Kurenai and Rin were usually good friends. Even when they fought each other, they always held back.
But in this sparring match with Rin, Kakashi would hold nothing back except killing moves.
Rin's expression turned grave as Kakashi rushed toward her.
She drew a Kunai and met him head-on.
Rin wasn't suited to using Monster Strength Fist, but she understood the principles of Monster Strength Taijutsu.
By applying those principles, she avoided being sent flying by Kakashi's first blow.
When one strike failed, Kakashi followed it with another.
He and Rin traded blows, clashing again and again.
No. I can't keep this up. If this goes on, I'll lose.
Rin cried out inwardly.
Kakashi's close-range assault put her under immense pressure, leaving her drenched in sweat.
Sweat soaked Rin's collar, and strands of hair stuck to her cheeks.
In truth, if not for what Kakashi had said at the start, Rin might already have given up.
But his words had ignited her fighting spirit!
Rin didn't know exactly what had happened between Kakashi and Sara, but from his tone, the two had clearly fought before.
Most likely, Sara had defeated Kakashi after training with Uchiha Yin for just half a year.
Rin had trained with Uchiha Yin for years. If she still couldn't beat Kakashi, wouldn't that mean she lacked talent?
Rin wasn't usually competitive, but she refused to lose to her Senior Sister Sara!
More than that, she refused to tarnish Uchiha Yin's reputation.
Gritting her teeth, Rin spotted another opening and deliberately let Kakashi knock her away!
She knew Taijutsu wasn't her strength. If she let Kakashi keep pressing her in close combat, she would undoubtedly lose.
And she refused to lose!
Riding the force of the blow, Rin struggled to form hand signs.
Uchiha Yin's pupils contracted.