"Well, do you want to learn Ninjutsu?"
Training Ground No. 7.
Kakashi looked at the three people in front of him.
Naruto focused on cultivating Chakra Nature Transformation and Chakra Control.
He had vaguely touched the threshold of Monstrous Strength.
He just needed a bit more concentrated training.
Sakura was constantly flipping through the basics of Medical Ninjutsu.
In front of her was a half-dead fish, and beneath the fish was a scroll with a complete jutsu formula.
Sasuke sat to the side, his eyes closed, his brows slightly furrowed.
This week, he did nothing but meditate.
Kakashi nodded slightly.
He also felt helpless.
These three were really working hard.
No, it should be said that this batch of recently graduated Genin was really competitive.
Whose influence it was, he didn't know.
Kakashi took a deep breath.
He looked at Naruto.
'This kid... when he came back last week, he seemed to have discovered many things.'
After pondering for a moment, Kakashi still didn't ask what Naruto had discovered last week when he tracked those Root Organization Ninja.
After returning, he had been constantly recording something on a scroll.
Kakashi didn't ask. Since Naruto hadn't told him, he wouldn't press further.
Perhaps Naruto would tell him voluntarily after some time.
He shook his head.
Kakashi looked at Sasuke and Sakura, who had looked up.
"It's not impossible to learn Ninjutsu, but there's a prerequisite: first complete the basic advanced training."
Basic advanced?
Sasuke furrowed his brow slightly, not speaking, patiently waiting for Kakashi to continue.
Seeing this, Kakashi secretly nodded.
It was indeed good to have a backbone in the team; even the troublemaker Sasuke had quieted down.
Of course, it would be even better if the backbone was himself, the Jōnin Instructor.
Kakashi Hatake: "..."
Is the gap that big?
Kakashi was a bit speechless.
No matter what, he was still a Jōnin Instructor~!
Thinking this, Kakashi suddenly felt a little envious of himself in the black frame world.
Of course, only Teacher Iruka was having a tough time.
He also saw Konohamaru in the black frame world.
He heard that he was being blocked at the door by Konohamaru, Moegi, and Tenten... "The first training: Tree Climbing."
As soon as Kakashi finished speaking.
Sasuke immediately closed his eyes.
Sakura's eye twitched, then she lowered her head and continued reading her medical books.
Kakashi: ???
What happened?
He subconsciously looked at Naruto.
No way?
As for Naruto... that could be understood.
After all, Kakashi was there when Konohamaru came that day.
If Naruto had completed these basics, Kakashi could understand, as he had already heard about Iruka's situation.
But it couldn't be that all three had completed it, could it?
In fact, Kakashi already had the answer in his heart.
But he still said:
"It's not Tree Climbing in the literal sense."
"That is to say, it's not climbing a tree using both hands and feet, and how could Tree Climbing training be as simple as you think?"
"Watch carefully, I'll demonstrate it once."
"Originally, I planned to teach you later."
Kakashi smiled faintly, then walked towards a large tree.
"When you train later, you must focus on controlling the Chakra in your feet."
"Well, everyone will take a Kunai in a moment."
Saying this, Kakashi had already lifted his foot and walked onto the tree trunk.
"When you reach the highest point, carve your height with a Kunai."
As his voice fell.
Kakashi walked on the tree trunk as if defying gravity.
However, Kakashi looked back.
He noticed that the three of them weren't looking at him at all.
"Tree Climbing is a compulsory course for basic advancement. If you haven't learned it, I can't teach you Ninjutsu."
"Sasuke."
Swoosh—
The moment Kakashi's voice fell, Sasuke suddenly stood up and attacked him.
Kakashi: "..."
He easily caught him with one hand.
However, Kakashi was surprised.
So stable!!
He could actually fight him wholeheartedly on the tree.
Clearly, he wasn't a beginner.
Then Water Walking was even more out of the question.
And... even Sasuke was so skilled.
Naruto and Sakura would only have a better grasp.
He never expected this.
It seemed he had underestimated them.
Uchiha Sasuke: "..."
What does that mean?!
This Kakashi guy... actually used him as a comparison like that?
But... it seemed to be true.
If he hadn't hung out with Naruto back then... it would indeed be impossible to master Tree Climbing and Water Walking by now.
Sasuke couldn't imagine how big of a blow he would have received if that were the case.
Although it was somewhat unexpected, it didn't catch Kakashi off guard.
"Water Walking has also been mastered long ago."
"Just teach us Ninjutsu directly, Kakashi... Sensei."
Sasuke put his hands in his pockets and somewhat reluctantly called him Sensei.
Kakashi narrowed his eyes.
However, he was too lazy to argue.
"Very good."
"Then, let's say you completed D-rank missions and learned and mastered them this week."
Sasuke was stunned, but he didn't refute.
He glanced at the calm Naruto; he wasn't a fool and had already noticed something was amiss.
Kakashi looked at Naruto, their eyes met, and Kakashi nodded slightly.
Then he left with a Body Flicker Technique.
After Kakashi left.
Sasuke took a deep breath.
"Naruto, isn't it almost time?"
"Wait a little longer," Naruto replied without turning his head.
"When will it be time?!" Sasuke was anxious.
"When you stop asking," Naruto replied with a faint smile.
Sasuke: "..."
Pfft—
Sakura couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"Hmph!"
Sasuke glared at her, and Sakura naturally glared back without showing weakness.
What's wrong?
If you're not convinced, let's fight.
Sasuke turned his head away, sat down, and continued his meditation training.
Sakura's strength was not bad.
Plus, she was currently learning Medical Ninjutsu.
What if he got injured one day and needed her help?
So, Sasuke decided that, generally, he wouldn't argue with her.
...
Meanwhile, at the Hokage Building.
Hiruzen Sarutobi had put on his long-sealed Battle Armor.
He patted off the dust and walked out of the Hokage Office.
"This child... is more excellent than I imagined... although it was also expected."
"Hehe."
Hiruzen Sarutobi's lips curled into a slight smile.
Then he looked at Kakashi, "Let's go."
"Yes," Kakashi naturally replied respectfully.
He just hadn't expected Hiruzen Sarutobi to be so serious.
But it made sense, after all, it was the Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu.
"Hokage-sama."
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded, taking the scroll of seals handed to him by the Anbu Ninja.