Chapter 737: The Momentum of a Kage!
Fujin's clone could easily see Kakashi becoming an existence at the same level as the Sannins, if not surpass them, in a few years. He thought, 'In the original story, though Kakashi was a lot stronger after the time skip, he still lacked considerably compared to the Sannins. It was only during the fourth war that his strength, chakra and stamina somehow increased dramatically.
If he gains that strength before Akatsuki makes a move against Gaara, then all the future events involving Akatsuki will drastically change too. Sigh, to think that the one thing I was a bit confident about having avoided will be affected as well. I guess it is time to dig a grave and bury my knowledge of the future.'
Even though Fujin had the realization before the finals began, he still clung to the hope that some events, especially the ones related to Akatsuki, might still play out similarly up to a certain point. However, Kakashi's determination buried that last hope in him.
Fujin's clone stopped thinking about the depressing stuff and analyzed the good stuff, 'That said, I never expected that Sakumo's main attacking method would be a near-perfect fusion of Yin and Lightning natures. As expected, every powerhouse's main method of attacking is peculiar…'
Fujin's clone had observed their clash very carefully. The reason why Kakashi's Chidori lost wasn't due to the strength of their Lightning but their forms. A typical Lightning jutsu would have the form of a bolt or a current. However, Sakumo's White Lightning was akin to a bombardment of tiny needles.
When Kakashi jabbed towards Sakumo, his hand was bombarded with thousands of small independent lightning sparks in an instant. It made Fujin recall the Rasenshuriken, though Sakumo's attack wasn't that dense. The bombardment pierced through the Lightning covering Kakashi's hand before hitting it. Had Sakumo been at his full strength, he could have easily won the battle with this one exchange.
Fujin's clone concluded, 'That technique is at the same level as the black flame Hiruzen exhaled. In terms of destructiveness, it even surpasses the black flame. To think Yin chakra could affect Lightning in this manner…
Darui's Black Lightning was nowhere near this level. Otherwise, I would have been injured in Kumogakure… Hmm, no. I'd have died five years ago. Back then I had caught his Black Lightning with my palm. Had it been Sakumo's attack, that'd be no different than committing suicide.
Other than my Wind Domain and the Raikage's body, I doubt any defenses can stop this attack. Even Rashomon would collapse due to the constant bombardment. I guess a barrier might have a chance. Regardless, this opens up a whole new door of possibilities for me.'