The battle began.
Kakashi was the first to act, casually throwing several shuriken as a feint.
But the angles of the shuriken's flight were exceptionally tricky, each one attacking Gekko Chizan from a different direction.
Facing Kakashi's sudden move, Gekko Chizan lightly lifted his right foot, then stomped it down.
Chakra instantly transformed into wind, forming a defensive force around him.
This technique stunned everyone present.
Was this a transformation of Wind Release? It could be used like this?
"Looks like that kid really did learn quite a bit from Orochimaru."
"This straightforward method of converting chakra into elemental bursts is very much Orochimaru's style."
Only Hiruzen Sarutobi and Sakumo Hatake gave slight nods.
While the technique itself was simple, it required extremely refined chakra control.
"Seems this kid doesn't just have fire and earth affinity. Otherwise, he couldn't wield Wind Release like this."
A gleam flashed in Hiruzen's eyes.
As someone with all five chakra natures, he had mastered the use of each.
And his disciple Orochimaru was also a five-nature user. Clearly, assigning Gekko Chizan to Orochimaru had been a wise decision.
...
Meanwhile, a figure stood atop a nearby rooftop, watching Chizan's Wind Release technique, the corners of his mouth curling slightly.
"Chizan-kun... quite the fast learner, aren't you..."
"A defensive Wind Release technique... did he teach himself that?"
The man was none other than Orochimaru, just returned from a mission. He normally couldn't care less about watching some ninja school graduation exam.
But upon hearing his student would be among the examiners, he had decided to come this once.
And now it seemed the visit had been worthwhile.
...
The fight continued.
Seeing his feint fail, Kakashi quickly changed tactics.
He rapidly formed Hand Seals.
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
A massive fireball erupted from his mouth like a centuries-old glob of phlegm—wait, no, like a burst of flame powerful enough to scorch.
"Hmm, Wind Release is countered by Fire Release. Kakashi made a good call."
Sakumo Hatake nodded slightly, clearly satisfied with his son's decision.
Facing the roaring fireball, Gekko Chizan immediately stopped channeling Wind Release.
After all, wind fuels fire. He didn't plan on turning himself into charcoal.
"Ara-ara, you're using the Uchiha clan's Fire Release quite well."
"But... still not enough."
"Water Release: Water Formation Wall."
Without even moving from his spot, Chizan formed Hand Seals. Although his sealing speed wasn't outstanding, he still completed the jutsu before the fireball reached him.
Azure waves surged up, surrounding him and shielding him from the fireball's impact.
The clash of fire and water released a massive plume of steam.
Kakashi seized the moment, drawing the short sword from his back in a swift motion.
Then he shouted, "Shadow Clone Technique!"
With a poof, Kakashi split into four.
At the same time, a dazzling blue light lit up in the hands of each clone. Kakashi had drawn his short sword in reverse grip.
Blue lightning crackled and danced along the blade.
"Oh? The Hatake clan's kenjutsu?"
"Not bad. This is my first time seeing it in person."
Activating his Insect Eyes, Gekko Chizan could see Kakashi's movements clearly through the steam.
This time, Chizan moved.
He had no interest in letting himself get shocked—lightning hurt.
Using his powerful visual acuity, he found a gap between the four Kakashis and vanished with a Body Flicker Technique.
Kakashi quickly turned and slashed.
From shuriken to ninjutsu, and now kenjutsu—
Kakashi had been going all out from the start. Now he was pouring in everything he had.
"Can't let you chase me around forever."
"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"
Seizing an opening, Chizan flashed to the side and formed Hand Seals rapidly.
Then he took a deep breath—
And blew forward with all his might.
The jutsu had a wide area of effect. In an instant, a violent gust swept across the entire training field.
Kakashi couldn't dodge. He had no choice but to raise his short sword to block.
But the windstorm was just the prelude—
The real threat lay in the wind blades hidden within.
As the wind blades sliced through, three of Kakashi's clones were immediately dispelled in puffs of white smoke.
His real body also took hits, crimson slashes appearing where the wind blades had cut.
"Kakashi!"
Seeing this, Obito shouted from the sidelines.
"Tch!"
Hearing Obito's voice, Kakashi clicked his tongue and immediately lowered his body to reduce the damage from the wind and blades.
The battle wasn't over.
A brilliant blue light suddenly flared in his right hand.
Intense lightning chakra burst from his palm. In the next second, he raised his arm and charged straight toward Gekko Chizan.
"This is my final strike!"
Infused with all of Kakashi's remaining chakra, the blow tore a path through the raging wind.
Still maintaining his Wind Release, Gekko Chizan saw the incoming attack—his pupils shrank.
Holy crap! He's using Chidori already?
Though it wasn't the complete version—just the most basic form of Lightning Release—
Chizan didn't dare be careless. Among all elements, Lightning was known for its destructive power and penetration.
Getting hit would be... very painful.
He immediately stopped the jutsu and casually tossed a kunai.
The kunai landed precisely on the opposite side of the training field.
Just as Kakashi was about to reach him—
Whoosh! Gekko Chizan disappeared!
Yes, he vanished.
Flying Thunder God Technique activated.
Chizan reappeared behind Kakashi, watching him with interest.
But Kakashi, having lost his target, couldn't stop his momentum.
He dashed right off the training field, lightning still crackling in his hand.
Chizan shook his head at the sight.
As expected, without a Sharingan, Chidori was useless if you wanted to actually hit something.
You couldn't stop once you started running, and you couldn't steer.
"Boom!"
Kakashi crashed off the training field.
His powerful lightning chakra smashed a crater into the ground—
And he fell right into it.
Watching this, Sakumo Hatake could only shake his head.
"Still too young. The attack is powerful, but it can't be recalled or redirected."
"This technique isn't complete."
Hiruzen nodded beside him. To people like them—
Kakashi's final strike didn't qualify as a fully-formed jutsu. It had major flaws.
Without refinement, it would be unusable in real combat.
Kakashi struggled to climb out of the crater, his face full of frustration.
He hadn't expected that even after putting in everything, he couldn't even graze Gekko Chizan.
Just as he was stewing in defeat—
Gekko Chizan clapped.
"Not bad, Kakashi. The three minutes are up. You've passed the test."
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