Chapter 17: Chapter 17: Difficult Battle
Kakashi entered the forest.
Naruto in the trees kept a close eye, but then, Kakashi disappeared from view!
Suddenly, a voice came from behind: "I found you, you pesky little brat."
Kakashi formed hand seals, intending to leave Naruto with an unforgettable memory: "Konoha's Ultimate Secret Technique! One Thousand Years of Death!"
But just as he thrust his hands forward, a warning sign emerged.
A thunderous explosion!
It was the sound of exploding tags detonating.
The Naruto in front of Kakashi was still a clone, but also a clone set to self-destruct.
In a moment of crisis, Kakashi used Body Flicker Technique to evade the explosion.
But when he landed, the ground beneath his feet suddenly gave way.
A trap!
Four hands emerged from the earth, grabbing his ankles and pulling him down.
They were two Narutos!
Kakashi's body fell into the trap, triggering it, and steel wires tightened around him.
A kunai rested against Kakashi's neck.
Naruto: "Kakashi-sensei, you let your guard down."
"Bang!"
The bound Kakashi transformed into a wooden log.
Substitution Technique!
The next moment, Naruto's perspective changed, only to find himself bound in steel wires.
Kakashi: "Genjutsu: Mind's Eye of the Nightfall Technique!"
But the next moment, that Naruto disappeared with a bang.
It turned out to be another clone.
Naruto's voice echoed from all directions: "Kakashi-sensei, you're really strong. I've tried everything, but I still can't get even the slightest advantage over you."
Strong, isn't he?
In the tall tree, Kakashi looked at the three-meter-wide hole on the ground in silence for a long time.
This trap was obviously not freshly made.
Because this hole was not caused by ninjutsu, but dug with a shovel.
There were traces of the trap's construction around.
He regretted not coming yesterday.
This trap was definitely set yesterday.
Kakashi: "I dislike you even more now..."
And Naruto's shadow clones, how much chakra does Naruto have exactly? It's been over ten minutes since they started fighting, but he hasn't even encountered Naruto's real body.
Kakashi: "Could it be that his chakra is several times more than mine? That's impossible..."
Meanwhile, Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura regrouped.
Naruto: "See that? We used two exploding tags and triggered a trap, but still couldn't take him down. So when facing him, don't hold anything back, use your most powerful techniques."
Sakura: "The most powerful techniques..."
Naruto: "Sakura, when you face him later, your job is to find the right opportunity to keep an eye on him. Don't let him escape from our sight using Substitution Technique unnoticed. I'll continue with my clones' harassment. If there's a chance, it's best to seal his acupoints, then Sasuke can hit him with a big Fireball."
Naruto: "Agreed?"
Sasuke nodded.
The two exchanged glances and looked at Sakura.
Sakura: "Alright..."
The three separated again.
At this moment, Naruto's clones were talking nonsense from all directions, affecting Kakashi's judgment.
A shuriken flew past.
Naruto's clone exploded with a "bang!"
For the first time, Kakashi felt annoyed by the Shadow Clone Technique.
Hmm... maybe he should start with Sakura.
Kakashi remembered that Sakura was Naruto's designated target in a class.
In other words, capturing Sakura would naturally resolve Naruto.
And then end this boring game.
Sakura's location... among the ABC positions, it's B!
It didn't take long for Kakashi to find Sakura.
Genjutsu wouldn't work against Sakura, who possessed the Byakugan.
So he planned to try some direct physical techniques against the little girl.
Sakura: "Ka... Kakashi-sensei?"
Sakura assumed a fighting stance.
Kakashi quickly closed in, using Body Flicker Technique to appear behind Sakura.
But just as the two were about to make contact, Sakura exploded!
The sound of exploding tags resounded.
More accurately, it was Naruto transformed into Sakura's clone that exploded.
Two minutes ago.
Just as Kakashi approached Sakura, Sakura witnessed Kakashi approaching herself with her Byakugan.
Thus, she formulated the tactic.
With a thunderous explosion, Kakashi used Body Flicker Technique to swiftly evade.
Sakura: "Kakashi-sensei! I'm here!"
In front of him, Sakura rushed out.
Sakura: "Multiple Shadow Clone Technique!"
Sakura could use the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique?
A group of Sakuras suddenly appeared in front of him, blocking his way. Then, they charged at him like a suicide squad, surrounding Kakashi.
Such tactics were obviously Naruto's style.
So the identities of these Sakuras were unknown, a result of Naruto combining the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique and Transformation Technique.
Behind Kakashi: "Kakashi-sensei, sorry about this."
As he spoke, a palm struck him, starting the Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms.
Although Sakura couldn't perform the full Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms, sealing acupoints was a piece of cake.
Then another Sakura leaped up and kicked Kakashi down.
The real Sakura was pulled away by Naruto's clone, disguised as Sakura, into the distance.
Kakashi plummeted, surrounded by nets closing in.
Another Sakura appeared in front of him, holding a hand near her mouth: "Fire Style! Great Fireball Technique!"
This person was undoubtedly Sasuke in disguise.
The huge fireball enveloped Kakashi trapped in the nets.
Would Kakashi-sensei be alright?
Sakura, with her Byakugan activated, was filled with worry. Then, with a "bang!" Kakashi in the flames disappeared.
It was the Shadow Clone Technique!
Failure!
Sakura: "Everyone, be careful! That's a clone! The real one is elsewhere!"
The hearts of the three tightened.
A moment ago, they were worried about whether they might accidentally kill their teacher with their actions.
Now, they were worried about whether they might be wiped out next.
"Clap! Clap!"
The sound of applause echoed from above.
Sakura: "Naruto?"
Naruto: "That wasn't me."
The next moment, the Naruto applauding transformed, revealing Kakashi's appearance.
The three suddenly realized.
Sakura finally understood why Kakashi could escape from her Byakugan.
While Kakashi's shadow clones attacked Sakura, his real body transformed into Naruto.
Failure... would they be wiped out?
Kakashi: "You three have passed."
Huh?
The huge gap in expectations made Sakura and Sasuke slightly stunned.
Naruto: "So... we don't have to continue?"
Kakashi: "No need."
Naruto: "Sigh... we haven't even used the biggest trap, 'Z-shaped Hell'..."
Kakashi twitched at the corner of his mouth as he heard this.
They wouldn't stop until they wiped him out, would they?
Kakashi appeared behind Naruto, lifting his hand to capture Naruto.
Kakashi: "But because I only prepared two bento boxes, someone still has to be tied to the pole and watch us eat. That person will be you."
Naruto: "You're just holding a grudge!"
"Ding ling!"
In the instant Naruto was captured, Sasuke beside him swiftly snatched two bells.
Then he tossed one bell to Sakura and smirked at Naruto's misfortune.
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