Team 7's Special Training Begins

"Teacher Kakashi..."

Seeing Kakashi collapse unconscious, Naruto cried out and rushed to Sasuke's side to check on him.

Sakura and Tazuna hurried forward as well...

"Don't worry...

This is a side effect of using the Sharingan. He'll be fine after resting at home for a few days!"

Sasuke calmly reassured the three tense people, making them instantly breathe a sigh of relief.

"Come to think of it, why does Teacher Kakashi have a Sharingan too?

That eye was really amazing just now...

Can I train in that secret technique too, Sasuke...?"

Naruto suddenly came to his senses and looked at Sasuke eagerly, his face full of excitement.

When Sasuke first awakened his eye, Naruto had thought it was Sasuke's personal ability!

But after seeing Kakashi's Sharingan, he could not help letting his imagination run wild...

"You idiot, Naruto. A power like the Sharingan can't be trained!

Do you have even the slightest bit of ninja common sense...?"

Sakura shouted helplessly from the side. How could Naruto ask such a stupid question?

"Uh??

Then how does Teacher Kakashi have one??"

Naruto scratched his head, directly using the facts to make his point.

It left the confident Sakura completely stumped and dumbfounded...

How was she supposed to know that?

"Sasuke, do you know why?

Why can't I have a Sharingan??"

Seeing Sakura turn away and ignore him, Naruto craned his neck and turned to Sasuke with a question.

That serious yet curious gaze left Sasuke utterly stunned!

Was this guy really a native ninja??

"Naruto, did you not listen to a single word at Ninja Academy?!

This is so embarrassing...

Listen carefully. The Sharingan belongs to bloodline clans like the Uchiha..."

Seeing Sasuke at a loss for words, Sakura could only take on the burden and begin explaining.

As the two asked and answered questions, Sakura gradually went frantic.

The group safely and smoothly returned to Tazuna's house...

The next day

"Everyone, Mr. Kakashi is awake..."

Tazuna's daughter, Tsunami, suddenly called out, immediately startling the resting Sasuke and the other two awake.

"Teacher Kakashi, you're awake..."

"Yeah, you had us worried sick!"

Seeing Kakashi awake, Naruto and Sakura immediately cried out excitedly. The weight in their hearts had finally lifted, and they once again had someone to rely on.

"Well, sorry for making you worry!

Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke..."

Kakashi quietly sighed in relief as he looked at the three of them. Thankfully, nothing unexpected had happened after he passed out.

"That's wonderful! Everyone's alright now!"

The late-arriving Tazuna shouted happily at the sight, instantly relaxing the atmosphere.

"Now isn't the time to celebrate, everyone...

I suspect Zabuza may not be dead!"

A sharp glint flashed in Sasuke's eyes as he spoke up, dropping a shocking statement.

Enough with the pointless chatter!

"What?!

Sasuke, what nonsense are you talking about...

We all saw Zabuza get killed by that Mist brat!"

Naruto instantly jumped up, staring at Sasuke in disbelief and shock.

"How could that be..."

Sakura also looked at Sasuke in disbelief, somewhat doubtful.

"So you noticed it too, Sasuke..."

Kakashi, who had already harbored some suspicions, instantly understood. He turned to Sasuke, secretly shocked.

Was this guy's talent as a ninja really this terrifying??

"Huh??

Teacher Kakashi, what do you mean...

Didn't you already examine Zabuza's body??"

Seeing Kakashi's expression of agreement, Naruto clutched his head and asked uneasily.

"That's true...

But I overlooked something earlier.

Why would that Mist Village Anbu go through the trouble of taking away the entire body?

To prevent information from leaking, he only needed to take the head...

And the way he killed Zabuza..."

The dispirited Kakashi slowly explained with a grave expression, leaving Naruto, Sakura, and Tazuna stunned.

"So that Mist Village Anbu was actually Zabuza's accomplice!

The next time, we'll be facing two enemies..."

Sasuke nodded as he looked at the dispirited Kakashi and got straight to the point.

"That's right!

You've all seen how strong that masked Mist Ninja was.

From now on, I'll train you more strictly..."

Kakashi nodded in strong agreement. Talking to smart people really was pleasant.

"So that's how it is...

That guy was Zabuza's companion!

Next time, I'll make him see how strong I am..."

The slow-witted Naruto finally caught on. He clenched his fists and shouted excitedly, his fighting spirit soaring.

"Heh, heh. You're actually this excited to hear that Zabuza isn't dead...

Then we'll start training this afternoon..."

Kakashi was only briefly taken aback before he finally looked at Naruto with approval.

Naruto was growing quickly too!

But against that Mist Ninja Youth, they would still have to rely on Sasuke!!

That afternoon

In the nearby forest

"Sasuke, given your current situation, you have enough ninjutsu for now.

If you want to quickly improve your combat strength, go train Water Walking on your own!

The principle is the same as Tree Climbing, except you're replacing a tree with a far harder-to-control current of water..."

Leaning on crutches, Kakashi looked at Sasuke seriously. He had no intention of teaching him any more ninjutsu!

"Water Walking??

Is that the technique you used to stand on the river when you fought Zabuza, Teacher?!"

Naruto immediately chimed in from the side, suddenly enlightened. He had greatly admired that incredibly cool move.

"That's right, that one..."

Kakashi gave a soft snort, signaling Sasuke to go train by himself.

With Sasuke's Chakra and ninjutsu foundation, once he mastered this technique, his strength would soar...

It was far better than wasting time learning another ninjutsu!

"Understood..."

Sasuke understood Kakashi's intentions and turned to leave without refusing.

Because the moment Kakashi spoke, he had also received a system suggestion.

Training Water Walking now would have double the effect...

It was the perfect chance to thoroughly master the Silent Killing Technique as well!

"Um, um...

Teacher Kakashi, don't we need to train Water Walking too?"

Seeing Sasuke leave, Naruto immediately could not hold himself back and hurriedly asked.

He did not want to fall too far behind Sasuke...

Though Sakura said nothing, her expression was much the same!

"You're different from Sasuke. What you lack right now is ninjutsu.

Naruto, you haven't forgotten the Wind Style basics I taught you before, have you?

Go wait over there. This time, I'll guide you through the training step by step..."

Kakashi looked at Naruto with a headache. He did not know whether personally teaching him would be enough to make Naruto learn that ninjutsu.

"You mean that Wind Release: Great Breakthrough?

But Teacher, why do I have to learn this Wind Style technique to coordinate with Sasuke's Fire Style??

I want to learn a more powerful offensive ninjutsu!!"

Naruto crossed his arms and pouted, venting his dissatisfaction. He was still hung up on it.

"Idiot, your Chakra is most likely Wind Nature...

Combined with Sasuke's Fire Style, it's the combination ninjutsu that can best bring out both of your strengths.

Also, you haven't even learned this C-rank ninjutsu!

And you have the nerve to talk about stronger Wind Style Ninjutsu!!"

Kakashi immediately scolded him in dissatisfaction. He had chosen this ninjutsu specifically to bring out both of their strengths.

Besides.

With Naruto's Chakra, even as a standalone ninjutsu, Great Breakthrough was an extremely powerful Wind Style attack!

"Uh..."

Seeing Kakashi get angry and remembering his previous disastrous training experience,

Naruto instantly lost his nerve and slunk off to the side...