Kakashi's Bedtime Reading

Hatake Kakashi intended to use Water Release to block Chen's fire technique.

However, when their techniques collided, the flames did not extinguish as expected; instead, they rapidly consumed the water.

This was not evaporation, but total incineration.

Such an anomalous reaction left Hatake Kakashi deeply astonished.

Consequently, after dodging Chen's fire, he took the initiative to remove his mask, revealing his Sharingan.

"Is it really necessary to be this serious? I only took a book, Hatake Kakashi. Is it really necessary to go all out like this?"

As Chen's voice rang out, Hatake Kakashi felt a flicker of doubt, though he realized it wasn't strange for someone to recognize the reputation of the Copy Ninja, Hatake Kakashi.

"While you haven't done anything truly outrageous, taking my things without a word is quite troublesome for me. After all, I can't sleep without my bedtime reading."

Since his identity was exposed, Hatake Kakashi simply removed his Anbu mask.

Seeing Icha Icha Paradise used as bedtime reading, Chen finally understood why this guy was always running low on chakra.

It wasn't the burden of the Sharingan; it was clearly the result of his own excessive indulgence.

Hatake Kakashi charged at Chen while speaking, but with the aid of the Sharingan, Chen's attacks were completely seen through, causing him to fall into a disadvantageous position.

"Why don't you just surrender? Out of consideration for you being a kid, I can guarantee I won't hurt you."

"While the reputation of the Copy Ninja, Hatake Kakashi, suggests you wouldn't lie, I'm not the type to give up so easily."

Before the words had even faded, Chen used Flash Step to put some distance between himself and Hatake Kakashi.

Because this power did not belong to this world, even the Sharingan could not copy it.

"He who reigns! Mask of flesh and bone, all creation, flutter of wings, ye who bears the name of Man! Truth and temperance, upon this sinless wall of dreams, unleash but slightly! Way of Destruction No. 33, Pale Fire Drop!"

Taking advantage of Hatake Kakashi's moment of confusion, Chen unleashed Pale Fire Drop.

The powerful attack surged directly toward Hatake Kakashi, and this, too, was something the Sharingan could not copy.

Although Chen did not intend to kill Hatake Kakashi, the gap in their strength clearly did not allow him to hold back.

"I didn't finish him off, did I?"

Although Pale Fire Drop was powerful and could not be copied by the Sharingan, it clearly wasn't enough to kill Hatake Kakashi instantly.

Sure enough, Hatake Kakashi emerged from the side, looking slightly disheveled, his clothes singed, yet he remained uninjured.

"A very powerful ninjutsu, and one that cannot be copied by my Sharingan. Is this your Kekkei Genkai?"

Under normal circumstances, things the Sharingan could not copy were either Kekkei Genkai or secret techniques.

For example, Haku's Ice Release or the Nara clan's shadows could not be copied by the Sharingan.

Therefore, Hatake Kakashi's first reaction was to categorize Pale Fire Drop as such, as most people would never consider that the power didn't belong to this world.

"You could say that. After all, I am the only one who can use this power, so calling it a Kekkei Genkai or a secret technique isn't far off. So, Hatake Kakashi, how about you surrender? If you do, I'll return Icha Icha Paradise to you, and we can pretend we never saw each other. You arrived here only to find a pile of headless corpses. If you continue this, I could at least destroy this book, couldn't I?"

Chen spoke while holding Icha Icha Paradise.

He really wasn't confident in his ability to defeat Hatake Kakashi.

After all, Hatake Kakashi, like Naruto, was a character with "hacks" who could go toe-to-toe with anyone.

"That proposal..."

Hatake Kakashi appeared to be deep in thought, but at that moment, a figure behind Chen moved toward him with extreme speed.

"Water Release, Water Formation Wall!"

Because of the system, Chen had to consider environmental factors when using ninjutsu, so even without a sufficient water source nearby, his Water Release could still exert one hundred percent of its power.

He used the Water Formation Wall to block Hatake Kakashi's attack, simultaneously using Flash Step to distance himself once more.

"A Shadow Clone? Hatake Kakashi, you really use this trick from start to finish—the clone draws fire and gathers intelligence, while the original hides nearby to find an opening. However, we don't seem to have any major conflict, do we?"

Chen looked helpless. He had only taken a book; could it be that this book was actually Hatake Kakashi's wife?

Thinking about it, Hatake Kakashi still had no partner by the time of Boruto. Could this be the reason?

One had to realize that by the Boruto era, among the older generation, only Hatake Kakashi and Guy remained single.

Guy might be unpopular because he was too hot-blooded, but Hatake Kakashi was considered a handsome man even with his mask on; how could he not find a partner?

Thinking of this, Chen felt more and more that what he held in his hand was not Icha Icha Paradise, but rather Kakashi's wife.

"There is indeed no conflict, but if I were to let a powerhouse like you go unchecked, I would be nagged by the Hokage upon my return. So, why not cooperate with the investigation? If there are no issues, you are naturally free to leave. Or, if you are willing, you could also join Konoha. Compared to wandering outside, wouldn't it be better to have a permanent residence?"

Kakashi spoke, but it was clear that Chen would never agree.

It was at this moment that a sudden change occurred. Just as Chen was about to speak, he felt his feet being grabbed, and he was immediately dragged downward.

"Earth Release, Double Suicide Decapitation Technique!"

Kakashi's voice rang out, and only then did Chen realize that the two Kakashi he had seen earlier were both Shadow Clone.

Damn, so much for not having enough chakra? Using two Shadow Clone to draw attention, and you call that insufficient chakra?

"I am very sorry about this, but I do have some things that need to be confirmed. As long as you cooperate, I will not harm you."

Kakashi emerged from the ground as he spoke, his Sharingan still vigilantly locked onto Chen.

"So that's how it is."

Just then, Chen's voice appeared behind Kakashi. To his astonishment, Kakashi discovered that the Chen he had just buried in the ground was now standing not far behind him.

"How is this possible?"

Kakashi was deeply puzzled. In that situation, even if he were the one trapped, he wouldn't have been able to escape and reappear elsewhere in the blink of an eye; it was exactly like teleportation. In Kakashi's memory, the only person capable of such a feat was his late teacher, the Fourth Hokage Namikaze Minato. However, ever since his teacher passed away, the Flying Thunder God could only be used by three people working in unison.

"What kind of ability did you just use?"

"Telling an enemy about one's own abilities doesn't seem like a good choice, does it?"

Chen's voice shifted direction once again, and this time, he appeared in mid-air.