The moment Hizashi's words fell, Might Guy's body shot out from its spot like a cannonball.
His speed was so fast that it caught many people off guard.
This was simply not the speed an 11-year-old child should possess.
However, many people knew that this was not Might Guy's limit. He could be even faster!
As Might Guy launched his attack, Kakashi also moved.
His body moved swiftly, and soon the two collided, arms clashing, foreheads almost touching.
Their gazes had become sharp and resolute, and in each other's eyes, they saw a burning desire for victory.
The next moment, Kakashi and Might Guy exchanged blows frantically, engaging in close combat.
Their speed was so fast that ordinary people couldn't even see their movements clearly, making their arms seem to disappear before their eyes.
"Such incredible speed! It's unbelievable how fast these two can be!"
Obito exclaimed in amazement. They were all around the same age, yet the difference in their abilities was so vast.
"Perhaps this is what talent is."
Asuma said with a sigh, his still-childish face filled with melancholy.
"It's not just talent. I don't know about Kakashi, but Guy is definitely the most hardworking among us all."
Genma spoke. He had witnessed Might Guy's hard work and knew what kind of effort this young man had put in to achieve this level of strength.
He had also tried to work as hard as Might Guy, but after a few days, he gave up.
That kind of effort was simply not something ordinary people could endure.
Hearing his words, everyone fell silent.
Might Guy was someone who never hid anything. His daily training was almost always done in public.
Many people had tried to emulate his efforts, but none could ultimately persevere.
However, many people gave up for other reasons as well.
After all, how one should train depends on their individual condition, the path they intend to take in the future, and their goals.
It varied from person to person; the most suitable method was the best for oneself.
As for Kakashi and Guy, after a fierce exchange of blows, Kakashi was the first to change his attack strategy.
Taijutsu, for him, although not a weakness, was definitely not his forte.
While for Guy, Taijutsu was his strongest ability.
There was no need for Kakashi to use his less proficient skills to compete against someone else's strongest area of expertise.
His specialties were Lightning Release Sage Art and the art of the short sword!
In a flash, Kakashi used Guy's momentum to propel himself backward, creating distance between them.
Guy seemed to have anticipated Kakashi's intention, and without hesitation, he accelerated towards Kakashi.
Just as previously analyzed, his forte was Taijutsu, so naturally, he had to maximize its effectiveness.
"Sage Art: Lightning Net!"
However, just as Guy was about to reach Kakashi, Kakashi's technique activated.
He thrust both hands forward, forming claws in the air. Numerous purple lightning bolts appeared on his index fingers, rapidly connecting and expanding, forming a massive net.
It was a net woven from lightning, emitting a purple glow, quickly enveloping Guy.
Faced with this attack, Guy dared not take it head-on. He quickly leaped into the air, jumping out of the Lightning Net's attack range before it could touch him.
However, this was exactly what Kakashi had been waiting for.
"Sage Art: Chidori Sharp Spear!"
Instantly, a beam of lightning shot out from Kakashi's hand, extending rapidly like a launched spear, aimed directly at Guy, who was airborne with no solid footing.
Facing this attack, Guy was startled. He quickly thrust both hands to his sides, and air cannons erupted from his palms. The recoil propelled him to the right, narrowly dodging the Chidori Sharp Spear.
At the same time, Guy swiftly formed hand seals. An earthen wall abruptly rose from the ground, blocking the space between him and Kakashi, obstructing Kakashi's vision.
After landing, Guy moved quickly, circumventing the earthen wall and continuing his assault on Kakashi.
Seeing this, Kakashi drew a short sword and charged towards Guy.
Guy's heart sank. During his charge, he quickly retrieved his weapon, a nunchaku.
Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang!
The iron staff and the short sword clashed furiously, sparks flying everywhere.
Slash!
In an instant, a blade pierced flesh. Guy's arm had been cut by Kakashi's short sword.
Kenjutsu was Kakashi's specialty, a sword technique inherited from his father, Sakumo. It was exceptionally proficient in offense and killing, a true deadly sword art.
This sword technique had no fixed pattern, emphasizing power and speed, each strike aimed at vital points, with the goal of a single fatal blow.
Soon, Guy was struck again, making him realize that if this continued, he would be in grave danger.
Quickly retreating after the collision, Guy also wanted to create distance.
However, Kakashi wouldn't let him get away easily. He clung to Guy relentlessly, attacking ferociously, giving him no chance to escape the battle.
Faced with this situation, Guy gritted his teeth, deliberately exposing an opening. At the cost of another wound, he forcefully disengaged from the fight.
"Your swordsmanship is truly terrifying. If I continued fighting you like this, I would definitely be killed."
Guy said to the indifferent Kakashi, still shaken.
He knew that Kakashi had become completely serious.
Because this calm, almost cold demeanor was a sign of Kakashi's seriousness.
"Don't worry, with the adults around, you won't die," Kakashi replied.
Let alone ordinary sword or knife wounds, in the previous Elite Youth Tournament, a young man's heart was pierced on the spot, and he was completely healed by Hui.
So, there was no need to worry about killing someone in this competition.
Moreover, according to his father, even if someone really died, it wouldn't be a problem for Uncle Hui.
As uncle Hui possessed the ability to resurrect people!
"Indeed, with Uncle Hui around, there's no need to worry about death. So, next, I'm going all out. Get ready, Kakashi."
Guy declared. His straightened body suddenly erupted with a terrifying wave of pure natural energy, untainted by chakra.
"Eight Gates Formation, Fourth Gate, Gate of Pain: Open!"
Instantly, Guy's state transformed.
His body remained the same, but the air around him visibly distorted and fluctuated.
It wasn't space that was being shaken, but the intense heat radiating from Guy's body, so intense that it caused the air to shimmer.
"Fourth-tier Sage... This guy is truly terrifying!"
In the spectator stands, Sasori, who had already been eliminated, spoke with admiration.
His ranking had been determined: seventh place. He had been defeated by Guy in the quarterfinals.
As for why he wasn't fifth or sixth, naturally, it was because besides Kakashi and Guy, there were several others from Hidden Sage Village who were stronger than him.
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