"This kind of strength... should a Ninja Academy student even possess it?"
Shisui stared at Jin in disbelief.
Although he hadn't been prepared just now, Jin had managed to fling both him and the other ANBU operative aside.
Back when Shisui was Jin's age, he definitely didn't possess such strength.
And he was called one of the Uchiha clan's greatest geniuses.
Add to that Jin's terrifying Iaijutsu technique...
Even calling him one of the greatest geniuses since the founding of the Konoha Ninja Academy felt like an understatement.
However, hearing Jin's words, Shisui couldn't help but twitch his lips.
This genius—seems to have some issues with his thinking!
Nearby, Mr. Tanaka watched Jin holding his sword, wearing 'Hero' expression.
Hearing Jin's solemn declaration—
His mouth opened, but he didn't know what to say.
What do you mean, leave it to you?!
And since when did Kakashi and the others become spies from another village?!
Mr. Tanaka felt his thoughts descending into chaos.
"Hmm, the leader of you three spies must be this shorty, right? Then I'll start with you."
Jin "observed" for a moment, locking his target onto Kakashi.
This shorty spoke first, he must be the leader!!
The principle of capturing the ringleader first—Jin understood that much.
"Sh-Shorty...?!"
Kakashi's eye twitched violently.
Even though they hadn't seen each other in years, this bastard Jin's mouth was still just as annoying!
Remembering how badly Jin had beaten him during their time at the Ninja Academy—
Old grudges and new piled up, causing Kakashi to stop Mr. Tanaka, who was about to try and explain things to Jin.
"Teacher, I recall that Jin hasn't undergone this combat assessment yet, correct?"
Kakashi said to Mr. Tanaka, who was trying to approach Jin.
"Ah? Uh, yes, that's right."
Mr. Tanaka paused for a moment, then stammered in agreement.
"Well then, let me be Jin's assessment opponent."
Kakashi stated calmly, his gaze sharp as he looked at Jin.
Since graduating early, he had experienced countless battles.
He became a Chūnin two years ago.
Now, his strength far surpassed that of an average Chūnin.
Although he had lost to Jin before—
Kakashi believed that in these two years, his battle-hardened self had surpassed Jin, who had been living comfortably at the Ninja Academy!
In other words, Kakashi felt confident again!
"Today, I will wash away this shame!"
Flames seemed to ignite in Kakashi's eyes as his hand reached for the short blade on his back.
This was a memento left by his deceased father, the peerless powerhouse known as the "White Fang of Konoha."
As the son of the "White Fang," Kakashi had been hailed as a genius since childhood!
He trained tirelessly in swordsmanship under his father's guidance day and night.
But his most prized swordsmanship had suffered a crushing defeat at Jin's hands.
Kakashi had always regarded this as a deep humiliation!
"Is Kakashi challenging Jin again?!"
"I heard Kakashi became a Chūnin a long time ago."
"But... that's Jin we're talking about."
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The surrounding students broke into discussion upon seeing Kakashi prepare to fight Jin.
Although they heard Kakashi had become a Chūnin very early after graduating ahead of schedule—
The impression Jin left on them was far deeper.
Over the years, anyone who provoked Jin ended up being beaten terribly.
Could Kakashi really defeat Jin?
"Jin, go for it!"
"Jin-kun, be careful!"
Rin waved her hands excitedly towards Jin, cheering him on loudly.
Kurenai, however, called out softly with concern, her beautiful eyes filled with worry.
"Did you hear that? Shorty spy? I'll eliminate this menace for the villagers of Konoha."
Hearing Rin and Kurenai's words, Jin became even more certain of his judgment.
This shorty is definitely a spy infiltrated from another village!
"Sh-Shorty spy..."
Kakashi felt not just his eye, but his entire face begin to twitch.
Spy? He could tolerate that.
Shorty? He could tolerate that too.
But damn 'shorty spy'—Kakashi absolutely couldn't tolerate that!
"JIN!!!"
Shing!
Kakashi roared, unsheathing the White Light Chakra Sabre!
"Oh? This shorty spy did his intel work well. He knows my name."
Jin was slightly surprised. At the same time, watching Kakashi charge towards him, his grip on Shūsui tightened.
"I'll use you—to test the power of 'Steel-Cutting'." (Zankō or Steel-Cutting - from One Piece)
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