Chapter 19: Your village is quite bold
Seeing the Sharingan revealed from beneath Kakashi's mask, the lightning-wielding Sand ninja was shocked. Although it was just one Sharingan, he recognized it from numerous battles. He had seen two others like Kakashi, who had awakened only one Sharingan.
"An Uchiha..."
The Sand ninja murmured, his gaze on Kakashi becoming more serious. He knew the power of the Sharingan well.
"What? Afraid already?"
Kakashi taunted, seeing the Sand ninja's serious expression. His vision through the Sharingan was much more precise, though it also drained his chakra faster.
While opening the Sharingan, Kakashi closed his right eye, as the different visions from both eyes were difficult to manage. He finally understood why, in the original story, Kakashi would close his right eye when using the Sharingan.
"I need to solve this issue in the future. Closing one eye every time I use the Sharingan is not ideal. Maybe I should get another Sharingan, but controlling them both would be a challenge and drain my chakra."
Kakashi decided internally as he closed his right eye.
"Hmph! So what if you have the Sharingan!"
The Sand ninja snorted, forming hand seals.
"Lightning Style: Lightning Flash!"
"Lightning Style: Lightning Flash!"
The Sand ninja was shocked to see Kakashi mimicking his jutsu. He quickly dodged, a bolt of lightning striking where he had stood moments before.
"He can already copy jutsu with just one Sharingan!"
The Sand ninja was stunned, noticing that Kakashi's Sharingan had two tomoe.
"Not good!"
Realizing the abilities of a two-tomoe Sharingan, the Sand ninja found himself staring directly into Kakashi's eye, feeling a sense of dread.
"Genjutsu: Hell Viewing Technique!"
Kakashi seized the opportunity, casting a genjutsu on the Sand ninja, trapping him in an illusion.
"Lightning Style: Chidori!"
Kakashi charged his Chidori with a slight smile, the perfect moment to strike his trapped opponent.
Zzzt!
Kakashi's Chidori crackled as he dashed towards the Sand ninja, aiming for his heart.
Halfway through, the Sand ninja broke free from the genjutsu, but it was too late. Kakashi needed only a split second of distraction.
"Even if he breaks free now, it's too late!"
Kakashi thought, pushing his speed to the limit, closing in on the Sand ninja.
"Die!"
Seeing the fear in the Sand ninja's eyes, Kakashi smiled cruelly, thrusting his Chidori towards the enemy's heart.
"Wind Style: Wind Cutter!"
A distant voice suddenly echoed, and Kakashi felt an immense danger approaching.
"Another enemy..."
Kakashi was forced to retreat instantly, abandoning his attack.
Swish!
A sharp, invisible wind blade slashed through where Kakashi had been. If he had continued his attack, he would have been seriously injured or killed. The close call left the Sand Ninja trembling with relief.
"Lord Kamikazutani..."
The Sand ninja's eyes lit up with joy. Reinforcements had arrived, just as the Kazekage had promised. Turning, he saw a young man with long purple hair in Sand ninja attire, one of their village's most vital, second only to the Fourth Kazekage.
Both 'Ryuu' and his team recognized Kamikazutani, their eyes filled with concern. Although not as famous as Konoha's Sannin or the Yellow Flash, Kamikazutani was a renowned and influential figure in Sand Village.
Swish, swish!
Seeing the sudden arrival of Kamikazutani, 'Ryuu' and his team stopped their attacks, quickly positioning themselves to protect Shenran.
"Kamikazutani, so it was Sand after all. Your village is quite bold!"
After securing Sheeran, 'Ryuu' coldly addressed Kamikazutani.