28- Kakashi: When Being a Jōnin Instructor Is More Exhausting Than Anbu

Nara Shikamaru: "Naruto and Sasuke are improving so fast!"

Inuzuka Kiba: "It's normal for Sasuke to improve quickly, but Naruto the dead last being this strong?"

Aburame Shino: "Naruto has a massive amount of Chakra, and he can use Forbidden Techniques like the Multi-Shadow Clone Jutsu easily."

Senju Hashirama: "That child is an Uzumaki by blood and also a Nine-Tails Jinchūriki. It's natural for him to have such capabilities."

Senju Tobirama: "The Uchiha Sasuke from this world is far behind the one from the parallel world. He didn't start tree-climbing and water-walking until he was 12..."

Uchiha Madara: "Golden Sasuke was already using the double tomoe Sharingan at seven. The Sasuke from this world has only half-evolved his Sharingan."

It's so strange!

As the former Uchiha clan leader, Madara had never heard of Sharingan evolving so inconsistently.

Uchiha Fugaku: "Even if he's not as strong as the other Sasuke, given his circumstances, he's still quite impressive."

Uzumaki Kushina: "I've noticed this Sasuke instinctively protecting my Naruto!"

Uchiha Mikoto: "It seems Sasuke's emotional development is also progressing well. That's good to see."

Terumi Mei: "To think that Zabuza had that side to him—what he did for that boy with the Ice Release..."

After watching the fight between Zabuza, Haku, and Team 7, many people felt emotional.

Whether it was the coordination between Naruto and Sasuke or the bond between Zabuza and Haku, it left a strong impression.

Suigetsu Hozuki: "Is Zabuza's executioner's blade still in the Land of Waves? Great, I'll go pick it up later!"

Zabuza Momochi: "..."

Orochimaru: "The Sasuke from the parallel world—he must've also taken the Land of Waves mission, right?"

Zabuza Momochi: "..."

Suigetsu Hozuki: "Zabuza, are you worried? What's it like to face a Sasuke who's as strong as a Jōnin?"

In the afterlife, Zabuza was uneasy.

His alternate self had to face not only Hatake Kakashi but also Uchiha Sasuke, who could fight him equally.

Even with Haku by his side, Zabuza wasn't sure he could survive that fight.

---

The golden screen lit up.

[In the parallel world, Team 7 also started taking on D-rank missions.]

[However...]

[Sasuke thought it was a waste of time and used his Shadow Clones to handle the tasks.]

[Naruto did the same, leaving the work to his Shadow Clones.]

[Even Sakura learned the Shadow Clone Technique from Sasuke!]

[The three of them delegated their D-rank missions to their clones while they sought training from Kakashi.]

[After witnessing Sasuke's battle with Kakashi, Naruto was determined to learn more powerful jutsu and pestered Kakashi about it.]

[Kakashi introduced them to the tree-climbing exercise.]

[Sasuke had already mastered it.]

[Sakura succeeded on her first try.]

[Naruto, on the other hand, repeatedly failed, struggling with the tree.]

[Meanwhile, Sasuke and Kakashi examined Sakura's strengths and designed a personalized training plan.]

[With her excellent Chakra control and strong theoretical knowledge, Sakura began practicing Yang Release Chakra for future medical ninjutsu.]

[This left Sasuke with Kakashi for more focused physical training to enhance his combat experience.]

["Mr. Kakashi, out of Chakra again?"]

[Sasuke was speechless.]

[How is this guy always running out of Chakra?!]

[Kakashi rolled his eyes, too exhausted to respond.]

[Sighing, Sasuke pulled out a military ration pill and handed it to Kakashi:]

["I bought this myself, so you don't have to waste your money, Mr. Kakashi."]

["Eat it and let's continue training."]

[Kakashi: "..."]

[I want to die!]

[I was never this tired when I was in the Anbu!]

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Uzumaki Kushina: "Hahaha, Kakashi looks so frustrated!"

Might Guy: "Kakashi, you can't let your youthful spirit get so worn out!"

Kurenai Yuhi: "Poor Kakashi, being a guide Jōnin seems to be more exhausting than anything he's ever done."

Yugao Uzuki: "For Kakashi to feel more drained than when he was in the Anbu, Sasuke must be really something..."

Uzumaki Naruto: "Damn, why did we only do D-rank missions back then?!"

Haruno Sakura: "Because Kakashi-sensei wanted to slack off..."

Iruka: "Haha, Sasuke from that world doesn't let him get away with it!"

Namikaze Minato: "In fact, this is good for you, Kakashi. You've become too relaxed these past few years. Sasuke from that world will push you to be more serious."

Hatake Kakashi: "..."

This isn't training, it's punishment!

I'm being crushed by a Genin!

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[Over time, Sasuke's combat experience improved rapidly.]

[From initially being at a slight disadvantage, he soon began to match Kakashi's regular strength.]

[Before long...]

[Sasuke started practicing the Lightning Style stimulation method.]

[One evening, just a day later...]

[Kakashi was stunned.]

[He watched as Sasuke's body sparked with arcs of electricity.]

[He... he learned it already?!]

[How long did I take to learn it?]

[I can't even remember, but it definitely wasn't one day!]

["Wait, how did you master it so fast?"]

[Kakashi couldn't help but ask.]

[Sasuke explained:]

["This Lightning Style stimulation method relies on precise control of Lightning Chakra and knowledge of the body's key acupuncture points."]

["I'm already well-versed in both areas, so learning it wasn't difficult."]

["Also, I really appreciate you teaching me this, Mr. Kakashi. Let's go out tonight—barbecue's on me! Eat as much as you want!"]

[Sasuke recognized the power of this secret technique and was sincerely grateful to Kakashi for teaching it to him.]

[After mastering the Lightning Style stimulation, his physical strength increased significantly.]

[Kakashi felt a wave of relief hearing this.]

[At least this kid has a conscience.]