It's time for school to end.
Naruto and Yuhi Kurenai left the school side by side.
The Instructor lurked in the shadows, following behind them.
Kakashi, who had failed to get Naruto to spar with him, was also following.
Kakashi was a genius, even if he didn't consider himself one.
But he had never seen someone his age with such power.
So Kakashi wanted to test the gap between himself and Naruto.
Thus, Kakashi followed Naruto.
While Kakashi followed Naruto, Rin and Guy followed Kakashi.
Rin followed Kakashi, and Obito followed Rin.
In short: Anbu and the Instructor hid behind Naruto and Yuhi Kurenai, followed by Kakashi, Rin, Obito, and Guy.
It was very lively.
Naruto and Yuhi Kurenai had just left the school, and before they had walked far, Kakashi ran over.
"Kamizuki-san!"
Kakashi spoke seriously to Naruto: "If you really have innate strength, shouldn't you test your limits?"
"What do you mean?" Naruto already knew what Kakashi wanted, but still pretended to be confused to avoid trouble.
Because he felt Kakashi was even more troublesome than Guy.
Kakashi explained to him: "Only by knowing how strong you are can you figure out how to train next, right?"
"Kamizuki, let's compete. It's just a test of strength, not a real fight."
Naruto hesitated after hearing that.
Seeing this, Obito immediately tried to provoke him. He shouted: "Kamizuki, you coward!"
"You only bully people like Asuma and Guy! But when a Genin like Kakashi challenges you, you don't dare accept it. Isn't that bullying the weak and fearing the strong?"
Naruto's mouth twitched as he replied: "Your provoking won't work on me."
"Provo… what?" Obito scratched his head, completely clueless.
He really didn't understand at all.
Yuhi Kurenai seemed afraid Naruto would get hurt, so she gently reminded him: "Kamizuki-san, Kakashi is very strong. He's already a Genin. I heard he'll be entering Anbu soon."
Anbu!
Konoha's most mysterious organization, answering only to the Hokage. Their missions were mostly assassinations and combat.
That alone showed how strong Anbu members were.
And Kakashi being able to join at his age… his talent was unbelievable.
Naruto felt a bit speechless and said to Kurenai: "I have no intention of having s*x with Kakashi…"
Before he could finish, Guy interrupted loudly: "HAHAHA! Kakashi! You hit an iron plate this time! Go on! Kamizuki, defeat Kakashi and inherit the title of Konoha's strongest genius!!!"
"Wait!" Naruto raised a hand. "I didn't say I wanted to fight him…"
Rin smiled warmly and told Naruto: "Don't worry, Kamizuki-san. I know a little medical ninjutsu. Even if you get hurt, I won't let you have any scars~"
Naruto: "I didn't—"
He wanted to explain, but everyone had already backed away…
And surrounded him and Kakashi in the middle.
Kakashi pulled out a kunai and handed it to Naruto. "I'll lend you my weapon. Be careful."
"Huh?" Naruto subconsciously accepted Kakashi's kunai.
"Fight! Fight!"
"Come on! Look! Something exciting is happening!"
"Oh? It's Kakashi and that new arrogant kid?"
"Looks like it!"
Soon, Naruto and Kakashi were surrounded by after-school ninja students.
Even Anbu and the Instructor were in the crowd…
Naruto opened his mouth to explain: "No, I didn't accept the challenge…"
"Use all your strength! I won't hold back!" Kakashi charged with the kunai.
Naruto's brow twitched. He felt irritated.
Seriously.
Do these people have no ears?
He didn't even get to explain before he was dragged into a fight with Kakashi.
What should he do?
Whether in his past timeline or this one, Naruto hated troublesome chaos.
If he defeated Kakashi, he'd be challenged endlessly afterward.
Guy alone was enough of a headache. Adding Kakashi to that…
His peaceful life in Konoha, needed for the system tasks and simulations, would vanish instantly.
Better to…
Lose to Kakashi on purpose?
Thinking of this, Naruto instantly relaxed.
Yes. He just needed to lose.
So Naruto began defending according to Kakashi's tempo.
But Naruto acted increasingly overwhelmed.
In the end, Naruto's arm was grazed by Kakashi's kunai, creating a small cut with a trace of blood.
In the shadows, the Instructor frowned. "This is too chaotic."
Kakashi also froze when he realized he had injured Naruto.
He stopped immediately.
Naruto controlled his chakra so the tiny wound would not heal, then said to Kakashi: "Kakashi, you win."
Now he should stop, right?
Guy watched the result with a serious expression.
Because he noticed Naruto was holding back.
Obito burst out laughing: "See?! You're not invincible! Acting all arrogant—now you've been taught a lesson by Kakashi! Hahaha~"
But Obito quickly stopped laughing.
Because Rin, who knew medical ninjutsu, walked toward Naruto after the fight.
She took out a bandage.
Rin gently held Naruto's arm, used medical ninjutsu to stop the bleeding, then placed the bandage neatly on the cut.
With a soft smile, she told him: "Don't let the wound get wet, Kamizuki-san."
"Oh… okay." Naruto inhaled her faint fragrance and nodded despite himself.
Obito's smile instantly froze.
But then he realized something.
If he got injured… wouldn't Rin treat him gently too?
Good!
Thinking this, Obito jumped out: "Kamizuki Aoba! Kakashi is strong, but I'm stronger than him! Do you dare accept my challenge?!"
Naruto's expression darkened the moment he saw Obito step forward.
Before Naruto could respond, Obito charged toward him screaming.
Naruto's expression turned cold. As Obito got close, Naruto flickered forward, pulled out a kunai, and stabbed him.
"Ouch! Ouch!"
His miserable scream sent a flock of birds flying away.
Obito fell to the ground, clutching his bleeding butt with both hands. "AH! MY BUTT! MY BUTT!!"
Even though Naruto held back, the stab wasn't light.
The kunai had pierced Obito's butt cheek a full two or three centimeters.
And when Naruto pulled it out, blood flowed, making Obito wail even louder.
Seeing this, the Instructor finally couldn't stand by anymore. With a Body Flicker, he appeared at Obito's side: "Uchiha-san! Don't be afraid, the instructor is here!"
Obito stared at him in horror.
You?
Why are YOU here?!
Then… didn't I suffer for nothing??
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