In the darkness, sparks flew everywhere as invisible slashes nearly shattered the hard stone paving.
Clang clang clang clang
The two short blades collided with fierce intensity, as if they were playing a violent melody in the courtyard of the Tenshukaku.
Kakashi's strikes grew faster with each blow. This was the principle he had learned from Uchiha Yoichi: if your slashes were so fast that the enemy could only defend, then you would have no need to defend yourself.
However, when facing this enemy, Kakashi felt somewhat powerless. Every one of his strikes was seen through and blocked with pinpoint accuracy.
This is impossible!
Kakashi found it hard to believe. He was a Chunin, and he had trained for so long. How could he be so helpless before a single enemy?
It was almost like practicing kenjutsu with his father at home.
After exchanging blows, Hatake Sakumo confirmed that the guard at the Tenshukaku had to be his son, Kakashi. A style of kenjutsu that combined Wind Release and Lightning Release existed only in the Hatake Family throughout the entire Ninja World.
You've improved, Kakashi. But this isn't the time for me to spar with you!
Hatake Sakumo recalled his teammates holding off the enemy in the main courtyard and made his decision instantly.
He swept his short blade across in a three-strike combo.
The first strike forced Kakashi to raise his blade to block. The second nearly knocked the short blade from his hand. As for the third—
The short blade in Kakashi's hand slipped free completely, and Hatake Sakumo sent it flying with a single slash.
Bang!
With a whipping kick, Hatake Sakumo sent Kakashi flying.
Since Kakashi had secretly come out on a mission, he must have possessed the resolve of a Ninja. Hatake Sakumo would not