I Hope Your Strength Can Match Your Big Talk

Upon hearing this, Naruto and Sasuke's expressions visibly turned serious.

After all, Hagoromo hadn't told them the rules of the assessment; she had only mentioned whether they would ultimately pass.

It's entirely arranged by the Jonin being assessed, which means...

One of the three of them might actually need to return to the Ninja Academy to continue their studies.

Hinata hesitated for a moment, then looked up.

He knew his own strength was clearly inferior to Naruto and Sasuke's, so he was the only one who could go back to the Ninja Academy.

"Naruto-kun, Sasuke-kun, I will do everything in my power to help you!"

Hinata said with a serious expression that as long as Naruto passes, it's fine for her to return to the Ninja Academy to continue her studies.

"What are you saying! Hinata, let's graduate together!"

Naruto didn't turn around, but his expression became serious.

"The Dead Last is right, we're not that weak." Sasuke put one hand in his pocket, his gaze fixed on Kakashi's figure.

His face was full of fighting spirit. He didn't care about their plans; all he wanted was to defeat the Jonin front of him.

With such outstanding final results, I could beg Teacher Hagoromo to relax the rules no matter what.

Seeing the expressions on Naruto and the other two's faces, Kakashi was quite satisfied, but his expression didn't change noticeably.

"Very impressive momentum. I hope your skills match your verbal prowess."

Before he could finish speaking, Kakashi's figure suddenly blurred.

Upon seeing this, Sasuke, who had been preparing all along, immediately activated his Sharingan and accurately tracked Kakashi's movements.

"Left!"

Sasuke a low shout, raised his hands, and spat out a huge fireball from the high-temperature Chakra gathered in his throat.

"Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique!"

Almost simultaneously, Naruto created about ten Shadow Clones, which rushed in from all directions.

He charged towards Kakashi, shouting loudly, trying to close off Kakashi's escape route.

Don't underestimate us!

Kakashi chuckled at this. Now that he was no longer burdened by the Sharingan, he didn't need to act as he used to.

He tried every means to reduce his Chakra output, and his feet burst with Chakra, making his figure appear like a ghost.

He swiftly weaved through Naruto's Shadow Clones, easily dodging Naruto's attacks and Sasuke's Great Fireball.

Instead, this allowed Sasuke's Great Fireball to directly shatter some of Naruto's Shadow Clones.

However, just as Kakashi was about to rush towards Sasuke, the ground beneath his feet suddenly rose up.

"Gentle Fist: Eight Trigrams Vacuum Palm!"

Hinata had already activated her Byakugan at the start of the battle and quietly approached Kakashi while he was dodging.

He struck the ground directly with a palm strike from a distance, precisely disrupting Kakashi's movements.

A hint of surprise flashed in Kakashi's eyes. He never expected that someone who looked at the seemingly weak Hinata could have such insight.

Moreover, the timing was remarkably precise.

Taking advantage of this brief moment, Sasuke didn't hesitate. He raised his hands and formed hand seals again, then suddenly spat out a fire dragon.

Fire Style: Great Dragon Fire Technique!

A massive fire dragon roared out and headed towards Kakashi's location.

Meanwhile, Naruto's remaining Shadow Clones seized the opportunity to throw out countless Kunai with Explosive Tags attached.

Be serious with your opponents! Regardless of whether it will injure them, use your best abilities.

This is what Hagoromo told them before the assessment, as for the safety of the assessment teachers.

Hagoromo responded that if the people who were testing you were injured by you, then it was entirely because their strength was insufficient.

Rumble--!

The deafening explosion and towering Kakkō instantly engulfed the location where Kakashi was standing.

"Did it work?" Naruto asked, staring intently at the billowing smoke.

"It's not that simple." Sasuke's Sharingan Scarlet fixed on the very center of the smoke.

He knew perfectly well that the Jonin taking the test in front of him possessed the Sharingan of the Uchiha Clan.

Sure enough, as the smoke gradually dissipated, a charred section of wooden stake remained in the center.

Earth Release: Double Suicide Decapitation Technique!

Kakashi's voice suddenly appeared, and then Naruto felt a sudden tightness under his feet as his ankle was grabbed.

"Naruto-kun! Watch your step!"

Hinata's Byakugan spotted the Chakra fluctuations beneath Naruto's feet. With a sharp cry, she slammed her Gentle Fist directly into the ground beneath Naruto's feet.

Bang--!

Having been discovered, Kakashi had no choice but to burst out of the ground, leaping into the air.

"You cooperated very well!"

Despite his lazy tone, his hand gestures forming hand seals were anything but slow.

"Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!"

A massive water dragon appeared out of thin air in an instant, and Kakashi, now with normal Chakra, showed no intention of holding back.

A torrent of water crashed down on Naruto and his two companions.

"I'll do it!"

Seeing this, Naruto's face was filled with fighting spirit. He had never faced an opponent like this before!

With a sudden clench of his right hand, Yang Release Armament instantly covered his body, followed by a bright blue Rasengan appearing in Naruto's hand.

"Armed Rasengan!"

Bang--!

The high-density Rasengan collided violently with the water dragon, instantly creating countless sprays of water mist that filled the sky.

The entire training ground seemed to be covered by a torrential downpour.

Sasuke seized the opportunity, forming a hand seal with one hand and instantly activating the Activated Mark.

"Lightning Release: Activated Mark: First Form!"

In an instant, Sasuke's figure flashed in like lightning, his Sharingan spinning wildly as he spotted Kakashi's weakness.

With a flick of his left hand across his right wrist, a Kusanagi Sword instantly appeared in his hand, pointing directly at the bell wrapped around Kakashi's waist.

Kakashi narrowed his eyes, and with a flick of his wrist, a Kunai blocked Sasuke's attack.

The clanging of metal carried far as the two exchanged a few brief blows in mid-air.

Hinata had already circled behind Kakashi, and with a raised hand, she unleashed a palm strike with the force of her Gentle Fist.

"Gentle Fist - Eight Trigrams Thirty-Two Palms!"

The intense pressure point attacks put Kakashi under immense pressure, forcing Kakashi to resort to the Substitution Technique once again.

But this time, Naruto's counterattack arrived immediately.

"Rasengan!"

The azure Chakra ball headed straight for one of Kakashi's escape routes.

Kakashi's pupils contracted sharply—that speed!

No, this instantaneous, direct feeling is... Flying Thunder God!

Without much time to think, Kakashi twisted his body and braced himself with one hand.

He dodged Naruto's attack with a beautiful backflip.

Boom--

The Rasengan slammed into the ground, instantly scattering gravel and dirt everywhere.

Naruto took a few leaps to cushion the impact and turned to look in Kakashi's direction.

That guy has such a fast reaction time!

Kakashi rubbed his hair with a hint of helplessness, even though he knew this assessment wouldn't be easy.

However, the pressure that Naruto and his friends are putting on themselves is considerable.

With a helpless sigh, Kakashi hand; it was no longer a matter of holding back.

"Sharingan, activate!"