The exchange of secret technique scrolls took place between two ninja villages, with another round held every six months.
The exchange partners were chosen by drawing lots. The details had already been settled before the Five Kage Summit adjourned.
Konoha's first partner was Iwagakure.
Ironically, the handover location was Kannabi Bridge, where the two nations had once clashed in battle—and where Kakashi's lifelong regrets lay.
Late at night, Kakashi carried the Scroll of Seals on his back while Might Guy shouldered a travel pack containing the secret technique scrolls. They raced through the forest, their speed sufficient to reach Kannabi Bridge before dawn.
Throughout the journey, Kakashi laughed and chatted as usual, never mentioning the upheaval he had recently experienced, nor the people and events connected to their destination.
Watching his dear friend run ahead of him, Might Guy felt his heart grow heavy. After what happened with Obito, Kakashi acted as though nothing was wrong. But as his close friend and rival, I knew that his composure came from his sense of duty as a Ninja. He was only putting on a calm front because he didn't want to trouble his comrades.
At a time like this... what could I do as his friend to help untangle the knot in his heart?
Then Might Guy reconsidered.
No, thinking I could resolve his years-old anguish was arrogant. Only the person who tied that knot could undo it. At a time like this, what I should do as his closest friend was stay quietly by his side, without exposing his pain or smothering him with concern, and face setbacks and challenges alongside him!
Noticing Guy's expression, Kakashi looked away.
Guy... I've caused you trouble again.
After running several more miles, they stopped beside a clear river. Kakashi unfastened the waterskin at