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Chapter 481 Sasuke Side Story: The Rebirth of the Third Root Leader

Early morning.

The sun hadn't even risen yet.

A sudden alarm clock woke the black-haired boy from his deep sleep in bed. His brows were furrowed, as if he were trapped in some nightmare.

"What trouble have you gotten yourself into this time?"

Sasuke Uchiha rubbed his temples, feeling a bit dizzy from lack of sleep. After muttering to himself, he suddenly realized something was wrong: "Wait, why is there an alarm clock in my room?!"

As the third leader of Root and the assistant to the Hokage, Sasuke has assistants and guards by his side. When something important needs to be done in advance, how could he rely on an alarm clock to wake him up? It should be his guards who wake him up!

However, when Sasuke Uchiha opened his eyes and looked around, his mood suddenly sank to the bottom, because the room was both familiar and strange...

What's unfamiliar is...

This is not his residence.

What is familiar is...

This is where I lived when I was twelve years old.

Uchiha Sasuke slowly stood up, walked to a mirror, and quietly looked at himself in the mirror. He looked like a young boy, and he couldn't help but reach out and touch his hair.

"What...what's going on this time?"

"Is it an illusion?"

Suddenly, a crimson and a light purple hue appeared in Uchiha Sasuke's eyes, and his eyes instantly transformed into the Mangekyou Sharingan and the Rinne Sharingan. The power of the Rinne Sharingan is that it can make him immune to any genjutsu, which is enough to allow him to escape this genjutsu world!

This is not good...

If it's not an genjutsu from Infinite Tsukuyomi, then it's beyond his comprehension. Only one person in the ninja world has the power to create such a genjutsu!

Akihara Kagura!

That guy who disappeared long ago!

"Akihara Kagura, it must be you again..."

Sasuke Uchiha chuckled, as if he saw right through Akihara Kagura, and sneered, "Come out! Trying to manipulate people's hearts again?"

"..."

The room remained silent.

There are no fluctuations in time and space.

Uchiha Sasuke did not see Akihara Kagura appear.

The black-haired boy frowned and pondered. Since Akihara Kagura left, there had been no news of her in the ninja world. So what was going on with him now? Was he yet another visitor from outer space?

"Since you refuse to show yourself, then I'll dispel the illusion myself..."

"No matter what..."

"Every illusion has a way to be broken."

"Illusions depend on the caster. As long as I can find what's wrong with this world and defeat the master of this illusionary world, I can escape it!"

Sasuke Uchiha clenched his fist. He glanced back at the calendar, trying to remember what day it was...

Today is the day that Class 7 will meet.

Team 7's instructor, Jonin Kakashi Hatake, will conduct the Bell Test at the training grounds to assess him, Naruto Uzumaki, and Sakura Haruno, determining whether the three can become qualified ninjas. If they fail, they will be sent back to ninja training...

When I took the bell test for the first time, I was very nervous, afraid that my two teammates would affect me and cause me to fail the test.

Time passes.

After experiencing many things, Sasuke Uchiha succeeded Akihara Kagura as the third leader of Root and the assistant to the Hokage. He was also a big figure in the village and no longer cared about trivial matters like the Bell Test. The Bell Test was just a formality to test the mentality of the three-person team.

"interesting."

Sasuke Uchiha reached out and touched his eye socket, subtly concealing the Rinne Sharingan and Mangekyou Sharingan within his eyes.

"It seems that after becoming the leader of Root..."

"It's been a long time since I've sparred with Kakashi-sensei..."

Now, looking back, I realize that my time in Class 7 was actually quite leisurely, and I almost succumbed to the warmth of Class 7...

Sasuke Uchiha recalled his regrets over the years; since becoming the leader of Root, it seemed like he hadn't enjoyed those leisurely moments in a long time.

"Perhaps this illusionary world is trying to trap me in the past?"

Sasuke Uchiha walked back to the mirror, gazing at the boy in it: "Now I know the whole truth. I know Akihara Kagura's identity, I know why Itachi Uchiha killed his own clan, I know that the survivors of the Uchiha clan are all in Root, I know everything about the future. So, I can indulge in this genjutsu world without any effort?"

That's seriously underestimating people!

As the third-generation leader of the Root, how could I possibly be trapped in an illusionary world? I still have many things to resolve in the real world!

For example, those surviving members of the clan who were once saved by Akihara Kagura in the real world still refuse to return to Konoha, believing that he betrayed Akihara Kagura. To this day, they are unwilling to join the Root clan he leads, nor are they willing to acknowledge his position as clan leader.

"Let's start acting according to our memories..."

Uchiha Sasuke packed a ninja tool bag and found a ninja sword in the room, making him almost fully armed.

The moon still hangs in the sky.

Because Kakashi Hatake set a very early time for the assembly.

When Sasuke Uchiha arrived, Naruto Uzumaki and Sakura Haruno had already arrived, both looking exhausted.

"Naruto, Sakura, go take a nap."

Sasuke Uchiha leaped onto a large tree, cautiously surveying his surroundings, while softly reassuring his two teammates, "Kakashi-sensei will definitely be late."

"..."

Sakura Haruno immediately squatted down on the ground, clutching her backpack.

"You bastard..."

Naruto muttered something, but he was too sleepy to argue with Sasuke, so he just squatted down on the ground with his backpack and hugged his legs to fall asleep.

Just before noon, a white-haired man wearing an eye patch arrived late, grinning at the three drowsy little ones, and loudly greeted them: "Good morning, everyone, I've gotten lost on the road of life..."

"Isn't it too late!"

Naruto rubbed his eyes, stood up angrily, and loudly berated Kakashi Hatake for being late.

"yes…"

Sakura Haruno chimed in from the side.

"Life is always full of interesting surprises..."

Kakashi Hatake waved to his two subordinates not to worry about his lateness, then looked around for a while before spotting Sasuke Uchiha lying on the tree on guard.

Was it an accident?

Kakashi Hatake's eyes darkened slightly. He could see Sasuke Uchiha's location, and a hint of surprise appeared in his eyes. He couldn't help but think to himself, "Or rather, as expected of the top graduate from the Ninja Academy, he found the most suitable position for surveillance while his comrades were all asleep..."

"Training and assessments..."

Sasuke Uchiha leaped into the air and landed beside Naruto Uzumaki, hands in his pockets, and whispered, "Let's get started, Kakashi-sensei..."

"I'm really anxious..."

While muttering to himself as he pulled a bell from his pocket, Kakashi Hatake secretly observed Sasuke Uchiha's attire, recalling his former subordinates.

"It looks like Uchiha Sasuke is exactly like his older brother Uchiha Itachi when he was twelve years old, wearing a full combat suit..."

Kakashi Hatake inwardly marveled at the similarities between the two brothers, and slowly began to explain his exam rules: "If you can snatch the bell from my hand, you'll be considered to have passed the graduation exam..."

"You are not prohibited from using any means in this exam, even shuriken, kunai, or ninja swords are allowed. However, there are only two bells, but there are three of you, so one of you will definitely be eliminated and sent back to the Ninja Academy to repeat the course..."

"The elimination rate for this exam is as high as 66.7%. To be honest, I think the top student in the class should be able to pass, while the bottom student is probably the one most likely to be eliminated..."

"Last place..."

Twelve-year-old Naruto's eyes instantly flashed with rage!

As the worst student in the class, Naruto Uzumaki couldn't stand having his facts revealed in front of him. In an instant, the boy raised a kunai in his hand, which spun rapidly between his fingertips, about to be thrown at Kakashi Hatake!

next moment!

Naruto's arm was suddenly restrained!

Kakashi Hatake instantly appeared behind Naruto Uzumaki, raised his hand to press down on Naruto's arm, reversed Naruto's wrist, and manipulated the kunai in Naruto's hand to stab Naruto's neck!

however…

A sharp glint flashed, dazzling the eye!

Kakashi Hatake's attack was stopped in an instant!

Sasuke Uchiha suddenly drew his ninja sword from his back and raised his hand to block Kakashi Hatake's wrist, thwarting Kakashi's plan to subdue Naruto Uzumaki!

"Don't be in such a hurry..."

"I haven't even said 'start' yet..."

Kakashi Hatake, having subdued Naruto Uzumaki with one hand, glanced at Sasuke Uchiha, who looked relaxed beside him, and praised, "Truly excellent swordsmanship! The speed was so fast that I almost couldn't react..."

While saying these words...

A bead of cold sweat slowly dripped down Kakashi Hatake's forehead.

because…

Uchiha Sasuke's attack speed is really fast!

Kakashi Hatake looked down at the sharp edge on his wrist. He had almost been cut by the ninja sword, and he could even feel the chill emanating from it!

"Just a little trick..."

Sasuke Uchiha shook his head casually, still holding his ninja sword: "Kakashi-sensei, can you finally put down that idiot Naruto?"

"certainly…"

"Speaking of which..."

"The top ninja academy student these days is really scary..."

Kakashi Hatake couldn't help but praise him a few more times. Even he had to admit that Sasuke Uchiha, who ranked first, was more outstanding than anyone else he had ever met!

Not only did he instantly realize Naruto's intention to attack him, but he also found a way to counter it, thus resolving the crisis he had brought to Naruto!

"I think I'm starting to like you guys..."

Kakashi Hatake became wary, releasing Naruto's wrist as he slowly said, "Alright, maybe more than a little, so... let's begin now!"

"Ready...Go!"

Kakashi Hatake instantly took a step back!

Because in his line of sight, he could already see Uchiha Sasuke charging towards him with his ninja sword wielding it; the boy's swordsmanship was surprisingly sharp!

like...

Just like his brother!

Perhaps even more outstanding than his brother!

Although his movements seem limited by his immature body, his swordsmanship is superb, and his combat talent is simply astonishing!

Kakashi Hatake retreated rapidly, step by step, as Sasuke Uchiha attacked. A kunai suddenly appeared in his hand, and he instantly engaged in a fierce battle with the boy in front of him!

"Sasuke-kun... is so strong!"

Sakura Haruno watched in astonishment as Sasuke Uchiha and Kakashi Hatake clashed, her mouth agape: "They can actually fight against Jonin?!"

"That bastard really loves to show off..."

Naruto Uzumaki muttered something unpleasantly, then could only stand by, clutching his shuriken, waiting for an opportunity, watching helplessly as Sasuke Uchiha clashed with Kakashi Hatake.

but…

That bastard is really strong!

At least Naruto Uzumaki couldn't see his movements!

Kakashi Hatake brandished his kunai and took the lead, advancing in a few quick steps, wanting to get close enough to subdue the black-haired boy in front of him in an instant!

however…

Uchiha Sasuke seemed to have sensed his intention, and immediately held his ninja sword horizontally in front of him, even using the momentum to slash at Hatake Kakashi's waist and abdomen, thus forcing Hatake Kakashi back!

"That brat!"

Kakashi Hatake was startled and could only leap backward in an instant!

"..."

Sasuke Uchiha raised his ninja sword, pointing it at his Jonin instructor, and faced this senior who had taken good care of him in the real world with the posture of a challenger: "Nice to meet you, Kakashi-sensei."

"It seems there's no way to deal with you in a short time..."

Kakashi Hatake sighed, and his figure vanished from Sasuke Uchiha's sight in an instant: "Then let's take care of your teammates first!"

"Be careful!"

Sasuke Uchiha quickly reminded his teammate, and his chakra instantly flowed into his legs. He appeared in front of Naruto Uzumaki using the Body Flicker Technique!

Clang!

Kakashi Hatake's attack was stopped in the nick of time!

"What a fast teleportation technique!"

Kakashi Hatake looked at Sasuke Uchiha blocking his way, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes. He was even more surprised than when he saw Sasuke's swordsmanship!

but…

What impressed Kakashi Hatake even more was…

This brat is actually protecting his teammate Naruto Uzumaki! You have to understand, this Bell Exam is going to eliminate someone, and Naruto is his rival…

"Protecting a bottom-ranked student seems unnecessary..."

Kakashi Hatake raised an eyebrow, looking down at the black-haired boy in front of him: "I have two bells, but there are three of you. If he's eliminated first, wouldn't you be able to easily get a bell and advance?"

"..."

Naruto's mouth gaped slightly, his eyes filled with shock as he stared at Sasuke Uchiha standing before him. He too wanted to ask that question.

"He is my companion."

Sasuke Uchiha tilted his head slightly to look at the blond boy behind him, and said calmly, "Although I also think this idiot is unreliable, he always does stupid things, and he's even forgetful about small things. Even if he becomes Hokage in the future, he'll probably be a stupid Hokage who does everything himself, works himself to death, and continues to drag me down..."

"..."

A black line appeared on Naruto's forehead.

Sasuke...

How dare you look down on yourself like that!

"but…"

"Naruto Uzumaki will become an excellent ninja sooner or later."

Sasuke Uchiha changed the subject, his voice becoming firm and powerful: "If I want to defeat any enemy, he will definitely stand by my side and fight alongside me..."

"Sasuke..."

Naruto's anger vanished, replaced by a strange glint in his eyes.

"You think so highly of your partner?"

Kakashi Hatake's eyes showed a hint of surprise, but he shook his head and said, "But right now, he's actually a bit of a burden to you..."

next moment!

Kakashi Hatake's figure instantly turned into smoke!

"Clone Technique!"

Sasuke Uchiha's eyes widened in surprise. He didn't have time to think about anything else and could only quickly catch sight of Kakashi Hatake!

next moment!

Kakashi Hatake's true form has reappeared!

The Jonin instructing the instructor was carrying a pink-haired figure, none other than Sakura Haruno, the last member of Team 7. He had caught Team 7's weakest link.

"Sakura!"

Naruto's face immediately lit up with excitement.

"Don't act impulsively!"

Sasuke Uchiha quickly raised his hand to stop Naruto Uzumaki!

However, in this real world, his companions, with whom he could share life and death, disregarded everything and rushed directly towards Sakura Haruno and Kakashi Hatake!

"Sakura, I'm here to save you!"

Naruto rushed forward and instantly fell into the trap, where he was tied up by a rope and hung upside down from a tree.

"That idiot..."

Uchiha Sasuke couldn't help but rub his temples.

Kakashi Hatake knocked Sakura Haruno unconscious with a single blow and walked towards Sasuke Uchiha step by step: "Sasuke, it seems you're the only one left who can fight... How about we make a bet?"

"Gambling can kill people..."

After Uchiha Sasuke finished speaking, he suddenly realized what was going on.

The rule about shutting down casinos was established by Akihara Kagura, the second leader of Root, after the Fifth Hokage took office; it seems that this rule didn't exist at that time...

"Is gambling... dangerous?"

Kakashi Hatake couldn't help but scratch his head.

"It's not dangerous yet, what's the bet?"

Sasuke Uchiha twirled his ninja sword.

"If you can defeat me..."

"I'm giving you both bells and your teammates..."

Kakashi Hatake opened his palm, the two bells flashing briefly on his hand. He put the bells away and continued, "If you lose to me, this exam is over, and all three of you will have to go back to the Ninja Academy to retake it. How about it? Want to make a bet?"

"but…"

After Kakashi Hatake finished speaking, he added another rule, his gaze becoming serious. He even slowly pushed up his ninja headband, revealing a scarlet eye: "I will fight you with all my might!"

"..."

Sasuke Uchiha was silent for a moment, then suddenly chuckled, "Kakashi-sensei, this doesn't seem reasonable no matter how you look at it, does it? For a newly graduated ninja student, defeating a Jonin seems like an impossible task, doesn't it?"

"Oh?"

Kakashi Hatake slowly nodded, his gaze returning to its usual nonchalant tone: "It seems you don't want to help your comrades..."

"but!"

Sasuke Uchiha coldly interrupted Kakashi Hatake, his eyes slowly hardening with arrogance: "For an Uchiha, defeating a Jonin is no problem..."

I'm a Sasuke fan!

(End of this chapter)