Chapter 7: The First Show of Strength, Kakashi’s Shock

Kakashi gave the order but didn't take it seriously. "Since you are so confident, let's get started!" He took out the book "Intimate Heaven" and continued to read.

In his eyes, the three of them were just kids who had recently graduated from the Ninja Academy. They had never even been on missions, so dealing with them was child's play.

Naruto charged forward, but unfortunately, he lost his temper after a brief struggle. Angrily, he turned back and shouted, "Sasuke, we're on the same team! Why don't you come and deal with Kakashi-sensei with me?"

In Naruto's opinion, if the three of them joined forces, they might stand a chance of getting the bell.

"Crane tail, can you please stay aside and lie down? Don't you feel comfortable?" Sasuke retorted.

Naruto's face twisted with anger. How long has it been? Sasuke was still showing off. Did he really think he could handle Kakashi-sensei alone?

Sasuke impatiently took off his robe. This piece of clothing was specially customized, cold and handsome, fitting his image perfectly. He didn't want it to get dirty.

Facing Naruto's complaints, Sasuke frowned and said, "Naruto, shut up!"

"Instead of wasting your time here, why not do more push-ups? If your ninjutsu isn't good enough, practice taijutsu."

Naruto wanted to argue, but Sasuke kicked him out of the way.

"Beating your own comrades, Sasuke, you have a bad nature," Kakashi said half-jokingly.

"Bad nature?" Sasuke said maliciously. Kakashi had never taken them seriously.

Kakashi ignored Naruto and Sakura, who were rookies, but Sasuke couldn't tolerate being disregarded. Although he was usually quiet, Sasuke's self-esteem was strong and rational.

After hiding his true strength for so long, Sasuke knew it was time to reveal it. He understood that Kakashi would report everything to the Hokage, but it didn't matter. Sasuke had plans for when Konoha collapsed, hoping to follow Orochimaru and devour his power eventually.

Sasuke smiled. Right now, it was more important to show Kakashi his strength.

As a gust of wind blew and the leaves fell, Sasuke made his move. An expert would recognize his skill immediately.

Kakashi, experienced in combat, underestimated Sasuke. Although his strength was at the level of an elite jounin, his fighting power was extraordinary.

As soon as Sasuke attacked, Kakashi dropped "Intimate Heaven." The two engaged in a taijutsu duel. Sasuke, having fought many opponents and trained in a systematic virtual fighting space, had experience comparable to Kakashi's.

Kakashi, moving a step slower, was caught off guard by Sasuke's ruthless and clever moves.

"Earth Release: Earth-Style Wall," Kakashi created a gap to distance himself.

Sasuke, not wanting to use ninjutsu, decided to up the ante. "Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique."

A huge fireball attacked, forcing Kakashi to use water release to counter it, but this obscured his vision.

Chi Chi Chi ~

Kakashi guarded carefully, but a familiar sound reached his ears, like thousands of birds chirping.

"Is it possible?"

Kakashi used the teleportation technique. The moment he disappeared, a massive lightning strike left a huge hole where he had been.

Sasuke's figure emerged in Kakashi's sight. He looked at the frightened Kakashi and sneered.

The Chidori could cause penetrating damage. If Kakashi hadn't dodged, he would have been severely injured, but Sasuke believed in Kakashi's skills.

"How did you do this, Sasuke?" Kakashi asked seriously, more concerned about how Sasuke had mastered his unique technique than the near-death experience.

"You mean Chidori? Of course, I developed it myself. Can you do it too?" Sasuke replied with a smile.

Kakashi felt an urge to hit Sasuke but realized it was possible. He had never taught Raikiri to anyone, let alone Sasuke.

"Sasuke, you are indeed outstanding. If you don't want to insult the Uchiha clan's reputation, I'll give you the bell."

Originally, Kakashi wanted to teach them unity and friendship, but seeing Sasuke's prowess and chakra power, he admired him. Sasuke had at least the strength of a jounin, stronger than Kakashi had been at his age. Continuing to fight might not be in his favor.

Feeling only half his chakra remaining, Kakashi regretted not saving energy earlier.

"Fine, your move," Sasuke said, taking the bell, picking up his clothes, and leaving. Sakura was left stunned.

She wasn't Naruto and didn't understand jounin-level abilities. Sasuke was no longer just a genius; he seemed like a monster to her.

After a moment, Sakura brushed her hair, her face flushing as she admired Sasuke even more. Handsome, aloof, and powerful, Sasuke was truly charming. If only he could like her too.