Chihane was also afraid that, if this continued, Kakashi would really become "Kakashi Hatate, the fifty-fifty fighter."
Just like in their fight earlier, Kakashi had used what he knew about Chihane to devise a battle plan specifically tailored to counter him.
That certainly worked against ordinary opponents. Kakashi had plenty of basic ways to attack. In fact, with his mastery of swordsmanship and all five chakra natures, his offensive options were practically endless.
And because he had never received Obito's Sharingan, Kakashi had considerable chakra reserves. Even if he couldn't match the Uzumaki Clan, he still surpassed the vast majority of ninja.
But Hiruzen Sarutobi, who also mastered all five chakra natures and was essentially an upgraded version of Kakashi, was right there.
If he kept developing this way, even if Kakashi reached Kage level years later through combination ninjutsu, he would be nothing more than another Hiruzen Sarutobi.
One would simply wield a staff, and the other a short sword.
But what good would that do? Once Chihane activated Armament Haki, he could stand perfectly still and let both of them attack together, and they still wouldn't break through his defenses.
Never mind Chihane-even a random jinchūriki would give Kakashi a difficult fight.
And that wasn't even considering the great era that was about to arrive.
Without any cheats or special eyes, Kakashi probably wouldn't even be capable of protecting himself when that time came.
That was not what Chihane wanted!
But if Kakashi himself didn't want to change, no one could help him.
"Big brother, again!"
A complicated look flickered in Kakashi's eyes, but he quickly straightened up and charged at Chihane again.
This time, however, a hint of disappointment flashed through Chihane's eyes as he watched Kakashi rush toward him.
Such meaningless behavior was nothing more