The Hidden Mist Blacksmith, forging the glory of the Ninja Sword Style!

Hozuki Mangetsu discovers that it's not just him and Uchiha Shisui who are "going through the motions" in the previous battle.

Even Uchiha Fugaku was the same.

He clearly possessed greater strength, but only used a portion of it.

However, Fugaku Uchiha's reasons could not be the same as his own, or Shisui Uchiha's.

Fugaku Uchiha was right.

As things stand, Konoha currently holds an absolute advantage in this battle.

However, if Fugaku Uchiha slacks off, it will inevitably lead to more casualties among the Konoha ninja nearby.

Wouldn't doing this just exacerbate the already existing conflict between the Uchiha clan and Konoha?

After all, no one is stupid; someone will definitely be able to see it. The question is whether or not to pursue the matter.

If Fugaku Uchiha did this, it could result in the deaths of two or three more Konoha ninja.

What if all Uchiha ninjas did this?

Hozuki Mangetsu couldn't help but think of the Hozuki clan.

"The Uchiha and Hozuki clans are in similar situations."

"The reason why Fugaku Uchiha did this must be because of the conflict between the Uchiha and Konoha."

"If the Hozuki clan ninjas do the same thing this time because of their conflict with Kirigakure, the relationship between the Hozuki clan and the village after this war will probably become so bad that it will be irreconcilable."

Hozuki Mangetsu became worried.

"I hope the Hozuki clan members won't be like the Uchiha."

Uchiha Shisui retreated to a relatively safe position and joined forces with other Konoha ninja to attack.

Fugaku Uchiha nodded slightly, but he didn't notice the obvious disappointment in Itachi Uchiha's eyes when Itachi looked up at him.

"Father, you are too selfish."

"Putting personal interests above the village."

"This is wrong."

The fact that he failed to kill Uchiha Shisui left Kurihara Kohachi somewhat disappointed.

Sudden.

"Senior Xiao Ba, watch out!"

The voice of Hozuki Mangetsu rang out.

In a flash, he stood in front of Kurihachi.

"Hatake-ryu swordsmanship, third form, Far Thunder, Sudden Draw Slash!"

When Kushira came to her senses, she saw Kakashi suddenly flash by and his figure instantly approached.

It was like a bolt of lightning.

From far to near.

Chestnut Smoke's pupils contracted.

Fortunately, Hozuki Mangetsu used the Water Transformation Technique in advance.

When Kakashi's sword fell, it splashed water instead of blood.

However, while Hozuki Mangetsu's Water Transformation Technique can grant immunity to physical damage, it is precisely countered by Lightning Release, and Kakashi happens to be a master of Lightning Release.

Lightning flashed and poured into Hozuki Mangetsu's body.

Immediately, Hozuki Mangetsu's figure froze.

The hydrated part turned into something similar to jelly.

Kakashi aimed his sword at Hozuki Mangetsu's vital points and struck again.

"Ding!"

Kuri-san and Kohachi realized what was happening.

Thor's Sword and the Blade of Destruction clashed.

A tremendous force returned, and Kurihachi's figure was forced backward.

However, before retreating, Kohachi grabbed Hozuki Mangetsu's shoulder and took him away as well.

Kurihara Hachi stared intently at Kakashi.

"I'm stronger than last time!"

The first time, Kurihara Hachi took advantage of his ninja sword and forced a 50/50 fight against Kakashi.

The second time, Hachiko faced Kakashi wielding the Thunder God Sword and was defeated.

But this time, Hachiko could sense that Kakashi had become stronger than before.

Chestnut Hachi looked around.

Ringo Amori was injured and returned to the village.

Kisame Hoshigaki needs to defend against Orochimaru.

Therefore, among the younger generation of Kirigakure, there is no one who can rival Kakashi.

"I come!"

Hearing the sound, Kurihana looked over.

Then they saw Zabuza walking slowly towards them.

Zabuza?

"You are no match for him!"

Hachiko Kurihara had heard of Zabuza's name.

A genius, skilled in water escape techniques and assassination.

In Kurihara Kohachi's eyes, there was a ninja who was somewhat similar to himself.

Before obtaining the Blade of Destruction, Kurihara Kohachi knew that in the eyes of others, his talent was inferior to Zabuza's.

However, things are different once I obtain the Blade of Destruction.

Zabuza was no match for Kakashi in the past.

Kakashi has now evolved.

Zabuza would be even less of a match for Kakashi.

"Whether someone is a match or not, you'll only know after you've fought them."

Zabuza looked at Kakashi.

"Kakashi Hatake, let's fight!"

Kakashi glanced at Zabuza indifferently.

The next moment, it suddenly moved.

"Hatake-ryu Sword Technique, Second Form: Mosquito Thunder, Spinning Wind!"

What you see is Kakashi's figure spinning at an extremely high speed, and with each spin, a blade of light is left in his trajectory.

The flashes of swords and lightning clashed.

Zabuza felt as if he were being attacked by countless people in that instant.

There was far more than just Kakashi in front of him.

The attack was surging and overwhelming.

Zabuza couldn't stop him at all.

"boom!"

Zabuza's body was suddenly sent flying backward.

His body was covered in countless knife wounds.

The clothes were tattered.

The bloodstains were obvious.

Before Zabuza could even land, Kakashi had already caught up.

Kakashi's Lightning Blade fell towards Zabuza once more.

Kurihara Kohachi and Hozuki Mangetsu were too late to provide support.

Moreover, given their current condition, even if they offered assistance, it wouldn't be of much help.

"Ding!"

"Ding!"

"Ding!"

Kakashi suddenly realized that the figure in front of him had changed.

He became a different person.

And all of his own attacks.

The relentless, impenetrable, and lightning-fast attacks were all blocked.

It blocked it firmly.

"who are you?"

After the attack ended, Kakashi retreated quickly without hesitation and looked at the attacker.

Yoshikame Hoshigaki glanced at the broadsword in his hand.

The area above showed some obvious marks due to Kakashi's attack.

Liang Kuai Dao is a ninja sword personally crafted by Uehara Osamu.