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At this moment, Konoha's ninjas stood frozen in tension, their eyes fixed on Kakashi's back.

Doubt lingered in their minds. Could the Hokage standing before them handle the resurrected Raikage?

Their apprehension wasn't due to a lack of respect for Kakashi—it was grounded in reality. Everyone knew Kakashi's strength well. While he was undoubtedly powerful, his abilities still fell short compared to the third Raikage who fought against 10000 Iwa Shinobi led by Onoki.

Of course, without the Sharingan, Kakashi had adapted. His chakra reserves were now significantly improved, and he had developed several new ninjutsu. Yet, against an opponent like the Raikage, who commanded overwhelming power, victory seemed uncertain.

The Raikage moved.

In an instant, his body transformed into a flash of blue lightning, exuding raw, destructive energy.

"Lariat!"

Boom!

A deafening roar echoed across the battlefield as the Raikage's attack landed. He appeared behind Kakashi in the blink of an eye, the sheer force of his speed leaving everyone stunned.

The Konoha ninjas stood frozen, their faces etched with disbelief and fear as they turned their eyes back to Kakashi.

"No…" Yukimaru whispered, his usually calm demeanor cracking as dread seeped into his voice.

"Such a devastating hit..." Ibiki Morino muttered, his hardened exterior momentarily shaken as the grim reality of the situation settled in.

"Could this be it? Is even Lord Hokage going to die here?" Anko Mitarashi murmured, her hands clenching into fists, the thought of losing their leader unbearable.

Kiba growled low, his sharp instincts screaming at him to do something. "Come on, Kakashi-sensei... you've got to pull through!"

The scene before them was grim. Kakashi stood at the center of the battlefield, his body drenched in blood. His stance was unsteady, and he looked as though he might collapse at any moment.

Raikage regarded Kakashi with a calm, almost pitying gaze.

"I warned you," he said, shaking his head. "Your strength is still far from enough to face me. Call for reinforcements while you still can. I take no pleasure in fighting under the control of Impure World Reincarnation. This battle holds no meaning for me."

The Konoha shinobi exchanged nervous glances. Their Hokage appeared defeated, and the Raikage's overwhelming strength had shattered their hopes.

But then, something unexpected happened.

Kakashi… laughed.

It was a chuckle at first, but it grew louder, filling the tense air with an unsettling confidence.

"Hahaha…" Kakashi grinned, wiping blood from his mouth.

"So this is how it feels," he said, his voice steady despite his injuries. "No wonder…"

The shinobi of Konoha and even Raikage stared at him in confusion as if he has lost his marbles.

Kakashi straightened his posture, his smile unfaltering. "This is my first time experiencing this... and I have to admit, I like it."

Konoha shinobi exchanged uneasy glances, their voices filled with worry and uncertainty.

"What's happening to Lord Hokage?" Yukimaru asked, his brow furrowing as he tried to make sense of the scene before him.

"Could he be confused by the severity of his injuries?" Ibiki Morino wondered aloud, his analytical mind struggling to rationalize Kakashi's unusual behavior.

"It's over…" Anko Mitarashi muttered, a rare note of despair creeping into her voice. "Is he just rambling nonsense?"

Kiba, fists clenched, growled in frustration. "No way. This is Kakashi-sensei. He wouldn't break like this…"

The Konoha ninjas murmured anxiously among themselves. Fear gripped their hearts.

If Kakashi, their Hokage, were to fall in this battle, it would spell disaster for the village. Konoha, which had finally enjoyed a period of peace, might be plunged into chaos and war once more.

Even the Raikage seemed perplexed, his brow furrowing as he observed Kakashi.

"What's wrong with this guy?" he muttered. "Is he just spouting nonsense in his final moments?"

No one understood what Kakashi was doing—until something extraordinary happened. Suddenly, a brilliant blue flame erupted from Kakashi's body.

The flames burned fiercely, completely enveloping him. The light was so intense that everyone instinctively shielded their eyes.

And then, just as quickly as they appeared, the flames vanished. Kakashi stood there, unharmed.

"What?!" Shikamaru exclaimed, his usual calm demeanor shattered as his sharp mind struggled to comprehend.

"This… is Kakashi?!" Kiba barked, his wide eyes darting between Kakashi and the impossible sight before him.

"He's fine! He's fine!" Choji shouted, his voice booming with unrestrained relief.

The disbelief lingered only a moment longer before giving way to an overwhelming sense of joy. Smiles broke out across the group as hope reignited, and their faith in their Hokage was reaffirmed.

Even after suffering such devastating injuries, Kakashi had recovered completely. Now, it seemed victory might be possible.

Raikage's eyes widened, his disbelief evident as he watched the blue flames licking at Kakashi's body.

"What is this?!" he growled, his booming voice filled with both awe and frustration. "Some kind of recovery ninjutsu? No… it's impossible! Fire Style doesn't heal—it burns!"

He clenched his fists, his mind racing as he tried to process the scene before him. "But this… this is far too strange! Fire that heals instead of destroys?!"

Kakashi, meanwhile, smirked, his confidence shining through.

"Not bad," he said, flexing his fingers. "This feeling… it's worth every point I spent."

As it turned out, Kakashi had deliberately allowed himself to be hit by Raikage's powerful attack. Though Raikage's speed was formidable, it wasn't beyond Kakashi's ability to avoid. With his experience, dodging that strike wouldn't have been difficult.

If Kakashi lacked even that much capability, he wouldn't have survived his many battles in the past. But this time, he wanted to test something.

The legendary Phoenix Fruit, known for its miraculous healing properties, had been on his mind. Kakashi wanted to know just how powerful its abilities were, and there was no better way to find out than to take a direct hit.

And now, the results were undeniable. In mere seconds, his horrific injuries had vanished without a trace. This level of regeneration exceeded even Kakashi's expectations. It was far more powerful than he had imagined.

Kakashi was pleasantly surprised. What amazed him most was that after healing such a severe injury, his physical stamina had barely been affected. He felt stronger than before.

His chakra reserves, which were already significant, now seemed much greater than ever!

Realizing this, Kakashi couldn't help but smile, excitement bubbling within him.

"This is incredible," he thought. "Alright, the testing phase is over. Now, it's time for the real battle to begin!"

Kakashi turned his sharp gaze toward the Raikage, who was under the enemy's control and charging at him again with relentless fury.

"Earth Style: Earth Flow Wall!"

With a clap of his hands, Kakashi summoned a massive Earth-style technique. A towering wall of earth erupted from the ground, its sheer size resembling half a mountain. It was almost comparable to the legendary Rashomon in scale.

Now that Kakashi had an abundance of chakra, he could afford to be extravagant with his techniques, unleashing their full potential without restraint.

To amuse himself, he even sculpted a few dog heads into the earthen wall's surface.

Raikage collided headfirst into the immense wall with a thunderous impact. Despite the force of the collision, the wall stood firm, undamaged by the attack.

Kakashi leaped gracefully onto the top of the wall, surveying his handiwork with satisfaction.

"This is much bigger than I expected," he said with a grin. "Not bad at all. Having this much chakra… it's amazing!"

He formed hand seals quickly, his movements fluid and precise.

In an instant, a brilliant purple lightning crackled in his hand, illuminating the battlefield. The sky above darkened ominously, and a massive bolt of lightning crashed down from the heavens.

"Lightning Release: Purple Electricity!" Kakashi shouted.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The devastating thunderstorm engulfed everything in its path, the ground trembling beneath the sheer power of the attack.

When the smoke cleared, the Raikage had been reduced to dust.

Of course, being revived by the Impure World Reincarnation technique, the Raikage wasn't permanently defeated. He would reform in time.

But Kakashi didn't intend to waste those precious seconds.

Using the opportunity, he dashed straight toward the enemy manipulator hiding in the shadows, seizing them before they could regain control of the battlefield.

With the mastermind apprehended and the Raikage temporarily incapacitated, the crisis was swiftly brought to an end.

And with that, the danger was resolved, all thanks to Kakashi's brilliance.

"Alright, let's head back," Kakashi said to the Konoha shinobi.

The group of ninjas looked at him with expressions of awe and admiration.

Anko smirked, crossing her arms as she observed the aftermath of Kakashi's attack. "As expected of Kakashi!"

Ibiki nodded, his sharp eyes narrowing as he surveyed the destruction. "Yeah. That was just a single lightning-style ninjutsu, and it took down the strongest Raikage."

Shikamaru sighed, rubbing the back of his neck in his usual thoughtful manner. "Troublesome as it is, the level of control and precision needed to manage lightning-style chakra is insane. There's a reason Hidden Cloud's Lightning Armor jutsu is still a closely guarded secret."

Kiba, still panting from the intensity of the battle, leaned forward with wide eyes. "Using one technique to take down Raikage like that—amazing!"

Choji, clutching his side but grinning despite the pain, added with a chuckle, "Who even cares if it's Raikage? Hokage-sama handled it like it was nothing!"

They chattered among themselves, their respect for Kakashi reaching new heights.

When Kakashi returned to the village, he couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction. The battle had tested his abilities and proven just how far he had come.

At the same time, he didn't forget about the advanced technology he had brought back from the world of One Punch Man.

Without wasting time, he handed over the schematics and blueprints to his subordinates, instructing them to take the task seriously and focus on developing the technology further.

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