Getting praised... well, she considered it praise anyway.
Sakura hurried forward, wrapped her arms around Naruto's arm, and gently shook it.
"Naruto-kun, what about my ranged attacks?"
Naruto could see the pride in her eyes and smiled faintly.
"You shouldn't get too cocky either. Sasuke can currently open four of the Eight Inner Gates. If he does, combined with his Sharingan, it's hard to say who would win."
"Of course, the Bringer-of-Darkness Technique is especially effective against the Sharingan."
"Uh... this time, you did win."
By the end, Naruto suddenly changed his tune.
It couldn't be helped. The Bringer-of-Darkness Technique was too overpowered.
"As for ranged attacks, I haven't thought of anything suitable for you yet."
"But whether it's ranged attacks or Genjutsu..."
"Those aren't the focus. They're only there to help you get close to your opponent in battle."
"Super Strength is your strongest offensive method. If an ordinary opponent takes one of your punches, they'll basically lose their ability to fight."
"So when facing enemies you know, it's best to confuse them first."
"How do I confuse them?"
Sakura blinked, making it clear that she was just an innocent little girl who knew nothing.
Naruto's eye twitched. Why did this girl suddenly seem a little calculating?
Still, he said, "Make people think you're a weak little rookie who can only use Genjutsu."
"Use Genjutsu whenever you can. Know your role—you are a medical ninja."
"Then, when the enemy gets close, tell them you're a close-combat mage king."
"Yes~!"
Nearby, the deeply shaken Uchiha Sasuke lowered his head.
After hearing Naruto's advice for Sakura, he let out another soft sigh.
This battle had shown him his current strength.
Clear Skies, Rain Stops was still on cooldown.
The only thing worth being glad about was that he hadn't been hit