With sufficient insight, one can see the flow of chakra, and then try to copy the ninjutsu of other ninjas.
Bang!
The blades collided again, the crisp sound echoing in the courtyard.
Kiyoshi took advantage of the situation to deflect the blade, forcing Kakashi back several steps.
Kiyoshi didn't use any skill, just pure brute force.
Kiyoshi stimulated the cells near his wrist using Kumogakure style swordsmanship: Swift Bird.
Because of the first green Trait, Kiyoshi's adaptability to Lightning Chakra had increased by 20%, allowing Kiyoshi to gather more Lightning chakra in his wrist.
As a result, his speed increased, and each strike became stronger.
Kakashi's short sword made a crisp sound under the huge force, and then broke into two pieces, the tip of the blade weakly falling to the ground.
"It's broken."
Kakashi's broken sword was still in a blocking posture.
Sweat slid down from his forehead to his cheeks.
Kiyoshi slowly sheathed his katana, noticing that the blade was slightly curled in the process.
It seems that it needs to be maintained.
"You have acquired the Trait: [Swordsmanship Friendship (White)]"
[Swordsmanship Friendship (White)]
[Requirements: Defeat Kakashi with swordsmanship.]
[Progress: Completed]
[Effect: When you use swordsmanship, chakra consumption is reduced by 10%.]
The familiar sound of the Trait panel sounded.
Kiyoshi felt a little comforted.
At least, he got a new Trait.
His hard earned blade was not wasted in vain. Anyway, he can just spend a little money to maintain it.
After all, there are not many opportunities to get traits.
"Your sword..."
Kiyoshi asked.
If Kakashi asked him to pay, Kiyoshi could only delay it first.
Kakashi shook his head, put the broken sword back into its sheath, and said, "No need, this was originally just for training anyway."
"Okay."
It looks like Kakashi is both rich and generous.
After doing so many tasks, it is impossible for Sakumo's family to be short of money.
Kakashi lowered his head, looking at the broken sword pieces on the ground, with some unknown thoughts.
Seeing this, Kiyoshi approached step by step and gently patted Kakashi's shoulder.
Kiyoshi asked, "Kakashi, do you know why you lost?"
Kakashi said, "Because you have Sharingan, and another factor is that this sword has been used for too long. It was already on the verge of breaking."
"..."
Kiyoshi said, "No, it's because your heart is in chaos. It is said that when Sakumo-sama uses swordsmanship, there will be a layer of white light on his sword, but your white light... I didn't see it."
Kakashi's eyes flickered for a moment.
He didn't speak, and just remained silent as if he was suppressing all his emotions in his heart.
Kiyoshi looked at him and said, "I don't want to poke at your pain. I just want to say that this is not your fault. Don't let those rumors sway you."
If he continues to sink like this, how can he get more traits?
Kiyoshi hoped that Kakashi could actively become stronger.
There has been no sign of a trait about White Fang's swordsmanship.
There is only one Trait for swordsmanship friendship, and it's effect is a 10% reduction in chakra consumption.
Kiyoshi was very satisfied with this Trait.
Swordsmanship and taijutsu are the same in nature, some moves require chakra, and some moves do not require chakra.
But often times, the more powerful a taijutsu or swordsmanship is, the more inseparable it is from chakra.
For example, the Eight Inner Gates breaks the subconscious limiter on the body and suppression of chakra flow.
Then a large amount of chakra is used to strengthen the body to use taijutsu that is beyond the normal human limit.
With this Trait, Kiyoshi needs 10% less chakra for a strike.
And it can be upgraded.
Who knows how much chakra consumption can be reduced when it advances to the top?
"Come on." Kiyoshi said.
Kakashi still didn't speak. He just pursed his lips tightly and nodded slightly.
He knew that Kiyoshi was right, but the village's attitude towards his father really made Kakashi feel puzzled.
He even wondered whether missions are more important than companions.
"Let's stop here today."
Kiyoshi stepped back a few steps, and raised the small katana in his hand that he had put into the scabbard.
"Next time, be more prepared."
Strictly speaking, this battle does not count as Kiyoshi's victory.
Kakashi's sword was already damaged, and he himself didn't have much fighting spirit, so he simply conceded defeat.
If Kakashi was serious, the result of the battle would be uncertain.
At this time, Shizune was still staring at the two.
A few strands of black short hair were draped on her face.
"Kiyoshi is so strong?"
Shizune still remembered that the first time she had accompanied Tsunade to diagnose Kiyoshi, Kiyoshi was just an ordinary person who didn't understand anything.
He was just lucky enough to awaken the Sharingan.
How long has it been since then?
He can already evenly fight Kakashi, and it seemed that he even had the upper hand?
"Sure enough, the Uchiha clan produces elites." Shizune sighed.
Of course, she silently excluded a certain Uchiha in her heart.
...
The next day
Sakumo's matter had spread throughout ninja school.
"Are you okay, Kakashi?"
Rin came to Kakashi as soon as possible, wanting to comfort Kakashi.
"I'm okay."
Kakashi's dead fish eyes are more lifeless than usual.
Obviously, he had heard a lot of condemnations and insults to his father on the road.
"Are you really okay..."
Rin looked worried, wanting to do something for Kakashi, but didn't know what to do.
Obito asked, "What are you talking about?"
Obito looked puzzled.
Rin asked, "Do you not know, Obito?"
Rin looked at Obito in confusion. She was surprised that Obito was so ill-informed.
"I don't know."
Obito shook his head, what did he not know?
"You guys talk."
Kakashi got up from the table and walked to Kiyoshi.
Kakashi asked, "Kiyoshi, do you have time for a spar today?"
"Yes."
Kiyoshi nodded.
Kurenai said, "Kakashi, Kiyoshi has already promised me."
Kurenai, who was sitting in the lower left corner, immediately glared back, her small face bulging.
She has gained a lot during this time.
In order to defeat Kiyoshi, she deliberately trained at home for a period of time after returning.
"It'll be quick." Kiyoshi said.
It doesn't matter if two ATMs run online at the same time.
Sparring with Kakashi won't take much time, it's okay to postpone Kurenai's side for a while.
"Kakashi..."
Looking at Kakashi who had gone to talk to Kiyoshi, Rin pursed her lips.
"Definitely... I have to definitely do something for Kakashi."
Rin's gaze turned to Kiyoshi in front of Kakashi, and she had an idea.
Since Kakashi approached Kiyoshi, it means that he gets along very well with Kiyoshi.
Kiyoshi must know how to comfort Kakashi.