"Roar! I'm taking you down today!"
The two shouted at the top of their lungs in a chaotic uproar!
They weren't far from the Iwa forces now.
With their unrestrained yelling, it didn't take long before Yuto Souta heard the sound of footsteps splashing through water.
They were coming.
The trio exchanged glances, a hint of nervousness unavoidable.
Kakashi Hatake took another deep breath, and while the enemy hadn't yet arrived, he silently chanted in his mind!
"I'm Dad, I'm Dad, I'm Dad!"
"Beat up Obito, beat up Obito, beat up Obito!"
It had to be said, Yuto Souta's method was actually effective.
Though Kakashi Hatake didn't think he could mimic his father's aura, his mindset had at least begun to shift…
Kakashi Hatake's gaze filled with disdain.
Disdain to fight, disdain to speak, even disdain to glance at his opponents…
Obito Uchiha blinked, caught off guard.
That look… why did it feel familiar?
According to Yuto Souta's plan.
The three of them would act as if they were "battling the White Fang of Konoha but unable to resist, forced to retreat step by step," luring nearby Iwa ninja to come to their aid.
Then, leveraging Sakumo Hatake's fearsome reputation, they'd stage an inside-out ambush, aiming to "kill as many Iwa ninja as possible"!
Per the plan, he'd be "kicked" by the "White Fang," lying "weakly" in the arms of the arriving Iwa reinforcements.
While spouting the most tragic lines, he'd drive a kunai through an Iwa ninja's chest!
It was dangerous, but thrilling.
Obito Uchiha was already thinking about how he'd brag about today's exploits when they got back…
It was just this damn Kakashi getting in the way.
Especially that look!
And while Obito Uchiha's mind wandered, the group of Iwa ninja who'd heard the commotion finally arrived!
Perhaps because the White Fang of Konoha had once tried to destroy the Kannabi Bridge.
Or maybe because they'd deliberately shouted Sakumo Hatake's name in their roars.
In any case…
The Iwa ninja who showed up were… unusually numerous!
Their strength aside for now, their sheer numbers alone were enough to make any lone squad's scalp tingle!
Kakashi Hatake stole a quick glance.
The aura he'd worked so hard to build vanished instantly, replaced by a flood of despair and helplessness!
The arriving Iwa ninja numbered nearly a hundred!
And every one of them glared with fierce intent, clearly on a different level from the ragtag patrol they'd encountered earlier.
Kakashi Hatake's gaze involuntarily shifted to Yuto Souta.
The message in his eyes was just three words…
What now?!
"We meet again, White Fang of Konoha."
The lead Iwa ninja flickered directly in front of Yuto Souta and Obito Uchiha, his eyes locked on Kakashi Hatake.
It had to be admitted, the name "White Fang of Konoha" carried some serious weight.
Despite their overwhelming numbers, not a single Iwa ninja dared to make a reckless move…
Feeling the tense, heavy aura radiating from the Iwa ninja beside him, Yuto Souta's heart jolted.
He sensed things spiraling out of control.
Due to his own "script," he was currently positioned with his back to the Iwa forces.
Aside from the one in front of him, he couldn't see their numbers.
But the killing intent pressing against his back and the menacing stares told him all he needed to know about how serious this was!
This was getting out of hand.
That was Yuto Souta's first thought.
As a scientist, a top student, a scholar.
He never carried an arrogant attitude of underestimating everything. Instead, he approached it all with a mindset of endless learning, calculating and analyzing meticulously.
He'd never treated the Iwa ninja as fools.
The plan he'd just devised might have been rough, but its overarching logic was solid.
Beyond killing enemies, the news of "White Fang of Konoha making a comeback" would surely reach Iwa's ears.
With Sakumo Hatake's reputation, Iwa would mobilize in force to counter this nonexistent assault!
That would be their golden opportunity to reach the Kannabi Bridge!
But now…
Yuto Souta's mind kicked into high gear!
There were many enemies, and each one's strength couldn't be underestimated.
These were, after all, Iwa ninja mobilized to fend off Sakumo Hatake!
So, the question was.
In this situation, how could he complete the main mission?
He quickly scanned the terrain.
A wide river, sandy beaches on both sides, and beyond that, a dense forest.
It was scenic enough—if you ignored the current tension, it'd be a perfect spot to practice Water Style?
Then there was only one path left…
The science student, ever true to his roots, quickly formulated a contingency plan.
Giving Kakashi Hatake a "calm down" look, Yuto Souta silently closed his eyes.
Within his small frame, chakra surged wildly!
Kakashi Hatake's brow furrowed.
He caught Yuto Souta's signal.
The plan hadn't changed—proceed as normal.
But…
How could they proceed as normal in this situation?!
Cold sweat dripped down Kakashi Hatake's back.
Still, he followed Yuto Souta's cue and began thinking—what would his father say if he were here?
Maybe it was the overwhelming pressure.
But Kakashi Hatake's mind became unusually clear.
If it were his father…
No need for words—just draw the blade!
Kakashi Hatake forced his body not to tremble, one hand slowly reaching for the short sword on his back.
Sure enough!
This move sent the already tense Iwa ninja into maximum alert!
But that was all Kakashi Hatake could manage…
He didn't even dare draw the blade—his lack of killing intent would only expose him faster!
Yet at that moment, a certain science student finally made his move…
While all the Iwa ninja's attention was fixed on the fake "White Fang of Konoha."
Yuto Souta's hands blurred into afterimages, his eyes flashing crimson as he completed a complex series of hand signs in an instant!
"Water Style! Water Dragon Bullet!"
A dragon formed from the river water below soared into the air, churning the already restless surface into further chaos while directly sweeping up Obito Uchiha beside him!
Before the Iwa ninja could react, the water dragon roared and charged toward Kakashi Hatake!
And that wasn't all.
After unleashing the Water Dragon Bullet, Yuto Souta flickered to the lead Iwa ninja in front of him, his hands forming signs again at the same relentless speed.
"Water Style! Water Wall!"
A massive curtain of water rose, and with Yuto Souta burning through a third of his chakra, it completely separated the two sides!
By now, Kakashi Hatake and Obito Uchiha had been knocked far away by the water dragon!
"Get reinforcements quick!"
"Leave these losers to me!"
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