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Chapter 22 - start of sasuke retrival arc

Scene 1 — Sasuke in the Hospital

Sasuke wakes up in the Leaf Hospital after being defeated by Itachi.

He's injured, frustrated, and angry.

Naruto and Sakura visit him.

Kaelen is there too, standing at the back of the room.

Sasuke looks at Naruto… then at Kaelen's bandaged arms.

Sasuke: "You two… you're getting stronger faster than me."

Naruto tries to calm him, but Sasuke's jealousy is beginning to burn.

Then Kakashi arrives and takes Sasuke to the roof to talk.

Naruto goes after him… and Kaelen follows quietly.

Scene 2 — Naruto vs Sasuke on the Rooftop

Naruto and Sasuke argue.

Chakra flares.

They prepare to clash Rasengan vs Chidori.

Kaelen senses the danger with his new training.

Kaelen (thinking): If they collide… someone might die.

He jumps forward to intervene — but Kakashi appears in time and stops the clash.

Sasuke grips his arm, furious.

Sasuke: "I'm done wasting time here."

This is the start of his darkness…

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