Might Guy's nunchaku shattered under the cutting edge of Purple Electricity, scattering fragments across the ground.
"Ahem, Guy, you're not going to make me pay for those, are you?"
Kakashi spoke up.
"Of course not."
Might Guy found that amusing.
Kakashi had actually asked whether he wanted compensation.
"You and Qingyu are my closest friends."
Might Guy shook his head.
"But that attack was ridiculously powerful, Kakashi!"
Might Guy clenched both fists, an even fiercer spirit of youth blazing in his eyes.
"How does that move compare to Chidori?"
"It's quite a bit slower."
Kakashi slipped the White Fang Short Sword back into the sheath on his back with a reverse grip, narrowing his exposed eye slightly.
In his conception, this was actually supposed to be a technique that required no hand seals.
But since it was still unfinished, he had to form hand seals to release it.
"Chidori's thrust is faster, but my eyes can't keep up at all. And against someone who can match my speed, I'm likely to come off worse. Purple Electricity sacrifices some speed in exchange for more flexible attacks."
Kakashi paused and looked at his right hand.
Unlike Chidori, which concentrated its piercing damage on a single point, Purple Electricity covered a wider area and was harder to defend against.
"It's a little slower, but it's actually more useful in close combat."
"I see!"
Might Guy nodded, then suddenly flashed his white teeth and gave Kakashi a thumbs-up.
"But Kakashi, that wasn't my full strength just now. Once I master the sixth gate, the Gate of View, I'll be able to use that move—Morning Peacock! It's the ultimate taijutsu technique I've been preparing just for you!"
"Morning Peacock?"
Kakashi raised an eyebrow.
"That's right! High-speed punches create flames through friction with the air, unleashing