The Air Stills
The class training session abruptly halted as an ominous pressure seeped into the air.
Beneath the lush green canopy of the forest, Satoru stood with arms crossed, his expression filled with anticipation as he watched Eren slowly step forward, positioning himself opposite Kakashi.
Eren showed no signs of anger or resentment from his previous defeat, yet within his piercing gaze, a deep determination flickered.
"Don't misunderstand," Eren spoke coolly, clenching his fist slightly. "I don't dwell on losses. I simply want to test my strength."
Kakashi calmly closed his book, his sharp eyes narrowing slightly.
"…Alright."
A strong gust swept through the clearing, carrying fallen leaves in its wake, signaling the start of a true battle.
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### **An Explosion of Bloodlust – A Powerhouse vs. A Tactician**
**BAM!**
In a single motion, Eren shot forward at incredible speed, kicking up a cloud of dust and debris in his wake.
Kakashi sidestepped fluidly, avoiding the initial attack, but—
**CRACK!**
A massive tree trunk split cleanly in half under Eren's devastating punch!
"Holy crap…" – Kotetsu and Izumo gawked in shock.
Thin wisps of white steam rose from Eren's bony armor, as if a primal beast was unleashing its raw power.
Yet, Kakashi remained unshaken.
He swiftly leaped through the trees, maintaining distance while analyzing his opponent.
Eren scowled.
"Running won't save you."
His muscles tensed, surging with energy, and in an instant, his body expanded—his height reaching nearly **three meters!**
The atmosphere grew thick with sheer pressure.
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### **Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu!**
Kakashi wasted no time. Quickly forming hand seals, he inhaled deeply.
A massive fireball erupted from his mouth, hurtling straight toward Eren!
Yet, Eren didn't flinch.
He raised his arms in a defensive stance and took the attack head-on!
**BOOM!**
The scorching flames engulfed his body, searing his skin black.
The class collectively gasped in horror.
"Eren-san!" – Anko cried out.
But what happened next left them speechless.
Before their very eyes, Eren's burns **vanished**, regenerating at an inhuman speed.
Within seconds, he was whole again, as if nothing had happened.
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### **Counterattack Strategy – The Riverfront Battlefield**
Kakashi's mind raced as he swiftly moved toward the riverbank, launching a volley of shuriken while retreating.
Eren frowned, raising his arms to block.
**Clang! Clang! Clang!**
The shuriken bounced harmlessly off his hardened exoskeleton.
"That won't work… What is he planning?"
The answer came the moment Eren neared the river—
**BOOM!**
A towering earthen wall shot up before him.
**Earth Style: Earth-Style Wall!**
Without hesitation, Eren threw a devastating punch.
**CRASH!**
The wall shattered instantly!
But—
As he charged forward, his fist aimed directly at Kakashi—
A **puff** of smoke erupted.
**A shadow clone?!**
"What—?"
Momentum carried Eren straight into the river—
And in that instant, the real Kakashi appeared behind him, both feet delivering a powerful kick to send him plunging deeper!
Before Eren could react, Kakashi's hands blurred through seals.
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### **Water Style: Water Prison Jutsu!**
**BOOM!**
A swirling sphere of water **trapped** Eren beneath the depths.
Eren thrashed violently, struggling against the crushing water pressure.
His muscles burned, his temperature skyrocketing, boiling the water around him into mist.
Yet no matter how much he resisted—without **solid footing**, his raw power was meaningless.
His energy drained rapidly.
"Damn it…!"
**BOOM!**
With one final struggle, Eren **broke free**, **bursting out of the river.**
Or rather—
The **Water Prison Jutsu collapsed** as **Kakashi's chakra reserves reached their limit.**
Eren landed on solid ground—but the moment his feet touched down—
His body **gave out.**
The bone armor **receded**, returning his body to normal.
He staggered, panting heavily, sweat pouring down his face before **collapsing to his knees.**
Opposite him, Kakashi also knelt, supporting himself with one hand on the ground, equally exhausted.
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### **A Battle That Needs No Words**
No one spoke.
No one needed to declare the victor.
The students watched in **silent awe**, realizing the intensity of the battle they had just witnessed.
Satoru quietly assessed the fight.
"My brother's strength is monstrous, and this is just his **raw** ability. If combined with proper ninja techniques… he'd be unstoppable."
"But Kakashi's tactical genius is terrifying. He turned the battle into a **war of endurance** and won."
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### **A Warrior Finding His Path**
Eren remained kneeling.
His **fist clenched tight** against the dirt.
And then—
A faint light **flashed** in his dull eyes.
He lifted his gaze **to the sky.**
"…I want to become stronger. I want to find my place in this world."
His declaration echoed like a solemn vow.
**A new beginning.**
A warrior without a home, searching for his own path.
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