In the corner, Jin silently lowered his head.
He hadn't expected Sasuke to remember a casual remark he'd made so long ago.
That was right—the new explanation for the nickname "Two-Pillar" was something he'd said unintentionally back then.
After that, Sasuke hadn't minded being called "Two-Pillar."
But now...
He'd actually brought it up in front of everyone!
And in such a proud tone...
Anyone listening would have wanted to curl their toes in embarrassment.
Fortunately, no one was paying attention to him.
Everyone's eyes were fixed on the scene before them.
"What an interesting clash between two brats."
Kakashi tugged at his mask and watched the center of the street thoughtfully.
As he spoke, Guy, standing beside him in green, chimed in. "They're quite something, aren't they? They're so passionate! I hope the secret move I taught Lee in advance will help him win this fight."
"Hm? You taught that kid the Eight Gates?"
Kakashi paused at this, his expression darkening.
"He's only eight! Isn't it too early to teach him that?"
Guy shook his head and said quietly, "But... the one from the Uchiha clan is only ten."
Kakashi fell silent.
A moment later, he turned to Yamato beside him. "Hey."
Yamato: ???
He jolted, then instinctively stood at attention and looked at Kakashi. "Senpai!"
"Get ready to step in and restrain those two brats. Otherwise, if they really start fighting, we'll have to rebuild half of the Leaf."
"Understood!"
Tenzo—or rather, the man now known as Yamato—nodded.
Then he formed hand seals, preparing to use a jutsu to restrain the two.
But just then, a sticky voice came from behind him. "Hey, let them keep going."
Yamato froze. When he saw the white-haired man behind him, he quickly bowed respectfully.
"Lord Jiraiya!"
Kakashi and Guy straightened up as