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Kakashi delivered a Zabuza went limp and passed out.

Kakashi instantly activated Lightning Blade, and a chorus of birdsong erupted. Before anyone could react, Kakashi launched an attack on Karot.

This move was even more powerful than Kakashi's breakthrough of Zabuza's water prison. Kakashi, like a sovereign, charged towards Karot with dazzling lightning.

"What's going on?"

Naruto was somewhat surprised to see Kakashi attack without warning. They were brothers, after all. Why were they drawing their swords against each other the moment they met?

Sasuke was also shocked by Kakashi's actions. Were the two brothers not on good terms? Sasuke and his brother had a very close relationship. He was completely baffled by Kakashi's actions, but they could only watch helplessly as Kakashi took action.

Karot's lips curled up slightly. "So what if I gave you the Shizune? Why are you still holding a grudge for so long? This little brother of yours is so petty."

Kakashi's attack arrived in front of Karot in the blink of an eye. Karot just stood there, making no defensive move. He simply raised his right hand, opened his palm, and directly grasped Kakashi's powerful attack, Lightning Blade.

"Boom."

A deafening explosion rang in everyone's ears. The explosion was accompanied by flying sand and stones. Naruto, Sasuke, and the others covered their eyes with their hands to avoid being injured by the flying stones.

After things calmed down, they saw only Karot and Kakashi standing in a large crater, Karot's hand covering Kakashi's fist.

"This, this..."

Sasuke watched Kakashi create this scene. He gained a deeper understanding of Kakashi's strength. Kakashi's usual image was too deceptive; he always looked like he hadn't slept, and would often hide from others to read comic books, showing no signs of being a strong person. This was the first time he had seen Kakashi serious, radiating a sharp and fearless aura, as if he could cut through any enemy in his path.

"Is this still Kakashi-sensei?"

Naruto shared the same opinion as Sasuke. This Kakashi completely shattered his previous image. In Naruto's mind, Kakashi had always been lazy and slacker. He never expected to see him so powerful today. He even wanted to retaliate with the Thousand Years of Death. However, the strength Kakashi displayed made Naruto uneasy. He didn't think he could defeat the current Kakashi.

"The way these two brothers greet each other is truly unique."

Kakuzu looked at the two brothers at the center of the explosion. Kakuzu understood Kakashi's sudden action perfectly. After all, he had spent so much time with Karot Kakuzu well aware of Karot's wicked nature. If Kakuzu hadn't been completely overwhelmed by Karot's strength, Kakuzu would have taught Karot a lesson. One could only imagine how much Kakashi, as Karot's younger brother, had endured from Karot.

"Your gift is such a pleasant surprise, my dear brother."

Karot looked hurt and said to Kakashi.

"Hmph, the surprise is yet to come."

After Kakashi finished speaking, he thrust the kunai in his left hand towards Karot's right hand, forcing Karot to release Kakashi's right hand.

Seeing that his attack was effective, Kakashi put away his kunai, took out a scroll, bit his thumb until it bled, and drew a line on the scroll. With a "bang," a samurai sword appeared in Kakashi's hand.

Kakashi held the swords in both hands, his Chakra completely covering the katanas. Lightning began to crackle from his body, as if he were surrounded by lightning.

"That's interesting."

Seeing Kakashi in this state, Karot felt a sense of familiarity.

That's right, Kakashi was imitating Karot's burst of energy. The only difference was that Karot was enveloped in ki, while Kakashi was enveloped in lightning. However, Kakashi's method was completely incomparable to Karot's. Karot's method didn't cause any damage to his body, while Kakashi used lightning to stimulate his body, granting him greater speed; the faster he was, the stronger his attack. Combined with his ample Chakra and the Sharingan's dynamic vision, this technique was extremely powerful.

"I am coming."

With that, Kakashi vanished from his spot in an instant. He took a single step and appeared in front of Karot. He slashed at Karot with his sword, Karot dodged to the side. Kakashi followed up with another slash, and Karot ducked, the katana nearly piercing Karot's abdomen.

Kakashi's attacks were incredibly fast, each strike aimed directly at Karot's body, swift, ruthless, and precise. It was as if the person opposite him wasn't his brother, but a sworn enemy he hated to the core. However, Karot's figure was constantly dodging, causing Kakashi's attacks to always miss by just a little bit.

Can you go any faster?

Karot's voice rang out at an inopportune moment, sounding utterly sarcastic to others.

"Isn't this man a bit too arrogant?"

When Naruto heard what Karot said, he was somewhat impressed by Karot. Even though he could only desperately dodge, Karot was still so stubborn.

"He's arrogant. But he has the right to be arrogant."

Even the usually arrogant Sasuke shared Naruto's thoughts at this moment.

"Um."

Sakura, who had kept quiet all along, shared the same thought as his two companions.

Only Kakuzu had spent several years with Karot, didn't think Karot was being arrogant; instead, he questioned Kakashi. Because if Kakashi only had that kind of speed, he definitely couldn't hurt Karot. Hadn't he seen that after all this time, Kakashi still hadn't managed to harm Karot in the slightest?

"As you wish."

As soon as Kakashi finished speaking, even more lightning energy surged from his body. The ground, unable to withstand the release of this energy, began to crack.

Kakashi swung his sword, and the sword energy was accompanied by lightning. "Boom!" The ground began to explode, and this was the result of Kakashi's ordinary sword swing.

Now, Karot not only has to guard against Kakashi's swordsmanship but also Kakashi lightning power.

"This is getting a bit tricky."

Seeing the strength Kakashi displayed, Karot couldn't help but feel a little worried. It would take some time to subdue Kakashi.

Kakashi wouldn't give Karot any time to be stunned. He immediately launched his attack, employing the Hatake Family Swordsmanship. Kakashi's approach differed from Hatake Sakumo's. Kakashi believed that speed was the ultimate weapon in martial arts, so his swordsmanship was as swift as the wind and as fast as thunder.

Wow, that's fast!

Those present couldn't see the sword in Kakashi's hand at all; they could only see the cracks left by the sword as the two of them passed by.

"As expected of Karot's brother."

Kakashi's displayed strength shocked Kakuzu. Even with his own strength, he was no match for Kakashi.

Kakashi thrust his sword forward, and Karot jumped back, thinking he had escaped Kakashi's attack range. However, unexpectedly, the katana in Kakashi's hand began to lengthen due to the Chakra covering it, Karot sensed the sharpness of the Chakra.

Kakashi's face lit up with joy; he had been waiting for this opportunity for a long time.