You Are the Jonin Leader of Team 7, Right? Nine-Tails Discovers Naruto's Intentions

Sasuke quickly understood Naruto's intention.

"Thank you, Naruto!"

He bowed to Naruto.

Clearly, he understood how significant this Chakra was.

He could dedicate himself to training for an entire night.

Without worrying about Chakra depletion, nor needing to waste a lot of time refining Chakra.

He could even try out his Fire Style for an entire night!

Furthermore, there was a faint trace of Chakra remaining within him.

On that Chakra, Sasuke felt a powerful life force.

It was Chakra with healing properties!

This...

Sasuke's eyes welled up.

"Go on."

Naruto smiled and waved his hand.

Sasuke gave him a deep look before turning to leave.

At this moment, he understood the gap between himself and Naruto.

The gap in their magnanimity was also immense.

As soon as he went downstairs, Sasuke froze on the spot.

A persistent thought arose in his mind.

Why is Naruto's image constantly replacing Father's image... Stop overthinking, cherishing the time this Chakra exists is the most important thing!

After Sasuke left.

Naruto also washed up and went to sleep.

He no longer had to sleep for just a couple of hours like before, then cautiously wake up to continue training.

After that day of getting drunk, he slept deeply and soundly.

He had almost forgotten what it felt like to be well-rested.

Lying on the bed, he let go of all the messy thoughts in his mind, and gradually, he drifted off to sleep.

In the middle of the night, he was woken up by a stuffiness.

A faint fragrance filled his nostrils, very familiar, yet with a hint of sweet, cloying sake.

So restless, I thought it would take some time to accept the facts.

Unexpectedly, I worried too much.

But this is in line with that person's danger level.

To taste the flavor and know the essence is normal.

But a sneak attack is your fault.

The next day.

After breakfast, the Konoha 12 each went to find their Lead Jonin.

On the way, Hinata cautiously asked Naruto.

"What's wrong with Teacher Kurenai these past two days?"

"Ever since the gathering, she's always spacing out alone, smiling one moment and pouting the next."

Hinata thought she had accidentally let something slip that day, making Teacher Kurenai uneasy.

Naruto patted her head and comforted her for a while before she put her worries aside.

They arrived at the Hokage Building.

They saw Kakashi-sensei holding Icha Icha Paradise, sitting on a bench without any regard for his image.

"Yo, good morning, you're late."

Sakura's eyes widened. "Kakashi-sensei is actually here so early?"

"Moreover, didn't you say yesterday that we'd gather at noon?"

"We thought it would be a waste of time, so we planned to pick up the mission ourselves and have you submit it when you arrived."

Kakashi put away Icha Icha Paradise. "You're late."

He said this righteously, even with a hint of pride.

"Today won't be another cat-finding mission, right?"

"D-Rank Missions are all pretty much the same."

"Hmph, if it's another cat-finding mission, I'll go find Cat Grandma and take all the cat-finding missions myself."

The three of them chatted as they walked past Kakashi.

Kakashi rubbed the back of his head. "Why does it feel like I'm the extra one in Team Seven?"

"Hey, wait for me! I'm the Lead Jonin. If I let you guys go pick up missions on your own, the Third Hokage will scold me again when he asks."

Upon hearing this, Sasuke and Sakura both turned their heads, a hint of pleasant surprise in their eyes, their lips curling up uncontrollably.

Oh no!

He's coming for me!

Kakashi immediately used the Body Flicker Technique and appeared before the Hokage's Office.

As expected, it was another D-Rank Mission.

This time, it wasn't finding a cat, but picking up trash.

"Alright then, I'll leave it to you. I'm going to train."

Sasuke looked at the clone with a slightly displeased expression, feeling a bit helpless.

"Fine, original body. We lack patience, so this can be considered a form of training."

Sasuke was currently a temporary Chakra Hoarder, so he didn't mind using it at all.

Kakashi and Sakura cast envious glances.

Then they looked to the side.

A certain actual hoarder had instead become "Kakashi."

(He) leaned against a Big Tree branch, resting head on hands.

"Sakura, you stand on the water and pick up the trash in the river. Sasuke and I will handle the ground."

"This is also special training. You need to ensure you can pick up trash while also controlling yourself so you don't fall into the water."

"I think this training should be very suitable for you."

Sakura pondered for a moment, then said, "Thank you, Naruto! I'll do my best!"

With that, she enthusiastically picked up her tools and jumped down.

"Sasuke, the effect of Shadow Clone training is pretty much the same as the original body. You're too impatient."

"This mission is perfect for cultivating my mind."

"Look over the trash in this area, memorize the location of each piece of trash, and then try to pick it up while closing your eyes, following your memory."

"Remember, do not be impatient."

"That makes sense, thank you Naruto, I will definitely work hard to complete this training!"

After listening to Naruto's explanation, Sasuke's shadow clone pondered for a moment and then began to move around the area.

He walked very slowly, needing to memorize the location of the trash, as well as the route, speed, and other details from the starting point.

Kakashi's eyes widened.

Wait, what about you?

No, that's not the point.

Kakashi watched Sakura and Sasuke obediently following instructions.

If it were Sakura, Kakashi could accept it.

But... Uchiha Sasuke actually listened to Naruto so well?

Could it be because of the Multiple Shadow Clone from yesterday?

"Kakashi-sensei, while training with low Chakra is indeed troublesome, it doesn't affect your Meditation."

"Meditation will give you stronger control over the Sharingan, and even reduce the Chakra consumption after activating the Sharingan."

Kakashi: ???

It's my turn? I have a mission too?

Huh?

"Are you serious?"

"I spent most of my time meditating at the Ninja Academy. While I can't say for sure, it would definitely be very helpful to you, Kakashi-sensei, right now."

"Alright, I'll believe you for now."

Kakashi rarely meditated. Ever since he discovered his Chakra was depleted the moment he used it, he spent most of his time watching Little Royal Uncle to pass the time.

Moreover, the one saying this was Naruto.

Whether it was useful or not, he would try it.

After all, after so many years, his progress had been very small, so small it could be described as standing still.

In addition to that dark period, he mostly slacked off.

For the next while, Naruto meditated while dedicating a sliver of his attention to their situation.

"Sasuke, take five steps to the right, then one step forward."

"Sakura, since you're used to multitasking, try doing three things at once. Your Chakra reserves are too low. Try controlling the Chakra under your feet, picking up trash, and refining Chakra all at the same time."

"Kakashi-sensei, are you thinking about the contents of Icha Icha Paradise again?"

They only completed one D-Rank Mission by noon.

Naruto sat on a branch, looking down at the three exhausted figures below.

Sasuke's clone said, "Hmph, mission successfully completed. Thanks, Naruto!"

Then, with a pop, the Shadow Clone dispelled itself.

Sakura's clothes were soaked with sweat. She looked up at Naruto in the tree, her eyes full of anticipation.

"You did well. Go find Tenten and learn Medical Ninjutsu with her, or go find Teacher Kurenai to learn Genjutsu. These are your strengths. Training after this special session will be more effective."

"Yes!"

Receiving praise, Sakura smiled sweeter than candy and trotted away.

Kakashi looked at the clouds in the sky with a look of utter despair.

One cloud, two clouds...

"Kakashi-sensei, it's time to turn in the mission. You're a Jonin, for goodness sake. During non-combat periods, your meditation is truly... a mess."

"Why don't you find yourself a woman? Oh, right, I've thought of a woman who would be perfect for you."

"No, spare me. I'll go turn in the mission first."

Kakashi stood up and brushed off his pants.

"Naruto, meditation is indeed very useful. You... forget it. Since you're still unwilling to say, I'll wait. Perhaps if my strength increases further, it will also help you."

"As for Sasuke, I'll start teaching him Chidori tomorrow."

With that, Kakashi didn't wait for Naruto to say anything and immediately used the Body Flicker Technique to leave.

As for the woman Naruto mentioned, she was naturally Spy Karin, who would appear later.

At the same time, within the Uchiha Clan Compound, Sasuke was furious.

"Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu!"

Hoo--!!!

"No, the speed isn't fast enough. My hand seals are still too slow, and I'm not familiar enough with them... Naruto can do many jutsu with just one hand. I need to work harder!"

"Fire Style: Dragon Fire... Ga!"

Sasuke suddenly stopped.

As the Shadow Clone dispersed, his memories and experiences returned.

He plopped down on the ground, wiping the sweat from his forehead.

His previously restless heart also calmed down considerably.

"Hmph, as expected, he's an unreliable Lead Jonin... Fortunately, Naruto and I are on the same team."

Sasuke, uncharacteristically, lay on the ground and stopped training.

He closed his eyes, and the meditation state that was usually difficult to enter came to him in just a few minutes.

"Naruto's special training is indeed very effective."

"Rest and work in alternation... I'll listen to you."

Sasuke imitated Kakashi, resting his head on his hands and looking at the clouds in the sky.

His heart grew even more peaceful.

At this moment, he finally felt the exhaustion in his body.

"If it weren't for the Chakra Naruto gave me, I probably would have collapsed from exhaustion by now."

"If I'm not mistaken, due to his identity, Naruto has been hiding for many years... With his amount of Chakra, he couldn't possibly only have the strength he's shown."

"Really... You're helping me so much. If I don't help you in the future, the honor of the Uchiha Clan that I uphold will be a joke."

At some point, a faint smile appeared on Sasuke's face.

He muttered to himself in a slightly self-deprecating tone:

"What have I been doing all these years?"

"Sakura doesn't bother me anymore. Instead, she listens to Naruto very well and is diligently training, making obvious progress."

"On the other hand, I, the avenger... don't seem to have made much progress either."

"Is my body already at its limit?"

Suddenly, Sasuke seemed to recall something.

He slowly stood up, "Naruto said, 'People are iron, rice is steel,' and it's time to eat."

"I can't always go to Naruto's place... and I can't always go empty-handed."

Sasuke glanced at the instant food packaging and decisively changed his mind.

Not long after Sasuke left, a red figure appeared where he had been lying.

"So that's it, Naruto has this idea..."

"Using the characteristic of the Ninja Sect's connected Chakra, to give the Uchiha brat my Chakra."

"Powerful recovery abilities and a vast amount of Chakra."

"Even a cripple can be built into a ninja with considerable combat power."

"Hahaha~"

Kurama suddenly laughed.

"So that's it... If there are many of them... that damn Third Hokage will have a hard time in the future. Is this what you meant by 'worse than death'?"

"If my senses are correct, I can withdraw the Chakra from that Uchiha brat at any time, and even extract the Chakra within him."

"The consequence of losing Chakra is inevitably death."

"I'm afraid Naruto intends for me to do this."

"Interesting, very interesting~"

Kurama turned his head and looked in the direction of Konoha.

"Offending Naruto, none of you will escape."