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Kakashi was once a famous genius in Konoha, graduating from the Ninja Academy at five, becoming a Chūnin at seven, and a Jōnin at eight. That is genius among geniuses.
But even as a genius, he didn't rely on shortcuts. Ordinary ninjas need to spend years training, enduring hardships, sweat, and pain.
Take Raikiri for example. Even someone with talent like Sasuke took three months to learn it.
But Kakashi? He didn't slack. He worked harder than most.
"Chidori—"
Chidori, the precursor to Raikiri, channels thunder-type chakra into the palm, compressing it into high-speed vibrations until it sounds like a thousand birds chirping.
That's why Kakashi named it Chidori.
"Raikiri—"
"Soil Wall!"
A dog's head was carved into the Earth Release barrier.
As an elite Jōnin, Kakashi taught his students what he knew. But his ninjutsu had to be general and adaptable.
Sasuke, with fire and lightning chakra, could learn Raikiri and Chidori.
But Naruto? His chakra nature wasn't suited for it. He didn't possess lightning affinity.
However, Naruto had the Rasengan. Kakashi was Minato's student, and Rasengan was a jutsu developed by the Fourth Hokage himself.
"Rasengan..."
"This was developed by my teacher."
"Rasengan!"
"Modeled after the Tailed Beast Bomb."
Kakashi gave a demonstration.
He raised his left hand and began to mold chakra.
But it exploded before stabilizing.
"Kakashi-sensei is really useless," Kitahara Hitoshi commented.
"..." Kakashi remained silent.
—
Children and Grandchildren Chat Group
Namikaze Minato: Kakashi, I thought you had mastered Rasengan.
Kakashi: Sorry, Minato-sensei.
Kakashi: I haven't practiced it in years. I've fallen behind.
Namikaze Minato: Join me at the next group session. I'll reteach you Rasengan myself.
Minato quickly realized the opportunity Kitahara Hitoshi was providing.
Normally, there wouldn't be enough time to catch up before the Chūnin Exams. But within Kitahara Hitoshi's illusion space, all kinds of training were possible.
Everything learned inside could be brought out into the real world—nearly all of it usable.
This way, Minato could pass Rasengan down to Naruto through Kakashi.
He wanted to do something for his son. Not out of guilt—but because he could now contribute.
While Sasuke and Naruto were still reviewing, Kitahara Hitoshi ended the illusion to let everyone take a meal break.
Afterward, he returned with his ninja rabbit and reopened the illusion.
As expected, the rabbit entered as well.
And Kitahara Hitoshi—he actually used this opportunity to teach the rabbit how to read.
Yes, he brought an entire illusion-based library, complete with configurations. Then he brought out ink and brush and began instructing his ninja rabbit.
"Books are the ladder of progress."
"They're also a ninja's compass."
"Everything recorded is experience."
"The more you read, the more you'll understand."
"The world brightens when you have knowledge."
"Even the chaos of the ninja world has persisted for generations."
"Current peace is fragile. True unity is still beyond us."
"But perhaps one day, the ninja world will be one. And maybe then... war will vanish."
The rabbit listened carefully. It realized that to understand, it must first learn to read. So it began its training.
Soon enough, it was reading on its own.
Kitahara Hitoshi handed the rabbit a book. When he turned the page, the rabbit raised its red paw, pausing him.
He let the rabbit read independently.
The atmosphere was unexpectedly wholesome.
—
Children and Grandchildren Chat Group
Big Pillar Hanhan: So... is Kitahara Hitoshi trying to unify the ninja world?
Dazhuzi Hanhan: Sounds like Madara's dream. I wanted peace too... but my ideals were crushed by reality.
Hashirama had once hoped the Five Great Nations would come together peacefully.
But the moment he died, the First Great Ninja War broke out.
Third Tsuchikage Onoki: ...
Onoki remembered visiting Konoha with his teacher, Mu, only to be defeated by Uchiha Madara.
Madara declared: there was no reason for peace, only power.
Uchiha Madara's vision of peace was total domination—fire engulfing the world, leaves blanketing the earth.
With Susanoo and Wood Style, he and Hashirama could destroy nations.
Now, that old dream was resurfacing.
Third Tsuchikage Onoki: I've sent an alliance scroll. It should reach Konoha by tomorrow.
Big Pillar Hanhan: Haha… Oh, you're bold now, Onoki.
Third Tsuchikage Onoki: Lord Hashirama, please… I'm too old for fear now.
Though he said it jokingly, Onoki knew the truth.
His granddaughter Kurotsuchi would eventually inherit Iwagakure.
She was smart and hardworking.
But Konoha now had full control of the Nine Tails.
Worse—he'd seen Nine Tails speaking in the group chat.
That meant the tailed beasts could now communicate.
If they could communicate... they could be controlled.
Iwagakure had once hosted Jinchūriki—Five Tails, Four Tails—but both were gone.
He once thought losing them was safer. Now, it looked like a mistake.
Compared to Konoha, Iwagakure was falling behind.
No tailed beasts, no jinchūriki... no power.
Tick!
Congratulations to Onoki for earning the title – Cowardly Onoki
"..."
Third Tsuchikage Onoki: ...
Cowardly as a Mouse Onoki: Ah... well...
Truth is, he was scared.
Back then, Madara nearly crushed him. If he disagreed, Susanoo appeared immediately.
Now, Konoha had no Madara. But they had Uzumaki Naruto with full Nine Tails, Uchiha Sasuke with Sharingan, and Kitahara Hitoshi.
Kitahara Hitoshi—Rinnegan, Wood Style, and the potential to awaken Susanoo. All combined in one.
Da da da… how could Iwagakure fight that?
He feared those who could summon Susanoo.
…
Later…
In Kitahara Hitoshi's apartment.
His golden pupils had returned.
Naruto, Sasuke, and Kakashi had finished their training in the illusion.
"Thirty years of study..."
"Truly worthy of me," Sasuke muttered, calculating the time he'd spent in the illusion world.
It had been decades inside. But only a few days had passed in real life.
Kitahara Hitoshi had controlled the flow of time carefully.
When people master new knowledge, they become eager to show it. Dragging it out would only kill that momentum.
So, he adjusted time.
Tomorrow—the Chūnin Exams would begin.
"Ah..."
"I've worked hard too..." Naruto said, summoning a bunch of Shadow Clones.
He'd trained for 55 years within the illusion.
"But now..."
"I'm not afraid of written exams anymore," Naruto grinned.
"..." Kakashi remained silent.
"Huh? Kakashi-sensei?" Kitahara Hitoshi noticed something off.
Naruto and Sasuke were showing clear growth. But Kakashi...
"I don't want to carve a dog's head on a dirt wall anymore... cough..." Kakashi mumbled.
He'd regressed.
"No..."
"That's not..."
Kakashi rubbed his head and stood quickly. "I mean, I'm proud of all of you."
"You worked hard."
"Kakashi-sensei, thank you for everything," Naruto and Sasuke said together.
"Hah..." Kakashi sighed in relief.
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