"Leave the team!?"
As expected, the most intense reaction came from Naruto.
"Sasuke, what's going on? Why are you suddenly saying you want to leave the team!"
Naruto shouted at Sasuke. Although he really didn't want to be in the same class as Sasuke when they were first assigned, Sasuke had already been seen as a comrade by Naruto during Kakashi's earlier team test.
Not just a comrade, but also someone he wanted to compete with.
Sakura also clenched her fists tightly, looking like she wanted to ask but didn't dare to speak.
Sasuke didn't answer.
Xin actually saw a hint of... guilt... in his eyes?
So, this is what Sasuke was like during this period?
The smile on Xin's face seemed to deepen. For a tsundere, the 'dere' part being more prominent is naturally more likeable.
"Sasuke." Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke up at this moment, looking at Sasuke with slightly cloudy eyes and asking, "Why do you want to leave the team? Since you passed Kakashi's test, he should have already conveyed the meaning of a ninja team to you."
"Exactly, exactly!"
If Naruto hadn't been held back by Sakura, he probably would have charged over to question him.
As for Sasuke.
After a moment of silence, he reaffirmed his decision.
"Because—" He raised his head and glanced coldly at Naruto and Sakura, "Their strength is completely not on the same level as mine. The gap is too big. They can't keep up with my pace, and I can't possibly stop for them and continue this meaningless comrade game!"
"..." There was a brief silence in the area because of Sasuke's words.
Then—
"You bastard!" Naruto suddenly broke free from Sakura and lunged fiercely towards Sasuke, "Don't always look down on people like that!"
What Naruto hated most was Sasuke's attitude.
It was the same when they were in class before!
But just as he was about to lunge at him.
Swish—
With a speed so fast Naruto couldn't even see clearly, Sasuke merely shifted his feet and instantly appeared behind Naruto, even reaching out and grabbing the back of his clothes, gently lifting him before he could fall.
"Naruto." Sasuke's cold voice came from behind Naruto, "I'm not looking down on you, I'm just... stating a fact!"
"Sasuke—!"
Naruto turned his head, seeming like he wanted to say something else, but suddenly felt a dizzying spin and was sent flying directly towards Kakashi.
Very strong!
Everyone present, whether it was Kakashi, or Hiruzen Sarutobi and Tsunade, could see it.
Sasuke was already far stronger than Naruto. That speed didn't even seem like something a Genin could achieve.