All the ninjas present heard Muzan's words and immediately drew their kunai, watching him warily.
Kakashi stood directly in front of him. He understood Muzan's strength; these people alone would likely find it difficult to stop him.
"Sharingan!"
"Shadow Clone Technique!"
This was no longer a sparring match between brothers. Kakashi had to capture Muzan and bring him to justice.
Three Shadow Clones charged straight at him. Facing Kakashi's attack, Muzan was no longer in the mood to joke around.
"Bang!"
"Monster Strength Fist!"
The shattered ground split into ravines. The foremost ninjas were blasted away by Muzan, while Kakashi's Shadow Clones froze in place.
Three clouds of smoke burst before Muzan. The freshly formed Shadow Clones were smashed apart in an instant. As Kakashi stared in shock, Muzan used Body Flicker and appeared before him.
Damn it! I can't stay on the defensive like this! Move, body!
He could see Muzan's movements, but the difference in their neural speed left Kakashi with no time to react.
Known as the Copy Ninja, he could not face Muzan head-on. That terrifying strength—if it hit him, he would be severely injured even if it did not kill him.
"Crack!"
Damn it, why is the gap so huge?
That was Kakashi's last thought before losing consciousness. Unable to dodge, he could only take the blow head-on. A horrifying force struck him in an instant, sending Kakashi flying into the wall behind him. The entire house collapsed into ruins from the impact.
This was Muzan's mercy, because what came next was not something Kakashi should be involved in.
"Finish off these small fry quickly. Orochimaru's situation is probably worse than mine."
"Fire Release: Great Dragon Fire!"
This attack was not aimed at the ninjas in front of him. It swept over their heads, its