The morning air was crisp & cool, a stark contrast to the churning anticipation within Sasuke. He take a bath & eaten morning meal, knowing Kakashi's reputation for tardiness.
Sasuke knew what is the way to the pass the test. So, he decided to use this opportunity to test and understand his new abilities & system's process.
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He later arrived at the designated training ground, a wide open field dotted with trees & rocky outcrops. He scanned the area, noting potential hiding spots & escape routes.
Naruto & Sakura was already arrived, thier faces etched with a mixture of nervousness & impatience.
"He's late." Naruto grumbled, " he said to be we early but he himself is not here."
Sasuke, leaning against a tree, giving a small, almost imperceptible smirk."He's always late" he said mirroring Kakashi's future words.
Naruto stared at him, confused," How do you know that?"
Sasuke shrugged offering no explanation.
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Then 1 more hour passed.
The silence stretched, break by rustling of leaves in the gentle breeze. Finally, a swirl of leaves heralded Kakashi's arrival.
"Yo" Kakashi said, his voice was nonchalant." Sorry, I'm late, I got lost on the path of the life."
Naruto groaned while sakura signed in exasperation. Kakashi pulled out two small bells, dangling them in front of the team.
"Alright, your test is simple. You have until noon to take these bells from me. Anyone who fails will be tied to those stumps & watch me eat lunch. And you'll be sent back to the academy."
He paused a mischievous glint in his visible eye," You can use any means necessary, in fact come at me with the intent to kill."
The playful atmosphere shifted & replaced by palpable tension. Naruto charged forward, his reckless energy a stark contrast to Sasuke' calculated observation.
Sakura, her attention divided between test & Sasuke attempts to engage, her eyes lingering to his form.
Sasuke activated his Sharingan, his one-tomoe eyes swirling, attempting to analyse Kakashi's movements. He noted subtle shifts in Kakashi's stance.
The initial clash was brief, kakashi easily dodging Naruto's wild attacks. And during engaging with Naruto, he used 'Thousand Years of Death' and sending Naruto flying.
Sakura with her dividend attention easily dismissed by one genjutsu from kakashi.
Sasuke, meanwhile moves with controlled precision, his sharingan allowing him to anticipate some of kakashi's movements. He launched series of taijutsu strikes, his movements fluid & efficient.
However, kakashi's speed & skills were far superior. He effortlessly countered Sasuke's attacks, his movements blurring.
To disrupt his defences, sasuke weaved hand signs & unleashed
"Fire style : Fireball jutsu"
Following the Fireball, he unleashed a barrage of shurikenjutsu utilising the Uchiha clan's signature precision & speed.
Sasuke, relying heavily on his sharingan managed to anticipate some of kakashi's movements but unable to a decisive blow.
As the time ticked by, sasuke's frustration grew. The system remained silent, offering no assistance. He was relying solely on his abilities & sharingan as his primary weapon.
The constant use of sharingan & chakra expenditure from the ninjutsu was beginning to take a tool, he could feel a slight burning sensation in his eyes & growing fatigue.