Arima's Teacher

"I'm sorry, Kakashi-senpai."

Arima stared at the masked Kakashi across from him, a trace of apology on his face.

After all, from the time he had awakened until the project's completion, Kakashi could be said to be the person in all of Konoha who had cared about him the most. Though Kakashi had never shown that concern openly, Arima could still feel it.

"Just come at me."

Kakashi did not waste words.

Although Arima's strength had improved tremendously, defeating him was still unrealistic.

Arima knew that as well, but he had to give it everything he had and fight for that sliver of a chance at revenge.

Only with Konoha's strength could he possibly drive all those monsters out of this world!

As soon as he spoke, the power erupting from him made the ground tremble slightly. He shot forward in an instant, thrusting the massive knight's lance in his hand straight at Kakashi.

Strength was not Kakashi's specialty. He nearly used a Body Flicker to appear behind Arima, drawing his Ninja Blade and stabbing down without hesitation.

The lance in Arima's hand was almost as long as a person. While it could grant its wielder greater power, in this situation, there was no way he could turn around with it and block the attack.

Was he going to be taken down by Kakashi in a single blow?

Danzo watched the battlefield, an undisguised look of disappointment appearing on his face.

If this newly developed weapon was only capable of this much, it was simply laughable.

Sure enough, had Hiruzen grown so old that he could no longer see the world's progress?

Danzo had many thoughts running through his mind, but he did not say a word.

Yet, to the great surprise of everyone watching, Arima immediately turned around the