think I only know swordsmanship, do you?!"
"Open your eyes and watch carefully! I won't hold back anymore!"
After saying that, Zabuza began forming hand seals.
Kakashi's narrowed eyes widened more and more with Zabuza's movements, while Obito, who had been watching from the side, also turned grave as his eyes slowly transformed into Mangekyo Sharingan...
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