Sasuke's gaze swept over the cheerful Naruto and the composed Su Bai, a trace of complicated emotion flashing through his eyes.
He lowered his head and fell into deep thought, a question echoing endlessly in his mind:
How can I become stronger? How can I surpass them and reach that person's level?
After the mission ended, the fading rays of the setting sun bathed Konoha's streets, coating everything in a warm golden hue.
Kakashi was about to take Sasuke away for training when a calm voice called out to him.
Su Bai had appeared behind them at some point, his deep eyes fixed directly on Kakashi.
"I'm coming too."
He spoke concisely, his tone carrying an unwavering firmness that brooked no doubt.
Kakashi raised a brow slightly, his silver hair swaying gently in the breeze.
He carefully examined the aloof genius before him, his curiosity piqued.
"Why do you suddenly want to join the training?"
Su Bai answered expressionlessly, his voice as calm as still water. "Because my uncle is no longer a match for me."
Though brief, those words revealed the powerful thirst for knowledge and drive to improve within him.
After considering it for a moment, Kakashi nodded in agreement.
As an experienced jonin, he keenly sensed the hidden desire in Su Bai's words.
Kakashi silently approved.
The three headed toward the training ground together, each occupied by different thoughts.
Sasuke occasionally glanced at Su Bai, his gaze filled with both vigilance and curiosity.
He secretly pondered Su Bai's purpose in suddenly joining them.
Su Bai, meanwhile, maintained his usual composure, though inwardly he was excited for the upcoming training.
He knew this was a rare opportunity to further improve under the guidance of someone as strong as Kakashi.
Walking at the front, Kakashi wore a faint,