Chapter 433: Teaching at the Hidden Leaf, the System Says I

"Sasuke, Itachi really are popular."

There was a hint of envy in Naruto Uzumaki's tone.

Because besides the students of Class 1-A, quite a few students from Class 2-A were also cheering and encouraging Uchiha Sasuke.

"Naruto!"

Just then, Rock Lee gave a thumbs up and said, "Release your youth!"

"I will!"

Naruto Uzumaki was instantly as fired up as if he'd been injected with adrenaline. "For the sake of youth!"

"..."

Uchiha Sasuke's mouth twitched; some unpleasant memories flooded back into his mind.

"Begin!"

Kitazawa said after they finished the Seal of Confrontation.

"Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu!"

Without a word, Naruto Uzumaki split into a massive crowd of shadow clones.

Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu!

Uchiha Sasuke wasn't surprised in the slightest.

Having been classmates with Naruto Uzumaki for so long, he had gained a certain level of understanding.

How should he put it?

Naruto Uzumaki's combat style was very brainless.

But being brainless didn't mean he was easy to deal with.

The Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu was a dimension-reduction strike in the Ninja Academy.

Soon, the battle between the two fell into a stalemate.

Uchiha Sasuke searched for an opportunity to cast a genjutsu while under the siege of Naruto Uzumaki and his shadow clones.

Because this was the only way he could win.

The next second, Uchiha Sasuke identified Naruto Uzumaki's true body.

His body suddenly accelerated, arriving right in front of him.

Genjutsu: Foam!

Uchiha Sasuke's Sharingan vibrated slightly, and invisible ocular power spread outward.

Naruto Uzumaki couldn't help but lose focus.

In his perspective, Uchiha Sasuke transformed into a sky full of crows and vanished from where he stood.

But just then, his vision went black, the crows disappeared, and in their place was a giant tail.

"Wait!"

Naruto Uzumaki had just finished speaking when he felt a pain in his head and regained consciousness.

"Dispelled the genjutsu again?"

Seeing this, Uchiha Sasuke's pupils contracted.

Why would it be like this?

Wasn't it said that ordinary ninjas find it very difficult to dispel a Sharingan genjutsu on their own?

In Uchiha Sasuke's view, even if Naruto Uzumaki could dispel his genjutsu, it should have taken him a few seconds or longer.

In that case, he could have taken the opportunity to defeat him.

But with an instant dispel, he had no time to launch a follow-up attack.

Sasuke Uchiha had no choice but to retreat again, dodging the Shadow Clones of Naruto Uzumaki that were kicking in from both sides.

"Sasuke, let's continue!"

Naruto Uzumaki regained consciousness and immediately threw himself back into the battle, full of vigor.

Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu!

Uchiha Sasuke spat out a large fireball with a gloomy face.

With a bang!

The Naruto Uzumaki shadow clone in front of him turned into smoke amidst the flames.

"Leaf Great Whirlwind!"

Naruto Uzumaki suddenly kicked at him from the side.

Leaf Great Whirlwind!

Uchiha Sasuke's expression changed.

He kicked back.

The bodies of the two couldn't help but shudder.

But Naruto Uzumaki's strength was still a notch higher, forcing Uchiha Sasuke to take two steps back.

Genjutsu: Foam!

Uchiha Sasuke wasn't discouraged, because he had found another opportunity.

If it were any other ninja, they would definitely have their shadow clones launch the attack while they hid to perform a sneak attack.

But Naruto Uzumaki was different; he liked to lead from the front.

A scarlet light flashed.

Naruto Uzumaki appeared dazed for a moment.

He had fallen for the genjutsu again.

But in just a split second, he returned to normal.

Uchiha Sasuke's heart jolted, but his hands were not slow.

Because he had already anticipated this result, after all, it had been ineffective twice.

Although he couldn't understand it.

The moment Uchiha Sasuke cast Genjutsu: Foam, he lunged out with a kunai.

Naruto Uzumaki only felt a blur before his eyes, and the kunai was less than five centimeters from his face.

In the critical moment, he subconsciously raised his hands.

"Itachi're even wearing weighted wrist guards?"

Uchiha Sasuke's expression changed, and he blurted out the question.

Although he had stabbed Naruto Uzumaki with the kunai, he hadn't broken through his defense.

Because Naruto Uzumaki was wearing metal wrist guards.

Uchiha Sasuke never imagined that he was actually sparring with him while wearing weights.

And he hadn't even won—this was simply a disgrace!

"Sorry, I forgot to take them off."

Naruto Uzumaki said sheepishly.

Every morning, he would put on weights to go train with Might Guy.

At school, he would also wear weights while practicing the Rasengan.

But today, Kitazawa had suddenly made them participate in a live combat test, and Naruto Uzumaki hadn't remembered that he was still wearing the weights.

"Damn it!"

Uchiha Sasuke's eyes trembled; he twisted the kunai in his hand and stabbed at Naruto Uzumaki again.

But in his agitated state, he forgot about Naruto Uzumaki's numerous shadow clones.

Just as his kunai thrust out, the sound of wind breaking rang out, and he was swept away by a whirlwind kick.

"Damn it!"

In mid-air, Uchiha Sasuke urgently adjusted his body.

And on the ground, Naruto Uzumaki's shadow clones had already rushed toward him.

As soon as Uchiha Sasuke landed, he was surrounded.

"Naruto, don't hit his face!"

Sakura Haruno screamed.

"Naruto, the battle ends here."

Seeing this, Kitazawa spoke up.

Upon hearing this, Naruto Uzumaki immediately dispelled the Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu.

After dispelling them, he hurried forward to help Uchiha Sasuke up.

"Sasuke, are Itachi hurt?"

Naruto Uzumaki asked with a look of concern.

"..."

Uchiha Sasuke hadn't passed out, but this latest crushing defeat made him feel that it would have been better to just faint and avoid the humiliation.

He looked at Naruto Uzumaki, his face full of unwillingness.

If his genjutsu had been effective, he would have already won twice.

But there were no "ifs"; he had lost to Naruto Uzumaki twice in a row.

If Itachi counted the time in Kurama Yakumo's illusion, that made it three times.

This is truly hellish!

Uchiha Sasuke clenched his fists.

Why was his—or rather, the Uchiha clan's—prideful genjutsu useless?

"Sasuke-kun, I'll heal Itachi!"

Sakura Haruno quickly ran up.

Kitazawa glanced at Uchiha Sasuke, thinking to himself that the effect was truly outstanding; this expression was exactly what he wanted to see.

However, Uchiha Sasuke wasn't without gains; the cold ocular power within him had deepened just a little bit.

"The live combat test continues."

Kitazawa let Uchiha Sasuke off the hook in the second and third rounds, letting him win two matches.

If he lost three matches in a row, he worried he would completely shut himself off.

Anyway, there was plenty of time; no need to rush.

He would arrange something for him again on Wednesday.

"Everyone performed well in today's live combat test."

Kitazawa clapped his hands and said, "That's all for today; everyone go back and rest early."

"Goodbye, Kitazawa-sensei!"

The students of the two classes left one after another.

Uchiha Sasuke ignored Sakura Haruno with a cold face and turned to leave.

Although he had won in the second and third rounds later on, the opponents were too weak, and he couldn't bring himself to be happy.

"Sasuke."

A familiar voice rang out.