Naruto: Two opponents versus Naruto, Konoha panics!

"Well, do you want to learn ninjutsu?"

[Exercise Area No. 7.]

Kakashi looked at the three people in front of him.

Naruto focused intently on training his chakra nature transformation and chakra control.

[I've vaguely grasped the threshold of superhuman strength.]

[All that's missing is the final touch of cultivation.]

Sakura, meanwhile, was constantly flipping through the basics of medical ninjutsu.

[Before them lay a half-dead fish, beneath which lay a scroll containing a complete spell formula.]

Sasuke sat to the side, his eyes closed and his brows slightly furrowed.

[For the past week, he has done nothing but quiet his mind.]

Kakashi nodded slightly.

I feel helpless again.

These three are really going all out.

No, I should say, this year's newly graduated genin are really slick.

I don't know who influenced it.

Kakashi took a deep breath.

[Looking at Naruto.]

[“This kid… came back last week, and it seems he discovered a lot of things.”]

After a moment's thought, Kakashi still didn't ask what Naruto had discovered while following those Root ninjas last week.

[After returning, I've been making notes on the scroll.]

Kakashi didn't ask any further questions. Since Naruto hadn't told him, he wouldn't press the matter.

Perhaps Naruto will tell him himself after some time.

He shook his head.

Kakashi looked up at Sasuke and Sakura.

"It's not impossible to learn ninjutsu, but there are prerequisites: you must first complete the basic advanced training."

[Basic to Advanced?]

Sasuke frowned slightly, remaining silent and patiently waiting for Kakashi to continue.

Seeing this, Kakashi nodded secretly.

It's definitely good that the team has a leader; even Sasuke, that troublemaker, has quieted down.

[Of course, it would be great if I, as the guiding ninja, were the backbone of things.]

Kakashi Hatake: "..."

Is the difference really that big?

Kakashi was speechless.

No matter what, I am a Jonin instructor!

That's what he thought, but actually, Kakashi suddenly felt a little envious of himself in the black-framed world.

Of course, only Iruka, the teacher, was having a hard time.

He saw Konohamaru in the black-framed world again.

I heard that Konohamaru and Moegi are blocking my door every day...

"The first training exercise: climbing a tree."

[Kakashi had barely finished speaking.]

Sasuke immediately closed his eyes.

Sakura's eye twitched slightly, then she lowered her head and continued reading her medical book.

Kakashi: ???

What's wrong?

[He instinctively looked at Naruto.]

No way?

Naruto's words... are understandable.

After all, Kakashi was there when Konohamaru arrived that day.

[If Naruto completes these basics, Kakashi will understand, since he has already heard about Iruka's situation.]

[But surely not all three of them finished?]

In reality, Kakashi already knew the answer in his heart.

But he still spoke up:

"It doesn't mean climbing a tree in the literal sense."

"In other words, it's not about climbing trees using both hands and feet, and how could training in tree climbing be as simple as you think?"

"Watch closely, I'll demonstrate first."

"Originally, I was planning to teach you this later."

Kakashi chuckled softly, then walked towards a large tree.

"From now on, during your training, you need to focus on controlling the chakra in your feet."

"Well, everyone'll be carrying kunai for a bit."

As he spoke, Kakashi had already lifted his foot and stepped onto the tree trunk.

"Upon reaching the highest point, carve your altitude with a kunai."

[The words fell.]

Kakashi walked on the tree trunk as if defying gravity.

However, Kakashi turned around and looked.

[He noticed that none of the three people were looking at him.]

"Climbing trees is a fundamental but essential skill for advanced ninjutsu; I will never teach it until you've mastered it."

"Sasuke."

[Whoosh—]

The moment Kakashi finished speaking, Sasuke suddenly stood up and attacked him.

Kakashi: "..."

[Holded with one hand.]

However, Kakashi was taken aback.

So stable!!

[He was actually able to fight himself completely while in the tree.]

[Clearly not a beginner.]

Needless to say, wading through water is another story.

[And... even Sasuke is this skilled.]

Naruto and Sakura will only get better at it.

I never expected this.

It seems I underestimated them.

Uchiha Sasuke: "..."

What does that mean?!

Kakashi... how could he compare me to that?

But... it seems to be true.

If I hadn't followed Naruto back then... it would indeed have been impossible for me to master climbing trees and wading through water.

Sasuke couldn't imagine how devastating it would be if that were the case.

Although somewhat unexpected, it wasn't enough to catch Kakashi off guard.

"I've already mastered treading water."

"Just teach me ninjutsu, Kakashi... teacher."

Sasuke, hands in his pockets, reluctantly called out, "Teacher!"

Kakashi narrowed his eyes.

However, I'm too lazy to bother with it.

【"very good."】

"So, let's say you spent this week completing D-rank missions while simultaneously learning and mastering the material."

Sasuke was taken aback, but did not refute it.

He glanced at the calm Naruto; Naruto wasn't stupid, and he had already realized that something was amiss.

Kakashi looked at Naruto, their eyes met, and Kakashi nodded slightly.

Then he used a teleportation technique to leave.

[After Kakashi left.]

Sasuke took a deep breath.

"Naruto, isn't that enough?"

"Wait a little longer," Naruto said without turning his head.

"When will it be ready?!" Sasuke asked anxiously.

"When you stop asking," Naruto replied with a faint smile.

Sasuke: "..."

【puff--】

Sakura couldn't help but burst out laughing.

【"snort!"】

Sasuke glared at her, and Sakura, of course, glared back without backing down.

What's wrong?

[If you're not happy, let's fight.]

Sasuke turned his head away, sat down, and continued his focused training.

Sakura's skills are quite impressive.

[Furthermore, the other party is currently learning medical ninjutsu.]

[Just in case I get injured someday and need to ask for help.]

Therefore, Sasuke decided that, under normal circumstances, he would not hold it against her.

【...】

[On the other side, the Hokage Building.]

Hiruzen Sarutobi donned his long-forgotten battle armor.

He dusted himself off and walked out of the Hokage's office.

"This child...is more outstanding than I imagined...though it was also expected."

【"hehe."】

Hiruzen Sarutobi's lips curled slightly.

Then, looking at Kakashi, she said, "Let's go."

"Yes," Kakashi replied respectfully.

[I just didn't expect Hiruzen Sarutobi to be so serious.]

[That makes sense, considering it's the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique.]

"Lord Hokage."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded and accepted the Scroll of Sealing from the Anbu ninja.