At the training ground.
Sakura, who had fallen unconscious after being caught in Sasuke's genjutsu, quickly drew the attention of the other students.
They gathered around in small groups and called out to her several times, but found that no matter what they did, they couldn't wake her.
"What happened? Why won't she wake up?"
"Sasuke's genjutsu must be too strong!"
"Looks like we need to get a teacher!"
The students began chattering among themselves.
Nearby, Sasuke chuckled.
He glanced at Shinji, the corners of his mouth gradually lifting, as if to say, See that? The Sharingan is the true power of our Uchiha Clan!
Just then, Naruto called out to Sasuke, "Sasuke, hurry up and release the genjutsu!"
"Figure it out yourselves!"
Sasuke turned and went back to a corner of the training ground, resuming his training.
But the corner of his eye gave away the fact that he was still watching the field.
Of course, he knew the genjutsu he'd used on Sakura wasn't harmful and wouldn't endanger her. He just wanted to see whether any of the students on the field could break it.
Just as everyone was at a loss, Shinji walked over.
Seeing him approach, the others parted to make way. Even Naruto, who had been anxiously pacing in circles, stepped aside. "Shinji, can you wake Sakura up?"
In the distance, Sasuke narrowed his eyes and watched Shinji's every move, looking a little tense.
But before Shinji could do anything, Yakumo hurried over to Sakura and deliberately gave Shinji a provocative look.
Shinji stepped aside. Yakumo's eagerness to show off, with just a hint of playful mischief, amused him.
Yakumo crouched beside Sakura, took a deep breath, and formed Hand Seals. Then she gently pressed one hand to Sakura's forehead. "Release!"
"Huh? What happened to