Saving the Uchiha clan starts with becoming the clan leader.

Kakashi also limited Naruto's Super Beast Imitation Drawing Technique.

Otherwise, if Naruto were to draw a big bird that flies into the air and takes a stroll with Kakashi, Kakashi's blood pressure would rise just thinking about it.

To be honest, asking three newly graduated genin to withstand the attack of an elite jonin for twenty minutes, with a whole host of restrictions, seems like malicious bullying to an uninformed person.

In the beginning,

Sakura Haruno was completely bewildered when she heard so many rules and regulations.

She suspected that Kakashi-sensei never intended for them to graduate in the first place.

but,

Naruto and Sasuke thought about it for a moment and then nodded in agreement to this unreasonable request. In the following days, they proved with their actions that the series of requests were not unreasonable at all. They were reasonable demands and not unreasonable at all!

Keep in mind that Kakashi was already a Jonin when he was twelve years old!

Naruto and Sasuke are no less talented than Kakashi was back then. The only shortcoming is that they did not experience life-and-death battles on the battlefield like Kakashi did, so they were unable to create a 'fastest miracle' like Kakashi did.

However, Kakashi's goal was to defeat them without harming Naruto and the others. This condition also restricted Kakashi's actions, as capturing them alive and killing them were two completely different things.

Therefore,

This has barely created a delicate balance.

Kakashi did not gain an overwhelming advantage. He did have the upper hand over the two boys, but if Sakura hadn't added extra burden to Naruto and Sasuke, he probably wouldn't have been able to win within twenty minutes from the very beginning.

There are many types of ninjas.

Some are good at quick battles, some like to lure their enemies into a trap, some love a close call, and some are experts at protracted attrition.

Unfortunately,

Naruto is the type of person who excels at prolonged battles.

His naturally enormous chakra reserves give him the capital to squander. Unlike the prodigal son who summoned hundreds or thousands of shadow clones at once and wasted them in his original Trails series, Naruto now rarely summons more than ten shadow clones at once. He usually summons five or seven, which gives him a numerical advantage without wasting chakra meaninglessly.

after all,

Summoning a thousand shadow clones is only possible when dealing with large creatures like tailed beasts.

Otherwise there wouldn't even be a place to stand.

Most shadow clones are summoned merely to make a show of force, serving no other purpose.

This small change turned Naruto into a perpetual motion machine, with his chakra consumption only slightly outpacing its recovery.

Kakashi was in a lot of pain from the beating!

What kind of monster is this?!

He sighed inwardly.

Unwittingly, he experienced the pain of those enemies who had died at his hands. Of course, the causes of this pain were not entirely the same. He was troubled by Naruto's endless and seemingly inexhaustible chakra, while his former enemies were in despair because of Kakashi's instant-kill technique inherited from Konoha's White Fang!

all in all,

Twenty minutes passed in the blink of an eye.

Kakashi's final achievement was zero.

All members of Team 7 survived to the end in this survival exercise, including Sakura, who should have been the easiest to break through, but survived unharmed with the full support of Naruto and Sasuke.

When the alarm clock, which was placed on the tree stump and covered by an umbrella, rang.

Kakashi had no choice but to withdraw his hand with regret. Looking at Sasuke and Sakura, who were panting heavily, and Naruto, who seemed completely unaffected, he sighed helplessly. Apart from Sakura, who still seemed like a normal genin, it wouldn't be difficult for Naruto and Sasuke to participate in the jonin exams once they accumulated enough practical experience, right?

Naruto knows that he can kill many people with just his Shadow Clone Technique. Besides the Super Beast Imitation Drawing Technique, Naruto has many other techniques taught by Jiraiya that he hasn't used yet... He's really a little monster! No wonder he's Minato's son.

And Sasuke.

Sasuke's Uchiha-style swordsmanship is incredibly sharp and fierce!

Moreover, compared to Naruto,

It seems that he and Sasuke are more compatible, as their fighting styles have a high degree of overlap.

Finally, there's Sakura... Her future is bright!

"Alright, you've passed the assessment."

Kakashi scratched his hair, which was so wet it looked like you could wring water out of it.

He sighed inwardly once more, realizing that instructing ninjas was truly a difficult job!

"Haha! Sasuke, Sakura, we passed the test!"

Naruto shouted excitedly.

The light drizzle couldn't extinguish even a trace of the burning excitement in his heart.

"Hmph, isn't this just common sense? What's there to be happy about? Naruto, you're making a big fuss over nothing."

Sasuke, having caught his breath, started trembling again.

She put on a completely indifferent expression, though it would have been even more perfect if she could have turned down the corners of her lips.

Only Sakura—

The girl bit her lip.

I feel more depressed than ever before.

So... this is Naruto and Sasuke's true strength? They were able to hold out for so long against a Jonin like Kakashi, even with her as a burden. Back in the Ninja Academy, there was a lack of a benchmark, so the girl only knew that Naruto and the others were very strong.

However, it's impossible to know exactly what level this "very impressive" refers to.

then,

My understanding has been refreshed once again at this moment.

A sense of despair crept into her heart. Could she really keep up with Naruto and Sasuke? Today she was facing Kakashi-sensei, and she knew that Naruto and the others wouldn't be in any real danger. But if they encountered a real enemy in the future, would she still be as composed as she was today?

She had absolutely no idea what to do.

At this moment—

Kakashi spoke up.

"Naruto, Sasuke, you both performed quite well, but what pleases me most is that you didn't choose to abandon your teammates and fight me in a more convenient way. Many people think that those who break the rules of the ninja world are complete trash... But in my opinion, those who don't know how to value their comrades are even worse than trash!"

"If you abandon your comrades from the very beginning to save yourself trouble, I will be very disappointed and will send you back to the Ninja Academy for retraining. Today, you all need to remember this: teamwork is extremely important. In the future, you may encounter situations where you can only rely on yourself, but learning to rely on your comrades is absolutely the right thing to do."

His gaze swept over the boys and girls who were listening attentively to the lesson.

A look of satisfaction flashed in Kakashi's eyes.

Putting aside all the pressure, it's an honor for him to teach these children! The student council selects outstanding teachers, and outstanding teachers also select outstanding students. A good teacher with a group of good students is a blessing for both of them.

but,

Kakashi turned his gaze to the girl whose expression was gloomy and whose lips were bleeding from biting them. "With Sakura here... I'm also glad that you didn't give up on this test because of Naruto and Sasuke's performance. I know that the pressure in your heart cannot be dispelled by my few words."

"But I still want to tell you that no one can say for sure what the future will be like. Some people will drift along and wait for their destined future, while others do not believe in so-called fate. Compared to fate, which is something that cannot be seen or touched, they trust the future that they create with their own hands more."

"I'm not sure which of these two choices is right, but I admire those who try to take control of their own destiny, provided they don't break the law. Sakura, don't let your present limit your future. Let me tell you a secret: it was the Hokage's decision to choose you as Naruto and Sasuke's partner. Even if you doubt yourself, why not try trusting the Hokage's judgment? I'm really looking forward to seeing how you perform in the future."

Naruto and Sasuke both obediently remained silent at this point.

However, he still showed surprise when he heard Kakashi reveal the secret.

"Kakashi-sensei, you said the Hokage... chose me to be Naruto and Sasuke's teammate, is that true?" Sakura looked up and stared intently at Kakashi.

"Some people may think I'm a bit unreliable, but I would never joke about or lie about the Hokage."

Kakashi responded seriously.

"I will try my best, Kakashi-sensei."

Sakura nodded slowly.

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"It's definitely a great choice!"

In the forest not far from the training ground,

Jiraiya sat in the tree with his eyes closed, a relieved smile on his face.

"However, that's only natural. Kakashi is Minato's disciple, am I right? Sogen-kun."

“I don’t completely agree with your logic. There are plenty of examples of good fathers and bad sons, let alone master and disciple.” Zongxian stood on the treetop, gazing at the training ground not far away. “However, Kakashi is indeed a very good teacher. With him guiding Naruto to continue to grow, you can rest assured, Jiraiya-senpai.”

"Haha! I never doubted Kakashi's abilities from the very beginning."

Jiraiya said with a smile.

"But Zongxian-kun, you should also understand the feelings of an old man who cares for the younger generation!"

“It’s fine to care for the younger generation, but Jiraiya-senpai, you should also be careful not to let your good intentions become a chain that hinders the younger generation’s future. The fledgling will eventually have to learn to fly on its own, and you can’t protect him forever.”

"I understand, I understand."

Jiraiya murmured, "I just... feel like time has flown by! When we first met, if it weren't for your introduction, Sogen-kun, Naruto probably wouldn't have dared to even approach me. And now, he's already an excellent ninja."

"Didn't you ask for that yourself, Jiraiya-senpai?"

Zongxian snorted, "If you hadn't blindly trusted the wrong person, Naruto wouldn't have had to go through those unpleasant past experiences. Although you could say that this was a necessary step for Naruto to become a great person, I'm sorry, but I hate this kind of plot. Does Naruto have to suffer more bitter than gall to become a great person?"

"I think if the Fourth Hokage and his wife were alive, they probably wouldn't want their child to become so great in the future! Growing up safe, healthy, happy, and joyful would be the blessing the Fourth Hokage and his wife would give their child!"

Jiraiya was rendered speechless by the retort.

Yes!

As an elder,

He certainly hoped his child would have a bright future, but... if he had to endure the pain of being condemned by everyone before achieving that bright future, he might very well perish on the road to it.

He probably hopes his child will have a happy and fulfilling life!

"Alright, Jiraiya-senpai, I'm not just here to watch Naruto and the others' test. I also have something to tell you. The Anbu has made some discoveries about the Akatsuki organization." Sogen forcefully changed the subject.

"So fast?"

Jiraiya looked surprised.

I just said that yesterday, how come there's a result today?