The roads in the Shinobi World were usually in poor condition. Even the road leading to the Land of Fire's capital was only called an official road because so many people had walked it that the earth beneath their feet had been packed firm.
If they were marching at a forced pace, it wouldn't take long to travel from Konoha to the Land of Fire's capital.
But this was a visit to the Daimyo, after all—and a visit made after the previous Hokage had been killed in the village.
To maintain appearances, Hatake Sakumo and the others still traveled at a leisurely pace in their carriage.
They traveled at sunrise and rested at sunset.
Perhaps for a long time to come, this would be Hatake Sakumo's last stretch of leisure.
"Kakashi, don't hesitate when you strike. Aim for my neck. Aim for my heart."
Hatake Sakumo's White Fang lightly knocked Kakashi's short blade aside, sending the small boy tumbling across the ground like a yo-yo.
Konoha Strong Whirlwind!
Might Guy's roar rang out even louder than the howling wind.
A straightforward attack only had any real power when backed by overwhelming strength. Still too young to have grown into his full strength, he wasn't intimidating in the slightest.
At least, not to Hatake Sakumo.
White Fang's short blade lowered, and his free left hand caught Might Guy by the shin.
He suddenly stepped forward and twisted at the waist, using Might Guy as a weapon to slam into Uchiha Obito, who had been getting ready to throw a Kunai at him. Obito went flying backward.
Seeing that, Hatake Sakumo released his grip, sending Might Guy flying along with Obito. The two collided with Hatake Kakashi, who had charged in again, and all three tumbled into a heap.
"Your Taijutsu is