Nani? There are three of us in Team 7, so why did you only prepare two bells?
Naruto asked, puffing out his cheeks in frustration.
Kakashi's expression turned serious. That is a good question; the fact that I only prepared two bells means that at least one or more of you will fail to become a genin and will be sent back to the Ninja Academy.
One final warning: come at me with the intent to kill, or you will all be judged as failures in this exercise!
Just as Kakashi finished speaking, Lin Fan received a prompt from the system.
[Ding! A tutorial mission has been issued: successfully use a genjutsu and defeat Kakashi. Reward: Chidori Lv1.]
Use a genjutsu?
Lin Fan couldn't help but smile slightly.
It seemed his Sharingan would finally come in handy.
The exercise began.
The three of them quickly split up, preparing to find a weakness in Kakashi's defense for a surprise attack.
Sasuke was already hidden in a dense thicket, his eyes peering out to carefully observe Kakashi's every move.
Lin Fan, meanwhile, quickly flew up to a tree branch to sit and enjoy the shade.
Naruto stood directly by the riverbank and shouted at Kakashi: Kakashi-sensei, let's settle this once and for all!
Kakashi didn't respond, instead pulling out My Neighbor's Aunt to read it carefully.
Seeing himself ignored, Naruto lost his patience and threw a straight punch directly at Kakashi.
Now, let me show you the true essence of taijutsu.
After Kakashi said this calmly, he vanished from Naruto's sight in an instant.
Just as Naruto stood there, stunned, Kakashi had already used a Body Flicker technique to appear behind him and crouched down.
He formed the Tiger seal with his hands and shouted: Konoha Style Taijutsu Secret Technique: One Thousand Years of Death.
Kakashi thrust his middle and index fingers together directly into Naruto's rear.
Aaaah!
Watching from the tree, Lin Fan saw a look of both intense pain and strange pleasure on Naruto's face.
With a loud scream, Naruto tumbled straight into the river.
By the time Naruto crawled out of the river, soaking wet, Kakashi was nowhere to be seen.
Naruto immediately spotted a bell lying under the nearest tree.
666, how lucky! To be able to just pick up a bell and avoid elimination is pretty good.
Naruto didn't think twice and walked straight toward the shade of the tree.
Just as he reached down to pick up the bell, a trap wire hidden in the grass yanked him up into the tree.
Kakashi slowly revealed himself, picked up the bell, and said, Don't fall for such an obvious trap, you idiot. You are still a long way from passing.
He then pulled out My Neighbor's Aunt once more and began to read it intently.
Now is the time.
Sasuke saw that Kakashi was focused on his manga.
Feeling the moment was right, he revealed himself.
He launched a lightning-fast flying kick aimed straight at Kakashi's head.
Kakashi immediately blocked with his right arm, sliding back half a step.
That was a decent strike. It seems I really can't afford to keep reading when dealing with a genius of the Uchiha clan.
He closed his beloved manga and said with a smile.
Sasuke snorted coldly, Kakashi, do you think you'll have the luxury of being so relaxed from here on out?
His hands moved rapidly, forming seals.
Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu!
After Sasuke finished the seals, his cheeks puffed out, and a massive fireball spread out before him.
Did I get him?
Just as Sasuke muttered to himself, the fireball dissipated, and there was no one left in front of him.
What are you looking for? I'm right under your feet.
A ninja must never leave their back wide open.
Kakashi's figure erupted from the ground beneath Sasuke's feet.
Earth Style: Double Suicide Decapitation Technique.
With a shout, Sasuke was pulled deep into the earth, leaving only his head exposed above the ground.
Kakashi brushed the dirt off his clothes and said slowly: I've dealt with those two; now it's your turn to make a move, Lin Fan!
Once I finish dealing with you, I should be able to head straight to the banquet.
At this moment, Lin Fan, perched on a tree trunk, had already activated his Three-Tomoe Sharingan to copy the Earth Style: Double Suicide Decapitation Technique.
[Ding, congratulations to the host for upgrading Earth Style: Double Suicide Decapitation Technique to LvMAX. Obtained additional status: Earth Style Ninjutsu Affinity increased by 10% (Total increase 20%)]
After maxing out the ninjutsu, Lin Fan deactivated his Sharingan and leaped down from the tree.
As expected of Kakashi, I am honored to receive your guidance.
Lin Fan said with a smile.
Lin Fan, if you cannot even defeat me, then your goal of unifying the ninja world may be temporarily out of reach.
Kakashi also replied with a smile.
He had witnessed Lin Fan's strength in the Third Hokage's crystal ball just two days ago.
To be honest, he was not entirely certain he could secure a victory against Lin Fan.
Konoha Strong Whirlwind.
Without further ado, Lin Fan took a large stride and swept his leg horizontally toward Kakashi.
So fast!
Kakashi felt a jolt of alarm and immediately raised his arms to block.
However, the formidable power behind that whip kick forced him to stumble back several steps.
It seems I truly cannot afford the slightest bit of carelessness when dealing with you!
Without hesitation, Kakashi opened his right hand and lifted the Konoha forehead protector covering his face.
A crimson Three-Tomoe Sharingan was instantly revealed.
How is this possible? How could Kakashi possess it? Even in our Uchiha clan, only a few members can awaken the Sharingan!
Sasuke, still buried underground, was shocked.
Your taijutsu movements will eventually be seen through by my Sharingan.
Kakashi said with great confidence.
Unexpectedly, Lin Fan suddenly laughed.
Everything was within his expectations.
Lin Fan closed the distance rapidly once more, yet he did not execute any taijutsu maneuvers.
Just as Kakashi felt a sense of confusion, Lin Fan's lips began to move.
Kakashi only heard Lin Fan say: The final ending of the manga My Neighbor's Aunt is...
Nani?
A spoiler?
One must know that Kakashi was obsessed with the manga Lin Fan had given him, having read more than half of it in just a single day.
He had been planning to finish his mission and return home that night to enjoy the ending while taking a leisurely bath.
Desperate to avoid learning the ending himself, Kakashi quickly covered his ears with both hands.
However, since he had already activated his Sharingan, he could clearly understand the ending through Lin Fan's lip-reading.
Kakashi then hurriedly shut his Sharingan.
Seeing that the moment had arrived, Lin Fan activated his own crimson Three-Tomoe Sharingan, which began to spin rapidly.
Nani, you actually have—
Before Kakashi could even finish his sentence in surprise, he was pulled directly into an illusion by Lin Fan.
It was a stormy, thunderous night.
A middle-aged man with white hair, holding a chakra short blade, was kneeling on the ground, incessantly repenting for something.
Trapped in the genjutsu, Kakashi was struck with horror at the sight.
Because the man kneeling on the ground in repentance was none other than his deceased father, Hatake Sakumo, known as the White Fang of the Leaf.
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