Chapter 217: Genius Kakashi Returns

The appearance of the Sharingan replenished Obito with a considerable amount of chakra. However, since Guy was entangled in combat with Bakuri, Obito did not use Fire Release attacks but instead focused on controlling his breathing and drew out his kunai to join the fray.

Although Bakuri was initially focused on dealing with the strongest opponent, Guy, he also kept part of his attention on Obito's movements to prevent any surprise attacks.

"Sharingan... So, you're not Sand Village ninjas, but Konoha's ninjas," Bakuri, who had just kicked Guy back, showed a surprised expression.

Immediately after, Bakuri lamented, "It's a pity. If it were Byakugan, that would have been better."

Hidden Cloud isn't coveting Sharingan; that's something only Uchiha use to their advantage. On the other hand, Byakugan is different. Its strategic position in battle surpasses its strength in combat.

Sensory ninja are highly valued in any village. Those with sensing abilities can learn sensory ninjutsu. Byakugan isn't merely about sensing—it provides direct wide-range vision, akin to using an X-ray during combat.

If he could acquire a Byakugan for the village, even just one, Bakuri wouldn't have to worry for the rest of his life. This accomplishment would be far greater than killing a Jonin from an enemy village.

"If you've got the guts, come and try it," Obito taunted.

"As you wish."

Bakuri's leg burst with lightning, charging at Obito at incredible speed.

Before activating the Sharingan, Obito couldn't see Bakuri using Lightning Body Flicker at all, only faintly sensing a figure amidst the lightning.

Once he activated his two Tomoe Sharingan, Obito could clearly see Bakuri charging towards him. He could even discern the dust clinging to Bakuri's body with absolute clarity.

"This is the power of Sharingan. No wonder Shisui defeated Kakashi so effortlessly after activating Sharingan. If it were now, I'm sure I could defeat Kakashi with 100% certainty," Obito thought to himself.

However, Obito didn't become careless just because he activated the Sharingan. Before activating the Sharingan, he had also defeated Hyuga Kamon, who possessed the Byakugan.

Sometimes, it's not about whether you can see it or dodge it.

"Kakashi, today I'll show you what true Breathing Technique is!"

While Kakashi helped him block the sword and got injured, Obito could feel an unprecedented concentration in his breathing. His heart was burning; he wanted to avenge Kakashi, to defeat the enemy before him with flames.

"Flame Breathing, Total Concentration Breathing!"

Obito's two-tomoe Sharingan stared intently as he inhaled a large amount of oxygen into his body, strengthening his physical abilities and enhancing the speed of Nature Transformation.

Swish!

Bakuri appeared in front of Obito and swiftly swung his sword towards Obito's chest.

However, something unexpected happened to Bakuri. Obito effortlessly dodged to the side and counterattacked with a Kunai.

Clang!

Bakuri swiftly changed his stance to block the incoming Kunai.

Clang! Clang!

The two engaged in a rapid exchange of blows. Although Obito's Kunai attacks weren't particularly powerful, with the enhanced visual acuity of Sharingan, he managed to withstand Bakuri's assaults.

"The power of the Uchiha Clan's Sharingan really makes his strength skyrocket," Bakuri was somewhat astonished by Obito's increased abilities.

"Konoha's Strong Whirlwind!"

Since he was already exposed, Guy shouted out and delivered a heavy kick towards Bakuri.

Now Bakuri was feeling uncomfortable. He could handle Guy or Obito individually with ease, but facing both at the same time was challenging.

Guy was fast, strong, and swift in his movements. Obito had keen insight, able to read his actions, and also mastered a Fire Release technique that he could unleash without seals.

Most importantly, his condition was slowly deteriorating. Bakuri's Chakra wasn't abundant, and compared to his combat abilities, it was even somewhat lacking.

Bakuri wanted to deal with Guy first, but Obito could see through his movements every time, directly warning Guy each time to be cautious, while also harassing Bakuri with attacks, preventing his attacks from being effective.

Trying to handle Obito first was even more difficult. The powerful insight of the Sharingan made it hard for him to successfully surprise Obito, and Guy's support was swift.

Bakuri would rather deal with two Obitos or two Guys than one of each. One had strong insight, and the other was formidable in direct combat. Together, they caused a significant change in the situation.

Kakashi, who was watching from the sidelines, was also surprised by the combined strength of the two. This wasn't just any random ninja; He's a Jonin capable of leading teams on important missions!

As for Obito and Guy, what were their identities? They weren't even official ninjas yet, just small-time trainees who hadn't even graduated.

"They completely surpassed me, they are the true geniuses..." Kakashi thought to himself.

Compared to himself, who graduated early, the current Guy and Obito better fit the definition of genius.

Once, he and Obito together were almost powerless against Bakuri's attacks, but now Guy and Obito, with the Sharingan activated, could suppress Bakuri.

"Lightning Quake Sword!"

Sensing the danger, Bakuri decided to go all out. He spared no Chakra, using various Ninjutsu and Taijutsu techniques to counterattack frantically.

The strength of a desperate Jonin was terrifying. Obito and Guy both sustained some injuries, but they were minor and had no significant impact.

"Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Flower Nail Crimson!"

Taking advantage of Bakuri's intense counterattack, Obito quickly threw four flaming Shuriken at Bakuri.

The flaming Shuriken burned and had incredible speed, forcing Bakuri to use Lightning Body Flicker to evade.

"To the right!" Obito yelled

Guy, who had been preparing his attack, charged forward in an instant.

"Noon Leopard!"

Guy used all the absorbed power to strengthen his body. The Chakra from the Eight Inner Gates surged into his legs, and he exerted all remaining strength to deliver this extreme final kick.

Total Concentration Breathing was already a burst technique, and forcefully breaking through the Second Gate was even more so. After fighting for so long, Guy was nearing his limit.

Roar!

Guy, speeding forward, seemed to truly transform into a powerful leopard bursting with energy. After reaching an appropriate distance, he pounced violently. His foot acted like the sharp fangs of a leopard, tearing through anything it touched.

Facing the coordinated attack from the two, Bakuri couldn't dodge in time. He could only use up a large amount of Chakra to strengthen his body, hoping to withstand this blow.

Bang!

A loud collision rang out. Bakuri was sent flying backward at high speed, and where he had stood, cracks appeared due to Guy's immense strength.

Boom boom boom!!

Bakuri was like a cannonball, knocking down more than a dozen large trees in succession before finally coming to a stop.

After delivering this kick, Guy could no longer hold on. Supporting himself with both hands on the ground to prevent himself from collapsing was already his limit. Beads of sweat dripped incessantly from his forehead to the ground.

"Guy, are you alright?" Obito quickly helped Guy sit by a tree, asking with concern.

Suppressing the pain in his body, Guy flashed a brilliant smile and gave a thumbs-up.

"Of course, let's keep an eye on the enemy," he said.

Guy understood the importance of finishing off the opponent. Right now, he had no strength left to continue fighting.

Obito nodded, supporting Guy while keeping an eye on Bakuri with his peripheral vision.

"Damn it... Am I really going to lose to a few brats?" Bakuri trembled with extreme unwillingness.

He had been a ninja for twenty-four years, serving the Hidden Cloud Village since he was nine years old. At twenty-three, he became a Jonin, and since then, he had undertaken countless A-Rank missions and even some S-Rank missions.

He had considered that one day he might die at the hands of a strong opponent. For a ninja, this was normal because war was cruel, and even the Kages were not completely safe.

But he had not expected to fall into the hands of three brats under the age of ten, whose combined ages were younger than his own.

Bakuri, unwilling to accept this, tried to stand up. He still had some chakra left, enough for another fight. At the very least, he wanted to kill one of them.

The first attempt to stand failed. The second almost succeeded but ended in another fall. It was only on the third try that Bakuri managed to stand up, trembling unsteadily.

Obito quietly drew several shuriken.

Just as Obito was about to use his ninja tools to end Bakuri, Kakashi moved. Kakashi also stood up, gripping the white fang short blade tightly, his eyes no longer showing any hesitation.

"Stay true to your ninja way, firm in your beliefs..." Mutsuki's words echoed in Kakashi's ears.

Kakashi still didn't understand what kind of ninja would constantly earn everyone's praise, nor did he know whether missions or comrades were more important to the village.

But now Kakashi understood one thing: his comrades were more important to him than anything else.

If Kakashi had to sacrifice Guy and Obito for a mission, he would rather not undertake that mission, let the blame fall where it may.

Even in such a crisis, Obito and Guy had never thought of abandoning him. Even when injured and unable to move, they had done everything possible to protect his safety and eliminate the enemy. Despite Kakashi's insistence, they had never abandoned him.

They had never given up, not on themselves and not on him.

Watching Guy almost stumble after delivering his final kick, Kakashi's eyes couldn't help but moisten.

His teammates fought with everything they had, while he could only feel like a burden.

"Hatake Kakashi, what are you doing? What have you been doing these past two years?" Kakashi kept questioning himself.

Once, he had been the most talented, graduating at five and becoming a Chunin at six. Now, he could only watch Obito and Guy fight.

Over the past two years, he had truly become too decadent, so much so that Kakashi now deeply regretted it when he recalled.

Thinking of Guy's expectations of him, Kakashi felt undeserving. How radiant Guy had become now.

"Must it really continue like this?" Kakashi asked himself inwardly.

Kakashi answered his own question with his body. His breath concentrated like never before, even his numb leg seemed to regain sensation. Slowly, he stood up, gripping tightly onto the White Fang blade.

He refused to be the Hatake Kakashi who wasted time daydreaming and dwelling in the past. He aimed to become the Hatake Kakashi who cherished his comrades and was hailed as a genius.

With eyes slightly closed, Kakashi's mind was filled with memories of Mutsuki teaching Thunder Breathing. All those scattered memories were now connecting together.

Not only Mutsuki, but memories of his father teaching him swordsmanship before his death also surfaced, eventually merging together.

"Thunder Breathing, Thunderclap and Flash!"

Under the rapid concentration of breathing, Kakashi felt a power he had never experienced before surge through him. Then, Chakra erupted from his hands and feet, dazzling electric lights appearing on them.

Kakashi poured most of his power into his uninjured right leg, instantly transforming into a streak of lightning that vanished from its original position.

"I will..." Bakuri had just stabilized himself when he immediately saw a dazzling streak of lightning charging towards him.

He wanted to resist, but his current condition was worse than ever before. His chest had already caved in, and his remaining Chakra was minimal.

The next moment, Bakuri lost consciousness forever.

As the lightning disappeared, Kakashi appeared behind Bakuri, the White Fang blade in his hand gleaming white under the sunlight.

Thunk!

Bakuri's body was directly cut into two pieces, falling to the ground with blood gushing out.

Kakashi exhaled deeply. He had not only severed the enemy's body but also dispelled the nightmare that had haunted him for the past two years.

"Kakashi, did you learn Thunder Breathing?" Obito asked in surprise, noticing Kakashi's sudden increase in speed.

"Haha, we are true friends indeed. I look forward to our next battle!" Guy congratulated Kakashi.

Kakashi nodded calmly and replied, "Then you better be careful. The speed at which a genius like me can enhance his strength is quite fast."

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