Looking at Sasuke's relaxed expression across from him, Rock Lee said seriously, "Sasuke, please take this seriously. I'll be giving this battle everything I have!"
Sasuke raised a brow. "Enough talk. Let's begin!"
Rock Lee said no more and assumed the opening stance of the Steel Fist Style. In that instant, his entire presence underwent a tremendous change.
Sasuke did not underestimate him either. He immediately lowered his center of gravity and reached one hand into the Ninja Tool Pouch at his waist.
Rock Lee had never been high on his list of concerns, so he did not want to waste too much time on him. He wanted to end this quickly and save his chakra for Naruto.
Whoosh...
Just as Sasuke was considering how to finish the fight quickly, Rock Lee's figure blurred. Amid a shrill howl of tearing air, he suddenly vanished from Sasuke's sight.
"Huh!?"
Sasuke was startled and instinctively activated his Sharingan.
When the dark pupils in his sockets turned into scarlet Three Tomoe Sharingan, he finally saw Rock Lee rushing at him from the side, trailing a long afterimage behind him!
"Leaf Whirlwind!"
With a shout, Rock Lee launched his first offensive.
So fast!
Suppressing his surprise, Sasuke promptly raised both arms in front of himself.
Bang...
Rock Lee's flying kick slammed viciously into Sasuke's arms, sending Sasuke flying!
While still airborne, Sasuke quickly adjusted his posture and landed steadily on the ground. The ease that had filled his face was replaced by surprise and gravity, while the three tomoe in his Sharingan slowly began to spin.
In the main stands.
Kakashi looked stunned. "How can Rock Lee be this fast!?"
In terms of speed alone, Rock Lee had already surpassed the vast majority of Chunin. Even many Special Jonin would likely be no match