They didn't charge in right away. Looks like they're all pretty calm, even Naruto, who seems the most thoughtless.
Kakashi quietly approved.
He knew Sasuke's strength, but regardless of how strong Sakura and Naruto were, concealing their presence and observing the enemy's condition were the most basic qualities of a ninja.
The two had chosen to hide in the dense forest. Kakashi had already given them an extra point in his heart for such cautious personalities and ninja qualities.
Kakashi casually swept his gaze over the surrounding woods. Just as he was about to take out Icha Icha Paradise from his pouch to read, deliberately exposing an opening to lure them in,
he remembered that Sasuke was among them. The hand that had just reached for his pouch silently lowered. If he really did that, it would no longer be an opening—it would become a weakness.
I still need to focus on Sasuke, or it'll be easy to capsize.
Kakashi stood openly in the middle of the clearing, his posture casual, but his entire body was taut like a drawn bow. Sasuke's strength could not be underestimated, and more importantly, neither could his speed.
After learning Chidori a month ago, Sasuke had used Lightning Release chakra to stimulate his body. His speed had now risen to another level. If Kakashi let his guard down, he might lose all three bells.
"Sasuke, what do you think?"
From the dense crown of a large tree, Sakura secretly observed Kakashi before lowering her voice to ask.
Sasuke glanced at Naruto, whose face was faintly showing impatience, and said in a deep voice, "Kakashi-sensei is very strong. Let's use Battle Plan B."
Sasuke had already sparred with Kakashi countless times, so this one time made no difference. He might as well fight alongside his