Hearing this, Might Guy immediately nodded full of energy and replied with a wide smile, "Understood, Teacher!" With that, he bowed deeply to Uchiha Chi to express his heartfelt gratitude, and then performed the reconciliation seal with Kakashi.
Meanwhile, Kakashi resumed his emotionless expression, though a trace of unmasked respect flashed in his eyes—clearly, Uchiha Chi's display just moments ago had taken him completely by surprise. However, Kakashi exercised superb control over his emotions, and calmly replied, "Yes, Lord Hokage."
Although Kakashi looked somewhat like a lonely wild wolf at that moment, radiating a cold and arrogant aura, his current state was vastly improved compared to his original self in the timeline. He was no longer that cold-blooded, ruthless man nearly consumed by darkness; he merely carried the proud isolation of a strong warrior.
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