What should one do if one's disciple was too gifted?
Kakashi watched blankly as Naruto continuously practiced the Rasengan. The originally plain blue Rasengan gradually incorporated the nature transformations of different Chakra attributes, producing entirely different reactions.
Kakashi quietly put away the notes he had made last night.
Though he felt somewhat helpless inside, he was also filled with gratification.
Naruto truly was his teacher's son. His talent was indeed astonishing.
That meant Kakashi could rest easy as well.
It was just that, as a Guidance Teacher, the sense of accomplishment he received was somewhat lacking.
But compared to Naruto's growth, none of that mattered.
At that moment, Naruto noticed the slightly defeated look in Kakashi's eyes. He dispersed the Rasengan and gave Kakashi a gentle smile.
"Kakashi-sensei, thank you very much for your careful guidance. Without your clear and thorough instruction, I think it might have taken me several days to master this ninjutsu."
Naruto's gratitude made Kakashi feel a little better.
He looked at Naruto.
A light breeze rose, lifting Naruto's long golden bangs and revealing those clear, pure blue eyes.
His gaze was filled with sincere gratitude.
At that moment, Kakashi's heart suddenly felt warm.
He recalled Iruka's assessment of Naruto.
"Naruto is someone who can warm everyone and care for everyone. He is the sun of us all."
Calm and gentle in temperament, refined and tender in manner.
Naruto had perfectly inherited the Will of Fire.
A smile appeared in Kakashi's eyes. Pretending to be defeated, he raised a hand to his forehead and said in an exaggeratedly lazy tone, "Looks like I hit the jackpot and picked up such a genius disciple."
"Then please continue to guide me, Kakashi-sensei," Naruto replied with a smile.
Teacher and student exchanged smiles, and everything was understood without words.