"What?! He went down so easily? Teacher Kakashi isn't as tough as they say!"
Seeing Kakashi tightly bound by the Steel Wire, unable to move even an inch, Naruto abandoned all pretense of stealth and stepped forward, shouting loudly.
"It can't be that simple, right? Teacher Kakashi is a Jonin after all," Haruno Sakura said, stepping forward as well.
After carefully observing Kakashi, she hesitated, "It might be a Body Replacement Technique or a Shadow Clone."
Teacher Kakashi was rumored to be a genius ninja who had become a Jonin at just twelve years old.
In contrast, they had only just graduated from the Ninja Academy at the same age.
Even though Sakura believed their teamwork had been flawless, it was impossible to defeat him so easily.
'More importantly, if Sasuke-kun was so formidable, how could his teacher be anything less than extraordinary?!'
Sakura mentally roared.
"Naruto, don't let your guard down. Teacher Kakashi isn't that simple," Sasuke said, shaking his head slightly.
"But it's probably not a Body Replacement Technique or a Shadow Clone either!"
Their coordinated attack had been a relentless barrage. Caught off guard, Kakashi barely managed to defend himself with two ninjutsu techniques, and nothing more.
Observing carefully, Sasuke noted that Kakashi had no time to use Shadow Clone or Body Replacement Techniques, nor did he perform any hand seals.
After all, this wasn't some late-game, god-tier battle where you could clap your hands, chant a name, and summon anything.
Apart from the Rasengan, a seal-less technique, even the most basic E-rank ninjutsu required proper hand seals.
Sasuke was over ninety percent certain that his Steel Wire had ensnared the real Kakashi.
Therefore, he refrained from following up with a Great Dragon Fire Technique or Dragon Fire Technique.
If the Kakashi he'd bound was the real deal and accidentally died at his hands, it would cause a massive uproar.
If it was a clone or replacement, he'd only waste chakra eliminating it—a meaningless exercise.
'So, with your body immobilized, unable to move or form hand seals, how will you cope?'
Sasuke maintained a tight grip on the Steel Wire, his eyes fixed on Kakashi's every move, eager to see how Kakashi would resolve his current predicament.
If Sasuke were in Kakashi's position, trapped underground and unable to move or form hand seals, he wouldn't be able to escape the Manipulated Shuriken Technique.
But Kakashi was a seasoned ninja, and what was impossible for Sasuke would likely be trivial for him.
"I underestimated you," Kakashi remarked, assessing his situation. "I must say, your teamwork is impeccable."
Naruto grinned widely and shouted, "Teacher Kakashi, if that's the case, hurry up and pass us on the test!"
"You haven't gotten the bells yet," Kakashi replied with a faint smile, his tone casual. "And don't underestimate a Jonin so easily."
Kakashi's words were directed at Naruto, but his gaze was fixed on Sasuke.
The moment the words left his mouth, the steel wire in Sasuke's hands suddenly went slack, as if it were restraining not a person, but a wad of soft cotton.
Seizing the opportunity, Kakashi slipped free from the wire like a slippery earthworm.
Sasuke's eyes narrowed, reflexively tightening his grip on the steel wire, only to find it now bound to the earthen wall.
"Wh-what? He actually broke free?!"
Naruto's eyes widened in shock.
Sakura frowned deeply, muttering in confusion, "What ninjutsu did Teacher Kakashi use? Why didn't I sense any Chakra fluctuations?"
"It's not ninjutsu," Sasuke said, his eyes fixed on Kakashi's calm demeanor, his expression thoughtful. After a moment's deliberation, he declared, "It's the Rope Escape Technique!"
"Huh?!" the two exclaimed in unison.
"He escaped using such a simple method?"
The Rope Escape Technique was a fundamental skill taught in the lower grades of the Ninja Academy. It wasn't even considered a basic ninjutsu, as it required no Chakra—only precise physical maneuvers. With enough training, even ordinary people could master it.
"Truly worthy of being Teacher Kakashi," Sasuke murmured in admiration. He had never imagined Kakashi would resort to such a basic method of escape, nor that the Rope Escape Technique could be used in such a way.
Of course, Kakashi's success in breaking free from Sasuke's Steel Wire using the Rope Escape Technique stemmed from his status as an experienced elite Jonin.
If anyone else had tried to escape Sasuke's Steel Wire using the Rope Escape Technique, they would have died countless times over.
This was precisely what Sasuke wanted to learn. After this battle, if he ever faced a similar situation again, he could try using the same method to break free.
At the same time, Sasuke could also identify his combat weaknesses and work to improve them. Next time Kakashi tried to escape his Steel Wire using this technique, it wouldn't be so easy.
"Excellent," Kakashi said with a smile after freeing himself from the Steel Wire, casually stretching his stiffened limbs. "Your ninjutsu coordination is impressive. From this, I can see that you've developed a preliminary sense of camaraderie and teamwork."
"However..." Kakashi drawled, his deadpan eyes fixed on the trio, his smile widening. "While I'm pleased to see your teamwork, none of you managed to snatch the bells from me. Therefore, the test isn't over yet. Come on, continue to demonstrate your ninja skills and resilience!"
No sooner had the words left his mouth than Kakashi hurled a barrage of shuriken at the three, forcing them to scatter and evade.
The moment they landed, the trio realized Kakashi had vanished without a trace.
"Shadow Clone Technique!"
Naruto created ten shadow clones, which scattered in all directions to search for Kakashi.
"Found him!"
When a shadow clone in one direction vanished, Naruto and the remaining nine clones simultaneously charged toward that point, shouting loudly.
"Wait—" Sakura watched helplessly, her heart pounding with anxiety. Before she could finish speaking, Naruto had already darted off.
Frustrated, Sakura sighed and rubbed her forehead. Just as she was about to regroup with Sasuke, the world suddenly spun around her. Her vision blurred, and she saw countless shuriken flying out of the dense forest.
"Sakura..." A pained groan reached her ears, and Sakura's heart clenched. She whirled around.
Sasuke lay on the ground, bleeding profusely and writhing in agony. "Save me, Sakura... I don't want to die..."
Sakura's pupils constricted. She was about to rush forward, but froze mid-step. After a moment, her eyes regained their composure, and she formed a hand seal.
"Genjutsu—Release!"
The illusion shattered. Sakura saw Kakashi standing calmly ten meters away, watching her, while Sasuke had already vanished without a trace.
"Using such a crude, despicable, and shameful low-level genjutsu against your own adorable students!" Sakura's emerald eyes fixed on Kakashi. "Even though I knew it was fake, Teacher Kakashi... I'm furious!"
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