On the way.
Naruto quickly formed a series of hand seals.
“Shadow Clone Jutsu.”
With a light shout from Naruto, not only did Sakura and Sasuke, who were hidden in the forest, witness the scene, but even Kakashi, with a slightly surprised look in his eyes, saw it.
Suddenly, white smoke burst out and spread rapidly.
In an instant.
“Are they actually solid clones?”
The flickering figures appeared right beside Naruto. Four shadow clones, clear and distinct under the bright sunlight, were actual solid entities. In the forest, Sasuke’s pupils shrank sharply at this moment. This was not the basic Clone Jutsu learned in the academy; it was an advanced technique that created solid clones indistinguishable from the original, even by the Byakugan or Sharingan.
As the heir of the once-great Uchiha clan, Sasuke had enough discernment to recognize this.
Seeing Naruto use such an advanced technique, Sasuke couldn’t help but feel a surge of emotion deep within him.
“Shadow Clones? It seems I need to get a bit serious…”
The five figures advanced from all directions in a coordinated attack. Their movements were orderly and united, making it impossible for even Kakashi to distinguish the real one at first glance.
With his eyes rapidly scanning the approaching figures, Kakashi quickly put away the book in his hand. In a swift motion, he pulled out a kunai from the ninja tool pouch on his left knee, crouching slightly.
The five figures had already closed in on Kakashi in less than half a second.
At the last moment.
The figures suddenly accelerated as if they had anticipated the timing.
“Hmm!?”
Suddenly, a gleam of cold light appeared before him. Without hesitation, Naruto fiercely thrust his kunai towards Kakashi’s face.
It was a very brief but fierce assault.
Although Kakashi was momentarily taken aback, realizing that Naruto had played a psychological trick by accelerating at the last moment, he quickly regained his composure.
Even though Naruto’s speed was very fast to an ordinary person and comparable to a regular Chunin, Kakashi, from his perspective, saw Naruto’s movements as slow.
With a simple downward motion, Kakashi effortlessly dodged the attack.
Naruto, however, anticipated that his first strike would not succeed so easily. As the kunai missed its target, Naruto turned, executing another downward thrust.
On the other side, the remaining shadow clones pressed in tightly, aiming their attacks at Kakashi’s vital points.
Even before the kunai reached him, Kakashi could feel the sharpness of the blades and the cold gleam in the corners of his eyes. With a quick forward press, a hint of killing intent appeared on Kakashi’s face as he swiftly raised his right leg, kicking the first Naruto in the chest.
“Wow!”
Before he could react, the figure was sent flying backward. In mid-air, a pained expression appeared on his face before he turned into a puff of white smoke.
Kakashi didn’t pay any more attention to the first figure. He quickly sidestepped, raising his arm to block the successive attacks from Naruto.
“Clang, clang, clang!”
He easily deflected the continuous strikes. Using his superior strength, Kakashi forcefully pushed back the attacks.
“Not good!”
Naruto, who was hidden among the clones, realized the danger as his pupils contracted.
Before Naruto could change his tactics, the next moment, a powerful force struck him head-on.
“Bang, bang!”
Naruto and his clones collided like dominos, sandwiching the real Naruto in the middle, unable to avoid the attack.
“Boom!”
In the next instant, the figures were all sent flying backward. Amidst the chaos, Naruto’s right hand twitched slightly, a move Kakashi seemingly didn’t notice.
Around him, several thin white threads flashed, scattering in all directions.
“Bang!”
The clones vanished with soft pops as he stepped back to relieve the pressure.
“Thud, thud, thud.”
Using the clones to mitigate part of the force, Naruto finally stopped his retreat.
“Not bad, Naruto. Your resolve is commendable, and your attacks are sharp. But with just your solo effort, it won’t be enough.”
Not far away, Kakashi, still looking relaxed, chuckled lightly.
“Oh? Is that so, Kakashi-sensei? But my attack has just begun!”
Naruto took a deep breath, a smile forming as Kakashi’s words reached his ears.
“Oh?”
The next second, there was a very faint sound.
“Hmm?”
The air seemed to vibrate slightly. Kakashi’s expression changed as he moved to react.
“Too late, Kakashi-sensei!”
Naruto didn’t give Kakashi any time to respond. With a pull of his hands, a fierce assault seemed to gather from all directions.
In the center, Kakashi suddenly felt his body tighten.
The almost invisible but extremely tough white threads bound him tightly.
“Sasuke! Now!”
Naruto shouted, clenching his hands tightly. Sasuke, who had been hiding in the forest, saw the perfect opportunity. Without hesitation, he leaped out, quickly forming hand seals in mid-air.
The next moment.
“Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu!”
With the seals completed, Sasuke’s chest puffed up as he exhaled forcefully, unleashing a massive fireball that hurtled towards Kakashi.
In an instant, the fireball engulfed Kakashi.
At the same time.
In less than a second, Naruto also formed hand seals.
“Wind Style: Great Breakthrough!”
With Naruto’s shout, a strong wind rose.
The wind fueled the fire.
The scorching flames roared even higher.
Feeling the intense heat, Kakashi seemed to have no way to counterattack.
With the roaring flames subsiding, a large charred pit appeared on the ground, still emitting wisps of smoke.
However, instead of showing joy, Naruto and Sasuke wore serious expressions as they looked at the burnt pit before them.
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