Kakashi took a deep breath, his expression turning grave.
It looked like he had no choice but to use that jutsu.
His father had warned him that the jutsu Ye Ning had taught him came with severe limitations and should only be used as a last resort. But in this situation, it seemed he had no other option.
Estimating how much chakra he had left, Kakashi flicked his wrist and sent several shuriken flying.
Minato easily dodged them, but the corner of Kakashi's mouth lifted slightly. Using Chakra Threads to control the shuriken, he changed their course and sent them hurtling toward Minato from behind.
Then, Kakashi quickly formed several hand seals.
Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique!
Fire Release Ninjutsu from the front, shuriken from behind!
Facing attacks from both sides, Minato calmly used the Body Flicker Technique to evade Kakashi's assault.
But all Kakashi wanted was to buy himself a little time.
Kakashi charged at Minato. As he closed in, a fierce flash of lightning burst from his hand. In an instant, a piercing sound rang out, rushing toward Minato like the cries of a thousand birds!
Though Minato had yet to feel the jutsu's effects firsthand, he could still judge its power.
There was no doubt about it: this was a fearsome Lightning Release Ninjutsu.
Obito, buried in the ground nearby with only his head sticking out, was completely stunned.
He had never seen Kakashi fight before, so he had no idea just how strong Kakashi was.
Kakashi had always been hailed as a genius, but Obito had never thought himself all that far behind.
Today, that belief was shattered.
The gap between him and Kakashi was like a chasm!
Remembering how Kakashi had looked at him with weary indifference whenever he used to taunt him, Obito