Chapter 161: The Transformation of Kakashi and Uchiha Obito!

After subduing the Four-Tails, Shūichi let out a long breath, though he could also feel the weight settling into his body.

Four tails was indeed much more powerful than just one!

This wasn't about combat strength, but rather the sheer quantity of chakra.

The amount of chakra from the One-Tail was roughly comparable to Asuka's, which was about nine times Shūichi's current chakra reserves.

But when Shūichi estimated the upper limit of the Four-Tails' chakra, it was around forty times his own.

Astounding!!!

One could only imagine how terrifying the chakra reserves of the Nine-Tails, with all nine of its tails, would be.

And as for the Ten-Tails...

This is why, looking to the future, the path forward still lies in mastering natural energy.

But first, he had to increase his own chakra capacity!

"However, as my physique continues to improve, my chakra limit should soon match or even exceed that of the One-Tail, reaching the level of a tailed beast."

"At that level, the amount of chakra would place me on par with only a select few in the current shinobi world—like the Third Raikage, the future Fourth Raikage, Sage Mode Jiraiya, Nagato, or Uzumaki Kushina."

As Shūichi pondered this, he continued to acclimate himself to the Four-Tails' power.

The Fire Nether Chains he used prevented both the Four-Tails and One-Tail from accessing their own chakra while simultaneously siphoning off their chakra. This chakra was filtered through the Eight Trigrams Sealing system, becoming a source of stamina for Shūichi.

This system was similar to how tailed beasts could absorb natural energy to replenish their strength.

Now, Shūichi had two massive chakra batteries—more than enough for most situations!

With the One-Tail and Four-Tails within him, he'd rarely run out of chakra.

However, Shūichi remained fully aware of one thing: the tailed beasts were still external powers. His body's strength needed continual improvement and further excavation.

His ultimate goal was the level of the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama!

Right now, he was still two or three major physical upgrades away from reaching that level.

It truly made one appreciate the terrifying power of the First Hokage.

...

"Let's move!"

After taking a moment to adjust, Shūichi accepted the scroll from Uchiha Shisui's hands.

"Shūichi, shouldn't you take a break first?" Asuka asked with concern, and Shisui nodded in agreement.

Shūichi smiled. "The sealing technique is strong enough, and my body will adapt quickly. Don't worry."

The three of them set out, and about 20 minutes later, they encountered a small squad of Iwa-nin.

"It's Konoha's Blue Flash!"

"What's he doing here? Isn't Rōshi supposed to be dealing with him?"

...

The Iwa-nin stared wide-eyed at Shūichi, cold sweat pouring down their faces.

"Retreat!"

The leading Iwa jōnin immediately ordered a retreat, slamming his hands to the ground to rapidly reshape the terrain in front of them. At the same time, he replaced himself with an earth clone, while his real body escaped underground.

Seeing this, Shisui couldn't help but laugh. "Shūichi, it seems just showing up is enough to defeat the Iwa-nin."

Shūichi chuckled. "If only it were that easy."

"Let's chase them!"

The three leaped forward, quickening their pace.

As Shūichi's presence spread, news of the Four-Tails jinchūriki Rōshi's defeat also swiftly circulated among the Iwa forces.

At the same time…

Kakashi, who had detoured north and crossed into the Land of Grass from the Land of Waterfalls, suddenly halted. He raised his hand, signaling Obito to stop as well.

"Is there an enemy nearby?"

Obito looked around but found nothing.

Hidden underground, the Iwa-nin Majoji smirked to himself. "Just two kids? How underwhelming. Still, for them to detect me... maybe they're not entirely incompetent."

Though Kakashi wasn't a sensory ninja, he had an exceptionally keen sense of smell and was skilled at observing traces. He snorted lightly, "Be careful. If you start crying in fear, I won't be saving you."

A direct hit to the heart!

Obito bristled, about to retort, when Kakashi's hand erupted in lightning, accompanied by the loud chirping of birds.

"So... so much chakra!"

"This technique..."

Obito was stunned, having never seen Kakashi use this move before.

"I'm going in. Stay alert."

With another reminder, Kakashi leaped forward, the area around him crackling with explosions as he moved at lightning speed.

Seeing this, Majoji was equally shocked. "So fast... this guy is no joke... but neither am I!"

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!

A barrage of shuriken flew out.

Surrounded by electric currents, Kakashi moved swiftly, kunai in hand, deflecting the incoming shuriken with ease.

Only then did Obito snap out of his daze, quickly pulling out his own shuriken and throwing them to intercept.

Clang clang clang!

Every kunai Majoji had thrown was blocked by Obito's projectiles.

In a few blinks of an eye, Kakashi had already dodged the frontal attack from Majoji's clone and appeared behind it, swiftly dispatching the clone.

Poof!

The clone dispersed.

"As expected, just a clone."

"Next!"

Kakashi continued his assault, his incredible speed allowing him to eliminate Majoji's clones one by one.

"Die!"

The real Majoji appeared, blade in hand, charging toward him.

Obito's eyes widened as he watched.

In a split second, the electrical currents surrounding Kakashi expanded outward, paralyzing Majoji's movements and slowing his speed. Kakashi sidestepped the incoming strike, circled around, and drove his right hand through Majoji's chest, piercing his heart.

The Chidori required speed to deliver a powerful blow, but Kakashi's perfected Raikiri—the lightning cutter—didn't. In this case, he used Chidori first, followed by Raikiri to maximize its lethality.

The strength of Raikiri was greater, but he couldn't instantly activate it. However, his Chidori had already reached the point where no hand signs were needed.

...

Kakashi withdrew his hand, and Majoji collapsed to the ground.

Uchiha Obito stepped forward, still in shock.

The fight just now was something he couldn't have managed at all.

"Hurry up," Kakashi barked after taking a couple of breaths.

Obito quickly followed suit.

The two moved through the dense mushroom forest, then waded through a stream.

Suddenly, Kakashi stopped again, raising his hand in a signal.

Obito tensed up, "Are there more enemies?"

"Where?"

Just as he wondered, several bamboo tubes shot down from above.

Reacting swiftly, Obito formed hand seals and released a massive burst of flames, burning the falling bamboo projectiles and sending them crashing into the water, causing a spray of droplets.

"Watch out!"

Kakashi shouted as he drew his blade and launched himself toward the Iwa-nin emerging from the bamboo thicket.

Clang clang clang!

The two clashed mid-air, exchanging blows.

Obito looked up, only to feel a sudden sharp pain in his neck as his body went limp.

At that moment, Kakashi landed and called out, "Obito!"

"We're taking him with us!"

An Iwa-nin named Daishi chuckled, then he and another Iwa-nin, Hiwa, leaped away with Obito in tow.

"Damn it!"

Kakashi gritted his teeth.

"My father always said, 'Never abandon your comrades'... Even if he's a crybaby, I can't just leave him behind."

Determined, Kakashi took off in pursuit of the Iwa-nin.

…

"That brat's actually chasing us," Daishi noted, glancing back.

Hiwa added, "That sword... It looks like the one Konoha's White Fang used. Could he be the son of the White Fang?"

"In that case, no need to hold back."

"I'll stay behind to deal with him. You focus on getting the information out of this kid."

Daishi halted, and Hiwa stopped as well, turning back to caution him, "Don't underestimate him. It seems Majoji might already be dead."

Just then, a flash of lightning appeared behind them.

Both Iwa-nin were startled, "So fast!"

Daishi quickly made hand seals and vanished from sight, while Hiwa sensed danger and released Obito before leaping away.

Clang!

The sound of metal clashing rang out, and sparks flew.

Kakashi appeared, retrieving the unconscious Obito and retreating a short distance.

Meanwhile, his Lightning Clone was already engaging Hiwa, but there was still the other enemy skilled in concealment.

"Obito!"

Kakashi stayed alert, on guard. "This guy's even managed to erase his scent. I'll have to rely on sound and air movement."

Suddenly, his ears twitched. In a flash, Kakashi turned, swinging his blade, White Fang.

Slash!

Blood splattered, some of it landing on the unconscious Obito's face.

A gash appeared on Daishi's chest as he landed on a tree branch, his expression dark. "This brat is no pushover... I'll have to take my time."

With that, his body faded into invisibility once again.

At the same time, Kakashi's Lightning Clone finally exploded, the shockwave sending Hiwa to the ground, screaming in agony.

"Now's my chance!"

Kakashi dashed forward as Obito slowly began to regain consciousness. He opened his eyes just in time to see Kakashi moving to finish off the downed Hiwa, only to suddenly turn and parry another attack.

Clang!

More blood splattered, and Kakashi grimaced as he staggered back to Obito's side.

A long cut ran across Kakashi's left abdomen, blood soaking his clothes.

"Kakashi!"

Obito cried out, quickly getting up to support him.

"Go... You're no match for him."

Kakashi clutched his wound, eyes locked on Daishi, who had just reappeared.

Daishi had one kunai blocking Kakashi's blade and had inflicted the wound with another. Clearly, he had planned to strike when Kakashi was distracted by the downed Iwa-nin.

"No..."

Obito shook his head, gritting his teeth. "I won't abandon a comrade!"

Kakashi, enduring the pain, argued, "But if you stay, we'll both die!"

Tears streamed down Obito's face as he bit his lip. "Even if I die, I won't be a coward! I'm a Uchiha!"

On the other side, Daishi turned his gaze to both of them, "Sharp instincts for a brat... As expected of the White Fang's son."

"But this is where it ends for you."

With those words, he vanished again.

Kakashi shouted, "Go now! If the other one recovers, you're done for!"

"And don't tell me your eyes are tearing up from dust again!"

Obito didn't respond. He stood, wiped his tears behind his goggles, and gripped his kunai tightly. "I won't bring shame to the Uchiha name!"

"Die!"

With a sudden turn, Obito thrust his kunai forward with both hands.

"How... how is this possible?"

Daishi reappeared, looking down at Obito's kunai.

Obito raised his head, revealing crimson eyes—the fully formed two-tomoe Sharingan.

"A... Sharingan!"

Daishi muttered in disbelief.

Obito pulled the kunai out and, with a swift motion, slashed across Daishi's neck.

Thud!

The large body collapsed to the ground.

Obito turned to look at Kakashi.

"These eyes..."

Kakashi gasped, "You awakened your Sharingan!"

Obito nodded, "Kakashi, now it's my turn to protect you!"

Kakashi took a deep breath. "Then let's take this chance to finish off that other enemy!"

"But be careful, he's already recovered."

Obito nodded and charged toward the fallen Hiwa.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!

Several shuriken flew forward, followed by Obito quickly forming hand seals.

Hiwa, who had barely recovered, narrowly dodged the shuriken as he leaped to his feet.

Although he had regained some of his strength, his body wasn't as nimble as before.

Avoiding Obito's Great Fireball Technique once more, Hiwa found himself face-to-face with Obito.

Both wielding weapons—Hiwa with his dual swords, Obito with his dual kunai—they engaged in a furious exchange.

Clang clang clang!

As they fought, the weakened Hiwa retreated, thinking to himself, "This Sharingan... he's completely different from before... This kid..."

...

At the same time, high above Kannabi Bridge, one of Shūichi's shadow clones, transformed into a hawk, suddenly sensed something. "Kakashi and Obito?"

"What are they doing here?"

"I can't sense Rin's chakra—she's probably been left back at the main medical camp," the shadow clone deduced. Without waiting any longer, it dispelled its transformation mid-air, plummeting toward the ground at high speed. To cushion the descent, lotus petals bloomed beneath its feet at intervals, softening the fall.

"Above us!"

"Watch out!"

"It's Konoha's Blue Flash!"

The Iwa-nin's voices echoed in alarm.

Thanks to intel previously obtained from Sunagakure, they had been keeping an eye on any airborne threats. They were aware that Shūichi possessed abilities similar to their own Third Tsuchikage, capable of aerial assaults.

Thus, when Shūichi descended to a certain height, the Iwa-nin detected him.

Figures appeared from hidden positions on both ends of the bridge, as well as on its surface.

"That guy's been watching us all along, waiting until our supplies were almost here before making his move…"

The Iwa-nin squad leader's expression darkened as he gave orders: "Everyone, prepare defensive jutsu! We must protect this bridge at all costs until the supplies are safely delivered to the Land of Grass."

"Understood!"

The Iwa-nin responded in unison and quickly formed hand seals.

At the ends of the bridge, they created semi-circular earth domes to shield the bridge, though they could only cover part of it.

Meanwhile, below the bridge, more Iwa-nin combined their Earth Release techniques to raise thick stone walls on both sides, nearly touching the bridge.

On the bridge itself, others used their chakra to transform earth into mud, which expanded and solidified into towering walls along the bridge surface.

One by one, the Iwa-nin leaped onto these walls and used Earth Release to create sharp stone spikes, crisscrossing the high walls with deadly defenses. Additional spikes jutted upward from the walls, making the area even more treacherous.

Witnessing this, Shūichi couldn't help but admire the Iwa-nin's skill in defensive techniques.

Moreover, intelligence was truly crucial.

Had they not obtained the intel from the Sand, the Iwa-nin wouldn't have been able to prepare such an elaborate defense, even if they had anticipated an attack.

Opening his palm, Shūichi summoned a Wind Release: Rasenshuriken, which immediately began to glow with the power of Lava Release.

"Lava Release: Rasenshuriken!"

With a flick of his arm, the spinning Lava-infused shuriken flew downward at high speed.

"He's attacking!"

"Get ready!"

"We can't let that jutsu explode near us!"

The Iwa-nin commander shouted, urging his already exhausted comrades to eat soldier pills and push their chakra to the limit.

"Earth Release: Earth-Style Dragon!"

Multiple stone dragons soared into the sky, colliding with the falling Rasenshuriken.

Crack! Crack!

One by one, the stone dragons shattered.

But there were enough of them. They charged forward, eventually destabilizing the Rasenshuriken. The lava core in the center exploded, forming a massive orb of molten light that engulfed the stone dragons.

Moments later, a scorching windstorm swept through the area. The Iwa-nin raised their hands to shield their faces but still squinted upward, trying to see what was happening in the sky.

When the roaring explosion subsided, the dust suddenly parted, and the Iwa-nin's eyes widened in horror.

Another Lava Release: Rasenshuriken was falling, this time directly toward Kannabi Bridge.

"That bastard…"

"There's no time!"

The Iwa-nin commander gritted his teeth and reluctantly gave the order, "Scatter!"

They had no choice but to rely on the defenses they had built earlier.

Soon enough, the Rasenshuriken struck the side of Kannabi Bridge, first hitting the long, sharp stone spikes extending from the earth walls.

But under the Rasenshuriken's relentless spinning, the spikes were ground to dust, shattering into pieces.

"Damn it, we can't stop it!"

"Is that really the real Shūichi?"

"Wasn't Lord Roshi supposed to be keeping him busy?"

The Iwa-nin looked on in despair, realizing that their defenses were utterly ineffective against the jutsu.

As the Rasenshuriken finally crashed into the walls, it detonated in a massive explosion. The molten core expanded rapidly, consuming the walls and the bridge itself.

Boom!

A deafening roar echoed across the sky, the blinding light outshining the sun.

Not far away, within the borders of the Land of Grass, Kakashi and Uchiha Obito, who had just finished dealing with their own enemies, looked up toward Kannabi Bridge.

"Kakashi, did you feel that?" Obito asked, excited.

Kakashi, his face pale, nodded slightly, "It should be Shūichi making his move."

Obito grinned, "Looks like our mission is complete."

He turned his attention back to the task at hand, speeding up his work to bandage Kakashi's wounded abdomen. "Good thing Rin gave you this medical kit. Otherwise, we'd be in trouble."

"If Rin were here, she'd be able to treat your injury even better."

Kakashi fell silent for a moment, then said, "Thank you, Obito."

Obito, finishing the bandage, scoffed, "Don't look down on me anymore!"

"Though, I admit, you are stronger than me. If it weren't for you… you saved me first, then I saved you. So, we're even."

After all, it was his lack of strength that had led to him getting captured by the Iwa-nin, resulting in Kakashi's injury.

But Obito raised his chin proudly, "Kakashi, I've awakened the two-tomoe Sharingan now. Soon, I'll catch up to you!"

Kakashi nodded seriously, "I'll be waiting."

The two locked eyes, their rivalry as intense as ever, but now with a deeper bond.

Before long, they looked away, and Obito asked, "Kakashi, what should we do next?"

"Are we going to regroup with Shūichi?"

"What about your injury? Is it okay?"

Kakashi gritted his teeth and forced himself to his feet, "I'm fine."

"Let's go meet up with Shūichi!"

(End of Chapter)

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