At this moment, even Uchiha Eboshi, who was hidden in another dimension, had to secretly admire Kakashi's accurate judgment of the battle situation, as if he had every detail under control.

Unfortunately, the opponent he faced this time was an elite force carefully selected by Madara Uchiha specifically for him.

Therefore, his seemingly brilliant counterattack was destined to be futile and could not change his ultimate fate.

"As expected of Hatake Shigeaki, a true 50/50 player, what a pity..."

"What……"

Kakashi never expected that the other person could still speak as if nothing had happened, even after he had pierced their heart.

For a moment, Kakashi Hatake's reaction was unusually slow, as if he were being pulled by an invisible force.

In that split second, the Mist Ninja who should have lost all his power suddenly unleashed an astonishing burst of strength, forcefully locking Kakashi's right arm.

At the same time, Hozuki Suigetsu behind him quickly formed hand seals and chanted:

"Water Release: Essence Extraction Technique!"

This is a C-rank ninjutsu created by Hozuki Suigetsu based on the Hozuki clan's high affinity for water-style chakra.

The principle is not complicated; it simply extracts moisture from the surrounding environment to facilitate the subsequent use of other water-style ninjutsu.

However, if the practitioner comes into contact with a person who has wounds through some medium, then...

"puff……"

With a muffled thud, the wound on Kakashi's chest, which had just been closed, tore open again, erupting like a crimson fountain.

Despite Kakashi Hatake's incredible willpower in regaining control of his muscles and attempting to close the wound, he used the Chidori technique to tear apart the special water clone that Suigetsu Hozuki used to control him, quickly escaping the technique's influence.

But due to this sudden turn of events, he not only lost nearly 600 milliliters of blood, but also missed the best opportunity to save Nohara Rin.

Even before he finds a way to counter this technique, he will lose the right to approach Hozuki Suigetsu again and can only watch helplessly as the situation becomes increasingly critical.

"Water... Water Clone Technique? No, how could a regular Water Clone Technique be undetectable even by the Sharingan..."

Uchiha Eiji's eyes were sharp as he watched Kakashi blast his water clones into a stream of water, which then quickly gathered together and merged into Hozuki Suigetsu's body.

He instantly understood the principle behind this technique. Hozuki Suigetsu truly lived up to his reputation as a genius of the Hozuki clan, having mastered the Water Transformation Technique. He transformed himself into a ball of water-attribute chakra, then split it in two, creating two clones.

Both of these clones are Hozuki Suigetsu's true form, so even the Sharingan cannot distinguish between them.

No wonder even Uchiha Sō couldn't see through it; this was truly unexpected for everyone—there were actually two Hozuki Suigetsu.

Kakashi's defeat this time was still a glorious one.

However, compared to Hashirama Senju, the First Hokage who could easily create multiple Wood Release: Wood Clone Techniques that could deceive even the Mangekyou Sharingan, Suigetsu Hozuki could only split himself in two at the moment.

At this moment, seeing the blood seeping from Kakashi's body, Rin Nohara in the water prison was filled with worry and fear.

Judging from the technique used by the Hidden Mist ANBU member who captured him, as long as Kakashi's wounds had not healed, the opponent could continuously draw Kakashi's blood out as soon as he got close.

This is undoubtedly a fatal problem that Kakashi, a ninja who lacks the ability to recover, cannot solve or avoid.

Moreover, the Kaguya clan member who besieged Kakashi possessed the Bloodline Limit known for its powerful physical attack and defense capabilities as well as its recovery ability—Shikotsumyaku.

Even a Jonin like Kakashi, who possesses powerful and lethal ninjutsu, would find it difficult to defeat him quickly and end the entanglement.

It's obvious that the Mist Ninja's setup is specifically designed to target Kakashi. If this continues, Kakashi may very well lose his life as well.

Since that's the case, as a ninja and as a comrade, all I can do is...

"Kakashi, don't worry about me, run! Run now!"

"Inform Orochimaru and Lady Tsunade about Kirigakure's participation in the war. We can't let their plan succeed!"

Despite being separated by a thick water prison and a distance of tens of meters between them, it was not difficult for Kakashi and Uchiha Sō, who possessed the Sharingan, to clearly see Nohara Rin's lip movements and understand what she was saying.

"Lin?"

Kakashi Hatake clenched his teeth so tightly that his gums bled from the force, but he didn't seem to care.

Despicable! Utterly despicable!

It's that same hopeless situation again, that same desperate predicament!

Why am I still so powerless even though Obito entrusted his eyes to me?

Why am I still unable to protect my companions?

Does being a ninja really mean having to disregard everything, even sacrifice the lives of your comrades, in order to complete a mission?

However, looking into those pleading eyes in the water dungeon, Kakashi's gaze gradually dimmed, and he chose to obey Rin Nohara's words and turn to run away.

As a Jonin of Konoha, Kakashi was well aware of the serious consequences that would result if no one relayed the information about Kirigakure's unannounced attack.

With most of Konoha's fighting force still in the Land of Earth, the Land of Lightning, and the Hidden Stone and Hidden Cloud Villages, if the Hidden Mist Village and the Hidden Sand Village join forces, they could even launch a direct assault on Konoha's main village once they break through Orochimaru's defenses!

If that situation really happens, Iwagakure and Kumogakure, who originally intended to negotiate with Konoha, will definitely change their minds immediately!

They would absolutely not mind holding back Konoha's main fighting force, and after Kirigakure and Sunagakure severely damaged Konoha, the four major ninja villages would divide up the Land of Fire's territory together.

At that time, the sacrifices of Obito and countless predecessors will become meaningless, and their efforts and struggles will all be in vain.

Kakashi absolutely could not allow such a thing to happen in the slightest possibility; even the slightest hint of it had to be nipped in the bud.

Therefore, his top priority is to leave here alive and pass this crucial information to the other Konoha ninja so that they can inform Lord Orochimaru as soon as possible.

Only in this way could he return with the determination to die, and rescue Nohara Rin who was imprisoned!

"Damn it, it's so hard to track down a speed-type ninja who wants to escape!"

Having failed in his pursuit, Kaguya Taketori returned to the outpost with a frustrated expression.

Meanwhile, Hozuki Suigetsu methodically directed his subordinates to clean up the battlefield and released the water prison spell he had placed on Nohara Rin, casually tossing her aside to his subordinates who were watching them with expressions of reverence and excitement.

"Alright, having captured this disciple of 'Yellow Flash,' we can consider the task assigned by the Third Hokage complete."

After all, Kakashi Hatake was the most outstanding disciple of the 'Yellow Flash,' and he wasn't someone who could be eliminated so easily.

Chapter 13, The Fate of the Ninja World

Watching Kakashi flee in such a pathetic state, like a defeated dog, Uchiha Kazuru, hidden in another dimension, revealed a hint of regret.

A genius has thus "fallen"!

With Kakashi Hatake's talent, by the time the two "protagonists" of the Naruto world officially stepped onto the historical stage, he should have already become a powerful Kage-level figure comparable to his father, who was hailed as the White Fang of Konoha.

However, fate is fickle. In the original story, Kakashi nearly lost to Zabuza when he was leading Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura on a difficult mission.

This clearly shows that after suffering the heavy blow of losing two close friends, Kakashi's heart was riddled with holes. He began to give up, and his former dedication and passion for training had almost been extinguished.

Should we extend a helping hand to this ill-fated Kakashi?

After a moment of contemplation, Uchiha Sho finally made up his mind—to help!

After all, he had a lot of goodwill towards Kakashi in the original work, and the two also shared some common interests.

Although Kakashi in this life was quite surprised by his Uchiha clan member's initiative to get close to Orochimaru, he was wary of him.

He was genuinely looking forward to seeing what kind of expression would appear on Kakashi's face when he witnessed Kakashi—the very person he had once doubted—saving Nohara Rin.

That would definitely be a very interesting scene, hahaha!

Even if it was just to see Hatake Gou-Wu Kai's rare moment of losing his composure, Uchiha Sō would still save Nohara Rin.

Moreover, with his superb medical ninjutsu, he was fully capable of properly sealing away the critically injured Nohara Rin.

This will undoubtedly become his trump card to restrain Obito!

When Obito was mentioned, a look of envy involuntarily appeared on Uchiha Sō's face.

He endured countless hardships in order to awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan.

On the other hand, what about Obito?

When Rin and Kakashi were in danger, he awakened the two-tomoe Sharingan; when Rin died in his arms, he awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan, and even the terrifying eye technique Kamui.

In the years that followed, he went around erecting monuments under the identity of Uchiha Madara.

Kamui played a crucial role in the final battle against Princess Kaguya.

Tsk tsk, sometimes Uchiha Sho really wonders if this guy is the reincarnation of a tragic hero, he really has the power to unleash his full potential!

Gathering the chaotic thoughts in his mind, Uchiha Sho refocused his attention on the battlefield below—the Hidden Mist Army had already captured the Konoha outpost.

Because the two Kirigakure Jonin who brought the Three-Tails Isobu have already appeared.

A classic drama is about to unfold. Uchiha Sō is secretly on guard, wondering how many White Zetsu and even Black Zetsu are lurking nearby.

He had to be completely focused on concealing himself to avoid being exposed to Madara Uchiha's sight too early.

If Madara or Black Zetsu were to notice his presence and turn their attention to him, things would be in serious trouble.

Let the "favor" of that ancestor be left to his "beloved brother," Uchiha Obito.

As a transmigrator, lacking both an overpowered cheat ability and sufficient personal strength, he should refrain from easily disrupting the original plot trajectory.

After all, being a prophet is an unparalleled cheat code!

Of course, if you have enough strength, you don't need to care about plot or anything like that.

……

"Heh, I didn't expect you to force Kakashi Hatake to flee so quickly, and at the same time successfully capture the Konoha outpost. You truly are the most outstanding geniuses of the Hozuki and Kaguya clans in this generation..."

Amidst a pool of blood, Kirigakure Jonin Tashita Matsubara, carrying the vessel used to seal the Three-Tailed Isobu, sincerely exclaimed in admiration.

"Tch! With so many people, you still couldn't stop that Konoha genius. What's there to be proud of?"

Takuya, also a Jonin, curled his lip in disdain.

As a Jonin who came from a commoner background, he never felt that those so-called geniuses from great clans could be much stronger than him.

He's just relying on his illustrious background!

Tanashita Matsubara, also from a commoner background, naturally understood his companion's thoughts perfectly. He shrugged indifferently and whistled as he said:

"After all, he was a genius who rose to fame on the battlefield of Iwagakure, and his teacher was the renowned Yellow Flash. With the added benefit of a Sharingan, it's only natural that he was able to escape!"

"Hmph, that's just an excuse! If I were in charge of this raid, I would have devised a meticulous plan to target Kakashi Hatake and make this Konoha outpost vanish without a trace."

"It won't be like this now, stuck in this limbo!"

"Yes, yes, yes, you're the best, Harusaka..."

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