Naruto: Sasuke Uchiha Returns from Soul Society

"Oh?" A hint of surprise flashed in Sasuke's eyes.

The speed is pretty good.

However, that's all.

He didn't dodge again, and threw a seemingly ordinary straight punch, taking advantage of the moment when Rock Lee was finishing his move.

It's just pure power transmission.

"boom!"

With a muffled thud, Rock Lee was sent flying uncontrollably, crashing heavily to the ground several meters away.

"That, that is..."

In the distance, Kakashi, who had been watching this scene closely, suddenly narrowed his eyes, his face showing an expression of disbelief.

The way that punch was delivered...

The power is concentrated into a single point and explodes upon contact.

This is similar to Lady Tsunade's "superhuman strength".

"Cough cough..."

Rock Lee struggled to his feet, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, but the fighting spirit in his eyes only intensified.

"What immense power! But!"

In his haste, he ignored Kai's warning and abruptly squatted down to begin untying the bandages on his legs.

One lap, two laps...

The heavy weight was unloaded and slammed heavily onto the ground with two muffled thuds.

"Oh oh oh!"

Lee Rock stretched his ankles and seemed to feel much more relaxed.

The next second, his figure left an afterimage in place, then transformed into a green whirlwind, moving rapidly around Sasuke.

"So fast!"

A gasp of surprise rippled through the crowd.

Sasuke stood quietly in place, watching the green figure that kept creating afterimages around him, his eyes remaining calm.

Although it is indeed much faster than before, it's still not that much.

There's not even a need to activate the Sharingan.

He lifted his right foot.

Just as the green figure was about to pass by him, he kicked out precisely in a certain direction.

"boom--!"

Lee Rock's figure was forcefully kicked out of his high-speed movement, and he fell to the ground in a sorry state once again.

"How is this possible? You can actually keep up with my speed?!" Rock Lee's face was full of dissatisfaction.

He stood up again, ready to charge at Sasuke.

Sasuke made no further move to retaliate.

He simply stood there quietly, a faint layer of dark flames rising silently from his body, as if he were alive.

Lee Rock's forward momentum halted instinctively.

A fear stemming from instinct made the hairs on his body stand on end.

"That's enough, Lee!"

Just then, a strong voice came from the high platform.

Might Guy leaped down from the platform, walked up to Sasuke, and bowed deeply.

"I'm so sorry, Sasuke! It's my student who has caused you trouble."

Rock Lee also ran over, and although he was still unconvinced, he bowed his head to Sasuke.

"Uchiha Sasuke, I admit you're strong! But next time, I will definitely defeat you!"

Faced with this passionate declaration of challenge, Sasuke simply scoffed.

The laughter was filled with undisguised contempt.

"Next time?"

He turned his head to the side and looked down at the watermelon-headed man in front of him.

"You don't even have the right to make me draw my sword."

The smile on his lips deepened, and he shook his head.

"Oh......"

Without another word, Sasuke turned and walked straight past the two of them.

"plum."

Matt Kee placed his hand heavily on his trembling shoulder. Rock Lee didn't look up; his jaw was clenched, and he stared intently at the ground.

"Teacher Kai, I..."

His voice was filled with frustration, "I lost."

"Yes, you lost." Kai's voice was unusually calm.

Lee Rock suddenly looked up, staring at his teacher in disbelief.

He expected to receive comfort, but instead received such direct affirmation.

Kai didn't look at him, but stared in the direction Sasuke had left. Then, he slowly lowered his head and looked directly into Rock Lee's eyes, which were almost devoid of light.

"You have lost miserably."

Kai's voice remained calm, "But, Lee."

Kai's lips slowly parted, revealing his signature smile.

"You know what? A true strong person is not someone who never fails."

He stretched out his other hand, pointed forcefully to the sky, and his voice suddenly rose, full of infectious energy.

"But rather, it is the kind of person who, after being knocked down, rises again with an even stronger flame!"

He withdrew his hand and pointed to Rock Lee's heart.

"The resentment you feel now, the blood you shed now, will become the fuel for your burning youth!"

"Striving for such a powerful goal, sweating to catch up with that unattainable figure—isn't that the best kind of training?!"

yes......

unwilling.

It is precisely because of our unwillingness to accept defeat that we strive to become stronger.

It is precisely because it is out of reach that it is worth pursuing.

The confusion in Rock Lee's eyes vanished instantly, replaced by a bright fighting spirit.

"Teacher Kai!"

He suddenly raised his head, his face regaining its radiance.

"I understand!"

He bowed deeply to Kai.

"Next time, I will definitely let him see my efforts!"

"Yoshi!"

Kai gave him a thumbs-up, his teeth gleaming in the sunlight.

"This is my disciple! This is the true spirit of youth!"

Chapter 62 Monster

Sasuke weaved through the noisy crowd, preparing to leave this boring place.

However, just as he was about to walk out of the ninja academy gate, three figures came towards him.

The leader was a boy with short red hair, about the same age as him, and with gloomy eyes.

His skin was abnormally pale, with heavy dark circles under his eyes, a scarlet "love" character tattooed on his forehead, and a gourd almost the same size as him on his back.

Beside him were a blonde girl holding a huge folding fan and a haughty boy with purple paint on his face.

He is a ninja from Sunagakure.

Sasuke's steps stopped abruptly the instant he brushed past them.

He slowly turned his head, his eyes falling on the red-haired boy carrying a gourd.

Something's not right...

A faint, yet powerful, aura of violence and hatred was slowly emanating from the boy's body.

Sasuke was all too familiar with this aura.

It is exactly the same as the demon fox sealed inside Naruto Uzumaki.

However, compared to the Nine-Tails' earth-shattering oppressive aura, this aura was much weaker and more unstable.

"A Jinchūriki...?"

Sasuke understood in his heart, and a barely perceptible smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

No wonder Kakashi kept urging him to take the exam.

In this person...

They sensed the presence of a "tailed beast".