Chapter 140: Kakashi vs. Rin Nohara! (Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Votes)
In front of the Forest of Death.
Sarutobi Asuma looked at Kakashi and the other 10 people. "The next assessment may involve mortal danger, or even permanent disability. There are countless unpredictable accidents. You can choose to withdraw from this assessment now."
No one withdrew!
Sarutobi Asuma nodded. "Very good!"
"The rules are to obtain the Heaven and Earth scrolls and reach the tall tower in the center of the forest."
He then smiled and said, "A little spoiler for you."
"I've prepared a prize for the first one to arrive!"
"Set off!"
With that, Sarutobi Asuma disappeared.
Kakashi and the others exchanged glances, then simultaneously used the Body Flicker Technique and charged into the Forest of Death.
However.
As soon as they entered the forest, Kakashi and the others' expressions changed.
Dense black talismans appeared beneath their feet, forming a jutsu that enveloped them.
"It's Teacher's Flying Thunder God Technique!"
Kakashi recognized it, but it was too late to react. He had already vanished.
It wasn't just him.
The other nine were also transferred to different peripheral locations within the Forest of Death.
Ten people, occupying ten directions.
This was all prearranged by Sarutobi Asuma.
...
As he landed, Kakashi immediately scanned his surroundings vigilantly. After confirming no one else was around, he thought, "It seems everyone has been separated.
"This means that everyone's opponent has likely been decided.
"So, who will be my assessment opponent?"
Kakashi felt a sense of anticipation and then moved forward.
Before long, his Sharingan noticed the area ahead was covered with wire traps, and he immediately stopped. He sniffed the air and flicked a kunai from his right hand.
The kunai, infused with Lightning Style chakra, shot out like a blue lightning bolt, easily cutting the wires and triggering the traps.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh!
A large number of kunai and shuriken rained down from different angles, some with Explosive Tags attached, detonating with a roar.
Unfortunately, they all missed. Kakashi did not fall into the trap.
After confirming it was just a simple trap, Kakashi continued forward.
However, just as he was about to pass the now-destroyed trap.
From diagonally behind him to his left and right, two kunai suddenly transformed into two masked Anbu ninja, launching a surprise attack on Kakashi from behind.
But Kakashi seemed to have anticipated this. With the sound of Chidori's cry, blue lightning erupted from his body, radiating outwards. He utilized the numerous metal weapons like kunai and shuriken within the trap's range, creating a massive electric field.
"Ah!"
The two Anbu ninja screamed in unison, their hair standing on end as they fainted.
However, Kakashi remained extremely cautious and sent a regular clone to search them.
There were no traps, but there was also no scroll he needed.
Inside the tall tower, Namikaze Minato, watching this scene through the crystal screen, revealed a smile and thought, "Kakashi, well done!"
The ten crystal screens in the tower corresponded to the ten participants in the assessment.
The first stage was similar for everyone.
Kakashi was not the only one who handled it with ease.
After all, this group of people were the elite among the shinobi.
Only Kakashi and Yamato were young. The others were all experienced veterans.
However, this was just the appetizer.
Sarutobi Asuma, who had also arrived, wore a look of amusement.
Among the ten participants, Kakashi was the fastest and the first to encounter the second wave of enemies.
Suddenly, all eyes in the tower temporarily focused on him.
Sarutobi Asuma's smile widened.
Namikaze Minato, who knew the inside story, couldn't help but sigh wryly, "Asuma still loves to play these kinds of tricks!"
Within the Forest of Death.
Kakashi looked at the enemy before him, feeling a bit speechless.
Even though she wore a mask and a long robe.
He knew exactly who this person was.
Moreover, that greatsword Samehada was too obvious.
The Jinchuriki of the Three-Tails, Rin Nohara, or perhaps she should be called—Sage!
Rin Nohara looked at Kakashi, recalling Sarutobi Asuma's words from earlier. She hid the tenderness in her heart and drew her sword, charging forward.
Her speed was incredibly fast, and she was extremely fierce.
Samehada was swung high, the white cloth wrapped around it exploding as the blade immediately swelled by a circumference.
Boom!
The ground erupted.
Kakashi leaped back, evading the strike.
But where his body descended, water surged upwards, engulfing the area.
At the same time, Rin Nohara raised one hand, water vapor rapidly gathering before her, forming numerous water droplets that then shot towards Kakashi.
"Kakashi, you have to dodge..."
Rin Nohara prayed silently.
Meanwhile, inside the high tower, many were startled as they watched Rin Nohara form hand seals with a single hand.
Forming hand seals with just one hand was a skill mastered by only a very few.
Just as many were wondering how Kakashi would respond.
The same ninjutsu was also unleashed by Kakashi as he descended from the air.
"As expected of the Sharingan!"
Someone couldn't help but exclaim.
Uchiha Fugaku was also a little surprised; Kakashi's use of the Sharingan was unexpectedly proficient.
The same ninjutsu cancelled each other out.
As soon as Kakashi landed, danger descended, a strong wind hitting his face.
Rin Nohara surged forward again, slashing down with her blade, the earth cracking and rocks scattering.
Kakashi retreated again, landing on a tree branch.
Rin Nohara, however, raised one hand.
Water Style—Water Severing Wave!
A large volume of water gathered, rotating and rising around Rin Nohara, then erupting with a roar, like a waterfall, like a giant wave, surging towards Kakashi.
"Truly astonishing Water Style!"
"When did such a Water Style ninja appear in the village?"
Inside the tower, more people were astonished as they looked at Rin Nohara.
Many ninjas in Konoha understood Water Style, but it was rare to see such a large-scale Water Style ninjutsu performed so quickly in a waterless area.
The last person to do so seemed to be the Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama.
However, many also looked towards Sarutobi Asuma.
It seemed this person also possessed strong Water Style abilities!
Within the Forest of Death.
Water currents impacted and waves surged, Kakashi's figure continuously leaped between trees.
Below, the water spread and expanded, Rin Nohara sliding at high speed on the water's surface, Samehada in one hand, forming hand seals with the other, and shooting streams of water from her mouth.
Large trees were cut down, crashing to the ground.
Water Style—Water Severing Wave!
Inside the tower, Sarutobi Tamayura exclaimed, "It's the Second Hokage's ultimate Water Style technique!"
This Water Style ninjutsu had not been mastered by anyone in Konoha for a long time.
Meanwhile, within the Forest of Death, Kakashi continued to evade. Suddenly, he landed on the water's surface, sparks of electricity erupting all over his body.
The electric current traveled through the water, rapidly transmitting towards Rin Nohara.
At this moment, Rin Nohara stopped, slamming Samehada into the ground before her. The water flow was directly severed.
Simultaneously, she formed hand seals with her left hand.
Water Style—Water Dragon Bullet Technique!
Before Rin Nohara, the water filled with electric current surged upwards, forming a water dragon that charged towards Kakashi.
This time, even Kakashi couldn't help but show surprise.
They had only been separated for their training for a short while, yet she had already reached this level.
Not only was her casting speed so fast, but she had also skillfully utilized his Lightning Style, turning this attack into a combined ninjutsu of Lightning and Water Style, greatly increasing its power.
However.
This time, Kakashi didn't use his Sharingan to copy Rin Nohara's ninjutsu. Instead, lightning enveloped his body, and he drew the Lightning Blade: Kiba from his back, charging forward fiercely. He then crossed his dual blades, and a fierce electric light erupted, the light forming blades that crisscrossed and cut.
Chidori: Dual Blade Sharp Kill!
Boom!
The lightning and water dragon was directly split in two, collapsing with a loud crash, and transforming into a torrential downpour that rolled down.
Kakashi's figure, however, charged straight for Rin Nohara as if unstoppable.
Rin Nohara, at this moment, leaped up instead, descending from the sky and bringing her blade down.
Kakashi reacted extremely quickly. With a flick of his left hand, a sword in his hand shot out.
At this moment, Rin Nohara's Samehada expanded once more. Its scales happened to rub against the Lightning Blade, devouring the Lightning Style chakra on the blade and causing it to deviate, failing to strike Rin Nohara.
Boom!
The water's surface exploded as Rin Nohara cleaved it with her sword.
After that, the two engaged in a high-speed battle on the water's surface.
Kakashi was fast, moving all around, with electric light scattering everywhere.
Rin Nohara was slightly slower, using stillness to counter movement, but she was ferocious.
Moreover, while Lightning Style countered Water Style, Rin Nohara displayed astonishing control over Water Style.
She could even manipulate the water current that Kakashi's Lightning Style had infused, without harming herself.
Similarly, fighting a Water Style master in the water, Kakashi also displayed astonishing reaction speed and agility.
This spectacular duel of pure strength directly captured the attention of everyone inside the tall tower.
Namikaze Minato watched with a smile, feeling very gratified. "Rin has grown too!"
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