"Kakashi, you spent three years in Root, and more than eight years as an Anbu captain. Do you really think you can kill the three of us now?"
"Give up! As long as you're willing to come back, I believe the Third Hokage will let bygones be bygones!"
"It would be much simpler to kill you! Hatake Kakashi, you really do make us jealous!"
The battle erupted once more. Facing Kokonoe Mutsue and Baiye Fengyu's relentless attacks from both sides, Kakashi was in a miserable state. And with Asagami Naoto, who was exceptionally skilled in assassination, lurking nearby, Kakashi knew that the slightest lapse would mean certain death.
"Lightning Release: Lightning Beast Tracking Fang!"
Wolf-like constructs of chakra continuously surged out from Kakashi's side. Arcs of lightning, like reins in Kakashi's control, guided the lightning beasts as they pounced at Baiye Fengyu and Kokonoe Mutsue, easing Kakashi's pressure to some extent.
"Awooo!"
At that moment, Naruto suddenly let out an inhuman roar from not far behind them. The four tails protruding from beneath his chakra cloak startled everyone slightly. None of them had expected Naruto to go berserk at a time like this.
"Hokage-Style Sixty-Year-Old Technique: Kakuan Entering Society with Bliss-Bringing Hands!"
Trees suddenly burst from the snow, their long branches lashing out and smashing Naruto into the ground. As the branches wrapped around him, a Konoha ninja appeared before everyone. Kokonoe Mutsue and the others were all somewhat surprised to see who it was.
"Yamato!"
"Wood Release: Thorn Killing Technique!"
While suppressing Naruto, Yamato raised one hand, and countless vines shot from his arm toward Baiye Fengyu, who was closest to him. A long blade flashed, and Asagami Naoto appeared in front of Yamato.
"Flying Swallow: Air Pierce!"
A pale-blue chakra blade appeared and collided with Asagami Naoto's weapon.