Trial Training, Famous Scene: Taijutsu Secret Technique—One Thousand Years of Death

The next morning

Sasuke got up refreshed, washed up, and leisurely left his apartment.

That was right—an apartment.

Sasuke's residence was not in the Uchiha Clan Grounds.

Instead, it was a luxurious apartment in central Konoha, not far from Naruto's home.

In the memories of his previous self, the Uchiha Clan Grounds had been designated a restricted area by the Third Hokage after the clan massacre.

Sasuke had also been placed in this luxurious apartment. Before graduation, someone would come by every month to deliver some living expenses...

As for the Uchiha clan's enormous assets??

According to the Third Hokage, they had been sealed away and placed under Konoha's supervision.

They would be unsealed and returned once Sasuke came of age...

The implications spoke for themselves.

"Boss, one pancake..."

Lost in thought, Sasuke soon passed a breakfast shop and called out.

"Is that Sasuke-kun...?

It'll be ready soon. Please wait a moment..."

Seeing the handsome Sasuke, the young woman at the shop immediately greeted him warmly.

Her hands moved deftly as she began making the pancake...

In less than two minutes, Sasuke had a steaming-hot pancake in his hands.

One bite, and the crisp, tender fragrance filled his senses...

"Not bad..."

After praising the young woman at the shop, Sasuke turned and slowly headed toward Training Ground 3.

The young woman instantly fell into a lovestruck daze, staring blankly for a long while...

Sasuke's godlike looks had effortlessly claimed another victim...

[Mission complete. Reward obtained: 100,000 Ryo...]

Training Ground 3

As Sasuke stepped into the Training Ground and swallowed the last bite of his pancake, the system reward arrived as promised.

Sasuke felt a slight weight settle on his shoulder, and 100,000 Ryo in cash appeared in his backpack...

"Damn it...

Sasuke, you bastard! You're this late?"

The moment Sasuke appeared, Naruto sprang up like a carp and shouted.

He had arrived on time before dawn and waited for a full three hours...

"Sorry, I overslept!"

Sasuke answered dismissively without even looking up, offering no explanation.

"Idiot Naruto...

Teacher Kakashi isn't here yet, so this doesn't count as being late."

Sakura, who had also been waiting for a long time, immediately scolded him and stood up for her idol, Sasuke.

As she spoke, she stepped forward, helped Sasuke take off his backpack, and placed it beside hers, her face full of happiness...

"Sakura..."

Naruto instantly broke down at the sight, squatting on the ground and drawing circles pitifully.

His face was full of resentment...

Sakura would make a pretty good wife...

Watching Sakura's slender back, Sasuke felt his heart stir...

To be fair, from Naruto's perspective, Sakura really was no good!

But from Sasuke's perspective, she was absolutely a qualified wife.

Obedient, devoted to her husband and children, capable, unwaveringly loyal...

Those were all Sakura's shining qualities as a wife.

Besides, married Sakura's looks could definitely hold up...

Most importantly, she came to him on her own without him needing to win her over.

How could Sasuke ignore a wife handed to him for free...

"Sasuke-kun..."

Noticing Sasuke's unusual gaze, Sakura, who was always watching him, immediately flushed scarlet across both cheeks...

Her heart raced wildly as she secretly cried out in celebration of love's victory!

Sasuke's face darkened slightly, and he immediately turned to look at Naruto...

Sakura was way too lovestruck right now!

He should think about how to get Naruto to make more suggestions and fleece him for all he was worth...

That guy had quite a few good things on him...

Two more hours later

"Hi...

Good morning, you three..."

With the sun already high in the sky, Kakashi finally arrived and waved in greeting.

That lazy gesture immediately gave Naruto and Sakura, who had waited the longest, an outlet for their frustration...

"You're too slow, Teacher Kakashi..."

Sakura and Naruto both pointed at Kakashi and shouted in unison.

"Well, sorry...

There was a black cat... so..."

Kakashi, who had long since abandoned all shame, opened his eyes and brazenly made up an excuse. He casually set down his backpack, took out an alarm clock, and placed it on a nearby wooden post.

"Alright, now I'll explain the training...

Your task is to take these two bells before noon.

Anyone who fails to take a bell won't get lunch...

Remember, you can use any means necessary...

Face me with the intent to kill..."

Amid Sakura and Naruto's uncertain expressions, Kakashi explained the test.

Sakura and Naruto, neither of whom had eaten breakfast, both glared resentfully at Kakashi in indignation...

So that was why they had not been allowed to eat breakfast.

"Teacher Kakashi, will those who fail to get a bell merely go without lunch?

What kind of survival training is that??"

Suppressing her anger, Sakura asked in a ladylike manner, utterly confused.

It was only one meal. What did it matter if they missed it??

"Hehe...

You're sharp, Sakura...

Then I'll announce the final rule!

Only those who take a bell will pass the test and become Genin.

As you can see, there are only two bells.

In other words, only two of the three of you can pass..."

Kakashi narrowed his eyes and spoke slowly. His words immediately shocked Sakura and Naruto.

"Damn it...

That means the cooperative strategy we discussed last night is completely useless!

I refuse to be eliminated here..."

Naruto was the first to react and immediately threw teamwork out of his mind.

There were two bells. He had to get one of them!!

"I finally got assigned to the same team as Sasuke-kun. I don't want to be separated from him.

Sorry, Naruto..."

Sakura beside him also immediately came to a realization, excluding Naruto in an instant.

"Uh..."

Seeing this, Sasuke's mouth twitched as he secretly shook his head.

Those two had been so easily divided by Kakashi...

What a headache!!

"Then...

The training begins!!"

A flicker of disappointment flashed through Kakashi's eyes as he raised one hand and declared.

The moment his words fell.

Sasuke and Sakura moved at once, swiftly leaving their spots and hiding separately.

Only Naruto remained standing out in the open, with no intention of concealing himself...

"Naruto, what the hell are you doing...

A ninja hides his presence and waits for the right moment to act.

Are you being so obvious because you're stupid, or because you have no brains??"

Kakashi scolded him with a dark expression, lowering his opinion of Naruto by another notch.

This guy really hadn't inherited even a shred of Teacher Minato's ninja instincts...

"Hmph, I don't care about that stuff!

Teacher Kakashi, let's settle this fair and square..."

Naruto crossed his arms and snorted disdainfully, his eyes blazing as he stared at the two bells at Kakashi's waist.

"Idiot..."

Kakashi sighed helplessly at that. Under Naruto's tense gaze, he took out Icha Icha Paradise and began showing off.

"Damn it, don't underestimate me..."

Naruto, ignored completely, immediately flew into a rage. Rolling up his sleeves, he charged forward.

But as a mere Genin, how could he be Kakashi's match? Kakashi easily handled each of Naruto's punches and kicks...

"A ninja must never leave his back exposed to the enemy, Naruto...

Konoha's secret Taijutsu ultimate technique—One Thousand Years of Death..."

Kakashi flashed behind Naruto and crouched down, his hands forming the Tiger Hand Seal as he spoke coldly.

Those sudden words.

Immediately made Naruto's hairs stand on end, cold sweat pouring down his face...

The next instant

Under Naruto's panicked, bewildered gaze, Sakura's embarrassed stare, and Sasuke's amused eyes.

Kakashi viciously struck Naruto's rear with One Thousand Years of Death, launching him high into the sky...

"Ah..."

Naruto instantly wailed in agony, tears streaming through the air—a sight heartbreaking to see and hear...

Now...

Hidden beneath the bushes by the riverbank, Sasuke formed Hand Seals just as Naruto fell into the water.