Chidori

"That's right, Kakashi. Within my perception system... there are dozens of hostile Chakras ahead," Yuma responded calmly. "However, these Chakras all have the same emotional signature. They're likely one person's Shadow Clones."

Kakashi raised his eyebrows, surprised by Yuma's explanation. "So it's just one person... then!"

Kakashi was astonished. When did Yuma develop such a powerful sense of perception? Could he have learned it during his time on the coast?

As he thought about the abilities Yuma displayed, Kakashi recalled Yuma's exceptional talents—his mastery of bloodline abilities, ninjutsu, taijutsu, and chakra. Now, with added perception capabilities, Yuma seemed like the perfect ninja.

However, Kakashi reminded himself that he hadn't been idle. He had grown stronger, too. This was the moment to prove his worth.

Forming a series of hand seals—Ox → Hare → Monkey—Kakashi completed the jutsu.

Suddenly—crackle!

Intense lightning surged in his hand, accompanied by a chirping sound resembling birdsong.

"What a strong chakra reaction!" Nohara Rin exclaimed, covering her mouth as she stared at the dancing lightning in awe.

"What kind of jutsu is this?" Obito's eyes widened at the sight of the intense lightning emanating from Kakashi's hand. As a member of the Uchiha clan, he had access to plenty of ninjutsu resources, yet he had never seen anything like this before.

"This technique channels Lightning Style chakra, focusing it entirely into the hand," Yuma explained, recognizing the classic jutsu from the original timeline. "But this technique activates the Lightning Style chakra in the body, and without the right motion-capture vision, it's difficult to use effectively, Kakashi!"

Despite Yuma's warning, Kakashi was determined to prove himself. He ignored Yuma's advice.

"It doesn't matter," Kakashi declared confidently. "Even if the enemy has multiple clones, with this Chidori technique, I can take them all down!"

With that, Kakashi dashed forward, the roaring lightning in his hand lighting his path.

Meanwhile, the Iwagakure Jōnin, Leech, hid behind a tree, cold sweat dripping down his face.

"Is that... Shunshin Yuma?" he murmured. Leech recalled what his Tsuchikage had told him, and his face turned pale.

Yuma Uchiha, the prodigy of Konoha Hidden Village, was also known as "Shunshin Yuma." His name was legendary throughout the ninja world.

Lord Tsuchikage had warned them time and again: if they encountered Yuma Uchiha, they were to abandon all actions and retreat immediately. These warnings were given with the same urgency as those regarding the Yellow Flash. However, Leech remembered Tsuchikage's demeanor when mentioning Yuma—his expression was even more serious than when discussing the Yellow Flash.

Leech couldn't forget Yuma's profile photo on his ninja identification card. The white streak in his bangs made him easy to recognize.

Logically, Leech knew he should retreat, but the recent growth in strength among his teammates gave him confidence. Perhaps their newfound teamwork could eliminate Yuma and his squad.

No matter how strong Shunshin Yuma was, he was still just a young brat in Leech's eyes.

While Leech mulled over his options, Kakashi, wielding Chidori, closed in on him at lightning speed.

"Got him!" Kakashi shouted, striking the figure with Chidori.

Boom!

The target vanished in a puff of smoke—it was a Shadow Clone.

"Tch, just a clone," Kakashi muttered. "But no matter how many there are, Chidori will handle them!"

With renewed determination, he dashed through the forest, eliminating clone after clone with bursts of lightning.

Hidden behind a tree, Leech watched Kakashi's performance with a wicked grin. "Another genius, huh? Don't get too cocky, brat!"

Determined to stop Kakashi, Leech commanded his remaining two Shadow Clones to attack. Meanwhile, he used an Earth Style jutsu to burrow underground, sneaking closer to his target.

Kakashi saw the two clones rushing toward him and smirked. He had already gauged Leech's abilities and deemed him nothing more than an average Jōnin—not a real threat.

With Chidori's lightning roaring louder, Kakashi surged forward.

Bang! Bang!

He destroyed both clones with ease, sighing in relief after eliminating them all.

At that moment, Leech emerged from the ground behind him.

"You're careless, kid!" Leech roared, swinging his ninja sword at Kakashi with deadly intent.

"Damn it!" Kakashi cursed, raising his Chidori to counter the attack.

But from an aerial perspective, it was clear that Leech's sword had the reach advantage. The blade was about to strike Kakashi first when—

Whoosh!

Yuma appeared between them.

Grabbing Kakashi by the waist with one hand, Yuma extended his other hand directly toward Leech's chest.

The battle had shifted in an instant.