"They actually encountered each other in the first round."
The fourth-grade students watching the match felt a sense of regret. Guy and Obito are among the top in the fourth-grade practical combat, and even in the strongest Group A, they both have the strength to enter the top eight.
However, meeting this early means one of them is destined to be eliminated ahead of time.
'Whether Obito or Guy wins, there will be one less formidable opponent in the later rounds' Asuma thought to himself as he watched Obito and Guy face off in the first round.
He wasn't as familiar with Guy as he was with Obito, and he didn't know the specific combat abilities of Guy. But since Guy could defeat Obito in the practical combat exam, his strength is undoubtedly remarkable.
Thinking about this, Asuma wore a serious expression, ready to gather information on Obito and Guy through this battle.
"The first match is against Guy..." Obito showed a tricky expression.
Guy has already completed the training for Soru, while Obito hasn't finished yet, unable to execute it three times in quick succession.
However, Obito didn't feel that he had no hope of winning.
Their current strength is not enough to support them in using Soru multiple times in a short period, putting too much pressure on their leg muscles.
So, he could only say he was at a slight disadvantage, not that he couldn't fight.
When Guy saw that Obito was his first opponent, his youth instantly ignited!
The two quickly walked to the designated battle area, preparing to start the fight.
"Begin!" Mutsuki quickly announced the start of the battle after the two had taken their stances.
As soon as Mutsuki's voice fell, Guy's figure disappeared directly from the original position.
"Konoha Great Whirlwind!"
Guy's passionate voice echoed through Group A.
Facing Obito, with whom he had trained every day, they knew each other too well. Therefore, Guy didn't make any probing attacks; as soon as he made a move, it was with full force.
He first instantly completed the high-speed triple Soru, rapidly charging towards Obito, and then directly kicked out his strongest kick.
"So fast!" The surrounding students were amazed at Guy's speed.
They felt as if Guy had just teleported; his figure disappeared instantly from where he stood.
"So fast with the Body Flicker Jutsu!" Asuma was even more surprised.
Because he also knew the Body Flicker Jutsu, but not only was Guy faster, but it also required no hand seals.
Obito and Guy had opposite strategies; Guy wanted to close in for melee combat, while Obito wanted to use Soru to create distance and use Ninjutsu.
However, due to Obito's slightly slower speed, he was still kicked by Guy's heel attack. Although he blocked it with his arm, that kick made Obito's arm uncontrollably tremble.
Falling into a disadvantage from the start prompted Obito's mind to spin rapidly. He knew that if he continued in Guy's attack rhythm, he would undoubtedly lose. So, Obito decisively used two consecutive Soru to create a considerable distance between him and Guy.
Guy quickly caught up, but Obito still managed to create some distance because Guy only used Soru once.
"I've won," Guy judged in his mind.
Considering the first round of exchanges, Obito used Soru three times within a minute. Even with Guy's significantly stronger body, he dared not use Soru so recklessly. Following this, not to mention continuing to use the Body Flicker Jutsu, Obito couldn't even run fast anymore.
"Fire Release·Great Fireball Jutsu!" Obito endured the soreness in his legs, quickly formed hand seals, and unleashed a three-meter-high fireball with Fire Release Ninjutsu.
However, to Guy's surprise, Obito did not take advantage of this time to attack him. When Obito re-entered Guy's field of vision, Guy discovered that there were now five Obitos on the field.
"Did he use Clone Jutsu to disrupt my line of sight during the fireball?" Guy thought, understanding Obito's plan after a moment of contemplation.
The five Obitos dispersed, running in different directions, and for a moment, Guy couldn't distinguish the real one from the illusions.
It wasn't until Guy noticed one Obito running at a slightly slower speed, with occasional peculiar expressions on his face.
"I've found you!" Guy concentrated chakra in his legs, using Soru towards the slightly slower Obito, aiming to catch him off guard and eliminate Obito directly.
Obito had just used Soru consecutively, putting immense pressure on his legs. It was quite normal for such issues to arise.
"Konoha Whirlwind!"
Guy unleashed a direct Whirlwind Kick towards Obito.
Obito seemed unprepared for Guy to discover him so quickly, and with Guy's rapid speed, he couldn't react in time, failing to even assume a proper defensive posture.
But just when Guy thought the battle was over, the next moment, his face changed drastically.
Because at the instant he kicked Obito, the Obito he attacked directly disappeared.
"I actualy fell for it, it's just a Clone!" Guy quickly turned around to find the real traces of Obito.
At this moment, the real Obito had already completed the casting of his Fire Release Ninjutsu not far from Guy.
"Fire Release: Great Dragon Fire Jutsu!"
Obito spat out a half-human-sized fire dragon, rapidly charging towards Guy.
At close range, Guy quickly felt the heat of the fire dragon. He had to endure the muscle pain in his legs and use Soru only twice to try to dodge this Ninjutsu.
However, unlike the Great Fireball, the Great Dragon Fire could change direction. As Guy's figure disappeared, Obito immediately controlled the Great Dragon Fire to change direction and continue charging towards Guy.
"Water Release: Water Wall!"
As the fire dragon was about to charge towards Guy, a water wall rose, blocking the path of the fire dragon.
Mutsuki took action.
Although Obito should have been able to control the fire dragon and stop it in front of Guy, Mutsuki was concerned that Obito's condition might be too poor, leading to a loss of control over the Ninjutsu. So, Mutsuki directly intercepted the fire dragon in advance.
"Uchiha Obito wins!" Mutsuki announced the result directly.
Whether it was the effect of Mutsuki's previous training or Obito's unexpected strategies, the situation that was previously favored Guy who had a much higher chance of winning in Mutsuki's view, ended with Obito's victory this time.
"Guy, this time I won." Obito, upon hearing the outcome of the battle, revealed a triumphant expression and laughed.
He finally won against Guy in practical combat, and that too, turning the tables in a disadvantaged situation!
However, before Guy could say anything, the next moment, Obito collapsed on the ground, passing out directly.
"Obito, are you okay?" Guy hurriedly rushed over to check the situation.
Mutsuki appeared in the open space, lifted Obito, and said, "It seems like he consumed too much chakra, and his body is too fatigued. I'll take him to the Konoha hospital for a check-up."
Mutsuki left a Shadow Clone behind to continue overseeing the practical combat test, while his original body went to the hospital with Obito.
Barring any unexpected events, today should also be another busy day in Konoha.
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