In Hatake Kakashi's dead-fish eyes, a rare trace of battle intent appeared.
This was something he had never shown at the Ninja Academy—
And it was even against someone who ranked near the bottom in every subject.
That changed after Uchiha Jingyan started sending clones to class.
To be honest, Jingyan's clone technique still needed work.
Although classmates hadn't noticed and teachers hadn't paid attention, with only 20% proficiency, Kakashi had sensed something off.
And what confused Kakashi even more was another phenomenon—
Those Hyuga students who never got along with the Uchiha now avoided the two of them like ghosts!
That was very abnormal.
Jingyan narrowed his eyes.
To be honest, he was willing to fight Kakashi.
Obito was too weak… which made Jingyan often afraid to use full power.
Many things couldn't be properly tested.
Kakashi, standing in front of him, was a perfect test subject.
But his current condition was a problem.
Just as Jingyan was calculating feasibility, Obito beside him couldn't hold back.
Clearly, Kakashi's ignoring him made him unhappy.
"What, didn't you get beaten enough by me?"
Obito raised his chin as if he wanted to talk to Kakashi through his nostrils.
"You think you can make a move with me standing here?"
He didn't care about stamina at all.
If the opponent was Kakashi and not the Hyuga, then for him, Obito—no preparation was needed!
"You two can come at me together."
Kakashi glanced at Obito, his tone still cool.
He was obviously used to Obito's provocations.
As he spoke, the short sword behind him slowly slid out of its sheath, but his eyes never left Jingyan.
"Since you didn't refuse…"
"Then, please give me guidance."
Using the coolest voice to say polite words, Kakashi even dipped his head slightly. The moment he finished speaking, his figure vanished from the water's surface!
"Jingyan, watch out!" Obito reflexively turned toward Jingyan.
But Jingyan's fingers were already flying through hand seals!
"Idiot! His target is you!"
With a shout, Jingyan stepped forward to block Obito's side. His seals were complete.
"Wind Release! Great Breakthrough!"
This was currently one of Jingyan's most proficient jutsu.
The other was Nitrogen Release, but it consumed more chakra—and his chakra hadn't fully recovered.
A violent gale blasted from his mouth. Kakashi's sword-wielding figure halted mid-charge, then flipped back several times—not very fancy, but effective.
Only then did Obito snap back to his senses. He gripped his kunai tighter, regretting that he had wasted time complaining instead of recovering chakra.
"This guy is serious… Jingyan, what do we do?"
Obito sounded nervous.
He didn't want to admit defeat—even in this condition.
Because the opponent was Hatake Kakashi!
"It's fine." Jingyan's voice returned to its usual calm.
At that moment, he suddenly remembered what his drill instructor once said in college.
When enemies attack, do you think they care about your condition?!
"He doesn't know our condition. Just fight like normal."
"Yeah."
The two exchanged quick glances.
And in the distance, Kakashi was already preparing his second attack!
"I'll go!"
Without hesitation, Obito charged forward with his kunai. Jingyan also didn't waste words and began sealing again.
He even glanced at his status panel.
Life Energy: 650/980
Chakra: 190/730
A week of special training had raised his stats to the lower boundary of standard genin.
Now, although his stamina was low and chakra was nearly empty, he still had the Ninjutsu Master aura—half cost—enough for one or two jutsu.
Obito, lacking stamina, gradually failed to keep up with Kakashi's sharp attacks.
And Jingyan's seals finally finished.
Again—that new jutsu with over twenty seals!
"Obito, get out of the way!"
"Fire Release! Mother-and-Child Great Fireball!"
This time, the fireball was larger than when he fought Obito.
Obito immediately retreated beside Jingyan, but as soon as he landed, he heard Jingyan's next order.
"Next, force him into the water."
"Got it!" Obito panted and agreed without hesitation.
The fireball finally reached Kakashi.
Less than one meter apart!
"Earth Release! Earth-Style Wall!"
At the critical moment, Kakashi rapidly formed seals and slammed his hands onto the ground. A wall of earth with several goofy dog-head carvings suddenly rose.
The irregular round fireball smashed into it, flattening one side.
And at that moment, the fireball finally revealed its true face…
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