Chapter 162: Too Thin Is Not a Good Thing
"Rock Breathing, Total Concentration Breathing!"
Might Guy focused his breathing even more, rapidly condensing Chakra while drawing in large amounts of oxygen, strengthening his body to its limit.
"Leaf Strong Whirlwind!"
He charged forward, kicking fiercely at Mugetsu.
Boom!!
Mugetsu narrowly dodged the attack, and the massive tree behind him took the full impact of Guy's kick, collapsing with a thunderous crash. The falling trunk came straight for him.
"Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall!"
Kakashi swiftly formed hand signs. A thick wall of earth, shaped with the head of a hound, rose up beside Mugetsu, blocking one side of his escape.
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
At the same time, Obito unleashed his Ninjutsu, hurling a massive fireball to seal Mugetsu's other escape route.
Mugetsu was now surrounded. A giant tree loomed above him, an earth wall trapped one side, and a blazing fireball closed in from the other. Might Guy stood ready at his flank, his eyes burning with resolve.
Calmly, Mugetsu raised one hand to support the descending tree. Switching his breathing rhythm to Flame Breathing, Constant State, he formed a single-handed seal and exhaled.
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
A fireball five meters wide erupted from his mouth, colliding with Obito's. The clash was brief—Mugetsu's flames easily devoured Obito's, and the burning wave surged onward toward its caster.
"Single-handed Ninjutsu casting!" Kakashi exclaimed, astonished. He hadn't expected Mugetsu to unleash such a powerful Fire Release while holding up a massive tree with one arm.
Seeing Mugetsu's hands occupied, Guy seized the opening and charged again. Kakashi, reacting instantly, used Body Flicker to close in as well.
He couldn't even be sure whether this was Mugetsu's real body or another clone. But with strength like that… could a Shadow Clone really hold such power?
Obito, pushing his Flame Breathing to the limit, dodged the oncoming wave of fire and rushed straight at Mugetsu.
Mugetsu shoved the giant tree aside, sending it crashing into Guy and forcing him back. In the same motion, he drew a Kunai and clashed with Kakashi, who met him with his short blade.
Sparks burst from every strike. Kakashi's swordsmanship was sharp and precise, but Mugetsu's movements were faster, his counterattacks flawless.
Meanwhile, Obito's Flame Breathing turned his entire body into a flickering blaze, his every motion generating bursts of heat and flame that disrupted Mugetsu's vision.
Might Guy kept up the assault, his whirlwind kicks whistling through the air one after another, driving the fight to its peak.
Finally, Kakashi spotted an opening. He sank into the ground using Earth Release and slipped behind Mugetsu unnoticed. When the timing was perfect, he emerged—his hand darting forward to snatch the bells from Mugetsu's waist.
"It really was the real body," Kakashi muttered, looking at the three bells in his hand, a hint of disbelief in his voice.
"We finally did it!" Obito cheered, collapsing onto the ground.
He had barely managed to last this long. Fighting Mugetsu alongside Guy was exhausting enough to drain his entire body.
Guy dropped down as well, panting heavily. "That was… truly youthful," he said between breaths. He had been locked in close combat the entire time, pushing himself to his limit.
Kakashi, though trying to keep his composure, was just as tired. Seeing both of his teammates sprawled on the ground, he sat down too, letting his exhaustion show.
As the sun dipped below the horizon, the three young Ninjas rested where they were, each recovering in silence. Only Mugetsu remained standing, his calm gaze observing them with quiet satisfaction.
"Very good," he said at last, sitting down beside them with a smile. "You completed the training through cooperation."
Though he had held back considerably, their teamwork had been impressive—especially the opening assault. Against an ordinary Jonin, that might have been enough to win.
If Mugetsu hadn't restrained himself, Obito and the others wouldn't have lasted even a second. With his Byakugan, Transparent World, and perfect Lightning Breathing, an ambush against him would have been impossible.
"Captain Mugetsu," Kakashi said suddenly, frowning slightly. "Did you… change clothes in the middle of the fight?"
"Yes," Mugetsu nodded casually. "I went home for a bit. My clothes were dirty, so I changed while I was there."
He had, in truth, gone home to cook—changing clothes and cleaning up along the way.
Kakashi's mouth twitched. So that was it. He had been overthinking the entire time. Sometimes, noticing too much detail could lead to the wrong conclusion.
"Alright, time to replenish your energy." Mugetsu stood up and brought out the meals he had prepared, distributing them to the three of them.
"Today's menu: grilled fish and tempura!"
Obito's eyes sparkled the moment he opened his lunchbox. "I'm eating!" he shouted, barely able to contain his excitement before digging in with both hands.
"Timely energy replenishment lets youth burn even brighter! I'm eating too!" Guy followed suit, inhaling the aroma before devouring his food with gusto.
Watching them eat so quickly, as if afraid their meals would vanish, Kakashi raised an eyebrow. He was tired, sure—but not that tired.
He opened his lunchbox, and even he had to admit—Mugetsu's cooking looked impeccable. The arrangement alone showed care and precision.
He picked up a piece of fried shrimp and took a bite. The crispy outer layer broke apart instantly, releasing a burst of rich, savory flavor. The perfect balance of crunch, tenderness, and freshness filled his mouth, sending an unexpected wave of warmth through him.
For a moment, Kakashi felt as if he were swimming through a peaceful, sunlit sea—free from missions, training, and responsibility.
"Delicious," he said unconsciously.
Realizing he'd spoken aloud, Kakashi quickly glanced around—but no one was using Genjutsu. Everyone was simply enjoying their food.
He had to admit, Mugetsu's culinary skills were truly extraordinary. If he had failed the training and missed this meal, he would've regretted it deeply.
The more Kakashi ate, the better it tasted—and the faster he ate. Before long, he looked down and realized his lunchbox was already empty, leaving him wanting more.
"I'm satisfied," Obito said, lying flat on the ground with a grin. "No regrets today."
He'd earned Mugetsu's praise and eaten an incredible meal. Other than Rin not being there, this day was perfect.
"Kakashi," Obito said suddenly, smirking. "You should thank me and Guy. If it weren't for us, you'd be sneaking off to buy dinner on your own right now."
"It was clearly the real body, but you said it was a clone and told us not to come out," Obito continued triumphantly.
"This time, my judgment was indeed wrong," Kakashi admitted calmly. "But if it had been a clone, your actions would've ruined the entire training."
He didn't deny his mistake, but his stance remained firm. In a real mission, recklessness like that could have destroyed their only chance of success.
"You're so stubborn! What kind of Ninja abandons his comrades in danger?" Obito snapped back, unwilling to concede.
"No matter how many times this situation happens," Kakashi said quietly, "I'll always make the same choice."
Remembering Guy's kick from earlier—the one that had saved him—Kakashi didn't argue further. He simply looked down.
"You're disobeying orders," he added coldly a moment later, finding a different point to counterattack.
Mugetsu watched them with a faint smile, saying nothing. He let their conversation continue, the quiet crackle of the evening breeze surrounding them.
Only when it was time to part did he finally speak.
"Rest well. Tomorrow, we begin real missions."
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