Chapter 192: The Heart of Playing Shadow Clone is Dirty
[Disciple Might Guy has completed his training mission. Rewards received: Chakra +2500, Morning Peacock (Mastery Level), Noon Tiger (Proficiency Level).]
Perhaps due to the immense growth in Might Guy's strength during this mission, both the Chakra increase and the new Taijutsu techniques were exceptionally high-quality rewards.
Although powerful Taijutsu like Morning Peacock and Noon Tiger required the Eight Gates to fully unleash their potential, Mugetsu could still teach them to Guy, allowing him to further develop his Eight Gates-style techniques.
He glanced at his own stats.
[Name: Hayate Mugetsu]
[Chakra: 36,500]
He couldn't help but smile. This sudden surge of strength felt incredible—another small step closer to his long-term goal of fifty thousand Chakra in just eight days.
Next, Mugetsu examined Guy's newly triggered life mission.
[Life Mission: Walk the Path to the Strongest Taijutsu]
[Main Goal: Become one of the top-tier Taijutsu masters in the Ninja World, recognized by strength and reputation alike. Prove that one can be powerful without relying on Ninjutsu.]
[Mission Progress: 0%]
[Reward: Determined by completion rate and growth during the mission. Rewards distributed at every 10% milestone.]
[Note 1: Mission fails automatically if Might Guy dies.]
[Note 2: Life missions are extremely difficult. Once accepted, the next life mission will only unlock after completion. Choose carefully.]
[Note 3: The higher the difficulty, the greater the reward.]
Mugetsu accepted the mission without hesitation. Guy likely wouldn't trigger any other life missions for a while.
Still, this mission was tougher than Shisui's. What exactly defined a "top-tier expert"? There was no time limit, but he doubted it referred to standard Kage-level fighters like Hiruzen, the Third Raikage, or Ōnoki. Those men, though powerful, were far below legends such as Hashirama Senju and Uchiha Madara—and even they paled in comparison to the likes of the Sage of Six Paths and Ōtsutsuki Kaguya.
But higher difficulty meant higher rewards. That thought alone filled Mugetsu with anticipation.
He used the Body Flicker Technique to appear beside Kakashi and began healing him with the Mystical Palm Technique. A soft green glow enveloped Kakashi's body as his pain gradually faded.
Mystical Palm Technique was an advanced Medical Ninjutsu capable of treating both internal and external injuries. Under its healing light, Kakashi immediately felt relief.
Right now, however, Kakashi wasn't focused on his injuries or Mugetsu's medical skill. His mind was entirely occupied by Guy's kick—a single strike that had completely overwhelmed him.
He had expected to be pushed to the edge of defeat at most—but not nearly knocked unconscious by sheer force alone.
No fancy techniques. No strategy. Just speed and power.
Kakashi realized how laughable his earlier confidence had been. His father's words echoed in his mind: Might Guy has great potential.
And now, Guy had truly surpassed him. The "genius ninja" had fallen to the so-called dropout.
As he sat there, memories resurfaced—of the old days when he could defeat Guy in a single move, when he had dismissed Guy's challenges as the foolish dreams of an underachiever. But now, he understood: being weak for a time did not mean being weak forever, and being strong once did not mean being strong always.
"Might Guy… you've really become stronger." Kakashi's voice was calm, but there was a trace of melancholy in his eyes.
He had said those same words months ago when watching Guy fight a Chunin—but back then, it was from the perspective of someone superior, recognizing improvement. This time, they came from the defeated.
"Hahaha!" Guy straightened his back and laughed heartily. He wasn't mocking Kakashi—he was celebrating his own victory.
After countless defeats, endless training, and relentless perseverance, he had finally overcome the genius who once seemed untouchable.
"Kakashi, train hard. From now on, I'll be waiting for you to catch up!" Guy said, extending his hand to help Kakashi up.
With Mugetsu's healing, Kakashi's condition had stabilized. He grasped Guy's hand and rose to his feet.
"My friend," Guy said with a grin and a thumbs-up, "don't make me wait too long!"
Though he had won today, Guy believed in Kakashi's potential. One day, Kakashi would return stronger—and when that day came, Guy vowed to have an even greater technique ready to face him.
"Shisui, Obito—prepare to fight," Mugetsu ordered after finishing Kakashi's treatment.
The two nodded, stepping onto the training field to begin their match.
"Rin, you've been training hard. Come watch the battle for a while and take a break," Mugetsu called out gently.
He knew Obito's power was still far behind Shisui's, so letting Rin watch would be a small morale boost for him.
"Kakashi, are you alright?" Rin asked with concern as she walked over.
"I'm fine," Kakashi replied, shaking his head.
Guy's kick had been brutal, but he'd reinforced his body with chakra and recovered quickly under Mugetsu's Mystical Palm Technique. He just needed rest.
Noticing Rin's worried look, Obito sneaked a side glance. When he saw her attention fixed on Kakashi, he gritted his teeth.
Damn it, Kakashi… You can't even handle one kick from Guy!
After cursing Kakashi in his mind, Obito turned his full attention back to Shisui.
He knew the gap between them was still wide—and that he'd probably lose—but with Rin watching, there was no way he'd let it be one-sided.
Besides, he thought, if I awaken my Sharingan mid-fight… or maybe trigger a breakthrough in my Breathing Technique… I might just win.
Shisui wasn't as distracted as Obito. His only thought was simple—Mugetsu-sensei was watching, and he had to display his full strength and win beautifully.
"Battle start," Mugetsu declared.
Whoosh!
Obito immediately adjusted his breathing rhythm, entering the Flame Breathing state before rushing straight toward Shisui.
He knew he couldn't win in a pure Taijutsu exchange against Might Guy, but against Shisui, it was worth a try. His Flame Breathing gave him greater explosive strength, and his taller frame added to his confidence.
Shisui, having trained extensively against Obito before, was well-acquainted with his habits. He, too, entered Flame Breathing and met Obito head-on.
Bang! Bang!
Their fists and feet collided in a rapid flurry, neither side gaining the upper hand. Though Obito had more raw power, Shisui's movements were sharper, his agility offsetting the difference.
From the sidelines, Kakashi observed silently. Obito's Taijutsu wasn't bad at all; his problem had always been experience. In fights against Kakashi, it wasn't strength but combat instinct that decided the outcome.
But soon, the flow shifted. After gauging Obito's rhythm, Shisui stopped holding back. He unleashed his blinding Body Flicker Technique, instantly taking control of the fight with speed that left afterimages in the air.
"So fast—I can't even see him," Obito muttered, scanning left and right. The battle had moved deep into the forest, where trees surrounded them on all sides.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
A sudden volley of shuriken cut through the air toward him.
Locking onto their trajectory, Obito entered Total Concentration Breathing and dodged with a few swift leaps, darting toward the canopy where the attack originated.
He knew maintaining this breathing form drained stamina, but if he didn't, he'd lose before landing a proper hit.
This time, though, he was cautious. Instead of charging straight in, Obito used Flame Breathing to unleash a wave of fire across the trees.
Poof!
A Shisui clone hidden in the branches burst into smoke.
Obito immediately spun and kicked backward. Poof! Another Shisui clone vanished behind him.
Bang!
The real Shisui appeared beside him, landing a solid punch that sent Obito stumbling back several meters.
Obito's face twisted in frustration. Shadow Clones… I swear, the person who invented that technique had to be a total schemer!
"Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Flower Claw Crimson!"
Determined not to give Shisui any more breathing room, Obito quickly pulled out four kunai, forming a hand seal with one hand before launching his flames.
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
Shisui countered, releasing a massive fireball nearly four meters wide.
Boom! Boom!
The flaming kunai struck the fireball, creating a fiery explosion midair. Normally, Phoenix Sage Flower Claw Crimson could overpower Great Fireball if executed correctly—but Obito had focused on speed rather than power. His attack barely slowed Shisui's fireball before it continued barreling toward him.
Rin was watching. That thought alone made Obito grit his teeth. He refused to back down.
He inhaled deeply, then formed hand signs again. "Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
Two blazing spheres of fire collided, roaring and crackling as they struggled for dominance.
Then—Obito's eyes widened. A figure appeared near the flames.
"Rin?!"
Rin stood dangerously close to the fireballs, about to be engulfed.
"Rin, watch out—!" Obito shouted on instinct, but stopped halfway. Something was wrong. Rin would never step into their battlefield—and Mugetsu was still observing nearby.
Realization struck him. Genjutsu!
But by the time he reacted, it was already too late.
Shisui materialized beside him like a phantom, pressing a kunai to his chest.
"Ah! Genjutsu is too unfair! Why did it have to be Rin?" Obito groaned, scratching his head in frustration. He felt he could've lasted longer if not for that trick.
Shisui remained silent, his calm eyes betraying no emotion. From his perspective, the battle's outcome had been inevitable.
He had deliberately overwhelmed Obito with his Body Flicker to force mistakes, used clones to drain chakra and increase stress, and finally slipped Genjutsu in when Obito's mental focus cracked. It was precise, calculated, and flawless.
Slap!
Mugetsu appeared beside Obito in a blur and tapped him lightly on the head.
"If you think Genjutsu is unfair, then learn it yourself. When you lose, accept it properly," Mugetsu said calmly.
"Hehe." Obito rubbed his head and chuckled awkwardly before asking curiously, "Mugetsu-sensei, isn't there any way to counter Genjutsu?"
"Of course," Mugetsu replied after a brief pause. "The essence of Genjutsu is manipulating your chakra flow to interfere with your senses. By disrupting your own chakra, you can release it. With enough training, it becomes instinctive."
Then, his gaze sharpened slightly. "But for an Uchiha like you, there's an easier way. Once you awaken the Sharingan, ordinary Genjutsu won't work unless the opponent's eye power is superior."
It was true—without the Sharingan, no one could truly master the pinnacle of illusion arts. Normal Genjutsu could be dispelled by willpower and control, but Eye Technique Genjutsu required outside intervention to break.
"Sharingan, huh…" Obito's eyes lit up with longing.
As a member of the Uchiha Clan, he had grown up hearing stories of the Sharingan's might. He often fantasized about awakening it one day and finally surpassing Kakashi.
Yet, even now, he couldn't figure out how. Logically, his strength should've been enough to awaken it—he had the drive, the passion, even danger—but his eyes remained unchanged.
When Kakashi had recovered enough from Guy's earlier strike, Mugetsu extended the break period before beginning the next match—Kakashi versus Shisui.
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