Naruto: Naruto's Uchiha girlfriend is too arrogant

Chapter 135 Unfair Terms

Why was Naruto able to pinpoint each of Kakashi's deeply hidden clones so accurately? Although these clones were not physical entities, the unique life energy they simulated, which was distinct from the surrounding natural flora and fauna, was fundamentally different.

This subtle and unique "sense of life" became as clear as a light in the darkness, thanks to Naruto's ability to perceive life energy gained through the Gold Experience.

This perceptive ability makes Naruto, to some extent, also a "sensory ninja".

Kakashi understood that, at this rate, it was only a matter of time before all his clones were exposed. Before the last clone was defeated, he decided to test this group of disciples in their final test.

"Found it! This time it must be the real body! Prepare yourself, Kakashi-sensei!"

Naruto's clones declared victory and swarmed in from all directions, ready to seize the prize in the final battle.

Kakashi understood that this was the last clone. Seeing Naruto charging towards him again, he no longer deliberately suppressed his strength this time.

"Lightning Release: Thunderclap!"

With a low shout, Kakashi swiftly formed hand seals! Dazzling lightning gathered in his hands, and the next moment, the violent lightning suddenly dispersed, attacking all of Naruto's shadow clones around him at an astonishing speed!

Faced with Kakashi's sudden, unrestrained, all-out attack, Naruto's shadow clones reacted swiftly, scattering in all directions to try and avoid the range of the lightning release.

Kakashi, who had initially thought this move would be enough to eliminate all the shadow clones, had a slight change in expression.

What? Only a few were hit? This guy's combat awareness is even higher than I thought...

Just as Naruto's clone was dodging the Lightning Release with all its might, Sasuke, who had been keeping a close eye on the battle from the rear, seized the opportunity!

The next moment, the shuriken with transparent chakra threads shot out of her hand again, aiming straight for the opening Kakashi had created by releasing a ninjutsu!

However, Kakashi instantly dispelled the not-yet-completely-dissipated Lightning Release without hesitation, and formed hand seals again!

This seal is... a transformation spell?

A hint of doubt flashed through Zuo Yue's mind. Why? The Transformation Technique wasn't a defensive ninjutsu at all.

But the answer was revealed in the next second—Kakashi's figure twisted and changed rapidly in a puff of white smoke, and finally appeared to be Naruto Uzumaki!

His golden hair and blue eyes are exactly the same as the real Naruto!

Seeing the shuriken he was controlling heading straight for "Naruto's" face, Satsuki's rational mind knew that it was just Kakashi using the Transformation Jutsu...

However, her body instinctively resisted! The fingertips controlling the shuriken trembled violently, and the trajectory of the chakra threads shifted extremely slightly but fatally!

"call out--!"

The shuriken grazed past Naruto's ear and embedded itself deeply in the tree trunk behind him, failing to hit its target.

In that split second of hesitation, a golden opportunity was missed—

"Ring ring—!"

The preset ringtone resounded clearly throughout the entire training ground.

It was noon, and the exercise... was over.

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The atmosphere was heavy in the center of the training field. Sakura was tightly bound to the wooden stake in the middle, looking dejected.

Satsuki hugged her knees and squatted silently on the grass not far away, burying her face deep in her knees. She was clearly still feeling guilty and distressed about missing the opportunity due to her momentary hesitation, which ultimately led to failure.

Naruto sat on the other side, thoughtfully weighing the two bells in his hands.

Kakashi stood before them, his heart filled with complex emotions. He hadn't expected that he would ultimately be completely outmaneuvered by this kid...

Recalling the golden chains that burst forth from Naruto's body in that instant, dancing with lifelike agility, and precisely wrapped around him... that scene was just like the power that his master's wife had once used.

I never imagined Naruto could control the Adamantine Sealing Chains to this extent...

Kakashi secretly pondered, actually quite satisfied with the results of this test. Although Sakura's performance was indeed a bit weak, Naruto's persistence in never giving up on any of his teammates, and Satsuki's performance, which focused solely on Naruto but also displayed exceptional concentration and execution, all exceeded his expectations.

However, he decided to conduct the last and most crucial test.

"Um,"

Kakashi spoke with feigned seriousness, "It seems I've lost. Naruto managed to snatch two bells from my 'original body' at the last moment. Congratulations."

He looked at Naruto and even clapped his hands lightly a few times, his tone sounding quite sincere.

Bound up, Sakura couldn't help but raise her head and glare at Kakashi, her tone filled with dissatisfaction and grievance. "Kakashi-sensei is such a liar! What 'I'm not the real body'... how could he just utter such a lie so easily!"

"Huh? Really?"

Kakashi scratched his head, looking nonchalant about being exposed. "Okay, I admit it, I did lie. But you know, on the battlefield, you absolutely can't easily believe anything the enemy says. After all, ninjas will stop at nothing to achieve victory, using all sorts of deception and psychological tactics."

His casual words only made Sakura lower her head in even more bitterness. Naruto grabbed two bells... So, it seems I'm the one who's eliminated...

A wave of immense disappointment and resentment washed over me. I'd just become a ninja, was my ninja career really going to end like this...?

At that moment, Kakashi changed the subject and delivered a verdict that surprised everyone.

"So, I hereby announce that Naruto Uzumaki has successfully passed the exam and is officially a genin! As for the other two..." He paused deliberately, his gaze sweeping over Satsuki and Sakura, "they will both have to return to the Ninja Academy to study again!"

"What?!"

These words made Satsuki, who was still immersed in self-blame, suddenly raise her head, her eyes instantly filled with disbelief and panic!

Why?! Naruto got both bells! Although I feel a little sorry for Sakura... why did you have to separate me and Naruto?! This outcome terrified her even more than the mission failure itself.

Naruto also showed a surprised and puzzled expression.

Seeing Satsuki's panicked expression and Naruto's astonished look, Kakashi slowly and with a smile explained.

"Oh, right, I forgot to mention the most important point. These two bells are 'qualification bells.' The rule is—only those who personally take them from me are qualified to use them."

His gaze fell on Naruto. "In other words, Naruto, only the bell you personally snatched is effective for you. If you had given it to Satsuki out of kindness..." He then looked at Satsuki, whose face had turned deathly pale.

"Then, the bell given to her will immediately become invalid, and Satsuki will still fail."

Finally, he looked at Sakura, who was utterly despairing. "And Sakura, having not obtained any bells, will undoubtedly be eliminated as well."

"This is the final rule."