The Second Attack Force included nearly all the elite ninja from Kirigakure and Konoha, among them Might Guy, Kakashi, and Jiraiya.
Before they set out for battle, Shikaku, Hokage Madara, and the others had already assigned personnel based on the enemy's particular strengths.
Kisame Hoshigaki's defining weapon was his Greatsword, which could absorb an enemy's chakra to strengthen itself. Against an opponent like that, Might Guy, with his outstanding taijutsu, was naturally the best counter.
The Second Hokage's specialty was the Flying Thunder God Technique. Only Naruto Uzumaki, who had become a perfect jinchuriki and could enter Sage Mode, could keep up with his speed.
As it happened, Naruto had also fought the Fourth Hokage, giving him plenty of experience countering Flying Thunder God.
"Konoha's beast, huh? You certainly qualify as an opponent for me."
Although Kisame had never met Might Guy, he had heard of his reputation. With such a powerful opponent to fight, Kisame would have no real regrets even if he died at Might Guy's hands.
"Then let's take this fight somewhere else."
Although Konoha had more people here, Might Guy knew his opponent would be far from easy to handle. Once their battle reached its fiercest point, the enemy's teammates were either Kage or reincarnated bodies that had no fear of being killed, while his own teammates were flesh and blood. That was why Might Guy suggested changing their battlefield.
"Heh heh heh, that depends on whether you can make me."
Unlike Might Guy, Kisame liked fighting where there were plenty of people. After all, every ninja could become food for his Greatsword.
"Eight Gates Formation! Gate of View, open!"
An immense amount of chakra surged around Might Guy, and his skin visibly reddened. His overwhelming presence shocked even the Previous Kage.
"Who is this guy?