Kakashi's fight ended far too quickly!
Obito Uchiha was utterly dumbfounded. He stood frozen, his mouth hanging open and disbelief written all over his face, unable to utter a word for a long time, his heart filled with shock.
I'm about the same age as Kakashi, yet his strength has already reached this level!
"Kakashi, you're amazing! No wonder you were a genius ninja who graduated at six."
Kurenai Yuhi's eyes also shone with amazement. She looked at Kakashi with admiration, her tightly clenched hands slowly relaxing as her anxiety finally subsided.
"Just the basics," Kakashi Hatake said with a disdainful smile. "You simply haven't seen enough. Go on more missions from now on."
"All right, Kakashi, put your blade away. Let's keep moving!"
Uchiha Lei stood where he was, his expression calm throughout. As he watched Kakashi, a barely perceptible trace of approval flashed in his eyes.
Kakashi nodded and put away his short blade, dipping his head in acknowledgment.
With that, the four-person squad set off again, heading briskly toward Kannabi Bridge ahead.
Half a day later!
The four had already ventured deep into Iwagakure's border territory.
Barren rocks littered the wilderness, fierce winds howled, and the pungent smell of dust filled the air. Beneath the deathly silence of the plains, murderous danger lurked.
Whoosh!
Several dark figures suddenly shot out from behind a pile of rocks, their chakra raging. All five were Chunin or Genin from Iwagakure, and they instantly surrounded Uchiha Lei's group.
"Konoha brats, you dare trespass on Iwagakure territory? None of you are leaving!"
"Kill them and collect the reward!"
The Iwagakure grunts' eyes gleamed viciously as they rushed forward with kunai in hand, their attacks fierce and brimming with killing intent.
Kurenai Yuhi tightened her grip on her ninja tool. There was no