So strong!"
Shiranui Genma and Asuma Sarutobi, who were watching from the sidelines, thought simultaneously. It had only been a few years since they graduated from the Nin school and went their separate ways, but Kurenai Yuhi's progress in strength had far exceeded their expectations.
They had thought that Obito's strength was inferior to Kurenai Yuhi's, but Obito had at least participated in the Chunin Exams. Even if his strength wasn't up to Chunin level, he and Rin Nohara shouldn't have lost so quickly.
How much time had passed from when Kurenai Yuhi used Corpse Body Technique to leave until Rin Nohara was brought back?
Asuma Sarutobi estimated in his mind that he had fought Obito before. It wasn't impossible to defeat Obito in such a short time, but if Rin Nohara was there to assist, it would be difficult.
Moreover, Obito had arrived much earlier and painstakingly set up many traps, but none of them were triggered before he was defeated.
'It seems Kurenai has become very strong. I can't fall behind!'
Asuma Sarutobi thought, clenching his fists slightly. He believed that Kurenai Yuhi hadn't spoken much to him just now because his strength and reputation were not yet the best among their peers. If Konoha Village's most famous genius was Asuma Sarutobi, then Kurenai would look at him differently.
Asuma Sarutobi saw that Hyuga Kiyomi's gaze had been fixed on Kakashi Hatake, which further solidified this idea.
He had to train hard and strive to become Konoha Village's most famous genius as soon as possible.
Just as Asuma Sarutobi was secretly making his vow, the duel between Hyuga Kiyomi and Kakashi was about to begin.
Hyuga Mirai and Kurenai Yuhi had created a very good environment for her, allowing Hyuga Kiyomi to unleash her full power.
"Please enlighten me!"
Hyuga Kiyomi performed a bow before the duel, following the etiquette taught by the main family. Then, she assumed the Gentle Fist stance, her facial meridians bulging, and her pure white pupils stared intently at Kakashi.
Kakashi took a deep breath, tightening his grip on his blade even further.
He intended to defeat the three-person squad of Hyuga Mirai by himself. Since Hyuga Kiyomi wanted to duel him first, he would deal with one first, and then find opportunities for the remaining two.
Swish swish swish!
Kakashi made the first move. As he threw a Shuriken, he immediately threw a smoke bomb at his feet.
Kurenai Yuhi, who was watching from the side, asked with some confusion, "A smoke bomb? Doesn't Kakashi know that a smoke bomb is useless against the Byakugan?"
"No, it's still somewhat useful."
Hyuga Mirai spoke up to explain to Kurenai Yuhi. The bystander sees clearly; every move of Kakashi was under the insight of his Byakugan, but Hyuga Kiyomi in the arena might not see as clearly.
"The Shuriken Kakashi threw has subtle variations. Kiyomi must divert some attention, which allows Kakashi to use Shadow Clone within the smoke, preventing Kiyomi from instantly discerning the location changes of the original and the clones. This gives Kakashi many opportunities to strike first."
Although smoke bombs cannot deceive the Byakugan of the Hyuga Clan, they can be used for many actions.
After Hyuga Kiyomi blocked the Shuriken, two Shadow Clones instantly burst out of the smoke, attacking Hyuga Kiyomi from left and right with their blades.
At this time, although Kakashi had lost the guidance of Konoha White Fang, his sword skill level was still not weak; it should be said that with his family foundation and his own talent, no matter how much he practiced, he wouldn't be bad.
However, what Hyuga Kiyomi was best at was taijutsu. Even if two Kakashis attacked from different sides, Hyuga Kiyomi, with her 360-degree Byakugan, could engage in a back-and-forth battle. Moreover, compared to Hyuga Kiyomi, Kakashi's Shadow Clone had a lower margin for error; it would dissipate as soon as it suffered a heavy blow.
The three figures rapidly exchanged blows. The two Kakashis' coordinated sword attacks once forced Hyuga Kiyomi to retreat a few steps.
Clang! Clang!
Hyuga Kiyomi seized an opportunity, wrapped her palms in Chakra, and blocked the two short blades attacking her; then she leaped, jumping five or six meters away.
"Gentle Fist: Empty Palm!"
Bang!
A shockwave was released directly from Hyuga Kiyomi's hand, instantly striking one of the Kakashis. After being hit by Empty Palm, that Kakashi directly turned into smoke.
And Hyuga Kiyomi, after dispersing one of Kakashi's Shadow Clones, did not stop her offensive, but instead used high-speed taijutsu movement to instantly arrive next to the other Kakashi.
"Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms!"
With rapid point strikes, Hyuga Kiyomi instantly used her most proficient Gentle Fist technique. Within her Eight Trigrams domain, Hyuga Kiyomi's fist speed even surpassed Kakashi's speed in blocking with his short blade.
Bang!
This Kakashi was also a clone, but it only dissipated into a puff of smoke after enduring more than a dozen point strikes from Hyuga Mirai.
"Earth Release: Earth Flow Spears!"
The other Kakashi used an Earth Release Ninjutsu behind Hyuga Kiyomi. Numerous sharp rock pillars instantly rose from the ground, striking towards Hyuga Kiyomi.
"Rotation!"
Since the sharp rock pillars rose from all directions, if she jumped away, Kakashi might have other means, so Hyuga Kiyomi chose to use the Hyuga Clan's absolute defense Ninjutsu.
A large amount of Chakra was instantly released around Hyuga Kiyomi, and then she began to spin rapidly, with herself as the center.
Those sharp rock pillars were instantly shattered by the rapidly rotating Rotation.
"That move is amazing! It looks like Kiyomi is going to win. Kakashi doesn't have a Ninjutsu that can break through Rotation's defense."
Kurenai Yuhi, on the side, said with a confident smile. She and Hyuga Kiyomi were teammates and had carried out many missions together. Many times, Hyuga Kiyomi used Rotation to block the opponent's Ninjutsu or ninja tool attacks, making her defense almost perfect.
"That's not necessarily true…"
Before Hyuga Mirai could finish speaking, a chirping sound, like a flock of birds, echoed through the forest.
Asuma Sarutobi and Shiranui Genma heard the sound and turned back in astonishment. They immediately saw Kakashi crouching behind them, with Lightning Release Chakra, as if materialized, condensed in his hand.
"When did you…"
Asuma Sarutobi, with a look of surprise, hadn't finished his question when he immediately realized that Kakashi was using them both as a screen for the Byakugan, to give himself an opportunity to use Ninjutsu.
Bang!
At this moment, the Shadow Clone of Kakashi that released the Earth Release also dissipated, and Hyuga Kiyomi also discovered Kakashi's main body behind Asuma Sarutobi, as well as the astonishing Lightning Release Chakra in his hand.
"Get out of the way!"
Kakashi said expressionlessly. After Asuma Sarutobi and Shiranui Genma moved aside, Kakashi placed his right hand, condensed with materialized Lightning Release Chakra, on the ground.
Chirp, chirp, chirp!
For a moment, the thunder and lightning became even more intense. The highly condensed Lightning Release Chakra even activated all of Kakashi's cells, thereby accelerating his own movement speed.
Boom!
Kakashi charged directly towards Hyuga Kiyomi. Under the stimulation of the Lightning Release Chakra, his movement speed was astonishingly fast.
'This Ninjutsu…'
Hyuga Kiyomi's Byakugan could see how astonishing the Lightning Release Chakra in Kakashi's hand was, but she had no intention of dodging, instead preparing to take it head-on with Rotation!
Hyuga Mirai frowned slightly. As he lowered his arm, four Kunai with Exploding Tag had already appeared in his hand.
However, after Hyuga Mirai looked in another direction, the Kunai in his hand were not thrown out again.
Kurenai Yuhi also formed hand signs, and just as her genjutsu was about to be released, Hyuga Mirai reached out and stopped her.
In the arena, just as Kakashi was about to approach Hyuga Kiyomi, a large amount of Chakra also appeared around Hyuga Kiyomi, preparing to counter with Rotation.
A specially shaped triangular Kunai appeared in front of Kakashi, and then a blond figure blocked Kakashi's path.
'Sensei!'
Kakashi's heart tightened. When he came to his senses again, his right wrist, which had condensed Chidori, had already been grasped by Minato Namikaze.
"The duel is over, Kakashi, you lost!"
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