Kakashi Hatake and the others saw that the "test" had ended and walked into the training ground together. Looking at the students sprawled all over the ground, they were somewhat at a loss for words.
Although they had known Shihōin Naraku would find a way to teach these children a lesson, they had not expected him to be so heavy-handed.
That immense presence just now had affected half of Konoha. They had no idea what the situation in the village was like now.
Fortunately, they had reported this to the Hokage beforehand and made preparations. Otherwise, it would have caused another considerable disturbance.
"Leave these brats alone. Just let them lie there. Take them away whenever they wake up."
Shihōin Naraku glanced at the genin lying on the ground, drew his Zanpakutō, and went off to the side to continue training.
For him, the most important thing now was improving his physique so his body could hold more chakra and increase his strength.
So, at this stage, taijutsu training was the most suitable choice for him.
The jonin present exchanged glances. Since Shihōin Naraku had already decided, there was nothing they could do but wait until Naruto Uzumaki and the others woke up.
"If you have things to do, go ahead. I can keep watch here."
Kakashi Hatake glanced at his subordinates. Sasuke and Naruto had been the last to fall just now, which gave him some comfort.
Click!
Asuma Sarutobi lit a cigarette and held it between his lips. "Let's stay here. We're their instructors, after all. With our own students lying on the ground, how could we focus on anything else?"
As he spoke, Asuma Sarutobi scratched his head in distress. Not one of his three students had held out until the end. Ino Yamanaka and Shikamaru Nara