At the beginning of the original story, at least before Shippūden, Kakashi Kazuma were truly evenly matched. However, this was partly because Kakashi's personal strength had stagnated for almost eleven or twelve years prior, showing little improvement, and also because Kakashi at that time hadn't realized that the Sharingan he had transplanted from his close friend Obito was no longer a simple Three-Tomoe Sharingan, but had transformed into the Mangekyō Sharingan back in Konoha 47, the moment Rin Nohara died!
Individual strength has not improved, and powerful methods have gone undetected.
Kakashi could only Zabuza- toe with Elite Jonin like Kazuma and Zabuza.
However, during this period, Kakashi, with his exceptional talent, diligence, and the personal guidance of his father, the White Fang, undoubtedly displayed a level of skill that surpassed Baki's!
"Boom!"
That figure rushing forward, flashing away continuously.
"Clang!"
Most importantly, there was that exceptionally beautiful short sword, and the chilling aura it exuded. It wasn't a particularly flashy offensive move, nor did it appear particularly powerful or terrifying on the surface, but each strike displayed a sharp and fierce edge.
Step by step, they pressed closer and closer to Baki's vital points, launching a relentless offensive like ocean waves.
"Pfft!"
"Whoosh!"
"Hmm!?"
Baki felt like he was running for his life. He barely managed to block a powerful attack, only to be met by the relentless, stealthy strike that came crashing down on him the next moment.
It's really difficult for Baki to defend against all of them.
He wanted to use his Wind Release technique to forcibly create a space, using offense instead of defense to turn the tide of the current situation.
" Wind Release..."
However, Kakashi stayed right next to Baki, without using any techniques, and simply used his taijutsu and Taijutsu to compress and force Baki's position!
"Bang!"
"Boom!"
From left to right, from front to back, the terrifying momentum that surged across the field, along with wave after wave of ripples in the air, was overwhelming.
"Wow!?"
"!!"
Such a tight and intense battle of offense and defense made the audience in the stands subconsciously tense, watching Kakashi Kazuma below, who had entered into a fierce battle.
Although not particularly glamorous, this duel was truly tense and exciting. Some viewers, fully immersed in the experience, couldn't help but hold their breath at this moment, as if afraid that even the slightest movement of their breath would affect the battle between the two below.
This intense feeling of battle is hard to describe in ordinary words.
"Whoosh!"
This applies not only to the average viewer.
This includes many spectators in the stands.
At that moment, Kei, Mei Terumi, and Kisame all narrowed their eyes slightly.
'Is he truly worthy of being White Fang's son? The sharpness of this blade is truly terrifying!'
Seeing Kakashi like this, even without having witnessed Hatake Sakumo, Ike could at least imagine it. I felt even more sorry for Kakashi. If White Fang hadn't died so young, Kakashi could have become the next generation of White Fang before he turned 20, or even stronger than his father!
On top of that foundation, if combined with the Sharingan, Kakashi would undoubtedly be considered one of the best among Kage Level fighters!
It can only be attributed to timing and fate.
Despite his feelings of regret, Kei himself still hopes that the plot will unfold as it did in the original story. As a member of the Mist Ninja, he naturally hopes that Konoha will be as weak as possible!
It would be best if White Fang, Minato, and the like died sooner rather than later. It would be best if Tsunade, Orochimaru, Konoha, and the Jiraiya left the village as soon as possible. Konohagakure is best when it is led by the great 'F4'!
Qi looked down at Kakashi, who had already cornered Baki, and thought to himself.
"Bang!"
"Wow!"
"Second match, winner— Kakashi Hatake!"
Having lost the initiative and then unable to find an opportunity to counterattack, Baki's defeat was self-evident. The fact that he managed to hold on until this point was already an exceptional performance for Baki. In a period when geniuses are not complacent and are still advancing rapidly, it is difficult for others to keep up!
"Oh, oh, oh! Well done, Kakashi- kun!"
"Haha, as expected of Lord White Fang's son!"
"That aura, that swordsmanship, he's definitely going to be the next White Fang of Konoha Ninja Village!"
"Let's stick to this and win in the end."
"First the semifinals, then the finals, and finally the champion! Go, Kakashi!"
He wasn't the only one, but he was definitely the most favored opponent. Before the start of this main tournament, Kakashi was the one with the highest betting rate in the betting market, and countless people chose to believe that the son of the White Fang would definitely stand in the end.
Although the character Qi appeared as a bug in the middle of the story, in the eyes of the vast majority of Konoha people, the name of White Fang is still the most anticipated and valued!
Kakashi will definitely become the pride of Konohagakure.
"Hehe, you can see how sharp White Fang's blade is just by looking at Kakashi!"
Mei Terumi looked at Kakashi, who was calmly sheathing his sword and returning to his position below, and said with a light laugh.
Kisame's pupils revealed an extremely cold and fierce look, and his right hand unconsciously clenched into a fist.
Among the outsiders, Kakashi truly put a lot of pressure on Kisame. Unlike when Kisame first appeared in the original work, where he could completely overpower Kakashi, the two at this age are now a formidable opponent!
And after this match ended.
The remaining contestants will be a clash between the Mist Ninja and the Konoha Ninja. All the contestants from the other ninja villages have already been eliminated. Apart from Kei and Kakashi, who successfully advanced to the semifinals, the next matches will be between Mei Terumi and Genma Shiranui, Namiashi Raidō between Kisame and Raido Namiashi.
Honestly, you could predict the outcome of either of these battles just by looking at the expressions on the faces of the spectators in the stands.
The strength of Mei Terumi and Kisame.
This has already been demonstrated to the fullest extent in previous battles.
The strength of Genma and Raidō.
Yes, it's not that the people of Konohagakure are trying to boost the morale of others; it's just the truth.
"Match 3: Mei Terumi vs. Genma Shiranui!"
However, this third match still had some interesting aspects.
Jonin the many Konoha from Konoha who appeared in the original work, Genma Shiranui can be considered a notable figure!
In terms of individual ability, he cannot be considered absolutely weak.
Against Mei Terumi, you could say he's at a complete disadvantage, but you can't say he has no chance of winning at all!