Inside the cave, where jagged rocks loomed overhead, Kakashi and Obito rescued Rin and faced off against Iwagakure's last remaining Jonin.
"Hmph, not bad teamwork. But you're still just a pair of brats. If you'd finished me off earlier, I might not have been able to stand right now."
Kakko, Iwagakure's Jonin, spoke with a cold expression as his hands rapidly formed seals and chakra erupted from his body.
"Earth Style: Rock House Collapse!"
The ground immediately began to rumble. Under the force of his violent chakra, the already unstable cave collapsed with a thunderous crash, rocks of all sizes raining down without end. At the instant his jutsu activated, he himself fled toward the exit, escaping the cave with practiced ease.
"This is bad!" Kakashi cried out. "Run for the exit!"
The three fled at top speed. Deafening crashes from falling rocks came from all sides, dust filled the air, and they could not make out the situation at all within the chaotic cave.
Obito had only just activated his two-magatama Sharingan. His eyes darted from side to side as he tried to find the safest route.
Just then, a boulder several people tall suddenly fell from above, landing beside Kakashi. Though it did not strike him directly, the powerful impact knocked him to the ground. Coupled with the fresh wound in his left eye, he was unable to get back up for a moment.
"Kakashi!" Obito Uchiha shouted, swiftly leaping to his side and lifting him up. At the same time, an even larger boulder fell from overhead.
The situation was far too dire. Obito had no time to think; after glancing upward, he instinctively threw Kakashi from his arms.
Boom!
The massive rock crashed down, kicking up a huge cloud of dust. Outside the cave, Kakko of