Starting as a working person from Naruto

Chapter 252 How a Ninja Quickly Gathers Intelligence on a Rival Organization

There is an unwritten rule in the ninja world.

If a ninja wants to go down a path opposite to his teacher, he must challenge and defeat his teacher to prove that he has chosen the right path.

just now…

Uchiha Sasuke was no exception.

The instant the opposing seal was lowered, Uchiha Sasuke placed his palm on the hilt of the Kusanagi sword and charged straight toward Hatake Kakashi!

Uchiha Sasuke suddenly gripped the hilt of his sword, drew it from its sheath, and slashed at Hatake Kakashi with the sharp edge of the Kusanagi sword!

Kakashi Hatake hooked a kunai with his finger and used it to block Sasuke Uchiha's ninja sword, but was forced back by a slash from Sasuke Uchiha!

"You've really gotten stronger..."

Kakashi Hatake was somewhat impressed by the excellence of his student.

"For revenge, I dare not stop for a moment!"

Uchiha Sasuke drew his ninja sword, the Kusanagi, which, like a snake in the grass, relentlessly stabbed at Kakashi Hatake's vital points!

Kakashi Hatake sensed just how tricky and unpredictable Sasuke Uchiha's swordsmanship was. He simply swung his kunai to block, but he was still forced to retreat repeatedly by Sasuke's sharpness!

but…

Kakashi Hatake is not without the ability to fight back!

Just as Sasuke Uchiha was swinging his ninja sword and attacking, feeling a little proud of his progress and enjoying the shock of his former Jonin mentoring him on his student's improvement, Kakashi Hatake leaped into the air!

next moment!

Kakashi Hatake actually stepped over the blade, grabbed Sasuke Uchiha's wrist with one hand, and swung a kunai at Sasuke's forehead with the other!

"!!!"

Sasuke Uchiha watched helplessly as a lock of hair on his forehead was cut off by Kakashi Hatake's kunai. Taking advantage of the situation, he grabbed Kakashi's wrist and kicked him in the chest, forcing him back!

Kakashi Hatake was completely unaware...

He now has a Flying Thunder God mark on his wrist!

Sasuke Uchiha sensed that his Flying Thunder God Seal had been successfully applied, and took the opportunity to ask what he was curious about: "Kakashi-sensei, you're also skilled in swordsmanship?"

"yes…"

Kakashi Hatake twirled the kunai between his fingers, a hint of nostalgia on his face: "It's been so long since I've used one..."

His father, Sakumo Hatake, was also skilled in swordsmanship.

Kakashi Hatake was once famous for his swordsmanship, but after developing the more powerful Lightning Release, he gradually stopped using swordsmanship.

"I see, but let's leave it at that..."

Sasuke Uchiha nodded, then immediately clasped his hands together, formed hand seals, and spat a ball of flame towards Kakashi Hatake: "Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"

"Earth Release·Earth Style Wall!"

Kakashi Hatake raised his hand and slammed it onto the ground. A mud wall carved with a dog's head blocked the huge fireball. He was somewhat surprised that Sasuke Uchiha had suddenly used ninjutsu.

There's definitely a trap!

Kakashi Hatake instantly unleashed his Lightning Clone Technique!

next moment!

Kakashi Hatake felt a chill run down his neck, and out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of Sasuke Uchiha, which startled him!

This is…

"Flying Thunder God!"

Kakashi Hatake suddenly realized something!

No matter how fast Sasuke Uchiha was, it was impossible for him to rush to his side in an instant. The student used the Fireball Jutsu as a cover and directly used the Flying Thunder God Jutsu to appear next to him in a flash!

"Kakashi-sensei, you lost."

Uchiha Sasuke stared at his teacher, sensing the immense power he possessed: "The moment you grabbed my wrist, I left the Flying Thunder God seal on you..."

"No wonder..."

Kakashi Hatake had no idea that Sasuke Uchiha had mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique, while his teacher's Flying Thunder God Technique was still only half-baked!

"But... it's too early to say we've lost, isn't it?"

Kakashi Hatake's body instantly transformed into a ball of lightning, and the electricity instantly traveled along the Kusanagi Sword to Sasuke Uchiha!

"!!!"

Uchiha Sasuke's body froze instantly!

"Don't underestimate people..."

Kakashi Hatake emerged from underground, grabbed Sasuke Uchiha's ankle, and was about to use Earth Release: Earth Core Decapitation Technique to drag Sasuke Uchiha underground!

"Chidori Stream!"

Suddenly, strands of electricity, like threads, were released around Uchiha Sasuke's body. These currents swirled around him, directly forcing Hatake Kakashi back!

"The Thousand Birds' changing forms..."

Kakashi Hatake stared at Sasuke Uchiha with a look of utter astonishment!

This student…

So you haven't given up on learning Lightning Release after all!

"Chidori Sharp Spear!"

Uchiha Sasuke raised his hand and fired a Chidori spear at Hatake Kakashi, the lightning suddenly shooting straight towards Hatake Kakashi!

"This is such a hassle..."

Kakashi Hatake had barely dodged the Chidori Spear when Sasuke Uchiha's next Lightning Release technique appeared!

"A thousand birds, a thousand books!"

Uchiha Sasuke raised his hand and unleashed a dense barrage of lightning bolts, which shot towards Hatake Kakashi like a thousand needles!

"You've made such rapid progress..."

Kakashi Hatake was still in the mood to praise his disciple. His body instantly disappeared from the attack range of Chidori Senbon and appeared next to Sasuke Uchiha!

"Flying Thunder God..."

Uchiha Sasuke frowned.

As a user of the Flying Thunder God Technique, Sasuke Uchiha was extremely sensitive to the Flying Thunder God mark. According to his observation, Kakashi Hatake did have the opportunity to leave the Flying Thunder God mark on him, but his teacher's half-baked Flying Thunder God technique probably wouldn't have had time to condense the mark, right?

and…

This teacher's Flying Thunder God mark isn't very well hidden either...

Uchiha Sasuke looked down at his feet, where there was a black Flying Thunder God mark, but the mark was so wide that it looked like a manhole cover.

Obviously.

This is the Flying Thunder God seal that Kakashi Hatake secretly condensed before using Earth Release: Heart Decapitation. Although the seal looks very big, it can still be used as Kakashi Hatake's anchor point!

It was this huge, manhole-cover-like mark that Sasuke Uchiha failed to notice, giving Kakashi Hatake an opportunity to counterattack!

"Kakashi-sensei is still the same as before..."

Sasuke Uchiha sighed, but didn't use the Flying Thunder God Technique to escape and counterattack, because this wasn't a life-or-death battle to begin with: "If there's even the slightest carelessness, they might seize the opportunity to counterattack..."

"You've really become amazing, Sasuke."

Instead of extending his kunai, Kakashi Hatake gently patted Sasuke Uchiha's shoulder, praising his now-excellent student: "In a real battle, I would definitely be the first to die at your hands..."

Kakashi Hatake is very familiar with the fighting style of those who use the Flying Thunder God Technique.

If a user of the Flying Thunder God Technique doesn't want to lose, they can disappear from the spot at any time; if a user of the Flying Thunder God Technique wants to kill someone, they can also appear at any time.

of course.

Kakashi Hatake can escape at any time.

Although Kakashi Hatake's Flying Thunder God Technique is only half as useful, as long as he finds a safe place to set up the Flying Thunder God seal, it is more than enough for him to escape.

but…

This is not a life-or-death battle.

This was just a routine test.

Kakashi Hatake was very pleased with Sasuke Uchiha's growth.

"It seems Sasuke passed the test."

Akihara Kagura looked at Hatake Kakashi and Uchiha Sasuke, clapped her hands lightly, and said, "Sasuke, you continue your training here. We'll go to the Hokage Building first."

"Yes."

Sasuke Uchiha nodded in agreement.

Because he had just received the cursed seal from Akihara Kagura, he hadn't had time to experience the difference between Akihara Kagura's cursed seal and Orochimaru's cursed seal. Although he already knew how to develop the cursed seal, he should still familiarize himself with the power hidden within Akihara Kagura's cursed seal.

"Let's go."

Akihara Kagura reached out and grabbed Hatake Kakashi's shoulder.

Inside the Hokage Building.

Kakashi Hatake had no objection to Kagura Akihara's choice, and even felt a little regretful: "That Root ninja who was monitoring us is very strong, it would be good if he could join Team 7..."

"Is it very strong?"

Tsunade sensed something was off about Kakashi Hatake's head.

Kakashi Hatake went to test a Root ninja who was monitoring them. Not only did he not refuse, but he also thought of directly placing the person into Team 7.

Tsunade shook her head and said softly, "Naruto and Sakura also disagree with having new members added to Team 7. That's settled then. I'll have Naruto head to the Third Training Ground immediately. You go and check on the results of Naruto and Sakura's training over the past few years..."

"Yes."

Kakashi Hatake dared not be careless.

Since Sasuke Uchiha has become so strong in just two or three years, Naruto Uzumaki and Sakura Haruno should be about the same, right?

"Someone from Root has found information about the Akatsuki. I'll go verify it."

Akihara Kagura's figure vanished instantly. He still had to rush to the Akatsuki base in the Land of Rain to discuss the implementation of the plan with Nagato.

no way.

The Akatsuki organization wants to collect the Tailed Beasts.

Akihara Kagura is an unavoidable candidate.

Konoha Village.

Third practice field.

While Naruto was catching up with his friends, Sakura Haruno called him to join her at the third training ground, where Kakashi, their teacher, was waiting for them to test their skills.

"..."

Kakashi Hatake sighed inwardly, feeling overwhelmed with his busy schedule. He had just tested his disciple Sasuke Uchiha, and now he had to test two more disciples.

but…

Fortunately, we don't have to test all three disciples at the same time.

Otherwise, Kakashi Hatake felt he might lose.

"Did Kakashi-sensei see Kagura?"

Naruto was excited to see Kakashi Hatake and immediately started discussing what he had overheard in the Hokage Building: "Lady Tsunade said you went to see Kagura. When I see him, I'm definitely going to accuse him! That guy actually tried to plant someone else in Team 7!"

"..."

I hope you won't regret it.

Kakashi Hatake thought to himself, but his face remained impassive as he continued, "Alright, let's test your training results first. I hope you won't disappoint me..."

hope…

Don't leave out Uchiha Sasuke too much.

Kakashi Hatake had just witnessed Sasuke Uchiha's strength in his battle with him. If Naruto Uzumaki and Sakura Haruno hadn't been strong enough, they might have been glad that Sasuke hadn't returned to Team 7, thus preventing them from experiencing the despair of the power gap.

however…

Kakashi Hatake was quickly disappointed.

Although Naruto Uzumaki and Sakura Haruno were quite strong fighters, with Naruto's more proficient Rasengan and Sakura's superhuman strength causing Kakashi Hatake some trouble, he didn't feel the same sense of pressure as when he fought Sasuke Uchiha.

That is…

A battle where you could die if you weren't careful.

As for Naruto Uzumaki and Sakura Haruno, these two students can only cause trouble in battle. If Kakashi Hatake were to get a little serious, he could easily defeat them, or even kill them in battle.

The test lasted until evening.

Kakashi Hatake had no intention of holding back in this test, and went all out against the two students, even using the Flying Thunder God Technique.

"The progress is rapid, but it's not enough."

Kakashi Hatake looked at Naruto Uzumaki and had to steel himself to give him a few words of advice: "If you can't even master the nature transformation of the Rasengan, you'll never be able to catch up with Sasuke in the future..."

At least…

Sasuke Uchiha has already mastered the transformation of Chidori, and this is just one of the other powerful abilities that Sasuke Uchiha has cultivated and mastered.

"..."

Naruto's eyes widened suddenly.

"..."

Sakura Haruno's eyes dimmed slightly.

"Kakashi, are you that strict?"

"It's rare to see him feel motivated..."

Jiraiya and Tsunade discussed the test results briefly before bringing up the recent turmoil in the ninja world, especially the Akatsuki organization.

"Have you received the message?"

Jiraiya glanced at Tsunade, his expression turning serious: "The Akatsuki's forces are starting to gather. I wonder what they're up to..."

Over the years, Jiraiya had been gathering information about the Akatsuki and Orochimaru. Orochimaru had already died at the hands of Sasuke Uchiha, leaving only information about the Akatsuki.

but…

Jiraiya never found any trace of the Akatsuki or Nagato again.

Tsunade shook her head, not feeling particularly urgent about the threat from Akatsuki: "The four previous Hokage are still hunting down Obito Uchiha. Obito has been luring the four previous Hokage to hunt him down for the sake of Akatsuki. His Mangekyou Sharingan abilities are extremely strange..."

"In that case..."

Jiraiya frowned. He knew just how much the four previous Hokage were capable of, and that even annihilating other ninja villages might not have been too difficult for them. He naturally knew how much pressure Obito Uchiha would face being hunted down by the four Hokage.

Jiraiya took a deep breath and sighed, "Even facing the pursuit of four former Hokage, Obito Uchiha still wanted to protect the Akatsuki. The Akatsuki's plans seem quite terrifying. It's incredible that they were willing to let him take such a huge risk..."

"..."

Tsunade shook her head, indicating that she had not received any information either.

"but…"

Tsunade brought up the events of this afternoon, saying softly, "Root has been investigating the Akatsuki organization. Akihara Kagura left Konoha this afternoon. It seems that Root discovered that some rogue Akatsuki ninja were making some moves, and they immediately went to verify and investigate..."

The Land of Rain, the base of the Akatsuki organization.

Payne and Konan welcomed Akihara Kagura's arrival.

Pain, the leader of the Akatsuki organization, personally provided information to Kagura Akihara: "Our plan is about to begin. I have already dispatched Sasori and Deidara to Sunagakure to capture the One-Tailed Jinchuriki of Sunagakure..."

Third update!

Still working hard every day

(End of this chapter)