A few days later, Konoha.
In the training ground used by Team 7, Kakashi stood in front of the training stakes and looked at Sakura who was moving his wrist.
"So, you specifically called me here just to have a fight with me?"
"Hmm."
Sakura took a few steps back and distanced himself from Kakashi.
"I have been practicing this year and I want you to test my results."
Kakashi looked at her for a while, then closed the <Make-Out Paradise> in his hand and put it into the ninja bag.
"Okay."
He waved to Sakura.
"Come on."
As soon as he finished speaking, Sakura had already taken out three Shuriken and threw them out with all his strength.
Whoosh whoosh!
The three Shuriken shot in different directions, shooting at Kakashi's chest, abdomen and right leg respectively.
Kakashi took a step back.
The one at the front, Shuriken, wiped his clothes and flew over, and the other two also missed one after another.
Sakura had expected this.
She pulled with both hands, and the steel wire hidden behind Shuriken tightened instantly. Shuriken, which had already flown past, was forcibly changed its direction and shot back from behind Kakashi.
She actually learned Manipulated Shuriken Technique from Sasuke and Chiya!
But this move can't hurt Kakashi at all.
Kakashi turned his body slightly to the side and avoided all attacks.
Just as he turned sideways, Sakura had already rushed in front of him.
She punched Kakashi in the chest.
Bang!
The fist hit, but the Kakashi in front of him turned into a wooden stake.
Substitution Technique!
Sakura was shocked and turned around immediately.
Kakashi had appeared behind her and grabbed her wrist. Sakura was just about to break free when his feet suddenly tripped and he lost his balance and fell hard to the ground.
Before she could get up, a Kunai had already stopped next to her neck.
"It's over."
Kakashi let go of her and took Kunai back.
Sakura sat on the ground and said nothing.
"It's a good idea to use the steel wire to change the direction of Shuriken, and then get closer while I'm dodging."
Kakashi looked at the wooden pile next to it.
"But it's still too naive. In the face of absolute strength, this kind of move is just a show."
Sakura sat on the ground, looking down at his hands.
This year, she has been training almost every day.
She has practiced Kunai throwing, Taijutsu, Hand Seals speed, and all the basic ninjutsu she has mastered before. She has practiced it countless times.
But in front of Kakashi, she couldn't even last one round.
"Do you want to continue?"
Kakashi asked.
Sakura did not answer immediately.
She raised her head and her eyes fell on the old wooden pile next to her.
There are many nicks caused by Kunai on it, as well as several deep scratches. In the past, Naruto liked to practice on this wooden stake. After failing in the ninjutsu, he would yell in anger, and he would try again after getting up.
In the days after Naruto disappeared, she was also waiting for him here.
one year ago.
That morning, Sakura came to Naruto's residence as usual.
Danzo banned Naruto. After leaving Konoha, he was able to perform fewer and fewer tasks, and spent most of his time practicing with Jiraiya in the village.
Sakura will occasionally come to train with him.
Bang bang bang!
Sakura knocked on the door several times in succession.
"Naruto, are you up?"
No one in the room responded.
She waited for a while and then slammed the door hard.
"That's a lot of roads!!"
"If you don't Opening Gate, I will go in!"
There was still no movement inside.
"Hey, that's weird."
Sakura glanced at the closed doors and windows and thought that Naruto had been dragged to practice by Jiraiya again.
But she had a vague feeling that something was not right. Naruto usually told her in advance no matter where she went.
She stood at the door for a while, and finally had to leave alone.
The next day, a piece of news was suddenly announced in the village.
Naruto Uzumaki follows Jiraiya on a long-term secret mission. Special training is required during the mission, and the return date is temporarily uncertain.
Sakura didn't react for a long time when he heard the news.
Naruto was at Konoha yesterday, but has left the village today.
That guy can't hide anything at all. When he encounters something new, he can't wait to show it off in front of everyone.
Now that he has been gone for so long, he has not even left a word.
In the next few days, Sakura went to Naruto's residence several times.
She lingered outside for a long time, as if she could find some clue.
But every time it was unsuccessful.
After a while, there was still no news from Naruto.
Sakura decided that she could not wait any longer and wanted to find out.
She walked directly to Hokage Building.
She explained her purpose to the guard and waited in the corridor for nearly a morning before finally being allowed to enter the office.
Danzo is sitting behind the desk, with his hands piled with documents.
"What's the matter?"
"Lord Hokage, I want to know where Naruto went."
Danzo's hand while flipping the files stopped for a moment.
"The village has announced the news. He is following Jiraiya on a long-term mission."
"But he left too suddenly."
Sakura took two steps forward.
"I was planning to train with him the day before, but the next day I heard that he had left the village. He didn't even leave a word."
"The mission was decided on a temporary basis."
Danzo continued to look at the document in his hand.
"After receiving the order, the ninja should set off immediately."
"Then where did he go?"
"Confidential."
"But... I want to contact him."
"No."
Danzo finally raised his head.
His eyes stared gloomily at Sakura.
Until Sakura was stared at by him with hair all over his body and lowered his head.
"Naruto Uzumaki is very safe. After the special training is over, he will naturally return to Konoha."
"Do you have anything else to do?"
Sakura stood in front of the desk and moved his lips a few times.
She still had many things she wanted to ask, but Danzo's sense of oppression was too strong, and she finally didn't dare to ask.
"No more."
Sakura turned and left the office.
After walking out of Hokage Building, she stood on the street for a long time.
She knew there was something wrong with this.
But there was nothing she could do, and she didn't even have the courage to confront Danzo.
Sakura remembered the day Chiya left, when he confronted Danzo in front of everyone and even called him an old dog.
What was Chiya's mood at that time?
Sakura clenched her fists. She felt her eyes were hot and tears were pooling in them.
She resisted the tears from falling.
"I... is such a waste."
"Do you want to continue?"
Kakashi's inquiry brought Sakura back from his memories.
She stood up from the ground and wiped the dirt off her clothes.
"Come again."
Sakura took out Kunai again and rushed directly to Kakashi.
This time, her speed was faster than before.
Kunai slashed diagonally towards Kakashi's shoulder. Kakashi dodged sideways, Sakura immediately twisted his wrist and pursued the sword again.
Dang!
Kakashi blocks the attack with Kunai.
Sakura raised his leg and kicked him in the abdomen.
Kakashi took half a step back, and Sakura's attack failed again. As soon as her feet hit the ground, she chased forward, giving Kakashi no chance to distance herself.
The two fought several times in a row, and Kunai kept bumping into each other.
Dang! Dang!
Sakura's attacks are getting faster and faster, and more and more chaotic.
She only wants to meet Kakashi once.
Even if it happens only once, it can prove that this year's training was not in vain.
But no matter what angle she attacks from, Kakashi can avoid it in advance.
Sakura gritted his teeth and waved Kunai again.
Kakashi suddenly grabbed her wrist and twisted it backwards. Kunai fell to the ground with a clang. Sakura was then pushed down and her arms were firmly controlled behind her.
"That's enough."
"It's not over yet!"
Sakura struggled to get up.
Kakashi didn't let go.
"You are already in a mess. If you continue to fight, you will only get hurt."
Sakura's struggling movements stopped.
She lay on the ground, breathing faster and faster.
After a while, Kakashi let go of his hand.
Sakura slowly sat up and looked at Kunai that fell next to him.
"I've been practicing for a year."
Kakashi stood aside and said nothing.
"A whole year."
Sakura suddenly raised his voice.
"Why is it still like this?"
"When Chiya left, I couldn't do anything. Sasuke left, and I couldn't stop him. Naruto disappeared suddenly. I didn't even know where to look!"
"Why, why!"
"I train every day, but what are these things for?"
She grabbed Kunai on the ground and threw it out with all her strength.
Kunai is nailed to the wooden stake in the distance, hitting the bullseye.
This is a pretty standard throw.
But this doesn't change anything.
Sakura lowered his head, tears suddenly falling on the back of his hands.
"Kakashi-sensei... Why can't I do anything? Why can't I just watch."
"Why... they have to leave me."
Kakashi sighed and touched her head.
"It's not your fault. It's because the teacher didn't do a good job and didn't protect you."
Sakura raised his head, his eyes were red, and tears were flowing down his cheeks.
"Kakashi-sensei, I want to become stronger, I don't want to hide behind me all the time."
Kakashi looked at Sakura, and it took a long time before he spoke.
"Sakura, I can't teach you."
Sakura was stunned.
"Why?"
"What I am good at is not suitable for you."
Kakashi pointed to his Sharingan.
"Lightning Cutter needs to be very fast, and also relies on Sharingan to observe the opponent. Other Lightning Release also need to spend a lot of time changing the properties of Chakra."
Just as the hope in Sakura's eyes disappeared, Kakashi continued:
"But, I know someone."
"She can turn your strengths into real strengths."
Sakura looked up at him.
"Who?"
"Lady Tsunade."
Hearing this name, Sakura was stunned.
That was one of the legendary Legendary Sannin, Shinobi World recognized as the first Medical Ninjutsu.
Kakashi picked up Kunai that fell on the ground and handed it to Sakura.
"She is at Konoha now. I can take you to see her."
"As for whether she is willing to teach you, it depends on you."
Sakura took Kunai and nodded vigorously.
"Okay."