Watching Meihui and Sasuke hold off Super Deva Path up ahead, Naruto was starting to lose his composure.
Why couldn't I get it to work? Naruto was beginning to doubt himself. He had tried so many times, yet the violent chakra kept exploding in his hands.
"Why? Why did I fail again?"
Another failure left Naruto miserable. His brother and his friend were fighting for their lives up ahead, waiting for his support, but he just couldn't get it right.
His big brother had explained everything so thoroughly, yet after all this time, Naruto still hadn't learned it. He hadn't even managed to unleash it once. Even an incomplete version would have been something.
Meihui was still trading blows with Super Deva Path. In his current state, Meihui could have killed him instantly, but he still wanted to give Naruto and Sasuke some training.
Flowers raised in a greenhouse could never weather the storms. Only those that grew on their own could stand proud against the wind and rain.
Constantly protecting Naruto would only hinder his growth. As for Uchiha Sasuke, there was no need to worry about him-he would go looking for trouble on his own. Naruto wouldn't, though, so Meihui had to use a method like this.
Seeing Naruto still standing there in frustration, Meihui went straight over to him.
Behind him, Sasuke cursed under his breath. Seriously? Why did you run off? You're leaving me to fight him alone?
Hearing him approach, Naruto looked up. The moment he saw Meihui, a wave of hurt washed over him.
"Big brother, I'm sorry. I've let you down. I still couldn't do it."
Meihui said nothing. Instead, he reached out and patted Naruto's head like a father.
"It's all right, little brother. You've done really well. Leave the rest to