Mine

Consequences

Kakashi's instincts took over as he deflected Sasuke's strike, his body moving with a lethal grace honed by years of battle. He could sense the intensity in Sasuke's chakra—this wasn't just a fight for dominance, it was personal. The air crackled with tension as the two men clashed, the force of their blows sending shockwaves through the ground beneath them.

Sasuke's Sharingan flared, his eyes a whirl of crimson as he launched a series of rapid strikes at Kakashi. But Kakashi was prepared, countering each attack with calculated precision, his years of experience giving him the upper hand. Despite the ferocity of the battle, Kakashi's mind was clear—he wasn't just fighting for himself; he was fighting for Sakura, for their bond, and for the respect he demanded as her Alpha and the Hokage.

"You think you can take her from me, Sasuke?" Kakashi growled, his voice low and dangerous as he pushed Sasuke back with a powerful kick. "You have no idea what you're up against."

Sasuke wiped the blood from his mouth, his eyes blazing with determination. "She deserves better than a monster who can't control himself," he spat, his voice dripping with venom. "I won't let you destroy her."

Kakashi's eyes narrowed, the words cutting deeper than any blade. He knew the darkness within him, the primal urges that had driven him during his rut. But he also knew that Sakura was his, and he would protect her with everything he had. Without hesitation, Kakashi formed a series of hand signs, his Sharingan blazing as he prepared his next move.

In an instant, the area around them was filled with a blinding light as Kakashi unleashed a powerful jutsu. Sasuke barely had time to react, his own Sharingan struggling to keep up with Kakashi's speed. The ground trembled as Kakashi's attack connected, sending Sasuke crashing into the earth with a deafening impact.

The moment Sasuke hit the ground, he rebounded with a speed that took even Kakashi by surprise. With a flash of his Mangekyō Sharingan, Sasuke unleashed a torrent of black flames—Amaterasu—aimed directly at Kakashi. Reacting quickly, Kakashi activated his own Mangekyō, warping the flames away with Kamui just in time. The intense power of their clash sent a shockwave through the area, the sheer force pushing back the surrounding Anbu and sending dust and debris swirling into the air.

Kakashi's eyes narrowed. Sasuke was not holding back, and he couldn't afford to either.

"You've grown stronger, Sasuke," Kakashi acknowledged, his voice steady despite the adrenaline coursing through him.

"And you're weaker than I expected," Sasuke retorted, his voice dripping with disdain. Without waiting for a response, he lunged at Kakashi with Chidori blazing in his hand, the crackling lightning illuminating his furious expression.

Kakashi moved swiftly, forming a Rasengan in his palm to meet Sasuke's attack head-on. The two jutsus collided with a deafening roar, the resulting explosion sending both men skidding backward. The ground beneath them cracked under the pressure, and the onlookers could feel the earth trembling from the sheer intensity of the battle.

But Sasuke wasn't done. He immediately followed up with a series of quick, precise strikes, his Sharingan predicting Kakashi's every move. Kakashi was forced on the defensive, blocking and dodging as best he could, but Sasuke's relentless assault was overwhelming. With a quick feint, Sasuke managed to land a solid punch to Kakashi's ribs, the force of the blow making Kakashi grunt in pain as he staggered back.

Not giving him a moment to recover, Sasuke unleashed a barrage of shuriken, each one imbued with lightning chakra. Kakashi dodged and deflected most, but a few grazed him, the electricity causing his muscles to spasm momentarily. Sasuke saw the opening and moved in, his sword flashing as he aimed for Kakashi's neck.