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"Transformation Technique!"
With the help of the bushes as cover, Sasuke dove into the river and performed the ninjutsu.
With a bang, he transformed into Naruto's appearance.
At the same time, Naruto, who had fallen into the water, launched the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique.
The moment white smoke appeared under the river, the transformed Sasuke blended into it.
The careless Naruto didn't notice the extra clone and started assigning tasks directly.
One clone came ashore from the side to sneak attack, while the others lured the enemy head-on.
A moment later, "No matter what, I must grab the bell and become a ninja! I absolutely won't fail here!"
Naruto shouted loudly, and the calm river surface surged as seven Narutos jumped out.
This surprised both Sakura and Kakashi!
"Haha, you've been fooled! This is my best technique, the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique!"
Naruto said proudly, forming a group of eight with his seven clones and rushing toward Kakashi from the front.
'Multiple Shadow Clone Technique? Is this the forbidden technique Mizuki tried to steal that night?'
Kakashi thought, looking at the eight Narutos with understanding in his eyes, putting away "Icha Icha Paradise".
Facing eight Narutos, he had to be a little more serious!
"Right now, go!"
Seeing the opening behind Kakashi, Naruto raised his arm, signaling his sneak-attacking clone.
"What?!"
Kakashi, focused ahead, was suddenly hugged by Naruto's clone and shouted in surprise.
"Hehehe! A ninja cannot leave their back to the enemy!"
Naruto shouted proudly, about to start explaining.
In the crowd, Sasuke, transformed as Naruto, used the clone to cover himself and formed hand seals.
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
After quickly completing the hand seals, Sasuke launched the ninjutsu without hesitation.
He opened his mouth, spewing a stream of fire that condensed into a ball in the air and blasted forward.
"What?!"
"Great Fireball Technique?!"
"How is that possible?!"
At the same time, Naruto, Kakashi, and the hidden Sakura all looked surprised.
Naruto was even more confused.
How could a clone use a Fire Release technique he couldn't even perform?
"There's nothing I can doā¦"
Kakashi, held by Naruto's clone, saw the fireball coming, threw the clone off, and broke free.
Chakra exploded under his feet, and he jumped, flashing away from his position.
"Don't even think about escaping!"
Sasuke, unsurprised, shot out three shuriken he had prepared, arcing toward the bell rope on Kakashi's waist.
"Good response," Kakashi commented appreciatively, catching three shuriken between his fingers.
Their figures vanished simultaneously.
The next second, "If I'm not mistaken, you're Sasuke, right?"
Kakashi's voice appeared as he placed a kunai at Sasuke's neck.
"So what if you guessed it?"
A gleam flashed in Sasuke's eyes, and with a puff of white smoke, he revealed his true form.
"What?! Damn it, how could that clone use Fire Release and such an exquisite shuriken technique? So it's you, Sasuke!"
Naruto pointed at him, shouting angrily upon seeing Sasuke's true form.
Kakashi glanced at Naruto.
"Bang!"
At that moment, Sasuke's body turned into Naruto's clone with a bang.
"Substitution Technique? When?!"
Kakashi's pupils shrank, shouting instinctively as Naruto appeared.
Whoosh!
Sasuke swiftly grabbed the two bells.
"I succeeded!" Sasuke exclaimed.
"Sasuke's awesome!"
Sakura screamed, both she and Naruto unable to believe their eyes.
"Bang!"
At the critical moment, Kakashi substituted himself with Naruto's clone.
"Damn it!"
Sasuke's face changed, and he immediately left the spot.
The next moment, a hand reached from the ground where he had stood, grasping at nothing.
"What an amazing battle sense. Whether in seizing opportunities or strength, he's reached genin level. As expected of this year's top student, Sasuke Uchiha," Kakashi said, emerging from the ground via Earth Release: Hiding Like a Mole Technique, looking admiringly at Sasuke a few meters away.
"Unfortunately, I still failed," Sasuke said, pretending to be unhappy, his eyes fixed, ready to put on a show.
As a time traveler, he knew the core of the test, and everything just now was a disguise to fit his character, avoiding suspicion.
"Naruto, Sakura, you've seen it. Even as the top student, I can't get the bell by surprise attack. It's even less possible for you. If you want the bell, fighting alone won't work! So, haven't you forgotten our cooperation from last night?"
Sasuke dodged, retreating to Naruto's side, persuading patiently.
"But there are only two bells to pass the exam. Even if we cooperate and get them, how will we distribute them?"
Sakura rushed out of the bushes, her voice trembling.
If not for this, why would they fight each other?
"That's right! Two bellsāone person must quit. I finally got the forehead protector. I don't want to go back to ninja school!"
Naruto clenched his fists, yelling, worried Sasuke would kick him out if they cooperated.
Sakura supported Sasuke, and as the top student, Sasuke would likely team up with her, leaving Naruto out.
"Heh, you haven't even gotten the bell, and you're already worrying about what comes next! So, what ifā¦ I give up?"
Sasuke raised the corner of his mouth, beginning his real performance.
Teamwork was the key, so he'd show Kakashi enough of it.
"Give up? No way! Sasuke-kun, how could you give up? You're the top student! If that's the case, then I'll give up. I must stand by Sasuke-kun through thick and thin!"
Sakura immediately declared, unwilling to leave Sasuke and team up with Naruto after finally being grouped with him.
"Naruto, if Sakura gives up too, you'll have both bells. Then you'll definitely become a ninja. Is this a way to cooperate?"
Sasuke turned, staring at the trembling Naruto, pressing him.
"How couldā¦ how could you give up like this?! Sasuke, didn't you always say you wanted to compete with me for Hokage? How could you give up on becoming a ninja? If I become a ninja by you withdrawing, what's the point of our cooperation?"
Naruto asked excitedly, eyes trembling, unable to grasp Sasuke's intentions.
"Meaning? Stupid Naruto. This might be Sasuke's plan. If I were him, I'd go back on my word after getting the bell. You'd be at a disadvantage then, Naruto. So, what's your answer, Sasuke?"
Kakashi deliberately provoked, anticipating Sasuke's response.
[Kakashi's malicious suggestion detected, triggering a 10x D-rank reward. Task: Gain Naruto's trust. Reward: Awaken the Sharingan.]
Hearing the system prompt, Sasuke paused, his eyes gleaming with shrewdness.
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