Kakashi let out a breath.
The long - lasting battle not only nearly depleted his Chakra but also left his body feeling weak everywhere.
However, Masahiko Hiraoka was not in a much better state than him.
One was young, and the other was old.
Both of them had less endurance than a twenty - year - old young man.
Kakashi's breathing gradually steadied. He took two wooden swords in both hands.
He didn't say a word.
But Masahiko Hiraoka already understood that this was the final move.
He quickly took a defensive stance.
Kakashi narrowed his eyes and rushed forward.
There was a faint glint of lightning on his body.
He swung the long sword in his right hand first.
Masahiko Hiraoka sensed the approaching danger and jumped backward suddenly. Just as he was about to dodge the long sword, he was a bit slow.
The Kendo uniform on his body split open instantly.
He gritted his teeth and parried with his samurai sword.
But Kakashi didn't give him a chance at all. He performed difficult maneuvers in the narrow space, slashing alternately with the short and long swords. No one knew how many times he had struck in an instant.
The two separated after the clash.
Kakashi glanced at him, threw away the wooden sword in his hand, and silently returned to Haruki's side.
Just when the onlookers had no idea what had happened, a groan of pain came from Masahiko Hiraoka's mouth.
The clothes on his front were torn to shreds, revealing his muscles.
Repeatedly struck by the wooden sword, his muscles were swollen.
The outcome was obvious.
They looked at Haruki and Kakashi in awe.
Defeating Masahiko Hiraoka couldn't simply be described as a feat of a genius. They were like monsters.
Haruki reached out and placed his hand on Kakashi's head, treating his injuries.
Although it was a wooden sword, there were still red marks on his skin under the clothes.
"Let's go."
Haruki didn't say any harsh words after the victory. He turned around and was about to leave.
"Wait a minute."
Masahiko Hiraoka called out to them. He took a deep breath and then said, "I'm not a top - notch fighter in the Metropolis of the Land of Iron. If you two want to continue the challenges, you can go to the samurai dojo."
"Thanks."
Haruki waved his hand.
"May I ask what school of swordsmanship Kakashi uses?"
Seeing that they were about to leave, Masahiko Hiraoka quickly asked.
Niten Ichi-ryu
After Haruki said that, he left the dojo.
He didn't continue the challenges mainly because of Kakashi's Chakra problem.
After making some inquiries, Haruki bought special Chakra gems, had them made into a necklace, and infused the necklace with Chakra reserves equivalent to those of seven or eight Jonin.
The next day, Haruki took him to the samurai dojo.
This dojo was associated with Mifune's samurai forces. Simply put, it was equivalent to a Ninja Academy, a place dedicated to training samurai for the Land of Iron.
Of course, Haruki wasn't as arrogant this time.
Under the pretext of friendly exchanges, he had Kakashi challenge opponents one after another.
Each time, he just managed to find opponents who were slightly stronger than Kakashi.
After a week, almost all the dojos in the Metropolis knew that there was a four - year - old genius challenging others at the samurai dojo using a brand - new two - sword school.
The Land of Iron takes pride in its samurai.
They value Kendo far more than other countries do.
Moreover, Kakashi has too many eye - catching features.
He is young, highly skilled, and a master of swordsmanship.
As a result, Kakashi's daily duels in the dojo have become a lively event in the Land of Iron.
There is even a casino offering betting options.
For example, how long Kakashi can last in a fight.
Of course, the others aren't idle either.
Kakuzu gives private lessons to Obito.
Tsunade, on the one hand, teaches Rin Nohara medical skills and, on the other hand, takes her shopping around.
One morning.
Haruki went out with Kakashi as usual.
But right after he left, six Jonin broke into the inn that Haruki had rented.
Tsunade and Kakuzu immediately sensed it.
But Tsunade didn't move and continued to rest in bed.
Eventually, this tough job fell to Kakuzu.
He initially thought it was the Taki Hidden Village, but soon realized something was wrong.
Six Jonin.
The Taki Hidden Village could send them, but there was no need to cover themselves up so tightly, as if afraid of being recognized.
So, it should be the buyers who once put a bounty on Haruki.
Kakuzu couldn't help but complain. What the hell is going on?
How did I end up as Haruki's bodyguard out of the blue?
I clearly came here to kill him at first.
"Kakuzu, are you really going to protect him?"
The one who spoke was the person who had called him out in the middle of the night last time.
"I don't understand how much Haruki paid you? Why are you so willing to work for him?"
"I've said it before, it's not about the money!"
Kakuzu angrily spewed flames.
The wind howled, and the scorching air instantly filled the entire inn.
He didn't care anymore and lashed out in anger.
When Haruki came back, he almost thought he had gone to the wrong place.
The originally three - story attic had turned into ruins.
"Teacher, what happened?"
Kakashi, who was already tired from fencing, couldn't help but be stunned. He looked around but didn't find Obito and the others.
"Don't worry."
Haruki expanded his sensor ability and soon found them in the neighboring inn.
With Tsunade and Kakuzu around, there aren't many people in the ninja world who can defeat them.
Moreover, if there was really a life - threatening danger, his Diamond Kunai would have been activated long ago.
"Follow me."
Haruki walked straight into another inn.
But to his surprise, there was an extra person in the hall.
He looked very familiar.
Oh!
"I'm Mifune."
The thin middle - aged man introduced himself first.
"So it's Chief Mifune."
Haruki finally realized that he had seen Mifune's image in an anime in his previous life, which was why he felt familiar.
"I didn't expect Princess Tsunade of Konoha Village and Haruki to have been quietly staying in our Land of Iron for half a month."
Mifune's second sentence had an ulterior motive.
"We don't have any other intentions. We're just here to let Kakashi hone his Kendo skills."
Haruki pointed at Kakashi and told the truth.
He isn't afraid of Mifune, but there's no need to make an enemy of him.
"Kakashi?"
Mifune was taken aback for a moment and then showed a look of realization on his face. "So it's you two. I was just about to find you."
As early as last week, he had heard about Kakashi's fame.
But due to some matters to deal with in the Land of Iron, he didn't have the chance to meet [Haruki].
Mifune, being a master of Iai Beheading, naturally has an unimaginable passion for Kendo.
Although there are some differences between Iaido and Kendo.
Hearing his words, Haruki gave a faint smile.
The reason he asked Kakashi to use Niten Ichi-ryu was not only to train him but also to "fish".
To "fish" out this master.
Meanwhile, with Tsunade's explanation, he finally understood why Mifune was here.
Six Jonin causing trouble in the Metropolis was really too arrogant.
Based on Kakuzu's description, he immediately knew their status.
They were Root Ninja.
Appearance and gender can be changed, but abilities are hard to alter.
Coincidentally, Haruki had an undercover agent in Root who had investigated them.
...
The underground base of Root in the Land of Fire.
With a poker face.
"Are you saying that my six elite Root ninjas didn't even get to meet Haruki and were all taken out by Kakuzu?"
"Yes... yes."
"Useless! A bunch of useless people!"
In a fit of rage, Tanzo Shimura pounded the desk to pieces again.