Chapter 89: Can't See Clearly! I Can't See Anything!

Chapter 89: Can't See Clearly! I Can't See Anything!

Everyone else was stunned by Guy's reaction.

This was a battle that could only be viewed by opening the Eight Inner Gates... Just how high was the level of this fight?

"Ahhh! Eight Inner Gates! Open Gate, Restrain Gate, Life Gate, Open!"

Ninja World's Lee, standing nearby, was also inspired to shout as he opened the Eight Inner Gates, staring intently at the temporal communication device.

However, unlike Guy, he didn't look delighted; instead, he appeared dejected as he said, "I... I'm just too weak!"

"My brother, don't be discouraged! You're just starting out on your martial arts path! Work hard, burn your passion and youth! You won't be any weaker than me! After all, I am you, and you are me!" Empire's Lee consoled him.

"Big Brother Lee, I understand now!" Ninja World's Lee said, his eyes glistening with tears.

"Little Brother Lee!"

The two of them immediately hugged each other.

The Konoha crowd witnessing this exchanged glances, their eyebrows twitching, and then shifted their gaze to Uzumaki Naruto.

"As for me, I can only vaguely see some things," said Naruto, who had activated the Wind Style Breathing Technique, furrowing his brow.

Hearing this, everyone else sighed in their hearts.

The gap was just too vast!

In the prestigious Konoha, the top ninja village in the ninja world, there were barely a handful of people qualified to watch a battle between Empire's powerhouses...

"Why are these ordinary people here so happy when they can't even see what's going on?" Ninja World's Tsunade wondered as she watched a group of spectators cheering and shouting.

She glanced at the dejected Konoha crowd once more.

"It's all about the atmosphere! Watch first, then take pictures, and post them on social media! For this month, everyone will be the coolest kid around," Empire's Tsunade explained casually.

"Oh..." Having lived in the Empire for some time, Ninja World's Tsunade could understand what her counterpart was saying and nodded slightly, only partially comprehending.

Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang!

The clashing sounds continued...

Until... Slash! Bang!

Suddenly, a metal arm of one of the metal puppets was severed and fell to the ground. Immediately after, in the eyes of the Konoha ninjas, the metal puppets seemed to be sliced by invisible blades, cutting them into pieces, one after another, continuously disintegrating.

"It's cut open? Is it because of a difference in materials?" Ninja World's Tsunade muttered upon seeing this.

"Not many metals can withstand the special blade in Kakashi's hand. Out of these thousands of puppets, it's impossible for all of them to be made from that material," Empire's Tsunade said. "Only the ones used for protection are, and Kakashi has noticed this, so he's naturally started to get rid of these nuisances."

Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish!

In just seven or eight breaths, all but the special puppets guarding Empire's Chiyo had been chopped into pieces! To the Konoha ninjas, this process resembled a domino effect, as one metal puppet after another was sliced open, almost without pause, in a seamless display that was extremely impressive to behold.

Swish!!!

A gleaming blade of light flashed and, penetrating the few puppets surrounding Chiyo, it slashed towards Chiyo herself.

"Looks like the battle is about to be decided," Ninja World's Tsunade murmured.

However, the next moment...

The jetpack on Chiyo's back spewed fire, instantly propelling her hundreds of meters into the sky.

Empire's Kakashi's blade missed its mark, and he transformed into a bolt of lightning once more, slicing towards the horizon.

"As expected of Hatake Kakashi of the Hatake clan! Ordinary puppets are ultimately no match for a true powerhouse like you," Chiyo said. "I guess it's time for me to get serious too!"

As Chiyo's words trailed off...

The circular backpack behind her lit up and instantly unfolded, with sheets of metal extending and enveloping her.

In the blink of an eye, Chiyo had transformed into a metal-clad warrior.

Buzz!

The mechanical steel wings on her back unfolded, and light particles swirled around her.

Empire Chiyo's speed skyrocketed as she brandished the black blade in her hand and charged towards Kakashi!

Boom!

The two lights collided.

For a brief moment, their figures were visible.

But the next instant, they separated once more.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

This time, even the ordinary onlookers couldn't see Chiyo's defense, let alone her offense.

They could only stare blankly at the remaining few special puppets on the ground, intact amid the thousands of fragmented ordinary puppets, listening to the occasional sounds from the sky above.

Ninja World's Tsunade furrowed her brows, her expression turning grim.

Even she was having difficulty keeping up with the fight at this point.

She thought to herself that if she were to face either of these two combatants, she would likely be instantly killed...

How did they compare to that fearsome Lee? With Ninja World Tsunade's strength, she couldn't even begin to make a comparison.

They were all monsters among monsters!

And so, the battle in the sky raged on for a full fifteen minutes.

Szzz...

Suddenly, Kakashi's figure reappeared, his body retreating as he left a trail on the stage, his gaze fixed on the armored Chiyo in the sky.

"Is Kakashi about to lose?" Ninja World's Tsunade asked, raising an eyebrow.

In the Ninja World's Konoha, a group of ninjas looked on with disappointment.

Even though this Kakashi wasn't their Kakashi, they still hoped for a victory for the Kakashi from another world.

"The other Kakashi is already very strong," Ninja World's Shikamaru said. "But... Chiyo's fighting style seems to rely a little too much on external factors..."

"This is not hot-blooded at all! It's not passionate! Martial arts shouldn't be like this!" Ninja World's Guy said, his spirits dampened.

"Hey, hey, hey! What are you guys talking about? My old man isn't that easy to beat! The real show is just getting started!" Rock Lee shouted upon hearing Ninja World's Tsunade and the voices from the Konoha crowd.

"Oh? Is that so?" Ninja World's Tsunade glanced at Rock Lee with a hint of surprise.

High above on the arena stage, Chiyo looked down from the sky, her gaze fixed on her opponent below.

"Hatake Kakashi of the Hatake clan, your strength is formidable. But unfortunately, it seems that even the latest model of the new exoskeleton armor created by Sasori is no match against you." Chiyo's voice rang out from above.

"A new model exoskeleton armor? Well then, I also have a new trick up my sleeve, Senior Chiyo. Please, have a taste of it." With those words, Empire Kakashi sheathed his short dagger.

In the next instant, he inhaled deeply, and with a flash of lightning-quick movement, the Eight Inner Gates were opened, all seven of them! Chakra and true qi surged, and his right hand moved with blinding speed as he drew his dagger once more.

The people of Konoha could only see a flash of light.

Rumble! The entire barrier began to shake, and upon closer inspection, they saw a hundred-meter-long blade aura that had somehow appeared, crashing against the barrier!

Chiyo's sword-wielding right hand and the light wings on her back were completely severed, and her blood rained down.

As Chiyo covered her severed arm and descended slowly, she said, "Hmm... You win, Hatake Kakashi of the Flagwood clan. What was that final move about?"

Her expression was calm and collected.

"That was the Flagwood Quickdraw Flash that my father and I developed together. In an instant, it boosts my state to its peak, allowing me to deliver the strongest strike."

"What a move, Flagwood Quickdraw Flash. Indeed, as fast as lightning and capable of cutting through anything. I concede." Chiyo acknowledged her defeat and left the stage.

Both parties seemed to take the win and loss in stride.

Empire Kakashi nodded to the audience and turned to face Empire Minato, who had reappeared on the stage.

"The first battle between the Fire State and the Green State has concluded, and I declare the Fire State the winner!" Empire Minato announced loudly.

The spectators erupted in cheers and applause.

Swish! Empire Kakashi waved to the audience and returned to his seat.

"Big brother is truly amazing. Even with my Sharingan eye, everything in front of me was a blur, and I could barely see anything." Ninja World Kakashi marveled as he looked at Empire Kakashi beside him.

"Hmph! Of course! My dad is a genius in martial arts, just like me." Empire Kakashi boasted, and in response, he received a punch from his counterpart.

"Little Kakashi, your Sharingan eye doesn't seem to be of much help to your combat strength, and it's been a burden on your body. Listen to me... Take it out, and when the initial gene medicine from the World Tree is distributed, your martial arts cultivation speed will definitely improve... Becoming a true powerhouse is only a matter of time." Empire Kakashi advised, looking at Ninja World Kakashi's Sharingan.

"Thank you, big brother, for your concern... but this is the only thing that Obito left me from our world... I can't give it up..." Ninja World Kakashi gently caressed the scar on his Sharingan, his eyes filled with nostalgia.

"Sigh... You..." Empire Kakashi shook his head helplessly.

On the stage, in the governor's seats.

Green State Governor Rosha said to Fire State Governor Dan, "I didn't expect Sasori's new armor to be cut down like that. The sword techniques of the Hatake clan are becoming more and more formidable."

"I didn't expect it either. I must say, the Hatake clan truly lives up to His Majesty's praise as a family of martial arts geniuses." Dan replied with a gentle smile.

"What a terrifying slash. From now on, we must be even more careful when sparring with members of the Hatake clan." Rai State Governor Ei's expression turned solemn.

"Mountain State Governor, the next battle will be your state's turn. Can you give us a hint as to who Mountain State will send out to fight?" Mizu State Governor Terumi Mei asked with a smile.

"Hmph! Mind your own business. Do you think I'll tell you?" Ohnoki didn't even turn his head, his eyes fixed on the stage where Minato stood.

At that moment, Empire Naruto stepped onto the stage again. With a clap of his hands, the heavily damaged stage quickly restored itself, and then, with a wave of his hand, he left once more.

Empire Minato pointed at the governor's seats and announced, "Alright, the next battle is about to begin. Please get ready, Mountain State Governor and Water State Governor."

Upon hearing this, Ohnoki immediately started operating the controls.

Terumi Mei, seeing that Ohnoki was ignoring her, also began to operate her controls.

A moment later, there was a flash of light on the stage.

A young man with golden hair and handsome features appeared, along with a man with shark-like tattoos on his face and a large sword on his back.

"It's Kisame Hoshigaki of the Hoshigaki clan... Although he's the strongest of the Seven Divine Blade Assembly, his opponent, Deidara, will have a huge advantage over him." Dan commented, sounding a bit surprised.

Ohnoki stroked his beard proudly and said, "It seems Water State Governor still has a lot to learn about human nature. This round is already in my favor."

"Is that so? I don't think it's that certain." Terumi Mei replied with an enigmatic smile.

In the stands, the enthusiastic cheers continued:

"Ahhh! It's Deidara from Mountain State! He's so handsome! So cute! I just love that style!"

"Mountain State's genius boy! A disciple of the Mountain State Governor, rumored to have mastered Dust Release, Blast Release, and powerful Earth Release ninjutsu, seamlessly combining them with martial arts. He's a true genius."

"Deidara used to study in the Imperial Capital too, and he was a genius there as well!"

"The other guy is also amazing. He's one of the strongest of the Seven Divine Blade Assembly, and his Samehada is incredibly powerful."

"Kisame, transform into a shark and bite your opponent to death!"

"Tailed Beast with no tails, show us your power!"

(End of Chapter)

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