The little brats quickly climbed toward the top of the tower. Had they been climbing for hours?
They looked up at the top of the tower, which was nowhere in sight, took deep breaths, and picked up their pace again.
As time slowly passed, the youngsters' stamina rapidly dwindled, and their pace gradually slowed.
Obito stared toward the unseen top of the tower and panted, "Holy crap, how tall is this thing?! I can't keep going. I'm almost out of strength."
"Stop talking, idiot. Save your strength," Kakashi said.
"Damn you, Kakashi! Who are you calling an idiot?" Obito snapped in embarrassment.
"Whoever keeps talking." Kakashi rolled his eyes and continued climbing.
"Damn you, Kakashi! Stop right there! I challenge you to a duel!" Obito surged after him.
"Are those two really that close? I'm so tired I can barely breathe, and they're still in the mood to argue," Tanimakino said between heavy gasps.
"Stop talking. Save your strength and keep climbing!" Tentōmaru panted.
Hyūga Shizuki glanced down and startled herself. She could no longer see the people below at all.
Itō Junichi looked at the clouds beside him and curiously reached out to touch them. His hand passed through the mist, which felt soft.
They rested for a while, then continued climbing.
"Why can't we see the top yet? I can't do this. I really have no strength left," Obito said, his mouth dry.
Might Guy was clinging to the tower above everyone else. He gave those below him a thumbs-up and said, "Yo... my dear friends! Youth never admits defeat! With those looks on your faces, youth will weep! Don't give up! You can do it..."
Everyone envied Might Guy's passionate display. How was this kid's physique so good?
"I can't, I can't. I need a break." Tanimakino