"So fast..." A word flashed through his mind, and Suikazan Fuguki lost consciousness forever.
"Huff, huff."
After the slash, Kakashi half-kneeled on the ground, clutching his heart and gasping heavily.
Despite the intense discomfort in his body, Kakashi felt immense joy in his heart. He succeeded, he protected his comrades with his own strength.
Although he only killed one person, this achievement held great significance for the entire battlefield.
Because Might Duy held the advantage over there, facing two of the Seven-Swords Ninja, preventing them from intervening, while the four Seven-Swords Ninja that Might Guy faced were equally unable to spare attention elsewhere.
Next, Kakashi and the others just needed to regain their strength to become the force that breaks the balance.
But Kakashi realized he had underestimated the power of the Eight Gates combined with the Breath of Rock Chakra Mode.
"Golden Horizon!"
Might Guy extended his index and middle fingers, once again executing the strongest taijutsu he currently mastered, swinging his fingers in a sword-wielding posture, a dazzling golden line blossoming on the battlefield.
The Water Wall was split in two in front of the golden line, Kuriarare Kushimaru's steel wire directly severed, and Biwa Juzo held the Decapitating Carving Knife horizontally in front of him.
Clang!
In shock, Biwa Juzo watched as his huge Decapitating Carving Knife shattered into a broken blade.
Boom!!
The residual power struck Juzo's body, sending him flying seventeen meters before he slammed to the ground with force.
"How is this possible, my Decapitating Carving Knife was actually broken by taijutsu!" Biwa Juzo's eyes widened, his worldview profoundly shaken.
His Decapitating Carving Knife could easily block ninjutsu, but it was broken by Might Guy's taijutsu despite multiple layers of protection, leaving Biwa Juzo with a feeling of a collapsed world.
Munashi Jinpachi, Aohire Karei, and Kuriarare Kushimaru were all astounded. If they had another chance, they definitely wouldn't engage Kakashi and the others so easily, at least not without calling for five more Hidden Mist Jonin to join forces.
"This is not good." Jinin Akebino squinted, the thought of retreat rising in his heart.
With Suikazan Fuguki killed, Biwa Juzo severely injured and losing combat capability, and Kuriarare Kushimaru quite injured as well, they had lost nearly half of the Seven-Swords Ninja. Continuing the fight could lead to all of them falling here.
Kurosuki Raiga glanced at Jinin Akebino, sharing a similar intent to escape.
Might Guy's performance was too terrifying. This was talent? Clearly, he had grown into a strong person.
Next, Kakashi and the others didn't even need to make a move. Might Guy and Might Duy together could wear them down.
"Konoha Dragon God!"
After a single Golden Horizon, Might Guy unleashed powerful force to kick out a massive green dragon, critically injuring Munashi Jinpachi.
This move, Konoha Dragon God, completely destroyed the Seven-Swords Ninja's will to fight.
The heavily injured Biwa Juzo silently retreated to the rear.
Aohire Karei fired a Chakra Light Ball at Might Guy, then retreated without looking back.
Kuriarare Kushimaru used the Instant Body Jutsu to maneuver through the trees, beginning his retreat as well.
Finding himself suddenly alone, Munashi Jinpachi cursed under his breath, throwing out several explosive tags before starting his escape.
Kurosuki Raiga and Jinin Akebino teamed up to temporarily push back Might Duy and also retreated quickly.
When it came to fleeing, the Seven-Swords Ninja indeed had some coordination.
Might Guy initially started to pursue, making a chopping gesture in the air but then ceased further action.
Because his body was nearing its limit, successfully protecting his companions was enough; he didn't need to kill all the enemies.
Kakashi finally relaxed, once again overcoming a desperate situation through their efforts.
However, he did not completely let down his guard because, after all, they were on the battlefield. Until they returned to the camp, they could encounter new enemies at any time.
In their current state, they couldn't afford to be careless even against a regular Jonin squad, because once Might Guy exited the Eight Gates and Breath of Rock state, the only one with combat power would be Might Duy.
Just then, a blue-white beam struck the retreating Munashi Jinpachi, freezing him in ice.
Seeing this familiar ninjutsu, Mokgetsu's disciples immediately showed joy on their faces. It was Mokgetsu's Ice Release Ninjutsu.
Kakashi relaxed completely, with Mokgetsu around, even if strong ones like Karatachi Yagura came, there would be no problem.
Covered in black ash, Obito also smiled. With Mokgetsu present, all crises were resolved.
And the remaining members of the Seven-Swords Ninja saw that Kakashi and the others had reinforcements arriving, prompting them to run with all their might.
Biwa Juzo's face darkened. Although he was the first to run, he was injured and ran slowly, second only to Munashi Jinpachi in being left behind.
As Biwa Juzo feared, the next blue-white beam of light was aimed at him.
"Ice Release: Ice Wall!"
Just as Biwa Juzo was reminiscing about his life, an ice wall rose beside him, blocking the incoming freezing beam.
"Thank you, Kan-sama." Biwa Juzo immediately thanked Minazuki Kan, who appeared in a flash before him.
Minazuki Kan nodded slightly in acknowledgment, looking at the frozen Munashi Jinpachi with interest, "You also mastered Ice Release, interesting."
The sudden appearance of Minazuki Kan brought the remaining Seven-Swords Ninja to a halt, quickly followed by several Hidden Mist shinobi rushing over from Minazuki Kan's direction to stand by him.
"It's that Jonin who had his chakra absorbed." Biwa Juzo recognized one of the Hidden Mist among them.