Naruto: Can't Use Ninjutsu? I'll Create the Strongest Fighting Style

Chapter 14: Anbu? Nah, I'd Grind

"Yo, isn't that my eternal rival, Kakashi?" Guy grinned through the pain.

"Let's have a passionate handstand race! First one to reach the Konoha Hospital wins!"

Guy flipped upside down.

'Ah… much better this way!'

Kakashi squinted from behind his book, unsure what to say.

'Guy, seriously, if you're hurt, just go to the hospital quietly.'

Getting overexcited sparring with your student and ending up injured was embarrassing.

Still, Kakashi could somewhat relate.

'But… why the hell am I getting pulled into this?'

Kakashi pretended not to hear and turned the page.

"You never disappoint, Kakashi!" Guy shouted.

"I'll join you, Guy-sensei!" Lee cheered.

"Let's go!"

And with that, Guy jogged away on his hands.

Garou stayed silent.

"What's that jutsu called?" Kakashi asked.

"Doesn't have a name yet."

"It's interesting. Let me guess. It's inspired by Lady Tsunade's techniques, right?"

"Chakra-enhanced strength combined with muscle manipulation. No wonder you're attending the medical division."

Kakashi was sharper than Guy.

While Guy had… unique priorities, Kakashi always noticed the important details.

He'd been wondering why Garou joined the medic team in the first place. Now it made sense.

On one hand, he was learning to use chakra scalpels. On the other hand, techniques like this clearly needed a deep understanding of anatomy and chakra control, something he could only gain from hospital experience.

And earlier, when Guy lost control of his speed and strength, Garou's response had been flawless.

At that moment, Kakashi had been reminded of someone.

Orochimaru.

Genius. Calculating. Ruthless.

"Yeah, though I've never met Lady Tsunade. I just heard stories. Pieced it together based on guesswork and theory," Garou admitted.

Kakashi, known as the Copy Ninja, master of a thousand jutsus, could clearly see the intricacy behind the move.

"Ever thought of joining the Anbu?"

"Anbu?"

Garou blinked. 'Kakashi hasn't resigned yet?'

"Yeah. The Assassination and Tactical Squad. I'm sure you've heard of it."

Garou frowned, thinking deeply before shaking his head.

"Honestly, I'm interested, but not right now. Anbu requires battlefield readiness and killing. I'm still in a phase of accumulating knowledge."

Kakashi was quiet. His lone eye studied the boy.

'Anyone else would've jumped at the offer. But this kid doesn't show a flicker of excitement on his face.'

Instead, he considered how it might interfere with his personal study plan.

Even Kakashi hadn't been that calm at twelve.

'This kid is too rational. He already has a roadmap, step by step, planned out far in advance.'

Kakashi sighed.

He scratched the back of his head and gave a faint smile. "Alright. If you ever have questions, feel free to ask me. That is… if we run into each other. If not, then oh well."

"Actually, wait! Kakashi-senpai, I do have a question."

"Hmm? Ask away," Kakashi said, surprised.

He gave himself a mental out. "If I know the answer, that is."

"I heard you're pretty skilled with a sword. And in the Land of Iron, where the samurai live, they're known for their swordsmanship too. How's their style different from yours?"

Garou was curious.

Aside from Mifune's techniques, he knew little about the Land of Iron. But Kakashi, being a former Anbu team leader, would know plenty.

Kakashi thought for a moment. "They're samurai. For them, chakra is just an enhancer for speed and power, not a foundation."

"My father and I, on the other hand, integrate chakra into the core of our techniques. Then you've got the Uchiha sword styles, which are heavily tied to ninjutsu…"

He listed several examples before pausing.

"Are you thinking of picking up a sword?"

"Maybe. I heard the Land of Iron doesn't practice ninjutsu, just sword arts. Got curious."

Kakashi nodded.

"Their style evolved from the Warring States era. Pure technique, honed to a deadly edge."

He gave a solid explanation, sharing both common and rare knowledge. Some Garou already knew, but much of it was new, his understanding deepened.

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