Boom! Boom! BOOM!
Explosive noises resounded through the arena as the shockwaves shook the entire colosseum. Even the Four Violet Flame Formation didn't prove to be of much help in resisting the shockwaves and the resulting vibrations produced when Kakashi's fist collided with Fugaku's Susano'o.
The vibrations travelling through the ground shook the pillars causing them to start collapsing as the foundation of the Colosseum started to weaken.
"Hurry up… use Earth Style Jutsu to strengthen the pillars… otherwise, the entire colosseum will collapse!"
Unlike the previous battle between Hyuga Kuroto and Uchiha Shisui where both the candidates restrained themselves, the battle between Hatake Kakashi and Uchiha Fugaku is more serious with higher stakes. Therefore, the two candidates aren't restraining themselves and fighting with everything they have.
Hardly anyone in the crowd–the ordinary villagers–has witnessed a battle of such intensity in their life.
What's more troublesome is that the Four-Violet Flame Formation is no good. Several holes have appeared in the formation, which has affected the shielding–isolating–effect of the formation.
Normally anything that touches the Curtain of the Four-Violet Flame Formation turns to ash, however, the black flame used by Uchiha Fugaku is different… instead of disappearing into nothingness after being burnt by the Violet Curtain, it is burning the curtain itself causing holes to appear in the formation!
The Sealing Department is troubled. They have tried everything, but nothing seems to work.
They are barely managing by creating layers upon layers of Four-Violet Flame Formation such that as one layer gets destroyed, another layer is made in order to protect, but this approach is highly taxing on Chakra reserves.
Even the Five Kages are amazed at the power of the unusual black flame. These black flames reminded them of the unusual golden flame used by Homusubi of Amatsukami, however, the black flames are clearly different and perhaps more dangerous.
Yondaime Mizukage couldn't help but shiver in fright as he recalled the time he almost died after being burnt by the black flame.
…
Itachi never expected his Chichiue to have the same power as him.
Looking at the black flames spreading through the arena, a worried expression appeared in his eyes. He was worried for Kakashi, and the situation that might develop following Kakashi's defeat.
Yes, Itachi has already foreseen the outcome of this match.
Among all the people present in the Colosseum, perhaps Itachi understands Amaterasu and its power better than anyone.
That's why, the moment he saw his Chichiue Amaterasu, Itachi knew that this match will be won by Fugaku, no matter how hard Kakashi tries to change the possibility, it was just a matter of time before he loses his fighting power and collapses.
'I suppose Kuroto-san will be the one…'
…
Boom! Boom! BOOM!
The fight still continued as Kakashi has yet to give up. Despite the constant pain, he was suffering from, he continued the onslaught.
Faced with the barrage of attacks at such a high speed, Fugaku could only defend passively, relying on the absolute defence of his Susano'o to resist Kakashi's high-speed, and high-power attack.
Even though Kakashi was constantly damaging the Susano'o, he was unable to completely destroy it. Highly frustrated, Kakashi shouted in his heart, 'Why…?! Why doesn't it break? Didn't Fujin cut through that guy's full-body Susano'o with just a Bone Blade? Yet I am unable to break even half-body Susano'o? Why? Have I still not reached that level? Why? Why? Why?!!!?!!!"
Looking at Kakashi relentlessly attacking him, Fugaku couldn't help but frown, 'How is his body able to bear such a burden for so long? It shouldn't be possible… even Raikage wouldn't be able to bear such a burden… It might have made some sense if he was an Uzumaki or Senju… but he is not… so why?!'
Fugaku realized that something is wrong with the situation. No matter how inhuman Kakashi's body has become due to training, bearing the burden of using Light Chakra Mode as well as Eight Inner Gates at the same time is not possible for anyone.
With a frown, Fugaku focused his gaze on Kakashi. Although it is difficult to accurately see the flow of Chakra in Kakashi's body because of the terrifying Chakra surrounding him, upon focusing to the limit, Fugaku was able to notice a different chakra signature merged with Kakashi's stomach.
"That's it!" muttered Fugaku as he realised the reason behind Kakashi being able to continue for so long.
This different Chakra signature was not only healing Kakashi, but it was also supplying him with Chakra allowing him to continue the onslaught for so long.
'So, they really plan to use every possible method to defeat me!' thought Fugaku furiously.
But Fugaku isn't worried, rather, he is relaxed. Now that he knows the cause of Kakashi's inhuman prowess, he can deal with it without any problem.
…
On Kuroto's side
Similar to Fugaku, Kuroto has also noticed the presence of foreign chakra in Kakashi's body. Considering the colour of the Chakra, Kuroto knew that Tsunade was supplying Chakra to Kakashi.
Witnessing the terrifying battle, Yui couldn't help but ask nervously, "Kuroto-kun… can Kakashi-san win this match?"
Kuroto shrugged, "Hard to say… but one thing is certain… if he can't win within the next ten to fifteen seconds, then he would lose, because he wouldn't be able to hold on longer than that."
"What?" Yui was taken aback, and asked, "But doesn't it look like that Kakashi-san has the upper hand?"
Kuroto shook his head, "Certainly it looks like Kakashi has the upper hand, however, that's not the case."
Because of Tsunade's help, although Kakashi has been able to hold on for so long, it's a pity he still couldn't defeat Fugaku because he doesn't have any attack that is strong enough to fully shatter Fugaku's Susano'o.
He has been trying to stack damage to destroy Fugaku's Susano'o, but that's not working since the Uchiha is putting more and more effort into defending himself.
Moreover, Kakashi is also running out of the area that he can use to gain momentum. The black fire has covered almost the entire arena, the Flying Raijin Kunais spread through the arena have been burnt so he can no longer use Flying Raijin.
Therefore, even if it appears that Fugaku is defending passively, and Kakashi is attacking relentlessly, causing the audience to mistakenly think that Kakashi has the upper-hand, however, the reality is different.
"From the moment Uchiha Fugaku used Amaterasu, Kakashi's defeat was set in stone. It was only a matter of how long?" Muttered Kuroto with a sigh.
Just as Kuroto had predicted, within the next ten seconds, Kakashi's painful screams were heard through the arena, "Aaaahhhhhhhhhh!"
Looking at the collapsed Kakashi, as his body burnt, Kuroto sighed and wondered, 'Now, how will Sandaime-sama deal with this situation?'
.
.
Read up to Chapter - 1104 on P.a.t.r.e.o.n Page: p-atreon.com/Milta_translations