"Who are you people? I've never seen you in Konoha before."
Hearing Kakashi's words, Might Guy snapped back to attention and pointed at Kisame Hoshigaki, who had blocked their path earlier. "That's right! It's because you blocked our way that I lost this match!"
Kakashi: Is that what I was talking about?
Kisame Hoshigaki's voice was sharp, "Then what do you want?"
"Huh? Well..."
Might Guy scratched his watermelon-shaped head, finding himself at a loss for words with the other's conversational style. Just as he was about to say something, he heard Kakashi extend his hand toward the stranger.
"I am Kakashi of the Konoha Anbu. Please present your village entry permit."
Kisame Hoshigaki spread his hands. "How could I possibly have something like that?"
Itachi's hand trembled inside his sleeve. "You don't have it, but he does! And he even has a residence card! Kisame is clearly trying to stir up trouble!"
Kakashi said solemnly, "Then please accompany me to the Hokage's office. We need to verify your identity and help you obtain a permit."
Kisame Hoshigaki drew Samehada from his back and planted it on the ground. "Don't bother with that nonsense. I'm here to cause trouble!"
Kakashi pulled a kunai from his ninja pouch, his expression grave. "Guy, you take those brats and go. I'll hold them off."
"Kakashi, perhaps I should handle this. With your status, you can call for reinforcements faster."
Might Guy gave Kakashi a confident smile, his teeth flashing. "Trust me, it'll be fine!"
"Guy..."
Kakashi thought for a moment and then hurried towards Naruto and the others. Might Guy was right; his status as an Anbu would undoubtedly garner more attention.
Two members of the Akatsuki, and the other one seemed even stronger. He hoped Guy could hold on!
Just as Kakashi was about to lead Naruto and the others away, Itachi's figure blocked his path. His voice was hoarse, "You can't leave yet."
Itachi stood in Kakashi's way. If Kakashi called for Konoha's reinforcements, things would become difficult. Itachi didn't want to attack his own village's people.
"What? Are you trying to threaten me with ordinary children?" Kakashi said with a cold face.
Itachi spoke softly, "You don't need to be like this. Naruto Uzumaki, the Fourth Hokage's son; Sasuke Uchiha, the Uchiha clan head's son; and the children of the Nara, Yamanaka, Akimichi, and Inuzuka clans. However, they are not our target."
Seeing that the other party had so casually revealed Naruto and the others' identities, Kakashi's expression became even more serious. Since Naruto was not their target, there must be something more important!
They absolutely wouldn't just be here in Konoha for a casual stroll!
"Kisame, don't cause trouble. It's time to go," Itachi said to Kisame Hoshigaki, who was confronting Might Guy.
"That won't do. We finally have some fun, so we have to spar a bit!"
Kisame Hoshigaki shouted at Might Guy, "Bushy brows, state your name."
"Konoha's Blue Beast, Might Guy!"
"Listen up, I am..."
"Konoha Whirlwind!"
Since he had already determined that the other party was an enemy, Might Guy had no intention of listening to any of his words. This was a move taught to him by Lin Yu's godfather to deal with Kakashi!
No matter how Kakashi tried to argue or make excuses, he ignored it all, letting it go in one ear and out the other, focusing solely on his plan to defeat Kakashi!
"What an annoying fellow."
Kisame Hoshigaki raised his hand to block Might Guy's upward kick, then swung Samehada to block the downward kick. Heavy force transmitted from his arm and Samehada, pushing his body back.
Such immense force... this guy is skilled in taijutsu?
"Konoha Fierce Wind!"
Seeing that one move was ineffective, Might Guy flipped his body around, using the momentum of his spin to increase his speed. With a spinning kick, he powerfully slammed into Kisame Hoshigaki's chest, sending him flying dozens of meters.
*Boom!*
Kisame Hoshigaki flipped a few times in mid-air to dissipate the force, leaving a long trail on the ground. He patted his chest and said, "You!"
"Water Style: Water Shark Bomb Jutsu!"
A ferocious shark roared and charged towards Might Guy, its sharp teeth seeming ready to tear him apart. This made Shikamaru and the others nearby turn pale.
They had really caused trouble! It was all the fault of that idiot Naruto.
At this moment, Naruto also knew he had caused trouble and whispered, "I'm sorry. I didn't know they were here to do bad things."
"No, Naruto, you don't need to apologize. On the contrary, you should be thanked for finding the threat hidden within the village. Otherwise, who knows what they might have done."
Kakashi wasn't worried about Might Guy; instead, he comforted Naruto. He believed his companion could win!
"Really!" Naruto lifted his small face, but no one answered him, as the battle on the other side was becoming increasingly intense!
"Third Gate: Gate of Opening! Open!"
A faint green energy began to emanate from Might Guy's body, and his expression became serious. Facing the roaring shark, Might Guy spun backward at high speed and kicked at the water shark bomb.
"Konoha Great Whirlwind!"
*Splash...*
Might Guy's continuous upward and downward kicks scattered the water shark bomb into spray. His speed didn't falter as he accelerated in mid-air and violently kicked Kisame Hoshigaki with his heel.
"Water Style: Water Prison Jutsu!"
Seeing Might Guy rush towards him, Kisame Hoshigaki simply put his hands together and created a water prison around himself for defense.
*Splash...*
Might Guy's kick shattered the water prison defense, but the force was greatly reduced. Kisame Hoshigaki raised Samehada, wrapped in bandages, to block the kick and taunted,
"Is that all you've got? Then I..."
"Konoha Rising Rock!"
Might Guy stomped heavily on Samehada, using it as a springboard to leap into the air. He delivered an elbow strike in mid-air, sending Kisame Hoshigaki flying, and followed up with a low kick!
"Damn it! Where are you kicking me!"
Kisame Hoshigaki, who had stabilized himself, turned bright red. His legs trembled uncontrollably. This guy dared to kick him there!
Although he wasn't completely hit, half of it still hurt a lot!
"You've completely angered me!"
Kisame Hoshigaki's face was flushed. His existing injuries hadn't healed, and now he was injured again. He had to regain his honor!
Kisame Hoshigaki tore off the bandages wrapped around Samehada and said sternly, "Water Style: Great Waterfall..."
"That's enough, Kisame. This place isn't suitable for ninjutsu of that scale."
Itachi's figure instantly appeared before Kisame, blocking his actions.
"When did that happen!" Kakashi was inwardly shocked. Itachi, who had been blocking him, had dispersed into a flock of crows.
A clone jutsu!
He hadn't even seen through this. This person's basic ninjutsu mastery is incredible!
Kakashi quickly landed beside Might Guy, his eyes warily fixed on Itachi. This person would be a formidable enemy!
"Damn it! Then we'll fight somewhere else!"
Kisame Hoshigaki also knew that below them was the Hokage Rock. If he damaged the Hokage Rock, the Fourth Hokage would surely find him.
And his teammate would definitely sell him out!
"It's about time. You don't want to stay here for long, do you?"
Itachi said calmly to Kisame Hoshigaki, his Sharingan, hidden behind his mask, fixed intently on Kisame.
"You!"
Kisame Hoshigaki weighed the pros and cons. He was injured and indeed not suited for combat. He would wait until his injuries healed before coming back for revenge on this bushy-browed fellow!
"Hey you! You just wait! I'll be back for you!"
After saying that, Kisame Hoshigaki, along with Itachi, leapt towards the nearby woods and retreated.
"Wait, you can't leave yet!" Kakashi was about to pursue them when he saw the cat-faced masked man turn and glance at him.
Kakashi immediately stopped, his face filled with horror, as if he had seen something unbelievable.
"Kakashi, let's chase them!"
Kakashi's expression shifted for a moment. He unclenched his fist and said, "No need to chase. If that's truly the case, then chasing them would be useless."
"Kakashi, what are you talking about? I don't understand."
Might Guy scratched his head, looking confused.
"Alright, let's escort these brats back first. Today's events never happened."
Might Guy was unsure what Kakashi was playing at, but after hearing him say that, who was the person he fought with earlier?
He couldn't remember!