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Police Force, Training Ground.
Bang, bang, bang~
In the Training Ground, Uchiha Yoru and Kakashi Hatake were constantly leaping and exchanging blows. The current Kakashi had not completely abandoned the use of sword techniques.
The ANBU standard longsword in Kakashi's hand gleamed with a cold light, inheriting the White Fang's swordsmanship, which was exceptionally fierce. Uchiha Yoru held a Kusanagi Sword, and both of them refrained from using Chakra nature transformations, focusing instead on pure taijutsu and swordsmanship.
The metallic clashing of weapons was incessant, and their fists and feet did not cease, continuously attacking. Both were now somewhat out of breath.
When they separated after a strike, Kakashi Hatake panted heavily, looking at his opponent with a sense of inner suffering. His limbs were numb and sore, the strength was immense.
With exquisite and proficient swordsmanship, coupled with an extraordinary physique, he faced what was essentially a human monster, both in speed and strength.
"Hehe, Kakashi, your Sharingan usage has become increasingly proficient, even rivaling our Uchiha Clan's abilities."
At this moment, Uchiha Yoru, seeing Kakashi discreetly shaking his sore hand, laughed and waved, indicating that today's training was over.
Clearly, Uchiha Yoru, despite being the same age, had developed differently, growing into a robust and muscular build, with powerful muscles that did not make him appear clumsy. He was already 1.8 meters tall at this age.
Kakashi, at fifteen, was also a young man, already 1.7 meters tall, but still fell short compared to Uchiha Yoru.
"Hey, Kakashi, today let's have a manly and youthful showdown!"
Maito Gai, seeing the two finish their sparring, immediately rushed out with enthusiasm, giving them a familiar thumbs-up and showing his dazzling white teeth.
Uchiha Yoru couldn't help but smile and wave to change the subject, "Kakashi, your Sharingan usage has become more proficient, but you are not of the Uchiha Clan, and the Sharingan that cannot be turned off continuously drains your Chakra. Today is the time we agreed with Orochimaru-sensei."
Hearing Orochimaru's name, a flash of determination crossed Kakashi's eyes, but he nodded calmly, "Thank you."
Kakashi, who was now cold and aloof, saying 'thank you' was a genuine expression of gratitude. Without Uchiha Yoru providing him with various experiences of the Sharingan from the Uchiha Clan, the three-tomoe Sharingan left by Obito would not have become so proficient so quickly.
"Hehe, Kakashi, we are classmates and comrades who can entrust our backs to each other."
Uchiha Yoru said this with a casual smile, but these words made Kakashi's icy and cold heart tremble again. Comrades?
His hand pulled up his forehead protector to cover his left eye, using this action to mask his inner turmoil, and even a sense of guilt rose within him.
"Gai, Kakashi can't patrol with you today."
Uchiha Yoru, with a genuine smile, turned to Maito Gai and waved, while Maito Gai, seeing this, shouted with enthusiasm, "Yoru, don't worry, take Kakashi to see Orochimaru-sama, the patrol today will be fine with Maito Gai."
Among the three, only Maito Gai was genuinely happy. The Sharingan had burdened Kakashi, and on their first day joining the Police Force, Uchiha Yoru had told them that he had already discussed the matter with Orochimaru-sensei and would find a solution in a few days.
This wasn't just a notification today; Gai was genuinely happy for Kakashi and for Yoru's relentless help.
Kakashi, however, was in a complex mood, nodding calmly and following Uchiha Yoru.
At this moment, Uchiha Yoru treated the two with a genuine and relaxed smile, but in his heart, he was calculating. Maito Gai might be a cover for Kakashi joining the Police Force, but once he came to his territory, it wouldn't be that easy to leave.
What did Kakashi value the most? Comrades!
Kakashi Hatake was currently in the darkest period of his life. In the original story, during his ANBU days, Kakashi even believed Danzo's words and leaked information about the Third Hokage in secret. Although he eventually came back, a closer look reveals some suspicious points.
How did the Third Hokage just happen to know the information Kakashi was secretly investigating? Even extracting the contents of confidential files, was it that precise?
One possibility is that Kakashi had already started investigating in secret, but was discovered, and the Third Hokage manipulated the situation to his advantage.
Or, what Kakashi saw was what the Third Hokage wanted him to see, and vice versa.
At the edge of the Forest of Death.
Kakashi Hatake, with a cold expression, followed to this place. When they reached the entrance of a large snake head cave, he curiously glanced at the unique entrance.
"Yoru, what is this entrance?"
Hearing Kakashi's question, Uchiha Yoru casually waved and said, "This is Orochimaru-sensei's experimental base, and you are not an outsider."
Casually turning around, he suddenly noticed Kakashi's curious gaze on the unique shape of the entrance. Uchiha Yoru shook his head, "Orochimaru-sensei, like you, is proficient in all elements. Among the five elements, he is particularly skilled in earth. This is just a small trick of Chakra control."
Although Uchiha Yoru spoke casually, he noticed a thoughtful look in Kakashi's cold eyes, and his heart skipped a beat.
Uchiha Yoru even gave Kakashi a strange look, wondering if the inspiration for Earth Release: Dog Head Carving came from Orochimaru. After all, during his ANBU days, Kakashi was involved in investigating Orochimaru's experimental bases and naturally encountered various strange underground facilities.
"Chakra control."
Kakashi Hatake muttered to himself, a look of realization on his face. He began to ponder inwardly, if earth-based jutsu could be used to freely carve animal shapes, it might be a method to train Chakra control.
Indeed, befitting a Sannin, just the shape of the entrance gave him some insight.
Uchiha Yoru, walking ahead, shook his head, seeing Kakashi's thoughtful expression. He muttered to himself, Earth Release: Dog Head Carving, this was probably a long-term habit of practicing jutsu.
However, he also thought it was a method to train Chakra control, not limited to earth, as the saying goes, once you master one method, you can understand all.
Brothers and sisters, on Monday and Tuesday next week, please come out of your seclusion and give us a wave of reads, okay? Next week is the most critical time for advancing to the Three Rivers.
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