Guy finally resorted to his trump card, the Eight Gates Formation.
This technique would cause his power to skyrocket, granting him the strength to rival Kakashi.
Of course, this technique also had side effects; it would cause damage to his body.
Because this technique, unlike the Eight Gates Sage Ascension Technique, wasn't gentle or permanent.
Instead, it forcibly opened the eight gates of the body, making the body endure tremendous damage in a short period.
Speaking of Guy, after he opened his fourth gate, his body instantly vanished from its original spot.
He launched an attack towards Kakashi.
This time, Guy's speed was much, much faster than before.
Many people could no longer clearly see Guy's body with their naked eyes; they could only capture a fleeting afterimage in motion.
"What a terrifying technique! His speed is instantly so much faster than before, probably two or three times faster!" Someone exclaimed, shocked by Guy's speed.
"Yeah, after all, he's now a fourth-tier Sage!"
"With the Eight Gates Sage Ascension Technique, there's a huge difference between each tier. The power possessed by each tier is several times that of the previous tier."
"The Eight Gates Formation that Guy is using forcibly elevates him to the level of a fourth-tier Sage. Naturally, his strength receives a huge boost."
"If it weren't for this, he wouldn't have been able to make it to the finals." Someone spoke, their gaze fixed on the two people in the arena, their eyes wide, not wanting to miss a single moment.
On the arena, Guy and Kakashi were already engaged in a fierce exchange, with sounds of piercing air and colliding bodies constantly echoing.
The floor of the arena was repeatedly shattering.
"But Kakashi is truly strong. Facing Guy, who is already a fourth-tier Sage, he still seems to be handling it with ease, completely on par with Guy."
Some also marveled at Kakashi's strength. Even after Guy stepped into the fourth-tier Sage realm, Kakashi was still able to hold his own in the battle, even subtly suppressing Guy.
"After all, he's Kakashi, Lord Sakumo's son. And I heard he often receives guidance from a Sage. It's normal for him to have such formidable strength."
Bang Bang Bang!
Kakashi and Guy continued to exchange blows fiercely. Facing Guy as a fourth-tier Sage, even with all the powerful taijutsu Guy employed, Kakashi still appeared calm and composed, handling it with ease, looking very relaxed.
Even though he was only a third-tier Sage.
Although it was said that each tier between Sages was a world of difference, it also depended on the individual.
From a third-tier Sage to a fourth-tier Sage, one's strength could indeed increase several times over.
But third-tier Sage Guy's strength wasn't particularly strong. Even with his increased strength, he wasn't strong enough to defeat Kakashi.
After another round of clashes, Guy and Kakashi stopped their attacks.
"You are indeed worthy, Kakashi. Even after I stepped into the fourth-tier Sage realm, I still can't defeat you. It seems that without using my final trump card, I won't be able to secure first place in this match."
Guy spoke calmly, his mind made up.
And Kakashi, upon hearing Guy's words, felt a jolt in his heart and his body tensed up in alertness.
His mind raced, analyzing rapidly, and suddenly his pupils constricted as if he had realized something.
"You can... once again..."
Kakashi started to probe, but before he could finish his sentence, Guy interrupted him.
"Eight Gates Formation, Fifth Gate, Gate of Closing, Open!"
Guy shouted loudly, the power within his body converging and surging, fiercely impacting the fifth gate within him.
At a certain moment, the gate was opened.
And the instant this gate opened, a powerful force erupted from Guy's body. Green chakra surged from within, combining with natural energy, forming Senjutsu chakra that enveloped Guy entirely.
Simultaneously, the ground beneath Guy's feet cracked.
A shockwave erupted from his body, sending the shattered sand and stones flying.
This scene left people dumbfounded, their eyes filled with disbelief.
"This... this guy!!!"
Asuma's voice trembled as he spoke, completely unable to believe the scene unfolding before his eyes.
"Fifth Gate, fifth-tier Sage?!!!"
Obito and the others were so shocked that they could barely speak.
Even the usually tranquil Sasori abruptly stood up from his seat, his eyes wide as he stared at Guy.
Then he gave a self-deprecating laugh and sat back down.
"Unexpectedly, he defeated me without even using his full strength."
Sasori spoke, his voice filled with sighs and complex emotions.
"Fifth-tier Sage, so this is Guy's trump card. Kakashi is in danger!"
After the initial shock, someone couldn't help but speak.
If almost everyone previously believed that Kakashi had a higher chance of winning, now the situation had changed.
Next, it was very likely that Guy would make a comeback against Kakashi and win the championship of this youth tournament.
"It depends on whether Kakashi has any more trump cards. If he doesn't, then this match might really be over."
People became expectant again, hoping to see Kakashi use his full power.
"It seems Kakashi does still have some hidden cards. I'm really looking forward to it."
Uzuki Ryokawa spoke, glancing at Sakumo beside him, only to see him still calm, without a trace of worry.
Back on the arena, Guy began his attack.
This time, his speed was even faster.
Many people could no longer capture Guy's movements. They only saw him seemingly vanish from his spot, appearing beside Kakashi in the next instant.
Even Kakashi could only see Guy's afterimage.
Bang Bang Bang!
The two exchanged blows rapidly, their movements incredibly fast. Many people couldn't even see what they were doing.
Bang!
At a certain moment, Kakashi's body was sent flying backward, crashing directly into the wall surrounding the arena. Guy, pressing his advantage, swiftly approached like a flash of red, charging into the crater in the wall.
Boom!!!
With this impact, huge cracks appeared in the wall, and debris and dust fell.
Bang!
Another punch.
Kakashi, who had just dodged Guy's attack as he charged into the deep pit, failed to evade the second blow and was sent flying by a punch, crashing onto the ground.
There was a trace of blood at the corner of his mouth, and his body was wracked with pain.
"Kakashi, use whatever trump cards you have left. Otherwise, you'll lose this match."
Guy didn't continue his attack. He stood at the edge of the pit, looking down at Kakashi.
Kakashi got up from the ground, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and said, "Truly worthy of being called the Gate of Limit, such raw power. It seems my plan to hide my strength has failed. In that case, let's have an all-out, bloody battle."
Kakashi's words startled everyone, then filled them with excitement.
As it turned out, not only did Guy have a powerful trump card, but Kakashi did as well.
They just didn't know what Kakashi's trump card was.
Soon, they would see Kakashi's trump card.
They saw his body suddenly flash with light, and then streaks of white lightning appeared around him – white lightning, not purple.
"Lightning Release Chakra Mode!"
Someone exclaimed, unexpectedly, this was Kakashi's trump card.
Like the Eight Gates Formation, Chakra Mode was also a technique that greatly amplified the body.
After using this technique, all physical attributes would be significantly enhanced.
But it wasn't over yet. Kakashi closed his eyes.
As people watched in confusion, he suddenly opened his eyes.
Then they saw a pair of crimson, bewitching eyes, each containing three beautiful black tomoe.
It was... the Sharingan with three tomoe!
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