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Chapter 950: The Mist Village's Family Legacy
Chapter 950: The Mist Village's Family Legacy
Standing before Kakashi was a middle-aged man with silver-white hair, a ponytail, a red triangular patch on his left shoulder, and a Chakra Short Sword in hand.
"Kakashi?"
The figure before him tensed like a cheetah ready to pounce, but the voice that emerged was gentle, as if two separate wills controlled the body and the sound.
Shiro!
Or, to be more precise, Hatake Sakumo, Kakashi's father.
"It's me!"
Kakashi pulled down his mask, revealing a face with a transplanted ordinary human left eye, and tears streamed down his cheeks.
He vividly remembered the despair he felt when he witnessed his father's corpse.
He had thought his father was weak and foolishly loyal, but he never expected that his actions were for Kakashi's sake.
It was for this reason that Kakashi was even more determined to seek revenge against the Hokage lineage and was willing to reclaim his identity as Shiro.
Clang!
A crisp sound of metal clashing rang out abruptly in front of Kakashi.
Unbeknownst to him, Shiro had already unleashed this strike.
Divine Demon Repels All!
A simple attack, yet it gave off such an impression.
If not for Kakashi's quick reflexes and familiarity with his father's combat style, he might have been injured.
How powerful was Shiro in his prime?
He had once suppressed the Sannin, forcing Danzo to take drastic measures, and even the Third Hokage remained silent, earning him the title of 'Half-Sleeve of the Hokage.'
Although the Sannin were not at their peak strength at the time, they were still Kage-level warriors.
In other words, Shiro's strength was at least that of a powerful Kage.
Of course, this was due to Shiro's unique trait.
He specialized in human combat!
If he were to face Tailed Beasts, large summoned beasts, or ninja armies, his performance might not even match that of a Kage.
Shiro, in his current state, unleashed his peak strength, pushing Kakashi to his limits.
Clang! Clang!
The sound of intense weapon clashes filled the air.
A single misstep in defense would spell disaster.
Shiro didn't even bother to warn Kakashi, as he knew that by the time he finished speaking, the attack would be over, and any warning would only put Kakashi at risk.
At most, he would explain his combat style in advance, adhering to his own battle instincts.
"Be careful, I'll follow my feint with a ninjutsu!"
After a while, Shiro hurriedly reminded Kakashi of his tactics.
Naturally, if the situation changed, his body's instincts would adapt, and he wouldn't rigidly stick to the predetermined strategy.
As long as Kakashi was smart enough, he wouldn't counter prematurely but would prepare for traps and seize the initiative based on the warnings.
"Lightning Style: Thunder Tiger Annihilation!"
Shiro took two steps back and unleashed this B-rank Lightning Technique.
Ninjutsu isn't solely about higher ranks being better.
It's about using the most suitable technique at the most opportune moment.
Shiro excelled in this aspect, which is why he gained fame with just a single sword, the Hatake Sword, rather than relying on powerful ninjutsu.
Although his signature weapon was the Hatake Sword, it didn't mean his ninjutsu was weak.
On the contrary!
He was equally formidable in ninjutsu, which was evident in Kakashi's solid foundation in ninjutsu.
Creating the original Thousand Birds, an A-rank Lightning Technique, required extensive accumulation.
Boom!
Kakashi's body was torn apart by the Thunder Tiger, leaving behind a wooden stump.
Substitution Technique!
One of the simplest Transformation Techniques, it withstood Shiro's deadly attack.
It was all thanks to the advantage of having prior knowledge.
Without the warning, even if Kakashi won, the outcome would have been uncertain, and the injuries he sustained would have been severe.
But with Shiro's 'open book' strategy, the tactics were almost like playing with a stacked deck, giving Kakashi a significant advantage.
From initially being at a disadvantage to now gaining the upper hand took only a few exchanges.
Kakashi dominated Shiro!
This iconic scene unfolded on the battlefield.
"Father... I'm sorry!"
Kakashi's grip on the Hatake Sword tightened, and his voice carried a heavy sense of guilt.
Initially, he had completely misunderstood his father and even blamed him, which might have been one of the reasons for his father's suicide.
Indeed, for a father, the inability to be understood by his own son was far more devastating than any other misunderstanding.
Zzzra!
A terrifying blue light, almost tangible, enveloped the Hatake Sword, transforming it from a short sword into a long blade in an instant.
"Hatake Sword Technique: Lightning Flash!"
Kakashi's entire body vanished in an instant, reappearing behind Sakumo Hatake.
Sakumo, standing behind Kakashi, also ceased his attack, a relieved smile appearing on his face.
"Kakashi... You've grown up and done well!"
Just being able to see his son, Sakumo, again was enough to bring relief, and he couldn't ask for more.
Shatter!
At this moment, his body began to disintegrate.
With that single strike, Kakashi had already sliced through Shiro's body.
Even though the Earthly Body was immortal, it still needed time to recover, and the recovery time was the perfect opportunity for sealing.
"Cloud Vase Sealing!"
The Cloud Ninja Sealing Squad rushed over and swiftly performed the sealing technique.
If it were a complete Earthly Body, it would undoubtedly be able to easily resist a sealing technique of this level.
But now, with the body shattered, there was no chance to resist the sealing technique, and it was successfully sealed.
Cloud Vase!
It was a white jade-like sealing ninja tool, capable of sealing the target inside, reducing the difficulty of the sealing process.
It was terrifying to see how powerful Kakashi was when he unleashed his full strength, showcasing his potential as a super genius.
Even if Shiro had held back, the speed at which Kakashi seized the opportunity and resolved the situation proved his combat strength to be on par with the strongest of the Kage.
However, Kakashi's success didn't guarantee success in other locations.
"Water Style: Steam Hazard Explosion!"
A massive Gaiden Gensei, also known as Kagero Mangetsu, rapidly expanded, and then...
Boom!
A huge explosion shattered everything around, forming a mushroom cloud.
Even the sky turned cloudy, cooling down the temperature in the area and reshaping it into the form of Gensei.
Yes, this was the terrifying aspect of this S-rank Water Technique.
It could continuously create massive explosions without requiring further expenditure of chakra.
If left unresolved, this oil-water mixture, the 'Gaiden Gensei,' would endlessly repeat the explosion process.
It was an unbeatable rhythm.
For this reason, the technique was worthy of being called an S-rank Water Technique.
At the same time, the biggest weakness was not the technique itself but the caster, Gaiden Gensei.
Gensei himself had the Kagero clan's giant clam summoning beast, which could perfectly conceal his presence.
If it were just Kagero Mangetsu alone, even with the best hiding, the Allied Forces could quickly find and deal with him.
The problem was that this Earthly Resurrection had stirred up the Mizukage's nest, directly resurrecting the Second, Third, and Fourth Mizukage.
Even the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist were resurrected.
It had to be said that Obito had a soft spot for the Village Hidden in the Mist.
In the past, he had 'killed' Rin Nohara, allowing him to repeatedly trample on the Village Hidden in the Mist. Even when collecting the Earthly Resurrection materials, he had treated them differently.
(Village Hidden in the Mist: Thank you!)
It could be said that the Village Hidden in the Mist could hold a 'reunion' here.
In fact, it was already happening.
The Second, Third, and Fourth Mizukage were currently gathered a few hundred meters away, separated only by a canyon that blocked their line of sight.
"White, there's no one else around."
A masked Mist Hidden Village Anbu member cautiously reported to the figure in front of him, who was wearing a white kimono, with long hair draped over their shoulders, making it difficult to discern their gender.
"Okay, thank you!"
The figure waved their hand, signaling for the Anbu to leave, before turning to face the three figures encased in ice, with only their heads exposed.
It was Shiro!
He/She had another mission, so he/she seized this opportunity to 'chat' with the three Mizukage.
Of course, he/she wasn't acting alone.
By his/her side were Kagero Mangetsu and Rinku Yuriko, forming a Shadow-level squad.
However, despite being the youngest, Shiro, with guidance from Tang Ping, had surpassed the others in strength and potential, and with a good personality, became the team leader.
This type of mission wasn't exclusive to the Mizukage; even the Kazekage had one.
This was an excellent opportunity.
(End of Chapter)
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