"Companions?"
The Dark Side, who appeared dozens of meters away, murmured to himself.
"Your companions are my companions!"
After speaking, the Dark Side said to Might Guy.
"Might Guy, thank you for all these years, but this cowardly fellow isn't worth being your companion. Once I merge with him, you'll gain a true companion!"
Kakashi wasn't the only one shocked.
Might Guy and Shisui were also surprised. In their combined attack just now, Might Guy put himself in that situation. If he hadn't chosen to resist but to escape, he would have had to open the Gate of Pain at least, and even then, he might not have gotten away unscathed.
In Taijutsu, movement speed is always lower than attack speed, and this applies to everyone.
Shisui had already activated his Sharingan at this point. Just now, it truly was a flash of lightning, and the target vanished.
At this speed, Shisui knew that a sneak attack with the Flying Thunder God was no longer realistic.
"Captain Kakashi, for the upcoming battle, I can only provide some assistance."
Shisui naturally assumed that Kakashi could also use this Ninjutsu. In such high-speed combat, he, who didn't have much rapport with Kakashi, might have an adverse effect if he rashly participated.
At the same time, Shisui couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
Is this the true strength of Konoha's former top genius, Senior Kakashi?
Might Guy's thoughts were much the same: Kakashi, you really weren't using your full strength in our past spars!
"Compared to the guy opposite who gives me a very bad feeling, I still trust you more, Kakashi, but in the upcoming battle, there's not much more I can do to help."
After speaking, Might Guy even gave Kakashi a thumbs-up.
"Kakashi, let me witness the ultimate move you've been hiding all this time!"
Seeing one after another thinking they could contend with the Dark Side, Kakashi said with a very serious expression.
"I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I don't possess the Ninjutsu that guy has. That Ninjutsu was only ever a concept in my mind. However, there's good news: that Ninjutsu is very dangerous, so even if he can use it, it shouldn't last long."
After speaking, Kakashi couldn't help but reflect: What have I been doing all these years?
Maybe I really am just a good-for-nothing!
But then, Kakashi's pupils constricted again, because he suddenly remembered that he had conceived of more than just this one Ninjutsu over the years!
Noticing the change in Kakashi's expression, the Dark Side, facing the three, also spoke.
"That's right, this Ninjutsu won't last long, but it's enough for me to achieve my goal. Also, don't act so surprised. Everything you can do, I can do. Everything you can't do, I can also do!"
After speaking, the Dark Side once again transformed into a flash of lightning and attacked the three.
Facing the three who were ready for battle, the Dark Side still had the leisure to consider who to attack first.
As soon as the question arose, a choice was made. The Dark Side charged towards Shisui.
Shisui, with his Mangekyo Sharingan activated, wasn't unable to see the opponent's movements, but what good was seeing if his body couldn't react in time?
There were only two ways to respond: endure with Susanoo or make a strategic retreat with the Flying Thunder God.
Without the slightest hesitation, Shisui chose the strategic retreat, which consumed less Chakra, appearing beside Naruto.
'First one!'
The Dark Side muttered in his heart, then turned and went towards Might Guy.
He didn't use Ninjutsu, nor Chidori. He simply raised his arm, forming a hand blade, and swung it towards Might Guy's neck.
The Dark Side even controlled his strength; his goal was not to kill Might Guy.
Even Kakashi's Dark Side was grateful to Might Guy, grateful for his companionship through those dark years.
Might Guy, who had already opened the Gate of Pain, also felt the attack coming, but he had no better solution.
Even opening the Six Gates would be completely insufficient, and as for opening the Seven Gates, there simply wasn't enough time!
Kakashi's Dark Side's hand blade was already nearing Might Guy's neck. If it connected, even Might Guy, who had opened the Fifth Gate, would inevitably fall into a coma.
However, just then, Shisui's figure appeared beside Might Guy, his body already enveloped by a materialized green Chakra skeleton.
Shisui didn't know the Dark Side's inner thoughts, but seeing a companion attacked and having the ability to help yet doing nothing—Shisui wasn't that kind of person.
The hand blade struck the Susanoo, stopping without any doubt. But the Dark Side, in its extreme speed, instantly changed its move and delivered a kick.
To save Might Guy, Shisui's Flying Thunder God appeared beside Might Guy. Floating in the air with no leverage, the emergency-activated Susanoo was only in its initial state.
He was kicked away, dragging Might Guy, who was behind him, along as well.
Towards Shisui, the Dark Side felt neither good nor ill will, but Shisui's obstructive actions made him feel a killing intent.
Especially since Shisui was the capable assistant of that disgusting fellow.
Blame it on following the wrong person!
Everything that happened in an instant left Kakashi, with his Three-Tomoe Sharingan, feeling unprecedented powerlessness, especially when the blurry flash of lightning headed towards Might Guy.
Kakashi felt as if he had returned to that cave, where, due to his own powerlessness and weakness, he could only watch his companions die!
The intense stimulation caused changes in Kakashi's eyes, forming a complex pattern, and he gradually became able to see everything that was happening.
"Wait, don't move! What you want is to replace me. Come on, I won't resist!"
Noticing that the Dark Side's expression turned utterly ferocious when facing Might Guy and Shisui, Kakashi shouted at him, regardless of whether it would be effective or not.
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