Konoha's Training Ground 4 was now Team 7's exclusive camp.
Intense training was underway.
Under the lashes of Karin's ten chains, Sasuke was forbidden from using chakra and could defend himself only with his own strength and Moonlight.
From being completely helpless at first to successfully blocking and counterattacking over a dozen times before being bound, Sasuke had made considerable progress.
This was a training method Tobirama had devised specifically for Sasuke after hearing what Little Itachi had to say.
Wasn't Sasuke all about charging straight in? A few more beatings would straighten him out.
Wasn't he brave with Lightning Chakra Mode boosting him? Then ban it outright and make him fight the chains with his flesh and blood.
Karin was a healer anyway. If he got hurt, he could come over, take a bite, and be fully restored.
Meanwhile, Hinata and Naruto were sparring nonstop.
An azure figure and a golden figure clashed repeatedly, nine-tails chakra enveloping the greatsword as it collided again and again with Hinata's palms.
With the enhancement of tenseigan chakra, Hinata's palms were far tougher than ordinary weapons, even allowing her to press Naruto's greatsword back.
Inside the Small Wooden House in the middle, a bored, masked man with white hair was reading a book, occasionally poking his head out to observe Naruto and the others training.
"Ah, what a lazy daily routine."
Kakashi put down his book, rolled his neck, took out his White Blade, and slowly walked out onto the training ground.
"Sasuke, come spar with me."
Yes, after slacking off for a month, Kakashi-sensei had decided to spar with his student today.
Time to stretch his muscles.
Karin's chains stopped. Sasuke went over and gently bit her, then drew Moonlight once he had recovered. His match with Kakashi was about to begin.