Might Guy clenched his fist, let out an angry roar, and opened the Fourth Gate of the Eight Gates.
If the Eight Gates were to be divided into early, middle, and late stages, the first to third gates could be considered the early stage of the Eight Gates. The fourth to sixth gates could be considered the middle stage, while the seventh and eighth gates belong to the late stage.
The first to third gates could be considered the safety zone of the Eight Gates, as using them wouldn't cause damage to the body. However, starting from the Fourth Gate, it's different; after the Fourth Gate, one truly enters the Eight Gates state, significantly enhancing both power and speed, yet causing bodily harm due to excessive pressure.
When the Injure Gate was opened, Might Guy's Chakra surged within his body. He felt his strength rapidly increasing to the point where his body felt an intense pressure.
"So, the Fourth Gate can be opened normally."
Feeling the sudden surge in Might Guy's aura, Kakashi's expression became serious.
Although he hasn't practiced the Eight Gates, both Kakashi and Might Guy are disciples of Mokgetsu and frequently engage in combat. Therefore, Kakashi knows a thing or two about the Eight Gates, understanding that opening each gate increases speed and power to varying degrees.
Kakashi had defeated Might Guy who used the Fourth Gate once, but he wouldn't naively assume that the Four Gates Might Guy now is the same in strength as the one from the Chunin Examination.
"Leaf Great Whirlwind!"
Might Guy, laughing heartily, dashed toward Kakashi, unleashing his signature Tornado Kick.
With the support of the Fourth Gate, Might Guy's speed and strength increased immensely, creating a powerful gale that could lift dirt and stones just from his full sprint.
Luckily, Kakashi, having activated the Transparent World, saw through Might Guy's attack and dodged before Guy could strike.
Might Guy's expression remained unchanged as he launched a fiercer assault at Kakashi.
The feeling of having his attack seen through was not unfamiliar to him, as Shisui and Obito both possessed the Sharingan, with its powerful insight that could predict his moves.
"You can dodge one attack, but what if I attack you thirty times in a row?"
Might Guy's strategy was to overwhelm his opponent with the fastest attack speed, forcing them into his offensive rhythm.
Under Might Guy's intense assault, Kakashi soon encountered a Tornado Kick he couldn't avoid no matter how much he tried.
Might Guy, in pursuit of speed, had sacrificed some power, yet in his Fourth Gate state, coupled with his proficient mastery of the Breath of Rock, the force was still too immense for any ordinary ninja to withstand.
Bam!
Kakashi, unable to avoid the attack, felt a terrifying power hit him, sending him rapidly retreating backward uncontrollably.
"Such immense power!" Kakashi's face changed slightly.
He initially thought that prioritizing speed would weaken the attack's power, not expecting Might Guy to possess such formidable strength despite his speed.
Kakashi felt fortunate that he didn't go head-on against Might Guy. Earlier, when Might Guy opened the Fourth Gate, Kakashi had considered using Taijutsu to confront him.
He thought that with his own Lightning Attribute Chakra Nature Changes to enhance his body, he could unleash comparable power, potentially holding his own against Might Guy.
However, after sustaining a single kick, Kakashi abandoned this idea, realizing that even by exhausting a lot of Chakra to enhance his strength, he still couldn't match Might Guy's straightforward full-force kick.
"With the Breath of Rock for the strongest body enhancement, and the power-boosting Eight Gates, this combination amplifies Taijutsu to an incredible degree," Kakashi thought to himself.
The combination of Breath of Rock and Eight Gates felt like more than just an additive effect to him.
On a life-and-death battlefield, Kakashi would try to stall for time, as maintaining the Breath of Thunder and Transparent World consumed considerable stamina, while Might Guy's pressure from the Eight Gates was even greater, creating a greater advantage for him if prolonged.
But this was ultimately a sparring match between friends, where the process mattered more than the outcome, so Kakashi opted to break the stalemate by giving his all, gathering a large amount of Chakra and quickly transforming it into Lightning Attribute Chakra.
Sizzle!
Crackle!!
Dazzling yellow lightning appeared on Kakashi, strengthening his body and amplifying his aura.
Kakashi gripped the White Fang Short Blade tightly, letting the lightning flow from his arm into the blade. Once enveloped by the yellow electrical light, the blade extended into a lightning edge.
Kakashi's eyes were fixed on Might Guy, seeing nothing else but him, ignoring even the flowers and plants around them. The power within him erupted, his body shining with a bright yellow glow, and a massive amount of Lightning Attribute Chakra was activated in an instant.
At that moment, Kakashi's aura reached its peak, the razor-sharp aura stirring excitement and laughter from Might Guy.
"This move is specially prepared for you." Saying this, Might Guy quickly pulled out a single-section staff.
Might Guy wrapped the chain around his left hand, turning his body slightly to the right while infusing all his strength and Chakra into his middle and index fingers, ready to showcase the results of his arduous month's training to Kakashi.
"Lighting Flash!"
Boom!
With a thunderous sound, Kakashi slashed out, his entire being like a dazzling yellow lightning bolt, charging straight at Might Guy.