《Naruto: The Ōtsutsuki Bloodline》Chapter 69: Kakashi's Mangekyō Sharingan

Kitagawa Minamoto had yet to test his "exclusive" Byakugan in actual combat since obtaining it.

This was the perfect opportunity. Kakashi had been drawn away by Obito Uchiha, and Guy was preoccupied with Hidan. Both were quite far from him.

To ensure nothing went wrong, Minamoto cloaked his entire body in Purple Lightning, making his Byakugan less noticeable.

"Too bad I haven't fully developed the Lightning Release: Chakra Mode yet, but at least I can use the Eight Inner Gates to put on a show."

Using the Eight Inner Gates wasn't just about testing his limits; it also provided a speed boost.

Guy had no intel on Hidan. Even though he could be meticulous despite his brashness, Minamoto still needed to be cautious.

Buzz—

With a sharp sound slicing through the air, the White Fang short sword slashed toward Kakuzu.

"Lightning Release: Chakra Mode? This kid even knows that technique?"

Minamoto was indeed "faking" it, but from Kakuzu's perspective, it seemed entirely real.

With such speed, such power—how could it be fake?

As a seasoned veteran, Kakuzu instinctively retreated, narrowly avoiding the purple lightning-coated blade that grazed his forehead.

Boom—

Although the attack missed, the sword's slash cut down a large swath of trees behind him. The crashing sounds of falling timber echoed loudly.

"This kid is more troublesome than I expected!"

Kakuzu glanced at the devastated forest behind him, his mouth twitching slightly.

This was no ordinary brat. He needed to go all out.

But in the blink of an eye, Minamoto closed the distance again, thrusting the White Fang short sword straight at Kakuzu's throat.

"Earth Release: Earth Spear!"

Kakuzu crouched to dodge the strike, his chakra surging once more.

One of his fists suddenly detached from his body, propelled by black tendrils as it smashed toward Minamoto.

At the same time, his other hand tore open his clothing, revealing his body covered in stitches.

"Hah!"

With a strange growl, three creatures with white masks, their bodies composed entirely of black threads, emerged from Kakuzu's body!

"The Earth Grudge Fear technique, huh?"

Minamoto blocked the detached fist with a single slash, his Byakugan quickly scanning the battlefield.

His Byakugan had an unusual appearance—it resembled the normal state of the Hyūga Clan's eyes, without the bulging veins typically seen when activated. This allowed him to conceal it more effectively.

In his field of vision, he could clearly see Kakuzu, the three masked creatures, and even everything around them!

"Guy is being cautious, avoiding trading injuries. Kakashi has intel and should be fine for now. But why is this guy missing a heart?"

At that moment, one of the masked creatures opened its mouth, and countless fireballs condensed before shooting toward Minamoto!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

A series of explosions erupted continuously, but the Purple Lightning surrounding Minamoto deepened, shielding him completely.

His movements seemed almost illusory. No matter how dense the fireballs were, he appeared to predict their trajectories effortlessly!

"Just as I thought, my vision has become much clearer."

As Minamoto dodged, he couldn't help but think to himself. When he first activated his eyes, he noticed his perception seemed unusually sharp.

Now, his suspicions were confirmed. It was possible that his eyes had been influenced by the Tailed Beast or perhaps even by Obito Uchiha.

"Does this mean my eyes have some Sharingan-like traits?"

Minamoto wasn't sure, but he knew this was a good thing for him.

Furthermore, the blood-boiling effect brought by the Eight Inner Gates was indeed impressive!

"My abilities have definitely improved, but they're still not at the level I want. In that case..."

In the next moment, his aura surged even more violently!

"I'll take this opportunity to see just how far I can go."

"Yoo-hoo!"

Elsewhere, Hidan's speed increased as he swung his scythe with his right hand and a short sword with his left, attacking Guy relentlessly.

"What Proud Blue Beast of Konohagakure? You're just a kappa!

Are you going to fight or not? Stop dodging! If you're not going to fight, just surrender and let me sacrifice you!"

Hidan's incessant chatter continued as he attacked, while Guy's expression grew increasingly peculiar.

"This lunatic... seems a bit unusual?"

Earlier, Guy had landed a solid kick to Hidan's head, only for him to get up unscathed and continue fighting.

A normal person would've been dead by now.

Moreover, Hidan's attitude was nonchalant, as if he didn't care at all.

In the subsequent exchanges, Guy hit him several more times, but Hidan remained energetic and relentless.

"Does he have an incredible regeneration ability?"

Guy made a quick assessment. Watching the two weapons flying toward him, his eyes narrowed.

"I see now!

This guy could've used more efficient and straightforward methods to attack me, but he insists on slashing me with his weapons.

This can only mean one thing..."

Lowering his head to dodge the scythe above him, Guy shifted his body to the left, avoiding the short sword, and quickly created distance to evade the scythe being pulled back.

In his mind, the answer became crystal clear!

"His weapons must be poisoned. That's why he's so intent on cutting me, to poison me!"

With this realization, Guy knew what he had to do.

If Hidan had incredible regeneration, breaking his bones might be the better option.

And if his weapons were poisoned...

"Your methods may be underhanded, but I won't hold it against you."

Guy landed steadily and shouted at Hidan.

"Huh?"

Hidan looked at Guy, baffled, unsure of what he was up to.

Suddenly, Guy's chakra erupted, activating the Eight Inner Gates!

"With my speed surpassing yours, let's see how you plan to cut me now!"

Guy gave Hidan a thumbs-up, his white teeth gleaming brightly in the sunlight.

"I'll show you the true, noble power of youth!"

"Huh?"

"Leaf Whirlwind!"

"...What a pain."

Kakashi, panting slightly, watched Obito from a distance.

Thanks to the intel provided by Minamoto, he had a general understanding of Obito's abilities, allowing him to barely keep up.

But it was just barely. Against someone with such powers, if the user was careful and avoided exposing any openings, countering them was nearly impossible!

"As a teacher, I really am incompetent..."

Kakashi couldn't help but mock himself. Minamoto had managed to catch Obito off guard on their first encounter, and even defeated him the second time.

Yet here he was, struggling and looking rather pitiful.

"You're not even using the Sharingan properly. Do you see the difference between us now?"

Obito's voice was cold as he shook his head, seemingly bored.

"But no matter. This ends here."

As soon as he finished speaking, he charged at Kakashi, swinging the iron chain in his hand.

Kakashi immediately tried to dodge, but the chain's wide arc forced him to respond.

Swoosh—

Lightning Cutter flashed, but it only struck air as Obito extended his right hand.

"So, you should just stop getting in the way."

Without hesitation, Obito activated Kamui, and a swirling vortex appeared around them!

But at that moment, Kakashi's body turned into a flash of lightning and exploded.

Boom—

With a dull thud, Kakashi burst out of the ground, wielding his Lightning Cutter and stabbing fiercely toward Obito's back!

"Such petty tricks are just embarrassing."

However, Obito turned around unhurriedly, letting Kakashi's Lightning Cutter pass harmlessly through his body.

"I told you, it's over!"

As Kamui erupted again, Kakashi felt a wave of numbness and disorientation, as if space and time were tearing apart, leaving him lost.

"This time, I've won, Kakashi."

Obito looked at the immobilized Kakashi, a flicker of emotion passing through his eyes before quickly fading.

Being absorbed by Kamui caused a spatial disorientation that almost no one could escape.

So far, only Minato Namikaze had managed to do so!

"Now, let's finish this..."

Obito prepared to pull Kakashi into the vortex and then deal with the others.

Guy had kicked him before, and Minamoto had outsmarted him—these were all "familiar faces"!

"Hmm?"

But just as he was about to leave, he sensed something was wrong.

Turning his head, he saw the swirling vortex had disappeared, and Kakashi was still standing there, staring back at him!

"..."

For a moment, both of them were silent. Then Obito noticed Kakashi's left eye had transformed into a form he knew all too well.

"You!?"

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