For a long time after that, Seisuke was resting. As for the battles among other ninjas, very few were closely - contested. Most of the time, the outcome was decided quickly.
For example, Obito, who was planning to show his skills today, was so distracted by a smile from Rin that he got kicked over by Guy in one go.
Asuma faced a ninja from Amegakure and won easily. Kurenai and Rin, the two girls, had similar strength, but due to Kurenai's genjutsu, Rin was at a disadvantage and lost the match.
Soon, it came to the final round.
"Hatake Kakashi VS Asakawa Seisuke!"
Everyone was taken aback for a moment. This match was really going to be eye - catching.
Kakashi was a genius ninja of Konoha, the son of the White Fang of Konoha. Although he looked young, he had actually been a chunin for several years. He came to participate in the exam this time because he needed to take care of his teammates. He had (instantly defeated) his opponent in the first round of the individual battle, showing his formidable combat power.
As for Seisuke, he didn't seem to stand out much on the surface. But the fact that he had defeated Yotsuki with Scorch Release proved that he was no easy opponent.
"This is going to be interesting."
Jiraiya said with a smile.
"Indeed. Shikaku's son is also a genius. Unfortunately, alas!" Sarutobi Hiruzen let out a long sigh. The death of Sakumo Hatake was a great loss to the village.
Orochimaru said, "It's meaningless to talk about this now. There's no need to dwell on it. Kakashi is a promising talent. It will be very difficult for Seisuke to win against him."
"Let's wait and see then!"
"Seisuke!! Beat that arrogant Kakashi to a pulp!" Obito shouted. One of his eyes was covered with a bandage by Rin, the result of Guy's kick just now.
"Obito, we're supposed to be Kakashi's teammates after all!" Rin said with a helpless smile.
Obito snorted. "I don't care. I have a better relationship with Seisuke. And I've been annoyed with Kakashi for a long time. Let Seisuke deal with him."
"You!"
Down below
Kakashi and Seisuke stood face - to - face. Kakashi said, "I've long wanted to have a fight with you. Now I finally have the chance."
Seisuke raised an eyebrow and said, "I don't want to fight you. It would be too troublesome to fight you."
Kakashi, who had an abundant supply of chakra, was quite a handful.
"However, we have to determine a winner today."
Kakashi said.
"That's true."
"Then, start!"
As soon as the referee's voice fell, Kakashi attacked with lightning speed, throwing a punch.
Seisuke didn't back down either. He punched back.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The two engaged in a taijutsu battle. In terms of strength, speed, and skills, they were evenly matched. Both of them were injured and stepped back a few steps to create some distance.
Bang!
A shadow clone appeared beside Kakashi. "Transform!"
The shadow clone turned into a huge kunai as tall as a person. Kakashi grabbed the kunai and threw it towards Seisuke.
"Shadow Clone Kunai Technique!"
Kakashi also knew this technique. In an instant, the giant kunais blocked Seisuke's path.
"Wind Release: Wind Cutter Technique!"
Wind blades flew out, shattering several kunais and creating a gap. Seisuke rushed through it.
Behind him, the kunai suddenly transformed back into Kakashi, who threw a kunai!
Sensing the danger from behind, Seisuke immediately turned around, clapped his hands together, and a strong gale blew, forcefully blowing the kunai away.
Kakashi's main body arrived and directly wrapped his arm around Seisuke's neck.
Seisuke felt a pain in his stomach. He counter - attacked with his elbow, breaking free from Kakashi, and then started to fight back.
Seisuke executed a slide tackle, clamping Kakashi's legs with his own and twisting them forward. Kakashi was forced to kneel down.
Seisuke immediately got up, wanting to strike Kakashi, but unexpectedly, Kakashi was prepared. He broke free from the restraint and attacked Seisuke.
"Hidden Shadow Snake Hands!"
A big snake appeared but missed the target. Instead, its head was cut off. Kakashi drew his sword. This opponent was not easy to deal with. The sword in his hand was his father's, extremely sharp, having claimed the lives of many.
Seisuke took out a kunai, attached Wind - Release chakra to it, forming a wind blade. "Come on, Kakashi! Let me see the swordsmanship of the Hatake clan!"
Kakashi didn't say anything more. The two engaged in close - combat. Kakashi easily suppressed Seisuke, who was just an amateur in swordsmanship, with the swordsmanship of the Hatake clan.
In terms of swordsmanship, Seisuke was far inferior to him.
Seisuke could only rely on his physical reflexes to block the attacks. Knowing the power of the Hatake clan's swordsmanship, Seisuke stopped being overconfident. He took a deep breath, and the air around him suddenly became scorching hot.
"Be careful. I'm going to get serious!"
Kakashi nodded and also showed his killing intent. He knew that in this state, Seisuke was not afraid of physical attacks, so he could attack freely.
"Fire Gun!"
Sparkles of fire shot out from Seisuke's fingertips, spraying all the way, leaving small pits behind.
"Water Release: Water Turbulence!"
Kakashi spat out a stream of water through his mask, extinguishing the approaching sparks and at the same time, using the Water Release to attack Seisuke.
"Fire Fist!"
Seisuke's arm turned into flames, and he threw a punch with huge impact, colliding with the Water Turbulence.
Hiss!
A mist of water filled the air. Taking advantage of the mist, Kakashi cut his finger and quickly formed hand - seals. "Earth Release: Tracking Fang Technique!"
Woof! Woof! Woof! Woof! Woof! Woof! Woof! Woof!
Eight barks, and eight ninja dogs of different sizes emerged from the ground, biting towards Seisuke.
"Flame Ring: Flame Pillar!"
Blazing flames gathered on Seisuke's hands. He spun his body, and a spiral pillar of fire shot up into the sky, knocking the ninja dogs biting at him away.
Looking at the burning flame pillar, Kakashi sighed and called the ninja dogs back.
"Mirror Fire Flame!"
A sea of fire dispelled the water vapor, this time completely blocking Kakashi's path.
"Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall!"
A wall of earth rose from the ground. Kakashi hid behind it, feeling the intense heat from the flames.
"Earth Release: Headhunter Jutsu!"
A hand suddenly burst out from the ground, grabbing Seisuke's ankle, trying to drag him into the ground. Unfortunately, a snake that emerged from his trouser leg bit the wrist, and the hand disappeared.
That sneaky Kakashi, after using the Earth Flow Wall, immediately used the obstructed vision to have his shadow clone use Earth Release to approach Seisuke and try to drag him underground. Unfortunately, Seisuke had been on guard against Kakashi, who was like an "Earth Kage" in using Earth Release.
"Direct frontal attacks won't work. Physical attacks are ineffective against him in that state. Do I have to use Water Release?"
Kakashi thought for a moment while his hands kept moving. "Water Release: Water Fang Bullet!"
A large amount of Water - Release chakra gushed out, turning into two spiral spikes that charged towards Seisuke.
Seisuke jumped aside. Water Release had a suppressive effect on him. If he was hit, it would be a direct hit to his body, and he didn't want to get injured.
The Water Fang Bullet shattered the floor tiles beneath his feet, made a turn, and continued to charge towards Seisuke.