The Second Girls journey in Naruto

The atmosphere grew unbearably tense.An invisible pressure bore down on Kakashi, making beads of sweat form on his brow.

"Looks like we'll have to settle things here," he murmured.Then, his voice sharpened."Listen, Chihiro!"Chihiro gripped the hilt of her blade tightly.

"You take them and break through—I'll cover the rear!"Kakashi tore off his forehead protector, revealing his three-tomoe Sharingan. His gaze was heavy with resolve.

Seeing the crimson eye, Kakuzu raised an eyebrow before smirking.

"Sharingan, huh? So you really are the Copy Ninja, Hatake Kakashi. That makes your head all the more valuable."

Chihiro clenched her teeth."No! Kakashi-senpai, I'll stay with you! The kids need to escape!"

The sheer intensity of the moment overwhelmed the younger ninjas, freezing them in place.Naruto's fists trembled—he didn't want to leave Kakashi and the others to fight alone. But deep down, he feared getting in the way.

Sasuke, however, made a decision.

"Move! Staying here will only slow them down!"

Tsuchiya Tsukigami and Sakuragi hesitated before gritting their teeth and turning to run.

"Chihiro-sensei! Be careful!"They knew staying was pointless—they were too weak to help.

Sakura instinctively followed Sasuke.But Naruto—He stood there, hesitating.Kakashi's voice cut through his indecision like a blade.

"Naruto! If you don't want me to die, leave now!"

"But—"

"No buts!"

For a brief moment, Kakashi's expression softened."If we have to protect you while retreating, we won't stand a chance."

Naruto's hands clenched into fists.He turned and ran."Kakashi-sensei… you better come back!"

Kakashi exhaled."Yeah… I don't plan on dying here."

But Kakuzu had no intention of letting them all escape so easily.He turned his gaze toward the fleeing genin and smirked.

"Fūton: Atsugai!" (Wind Release: Suppression!)

A violent gust howled through the battlefield, threatening to knock them off their feet.

Chihiro's eyes widened."Dodge it!"

Tsuchiya and Sakuragi reacted just in time, leaping out of the way as the powerful wind tore through the ground where they stood.

Kakuzu clicked his tongue."Tch, too far. Oh well… The important heads are right here."

His gaze returned to Kakashi.He lunged.Kakashi and Chihiro tensed."He's coming!"

But at that moment—

"Hmmm…"

A casual voice broke through the tension.

Kakashi and Chihiro turned to see—Sakiya standing there, casually holding up her hands like a picture frame, as if analyzing something.

Chihiro's eye twitched.

The atmosphere shifted from life-or-death intensity to absolute absurdity.

Kakashi internally screamed."Are you seriously here just to break my concentration?!"

Chihiro, on the other hand, snapped.She grabbed Sakiya's head with both hands and violently shook it."WHY ARE YOU STILL HERE?!"

Sakiya's head bobbed back and forth like a ragdoll."W-w-whoa… So dizzzyyy…!"

Kakashi tried to block them out, gripping his kunai as Kakuzu approached.

Kakuzu, seeing the absurd display, actually let out a small chuckle."Hah… You're oddly relaxed for someone about to die."

He formed a hand sign.

"Katon: Zukokku!" (Fire Release: Head Hard!)

With a deep breath, Kakuzu exhaled—A massive torrent of flames erupted toward Kakashi.

Kakashi had already anticipated the attack.

"Doton: Doryūheki!" (Earth Release: Earth-Style Wall!)

A massive stone barrier rose from the ground, its surface carved with the face of a snarling dog.

The inferno crashed into the wall, scorching its surface—Then burst through.

Kakashi barely managed to evade in time, landing to the side, his heart pounding.

That power…Even with a defensive jutsu, the force behind it was overwhelming.This wasn't going to be an easy fight. The power behind this technique was overwhelming.

At the same time, something seemed to be rolling on the ground.

Kakashi, relying on the enhanced perception of his Sharingan, noticed strange black silk-like tentacles extending from the mysterious figure. He was immediately reminded of the Hidden Mist Technique used by Zabuza. If these tentacles were being spread discreetly across the ground, they could be used to track movements, just like how Zabuza once concealed himself in the mist.

So this is how Zabuza met his end.

Sure enough, a black tentacle shot out from the ground, aiming straight for Kakashi.

However, Kakashi had been anticipating such an attack. He swiftly dodged and countered, slashing the tentacle cleanly with his kunai.

Kakuzu observed how effortlessly Kakashi neutralized his attacks but remained unfazed.

"Impressive."

The black tentacles extending from Kakuzu's body twisted and contorted, taking on the form of a grotesque creature. Without hesitation, it lunged toward Kakashi.

"Let's begin the next round."

...

While Kakashi engaged in battle, Chihiro was desperately trying to convince Sakiya to leave.

Sakiya, however, stood her ground, determined.

"Impossible! I've finally encountered the wielder of the Eye of Judgment! We must seal this great demon together!"

Chihiro anxiously watched as Kakashi fought against the monstrous black entity.

It really did resemble a demon.

Shaking off the distraction, Chihiro pressed down on Sakiya's head firmly.

"Listen, Sakiya! This is no time for games! You can't be reckless—leave now!"

"But shouldn't we help the Eye of Judgment?"

"The Eye of Judgment?"

Chihiro followed Sakiya's gaze toward Kakashi.

"That's a Sharingan! No—wait, that's not the point! Stop interrupting and leave now, Sakiya! Please!"

Chihiro was growing more anxious by the second.

...

"Wind Release: Pressure Blast!"

Kakashi barely managed to evade the fierce gust, flipping mid-air to avoid being hit.

Kakuzu grinned cruelly.

"I've got you now."

His black tentacles rapidly extended, shooting out like sharp spears, piercing through Kakashi's body.

Chihiro cried out in alarm.

"Kakashi-senpai!"

But to everyone's shock, the impaled Kakashi merely smirked.

"I win."

With a sudden burst, Kakashi's body dissipated into crackling lightning.

A clone!

Kakuzu's body momentarily stiffened as electricity surged through him, paralyzing him on the spot.

At the same time, the real Kakashi erupted from the ground, his hand crackling with blue lightning.

A piercing sound filled the air—like the chirping of a thousand birds.

"Chidori!"

With a swift thrust, Kakashi drove his lightning-coated hand straight through Kakuzu's chest.

Chihiro's face lit up with relief.

"As expected of Kakashi-senpai!"

However, Kakashi quickly realized something was off.

Despite having a hole through his chest, Kakuzu's expression remained eerily calm.

Instead of collapsing, he reached out and grabbed Kakashi's arm.

"You're skilled, I'll give you that," he said with a sinister grin. "But I'm not so easy to kill."

Kakashi's eyes widened in shock.

"What... are you?!"

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