Naruto and Kakashi

That night, in the distance, Guren arrived at a base. A figure slowly emerged from the passageway—it was Kabuto Yakushi. Kabuto Yakushi looked at Guren, whose hands were empty, adjusted his glasses, and said, "It seems you've failed."

Guren's expression immediately turned grim, but unlike before, she didn't immediately attack Kabuto. Instead, she said to Kabuto Yakushi, "I need to see Lord Orochimaru."

Kabuto Yakushi gave a fake smile and said, "Come here, Lord Orochimaru just wanted to see you."

Hearing that Orochimaru wanted to see her, Guren was overjoyed, but thinking about how she had failed to complete her mission, Guren didn't know how to face Orochimaru. Guren followed Kabuto through the dimly lit passage and soon arrived at Orochimaru's room. Orochimaru was sitting in a chair, with a young ninja standing behind him. Guren looked at the ninja and instinctively felt her surroundings begin to blur. Guren was startled, and then everything returned to normal.

However, Guren broke out in a cold sweat and didn't look at the ninja again, instead kneeling before Orochimaru.

Orochimaru said, "You failed? What a pity. Tell me what happened?" So Guren told him everything that had happened over the past few days.

Orochimaru revealed a dangerous smile, licked his lips, and said, "You mean Sasori was killed by Uzumaki Hane? How interesting. I haven't even thanked him yet." As he spoke, Orochimaru glanced at Kabuto Yakushi, Kabuto Yakushi adjusted his glasses, his face expressionless, lost in thought.

Early the next morning, Naruto was woken up by Jiraiya and brought to a rocky clearing where Kakashi, Uzumaki Hane, and Shion were standing. Naruto was still confused and didn't know why Jiraiya had brought him here.

Kakashi said, "Long time no see, Naruto. I wonder how your strength has improved. So, we're going to have a battle today."

Upon hearing this, Naruto's face lit up with excitement, and he said, "Kakashi-sensei, I'm not the same person I used to be. Today, I'll show you the results of my training."

Kakashi took out a bell and said, "Then it's the same as before. No matter what method you use, as long as you can get this bell, you win. Let me see the results of your training over this period. Remember, if you don't have any ulterior motives..."

Naruto said, "If I wasn't determined to kill you, I wouldn't have been able to get the bell, right, Kakashi-sensei? This is too easy. Watch me snatch the bell right away."

Kakashi clipped the bell to his waist and said, "That's right, let's begin."

Upon hearing this, Naruto fired several Shuriken at Kakashi easily dodged the attacks.

At that moment, Naruto rushed in front of Kakashi and grabbed the bell at Kakashi's waist with his right hand.

Kakashi sidestepped, grabbed Naruto's outstretched hand, and twisted him in front of him. This scene reminded Kakashi of Naruto from years ago, and he said, "Naruto, you're still so impatient."

At that moment, Naruto appeared behind Kakashi, holding a Kunai at him. Then, the Naruto front of him vanished in smoke, saying, "Kakashi-sensei, it seems you've lost."

Kakashi said, "It seems Naruto, your strength has improved a lot."

Kakashi flashed behind Naruto and kicked out with his right foot. Naruto quickly turned around and blocked the attack with his right foot.

Kakashi took a step back and said, "Both your speed and strength have improved."

"Earth Release: Double Suicide Decapitation Technique," a hand reached out from under Naruto's feet, grabbed Naruto foot, and pulled him into the ground.

Kakashi crouched down, looked at Naruto, and said, "Naruto, you've lost."

Naruto said, "Kakashi-sensei, that's not necessarily true." With a bang, Naruto turned into smoke and disappeared.

Kakashi sensed something amiss behind him and quickly dodged, only to see Naruto suddenly appear behind him, unleashing the "Secret Taijutsu of Taijutsu: Thousand Years of Death." Kakashi thought to himself, "That was close; I almost lost my honor."

Seeing that he hadn't managed to attack Kakashi, Naruto quickly Hand Seals and used the "Shadow Clone Technique." Four Naruto appeared in front of Naruto and charged towards Kakashi.

Kakashi quickly Hand Seals, Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique," and spewed a large ball of flame forward. Bang, bang, the two Naruto at the front instantly turned into smoke and disappeared.

Two Naruto rushed in front of Kakashi, one on the left and one on the right, and kicked at Kakashi.

Kakashi leaped away, simultaneously Hand Seals, "Lightning Release: Lightning Beast Tracking Fang!" His right hand crackled with lightning, transforming into a wolf shape, and charged at Naruto. Naruto, his body crackling with lightning, collapsed to the ground and vanished into smoke.

The other Naruto dodged the attack and rushed in front of Kakashi. Kakashi grabbed the attacking Naruto and said, "Got you?"

Naruto said, "I caught you." He also gripped Kakashi tightly with both hands.

Another Naruto appeared behind Kakashi, grabbing at the bell at his waist.

Kakashi's eyes curved into crescent moons, and with a sudden burst of strength, he lifted Naruto up and slammed him onto the other Naruto. The two were sent flying, rolling around once, and one of Naruto instantly turned into smoke and disappeared.

Only Naruto remained, lying on the ground. Shion chuckled softly, "What an idiot."

Naruto, unconcerned, immediately stood up, looked at Kakashi, and said, "Kakashi-sensei, you're still as strong as before, but I'm different now. Multiple Shadow Clone Technique!" A large cloud of smoke billowed out, and when it dissipated, hundreds of Naruto appeared in the same spot. The Naruto roared and charged towards Kakashi.

Kakashi scratched his head and said, "What a nuisance." With that, he pulled down his eyepatch, revealing his Three-Tomoe Sharingan, and then charged towards Naruto.

Naruto appeared in front of Kakashi and threw a punch at Kakashi. Kakashi grabbed the fist and punched Naruto in the stomach with his right hand, causing Naruto to turn into smoke and disappear.

Two more Naruto rushed in front of Kakashi, one on the left and one on the right, and suddenly jumped up, kicking Kakashi's head with their right feet.

Kakashi took a half step back, dodging Naruto. At the same time, he reached forward with both hands, grabbing Naruto's right feet. Then, with a spin, he threw both Naruto away, knocking down several Naruto in the process. They all turned into smoke and disappeared.

Kakashi, seeing the dense horde of Naruto still charging towards him, quickly Hand Seals Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique! " He unleashed a massive fireball at the densest point of Naruto in front of him. With a deafening boom, Kakkō shot into the sky, and countless plumes of smoke rose into the air. Countless Naruto vanished into the smoke. But the Naruto continued their relentless, surging charge towards Kakashi.