Police Department, Training Ground.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Within the training ground, Uchiha Yoru and Hatake Kakashi were constantly flying up and down, exchanging blows. Kakashi hadn't completely abandoned the use of swordsmanship yet.
The standard-issue Anbu longsword in Kakashi's hand gleamed with cold light, inheriting White Fang's swordsmanship, which was exceptionally fierce. On the other hand, Uchiha Yoru wielded the Kusanagi, and both of them intentionally refrained from using chakra transformations, instead engaging in pure Taijutsu and Kenjutsu sparring.
The clash of weapons produced a constant, crisp sound of metal colliding. Meanwhile, their fists and feet didn't stop, continuously attacking. At this moment, both of them were somewhat out of breath.
After they separated from their exchange, Kakashi was panting heavily, and he secretly felt bitter in his heart. His limbs were sore and numb; it took quite a bit of strength.
With his masterful and skilled swordsmanship, combined with his exceptional physical abilities, not only was Yoru fast, but his strength was also remarkable. He was like a humanoid monster to Kakashi.
"Hehe, Kakashi, your Sharingan usage is becoming more proficient, not inferior to our Uchiha clan."
At this moment, Yoru looked at Kakashi, who was wiping his sweaty palms, and smiled, signaling that they should stop for today's training.
Though they were the same age, it was obvious that Yoru's development was different from ordinary people. He had grown towards a muscular and powerful physique, but without any apparent heaviness. Especially at this age, he was already 1.8 meters tall.
Fifteen-year-old Kakashi was now a teenager, standing at about 1.7 meters tall, but he was still a bit shorter compared to Yoru.
"Kakashi, how about having a friendly youth competition between us, as fellow men!"
Might Guy, who had been watching the two spar, suddenly came forward with enthusiasm, gesturing a thumbs-up to them, showing off his bright white teeth.
Seeing this scene, Yoru couldn't help but smile and waved his hand, changing the subject. "Kakashi, your Sharingan usage has become more proficient, but you are not from the Uchiha clan, and the uncontrollable Sharingan continues to consume your chakra. Today is the time set by Orochimaru-sensei."
When Kakashi heard Orochimaru's name, a glimmer of intensity flashed in his eyes, but he still nodded calmly. "Thank you."
Kakashi's cold and distant personality had already made saying "thank you" a genuine expression of gratitude. If it weren't for Yoru providing him with various experiences and knowledge about the Uchiha clan's Sharingan, it would have been impossible for him to master the Mangekyō Sharingan from the three tomoe Sharingan left behind by Obito so quickly.
"Hehe, Kakashi, we are classmates, and more importantly, we are comrades who can rely on each other's backs."
Yoru smiled casually while speaking, but these words once again stirred something in Kakashi's icy heart. Comrades?
Covering his forehead with his hand, as if trying to conceal the uneasiness in his heart, Kakashi's action seemed to hide the unrest inside him. He even felt a sense of guilt rising within.
"Guy, I can't accompany you for today's patrol."
At this moment, Yoru turned to face Guy with a genuine smile, waving his hand playfully. In response, Guy shouted with enthusiasm, "Yoru, don't worry! You take Kakashi to meet Orochimaru-sama. With me on patrol, nothing will go wrong."
Of the three, Guy was the one genuinely happy. Kakashi's Sharingan was a burden to him. On their first day in the Police Department, Yoru had already told them that he had talked to Orochimaru about this matter and would come up with a solution in a few days.
Didn't Yoru just notify Kakashi today? Guy felt genuinely happy for Kakashi and appreciative of Yoru's wholehearted help.
However, Kakashi felt a mix of complex emotions. His face was calm, but his mind was turbulent. This was the darkest moment in Hatake Kakashi's life. During his time in the Anbu, he had even believed in Danzo's words, unknowingly leaking information about the Third Hokage. Although he turned back on that path, he couldn't help but suspect that there was something fishy about it.
Kakashi had already begun investigating covertly before. He was looking into things like the Wood Release Experiment Plan. However, it seemed that his actions had been noticed, and the Third Hokage conveniently brought up the information, which appeared to be too accurate. Was it a coincidence?
Either it was Danzo who had foreseen his investigation and deliberately let him find what he wanted, or Kakashi himself was manipulated into seeing what the Third Hokage wanted him to see.
…
Outside the Death Forest.
Hatake Kakashi's one eye showed a hint of indifference as he followed Yoru to this place. When he arrived at a giant snake's head cave entrance, he couldn't help but glance curiously at the unique shape.
"Yoru, what's this entrance for?"
Hearing Kakashi's question, Yoru casually waved his hand and chuckled, "This is Orochimaru-sensei's experimental base."
Turning his head casually, he suddenly noticed Kakashi's eyes seemed to be looking at the unique cave entrance with curiosity. Yoru shook his head and said, "Orochimaru-sensei, like you, is a complete attribute ninja, and his strong suit in the Five Elements Ninjutsu is Earth Release. This is just a small method for controlling chakra."
Although Yoru was saying this casually, he couldn't help but notice Kakashi's thoughtful expression as if he had gained some insight. At this moment, he felt a sudden halt in his heart.
Could it be that Kakashi's Earth Release: Earth Dog Head Style Wall was inspired by this unique cave entrance?
After all, in the original story, during Kakashi's time in the Anbu, he was a ninja investigating and chasing after Orochimaru's secret base, and he naturally encountered various strange underground facilities.
"Control of chakra."
At this moment, Hatake Kakashi mumbled to himself, even revealing a hint of enlightenment. He even showed a look of sudden realization, as if he had understood something. In his mind, he secretly contemplated that if he could mold his Earth Release into animal shapes at will, perhaps this would be a way to train his chakra control.
Indeed, Kakashi was now impressed by the fact that he was not only limited to Earth Release, but perhaps this could be a method to enhance his control over chakra. As the saying goes, one method encompasses all methods.
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