Sasuke explained everything from beginning to end.
After Kakashi finished listening, he immediately understood what Sasuke meant.
But he could not teach Sasuke Chidori Current that readily.
He had once been Anbu, and he knew better than anyone what kind of person the Third was.
His duty was to protect Naruto, to let Naruto grow up in a relatively normal environment.
As for the Uchiha Clan, the higher-ups' attitude toward them had always been ambiguous.
If he taught Sasuke Chidori Current now, it would be the same as openly standing on the Uchiha's side.
If that happened, the peaceful life he had struggled so hard to maintain would be over.
It would not be good for Naruto, or for himself.
So, even though Kakashi truly admired Sasuke, and knew Sasuke had the talent to learn Chidori Current... still...
"Lord Kakashi."
"I won't let you teach me for nothing."
"I also prepared a greeting gift for you."
Seeing that Kakashi had stayed silent for so long, Sasuke directly revealed his final card.
If even this move did not work, then he could only fight a war of attrition. "A greeting gift?"
Kakashi froze.
He had not expected Sasuke to say something like that.
Besides, what could a little brat possibly take out that would tempt him?
"Make-Out Paradise?!"
Just as Kakashi was thinking there was nothing that could move him, the thing in Sasuke's hand made his eyes go wide.
The column on the cover said Volume Three, and the signature's handwriting was familiar too.
Kakashi could not help letting out a soft sound. "Mm."
"This issue is the latest one, and it has Lord Jiraiya's personal signature. It's absolutely genuine."
"Teacher Kakashi..."
Sasuke directly handed the book in front of him.
Kakashi's fingers were already trembling slightly.
His first reaction