325. Please Don't Die

A massive amount of white steam swirled above the training ground, gradually coalescing into an extremely ferocious dragon.

Accompanied by a sharp, piercing sound of electricity, countless arcs of lightning emerged from the white dragon.

In an instant, the battlefield was illuminated by intense flashes of light!

The dragon, enveloped in lightning, let out a thunderous roar.

It twisted its massive body, resembling a dazzling sword, and plunged directly towards its opponent!

"Combined Ninjutsu: Roaring Thunder Dragon Fang!"

This was a combined ninjutsu created by Kakashi, merging the Boil Release he obtained from the Five-Tails with his most proficient Lightning Release.

With its terrifying power, this technique was ranked S-class, just like his signature move, the "Chidori."

The dragon, entwined with lightning, danced wildly, effortlessly crushing all the trees in its path. It opened its ferocious maw and mercilessly bit down towards Danzo.

"Heh, to develop such a fearsome technique in such a short time? Truly worthy of being the son of the White Fang of the Leaf," Danzo couldn't help but marvel.

He had been pondering for a while—was Obito's Sharingan a boost or a hindrance to Kakashi?

After all, Kakashi was the youngest Jonin in the history of the Leaf.

Even without the Sharingan, his talent alone would have ensured his future achievements would be remarkable.

But ever since he gained the Sharingan, Kakashi had been plagued by a lack of chakra.

If he hadn't later developed the "Kamui" and obtained Obito's other eye, it would be hard to say whether the Sharingan was truly an enhancement...

But now, things were different.

Although Kakashi hadn't fully mastered the Five-Tails' power, at least in terms of chakra, he no longer faced the same issues as before.

Even if the Sharingan was a chakra drain, a mere three-tomoe Sharingan couldn't possibly deplete the chakra of a Tailed Beast, could it?

Moreover, on top of his original mastery of all seven chakra natures, he had now gained a Kekkei Genkai—Boil Release—greatly enhancing the diversity of his offensive techniques.

For instance, the combination of Lightning Release and the steam produced by Boil Release had increased the power of his techniques exponentially!

Amidst the crackling sounds, all the trees blocking Danzo and the dragon were flattened.

The dragon roared, attempting to deliver a fatal blow with its massive lightning fangs!

Yet, despite the grandeur of this ninjutsu, it seemed utterly ineffective against Danzo.

He simply extended his hand and gently grasped at the incoming dragon.

In an instant, the dragon shattered like a bubble, disintegrating into its fundamental chakra, which Danzo absorbed completely.

Watching the arcs of electricity dissipate powerlessly before him, Danzo remained vigilant.

Because in the next second, a white figure descended from the sky.

"Chidori!"

Kakashi's calm voice rang out.

His body was enveloped in thick steam, the byproduct of the Tailed Beast within him, which now served as the driving force for his attack.

With the boost from the steam jets, Kakashi's speed had increased dramatically, making his attack even faster!

The lightning in his hand almost instantly formed a straight line as it descended from the sky.

Seeing this, Danzo chose not to use the "Preta Path" ability to absorb the attack.

Instead, he decided to meet it head-on!

With lightning speed, he drew the katana from his waist. In the next moment, a large amount of Wind Release chakra enveloped the blade.

With a buzzing hum, he slashed towards the incoming lightning. The blade struck the line of lightning with precision.

In an instant, a terrifying shockwave and dazzling light erupted from the collision.

The lightning above flickered as if countless divine birds were frantically screeching.

The shockwave on the ground swept through like a blade, cutting down all the surrounding trees.

"Not bad power," Danzo maintained his stance, giving Kakashi an appreciative nod.

Kakashi's Sharingan spun wildly, but he still couldn't find any weakness in his opponent.

Just then, the ground near Danzo's feet suddenly cracked.

One after another, kikaichu emerged from the ground, unexpectedly appearing by Danzo's side.

"Be careful, Lord Danzo," warned Aburame Ryoma from a distance, before clenching his fist without hesitation.

The sudden swarm of insects immediately began to glow brightly, then exploded into a terrifying burst of flames!

These were Ryoma's newly developed kikaichu—detonation bugs. The technique involved inscribing the chakra circuits of explosive tags into the bugs, allowing them to detonate using chakra.

After the violent explosion, a thick cloud of black smoke rose and gradually dispersed. A figure was sent flying back, landing beside Ryoma.

It was Kakashi.

By now, the Tailed Beast cloak had automatically manifested around him, a sign of his Jinchūriki status. Soon, Ryoma's body was also enveloped in a thick layer of the Tailed Beast cloak.

The crimson chakra of the Tailed Beasts protected both of them, significantly enhancing their defensive capabilities.

Faced with this unusual scene, Kakashi frowned.

"What's going on?"

Before Ryoma could respond, a voice echoed in Kakashi's mind. "Afraid you might accidentally die," the Five-Tails, still in its sealed state, suddenly spoke.

"Huh?" Kakashi was momentarily stunned.

Ryoma, who must have received some feedback from his Tailed Beast as well, instantly grew serious. However, amidst the seriousness, there seemed to be a hint of... excitement.

Before the two Tailed Beasts could say more, Danzo, standing at the center of the training ground, answered their question with his actions.

Amidst the billowing smoke, a white giant rose from the ground. The terrifying gust of wind generated instantly cleared the entire battlefield.

The pale armor of the Susanoo firmly encased its body, with a long katana hanging at its waist.

The posture of the Susanoo mirrored Danzo's usual stance, with a hand resting lightly on the hilt of the sword, a terrifying killing intent brewing within.

Danzo's figure appeared within the Susanoo, his eyes slowly changed into Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan, exuding an aura of malevolence.

"Show me all the results of your training over the past six months," Danzo said. "Let's see if you can withstand this move..."

Without giving them any time to react, the massive warrior immediately drew the katana from its waist. A terrifying and brilliant blade of light instantly erupted.

Both Kakashi and Ryoma only saw a blinding white light fill their vision. After that, they knew nothing more...

Not just them, even the Five-Tails and Seven-Tails were utterly shocked.

They could only frantically pour out their chakra, desperately thickening the Tailed Beast cloaks around their Jinchūriki, silently praying—

Please, you two, don't die!