Konoha: I, Naruto, will eat the Forest-Forest Fruit!

Kakashi took off.

Kakashi jumped into the Dragonfire Technique.

Kakashi exploded.

Shadow clone.

"Oh, what a despicable tactic. Luckily, I used Shadow Clone Technique beforehand."

Kakashi, hiding behind a big tree, gasped.

The experience transmitted back by the shadow clone sent chills down his spine.

"But, those shadow clones mixed in with the phantom clones... are they Sasuke's?"

"That's really true..."

call out--

Just then, a kunai with an explosive tag attached came flying at us.

Kakashi instantly disappeared.

Rumbling--

The detonation tag exploded with tremendous force.

Back on the open plain, they deliberately fell back into the encirclement of Naruto's phantom clones.

"Congratulations, you've successfully made me serious."

Kakashi put away his deadpan expression and gave Naruto's phantom clones an appreciative look.

"Then let me see, Naruto, what's the difference between your Phantom Body Flicker and Shisui's Body Flicker."

"Perhaps Konoha can produce another Naruto with the Body Flicker Technique... no, maybe even the Yellow Flash."

Erzhuzi sneered.

They silently stepped back.

Kakashi noticed something was wrong; why hadn't Naruto attacked first?

Only then did he realize that he was trapped in an illusion.

"Knot!"

This illusion is just the simplest and most basic one.

Interfering with the target's vision and hearing.

Moreover, there weren't many distractions, so Kakashi didn't notice them immediately.

When he found out, it was over in an instant.

Just as they were wondering why such an ineffective illusion was being used.

He heard a burning sound like raindrops in his ears.

So it turns out the pink hair wasn't entirely useless.

She has excellent chakra control and is the best candidate to cast low-level genjutsu that is difficult to detect.

Naruto's phantom clones all revealed a smile.

"Kakashi-sensei, you should be able to handle this generous gift, right?"

Explosive tags!

They're all explosive tags!

Each phantom clone had several burning explosive tags at its feet.

"So that ninja tool pouch was full of explosive tags... That's... outrageously extravagant!"

Kakashi didn't struggle and simply raised his hands in surrender.

"You won."

"Yay! (＾－＾)V"

The pink-haired girl hiding in the shadows was the first to jump up.

Her pink cheeks were flushed, and her eyes were fixed on Naruto beside her.

It seems like he's seeking praise.

Erzhuzi chuckled and jumped down from the tree.

"Well, that's quite surprising."

"I didn't realize you kids were so rich, throwing explosive tags around like they're free."

"Kakashi-sensei, don't be surprised. I couldn't stop those explosive tags from exploding."

As soon as Naruto finished speaking, Kakashi's smile froze.

"you......"

Rumble—!!!

"Kakashi-sensei... he's not dead, is he?"

The pink-haired girl was so frightened by the continuous explosions that she hid behind Naruto.

His voice trembled as he said this.

Even Erzhuzi felt a chill run down his spine.

"Hmph, if he's dead, that's all he's capable of. Besides, he said he was determined to kill him, so it's not our fault."

"Yes, you did a great job."

Kakashi appeared behind Sasuke like a ghost.

One hand rested on Erzhuzi's shoulder.

Erzhuzi's face turned deathly pale instantly.

The three of them turned around and saw Kakashi looking extremely disheveled.

His white hair was all puffed up and smoking.

If that wasn't a shadow clone... he'd probably still be clutching his butt right now.

"It was truly an exhilarating team battle."

"Congratulations, you have passed."

"But then again..."

Kakashi narrowed his eyes and let out a strange laugh.

Pink Hair and Erzhuzi felt a little uneasy at the sight of the laughter.

"There are only two bells, but there are three of us. We have to make a choice and eliminate one person, right?"

Kakashi was taken aback. Wasn't that one of my lines?

"So, have you decided who you're going to eliminate?"

"It's simple, I'll become a Supreme... and then just instruct the Jonin, right?"

You're not playing by the rules again, are you?

Kakashi gazes up at the sky.

"Will the process be completed normally?"

"I know you all know the purpose of this assessment, but at least put on an act, at least do it once."

"Otherwise, I'll lose face."

"None of the three of us will be eliminated."

"Because we are a team!"

The pink-haired girl suddenly stepped forward and looked at Kakashi with utmost seriousness.

She stretched out her little hand, determined to hold Naruto and Sasuke's hands.

This seems to better prove that they are a united team.

Unfortunately, his plan backfired.

Naruto immediately withdrew his hand, causing the pink-haired man's lewd hand to miss its mark.

The same applies to Erzhuzi.

For a moment, an eerily quiet atmosphere prevailed.

"Congratulations, you've passed again!"

Kakashi narrowed his eyes, a playful smile on his face.

He then offered another congratulation, breaking the awkward atmosphere.

Pink-haired girl blushed and lowered her head.

One person got onychomycosis and infected two others, and then dug a three-bedroom, one-living-room house out of their feet.

"You did a really good job."

"A ninja must be calm and composed, and handle all situations with caution when carrying out a mission."

"In the ninja world, those who break the rules and ironclad laws are called trash."

"But those who ignore their companions are the most useless trash."

The Sharingan can not only copy ninjutsu, but also copy spoken words.

Okay, so he said the murderer's words in front of the victim's son.

"Since it passed, there should be a reward, right?"

Naruto mentioned it.

Pink Hair and Sasuke were also staring intently at Kakashi.

Kakashi wasn't surprised; this kid really doesn't waste a single opportunity to improve his strength.

"Of course, what do you want?"

"Ninjutsu, Shadow Clone Technique."

Kakashi frowned. "You don't know the Shadow Clone Technique?"

"Of course, that was Sasuke's shadow clone, wasn't it?"

Kakashi nodded. "We'll have to see how you perform from now on."

Then, he smiled and said, "Alright, that concludes today's task. I'm leaving now."

The teleportation technique disappeared, and after moving a certain distance away...

"Sasuke's chakra is insufficient for him to create so many shadow clones."

"Then the only option is for Naruto to create a shadow clone and transform into Sasuke's appearance."

"But... that transformation technique was mastered to such an advanced level that I didn't even see through it."

"He wants multiple shadow clones... How did he know that?"

After thinking for a while, Kakashi realized that he was completely clueless and couldn't figure it out at all.

"Never mind, that child clearly meant for me to hide something when I report to the Third Generation."

"That's...so unexpected."

Kakashi smiled with a sense of relief.

......

"Alright, I passed the test. I'm leaving now."

Shikamaru and the others will be coming today, so he'll go back and prepare first.

"Wait, Naruto, can I go too?"

"I...I heard from Ino that everyone prepares ingredients...I want to go too."

"Please, we're all in the same team."

Having tasted the sweetness, the pink-haired man swallowed hard and shamelessly asked.

Erzhuzi, who was about to leave to continue his cultivation, also stopped in his tracks.

"I'll go too. There are some things I'd like to ask you."

Naruto did not refuse.

"Alright, let's go then."

Before long, they arrived at another training ground.

"Congratulations, you've passed the test."

"Hmm." x3

"Well then, how about we celebrate with some barbecue?"

"No, Asuma-sensei, we have other things to attend to, so we'll be leaving now."

Shikamaru shrugged and said that Ino casually said goodbye and walked out.

Choji, on the other hand, was full of energy.

"Barbecue~!"

When Asuma heard this, he thought Choji would go with him to eat some barbecue and get to know each other better.

Unexpectedly, Choji turned around and ran away, disappearing very quickly.

"This is troublesome... Asuma-sensei, see you tomorrow."

After giving a calm farewell, Shikamaru chased after him.

"Naruto, let's have barbecue today!"

Sakura and Erzhuzi stared wide-eyed.

They watched as a huge ball of flesh rushed towards them, about to hit Naruto, and they even shouted a warning.

Unexpectedly, it was my classmate Choji Akimichi who stopped!

"Sure, just go back and get the barbecue grill."

"Great! I'll go back and get the ingredients!"

After saying that, Choji transformed into a ball of flesh and disappeared in a flash.

"Darling~"

When Ino saw Naruto come to pick her up, she immediately rushed over happily.

They were completely unaware that Sasuke and the pink-haired girl were also with Naruto.

"Seriously, Ino, watch your image."

Shikamaru walked out somewhat helplessly.

Eh?

Uchiha Sasuke and Haruno Sakura?

By the way, they're now on the same team as Naruto.

"Has anyone new joined?"

"I'm going home first. A batch of fresh medicinal plants arrived today, and I'll take a lot."

He gave Sasuke and the pink-haired girl a friendly smile before walking off to catch up with Choji.

Erzhuzi nodded slightly, and Pink Hair also revealed a smile.

"Don't be in such a hurry, Choji. You'll get into trouble if you bump into someone."

That lazy running style meant he was destined to never catch up with Choji.

After chatting for a while, the four headed towards the training ground where Hinata had been that day.

On the way, Ino even made a few jokes about the pink-haired girl.

The pink-haired girl responded with a guilty smile, a heavy sense of guilt rising in her heart.

Oh no, I barely paid attention to Sasuke today, I was only watching Naruto.

......

At this moment, inside the Hokage's office.

"You mean, Naruto wants to learn ninjutsu?"

"Yes, his skill in the Shadow Clone Technique is very high, and his combat talent is also high. Hiding shadow clones within phantom clones plays a significant role. But what surprises me is that Naruto hasn't mastered the Shadow Clone Technique yet."

Not surprised by this, Hiruzen Sarutobi took a drag of his cigarette.

"I understand about this. You did well by not agreeing to his request outright."

"Let me take a look at your detailed records first."

After carefully reviewing the document, Hiruzen Sarutobi tapped his fingers lightly on the table, lost in thought.

Shisui the Instantaneous Movement...it's been almost seven years, hasn't it?

Perhaps, he can also learn the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Has the Body Flicker Technique evolved into the Flying Thunder God Technique...?

He is Minato's child after all. Not only is he extremely talented, but he is also more obedient. We should consider him.