"The White Fang's Chakra Blade... It seemed he could already apply Lightning Release chakra to a Chakra Blade!"
Gengetsu was not surprised; instead, he felt somewhat expectant. Since Kakashi could skillfully use the Chidori line of ninjutsu, applying Lightning Release chakra to a Tachi was only natural. The difference lay in its strength.
How had Hatake Sakumo earned the title of White Fang?
It came from the white light formed when chakra flowed through his Tachi during battle. Unfortunately, he had died too early. Otherwise, if Kakashi had inherited all of his teachings, his potential would definitely have surpassed that of the original story. Even if the Sharingan later held him back, he certainly would not have spent every day fighting to a draw.
Sure enough, as the crackle of lightning rang out, electricity appeared around Kakashi's body, and lightning coiled around his short blade as well.
"Here he comes!"
Gengetsu's gaze sharpened as Kakashi stepped forward and charged. He was a whole level faster than before. Moreover, before he even drew close, the scattered Lightning Release chakra from Chidori Current was already affecting the surroundings. Once someone entered that range, they could be struck by lightning, their nerves numbed and their reactions slowed, becoming lambs to the slaughter.
This was not the first time he had faced such an opponent. The Root Ninja named Fei he had encountered during the Land of Rain mission had been even more skilled with Lightning Release than Kakashi before him. At the time, he had not dared engage the other man in close combat lightly.
"Still, I can use Lightning Release too!"
With a faint smile, lightning appeared around Gengetsu's body as well. The next moment, his figure vanished, crossing paths with the charging Kakashi.
With a snap, a piece of Kakashi's arm