The battle between Chinya and Kakashi against the Mist ninja was about to begin.
All the Mist ninja rushed at Chinya and Kakashi at once.
Chinya murmured, "Perfect timing. I'll put the Lightning Release Chakra Mode I mimicked earlier from Raikage The Third to the test."
With a low shout, Chinya cried out, "Lightning Release Chakra Mode!"
By focusing lightning chakra throughout his entire body, Chinya was now covered in chakra and electricity.
He clenched his fists tightly while an unrestrained grin spread across his face. "Full-concentration breathing boosted my physical abilities, and now the Lightning Release Chakra Mode takes it even further — my body's activation level and nerve conductivity are spiking again. Thunder Breathing just leveled up another notch."
Then Chinya glanced at Kakashi beside him, a flicker of regret crossing his face.
If Kakashi hadn't implanted that Sharingan, the Lightning Release Chakra Mode would have been highly compatible with him as well.
But now...
Unfortunately, even if Kakashi learned it, he wouldn't be able to use it.
To be honest, if Kakashi dared to try using it, he'd probably collapse on the spot.
"Time to fight, Kakashi."
Chinya activated Lightning Body — a thunderous blur — appearing instantly among the crowd.
[Sixth Form of Thunder Breathing - Electric Roar]
Focusing his power, Chinya released countless slash-shaped bolts of lightning outward in all directions.
The Mist ninja approaching Chinya were instantly killed or injured beyond count. Within a fifty-meter radius around Chinya, only he stood upright.
Witnessing this scene, Kakashi's pupils contracted. "Sensei's speed...has gotten faster again."
Kakashi formed hand seals with both hands.
"Shadow Clone Jutsu!"
Kakashi created two shadow clones. Then these two clones simultaneously unleashed Chidori.
"Chidori Lightning Transmission!"
The Chidoris from the clones connected together, forming a chain pulled by the two clones as they rapidly charged forward.
Wherever Kakashi's clones passed, many Mist ninja were cut in half by the Chidori chain.
That single technique drained nearly half of Kakashi's chakra.
Kakashi took out two Military Rations Pills and popped them directly into his mouth.
Then he pushed up his forehead protector, revealing his Sharingan. He drew his blade and charged toward the Mist ninja crowd, fighting alongside Chinya.
After enjoying the Lightning Release Chakra Mode briefly, Chinya continued fighting while carefully watching Kakashi to prevent any unexpected incidents.
Kakashi grew more excited with each kill. His entire body was soaked in blood, constantly dripping down.
Right now, his mind was filled with thoughts of Sakumo Hatake, Obito Uchiha, and Rin Nohara — the three people who meant the most to him — had all died.
If they had fallen in battle, Kakashi wouldn't feel so restrained.
But unfortunately, these three most important people in his life didn't perish by enemy hands, but rather by their own comrades.
Sakumo Hatake had been betrayed by his subordinates and the village he loved, ultimately choosing suicide.
Obito Uchiha was betrayed by his trusted comrade Katsuhiko Koseki and ultimately died trying to save him.
Rin Nohara was captured, had the Three-Tails sealed inside her, and was finally killed by her two teammates.
In the middle of battle, Kakashi fully released his emotions.
Kakashi's current strength is formidable—he held his own even against so many Mist ninjas.
Unfortunately, Kakashi has the Sharingan, and he's currently using it.
Also, Kakashi is only twelve years old now; his physical condition and chakra reserves haven't reached their peak yet.
Therefore, he can't sustain such an intense fight for long.
Even though Kakashi focused mainly on taijutsu, the Sharingan still drained chakra at an alarming rate.
Chinya kept his Kenbunshoku Haki (Observation Haki) locked onto Kakashi all along.
The battle had lasted about twenty minutes now, and Kakashi's chakra was nearly depleted.
This lack of endurance left Chinya feeling rather conflicted.
Kakashi glanced at Chinya to signal that his chakra was almost gone.
He'd already taken a Military Rations Pill—a special chakra-restoring pill—but taking more in quick succession would be useless. At Kakashi's current consumption rate, another pill would do little more than pour water on a fire.
Chinya nodded toward Kakashi.
Inside, he felt quite pleased—it showed Kakashi remained remarkably calm under pressure.
Receiving Chinya's acknowledgment, Kakashi took a deep breath and slightly crouched his body.
Although Kakashi had never successfully executed that move before, he felt that now, just maybe, he could pull it off.
He gathered every last bit of remaining chakra within him, his entire body radiating brilliant blue lightning.
[Thunder Breathing, Seventh Form – Kazekami Raijin!]
Kakashi vanished in an instant, reappearing with a slash too fast for anyone to see. The strike left behind a trail—a lightning streak in the shape of a dragon.
The lightning streak weaved through the group of Mist ninjas, instantly killing every one it passed.
Chinya muttered to himself with a mix of frustration and admiration—using Kazekami Raijin with barely any chakra left was incredibly reckless.
Still, after all these years, Kakashi had finally succeeded in releasing the Seventh Form.
Admittedly, since Kakashi had already used up most of his chakra, forcing out Kazekami Raijin was impossible to complete properly.
Midway through his charge, the lightning streak vanished instantly—Kakashi's chakra was completely drained. His legs gave way as he began to collapse.
Seeing this, the Mist ninjas surged toward Kakashi, hurling countless shuriken and kunai in his direction.
Yet Kakashi didn't panic at all, watching them approach calmly.
The next second, Chinya suddenly appeared in front of Kakashi.
[Thunder Breathing, Third Form – Gathering of the Storm!]
Chinya spun around Kakashi at blinding speed, sending arcs of lightning surging outward with each movement.
These waves of electricity intercepted all incoming shuriken and kunai aimed at Kakashi, while his slashes cut down all nearby Mist ninjas surrounding him.
Slung Kakashi over his shoulder, Chinya activated the Shifting Body Technique, carrying Kakashi away from the battlefield in an instant.
This Chinya is a Shadow Clone. The real Chinya is still locked in a fierce fight with the Mist Ninjas.
Chinya's Shadow Clone examined Kakashi's body. "You've suffered some minor injuries, and your chakra pathways are slightly damaged from forcefully using [Kazekami Raijin]. Overall, nothing serious."
The Shadow Clone scolded him, "I just said you were calm, and then you go and scare me like that! If I hadn't arrived in time, things could've gone bad. No matter what, always keep a way out for yourself, got it?"
A faint smile tugged at the corner of Kakashi's mask. "Because I trust Chinya-sensei. Right now, Chinya-sensei is my safety net. Thank you, Sensei. I'm truly grateful for everything you've done so far."
Chinya's Shadow Clone reached out and ruffled Kakashi's hair. "Alright, you just rest for now. I'll take it from here."
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