Senju Hashirama: "If this keeps up, won't this little Sasuke have the strength of a Jōnin by the time he graduates?"
Senju Tobirama: "It's not won't, it will."
His first Nature Transformation was successfully completed through self-exploration.
It's predictable.
The practice of Fire Style Nature Transformation shouldn't be difficult for an Uchiha.
Hatake Kakashi: "...I have a bad feeling."
I feel like I'm about to be outclassed.
If, in the parallel world, Sasuke's Jōnin instructor is still me, what would that look like?
I'll have a student whose strength is beyond imagination!
As his instructor, I might find there's nothing left for me to teach.
Zabuza Momochi: "..."
I, too, feel like I'm in for a rough time.
Hatake Kakashi facing Uchiha Sasuke with Jōnin-level strength?
Damn!
Will my otherworldly self end up getting killed on the spot?
Don't let it be that tragic!
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[Time continues to pass.]
[Sasuke continues his training.]
[In terms of chakra control, he is improving bit by bit.]
[Sasuke's ability to control the flow of chakra through each meridian is becoming stronger and stronger.]
[Additionally, his Fire Style Nature Transformation training is progressing steadily.]
[At the same time.]
[Sasuke continues reading books every day to enrich himself.]
[He gathers information and strengthens his ability to think critically.]
[Sasuke feels that he is getting closer to uncovering the hidden truth behind the series of events in Konoha.]
[One day.]
[Sasuke finishes his training and is on his way home.]
[He hears the sound of a little girl crying.]
[It is accompanied by the scolding and insults of several boys.]
"You're the sister of that annoying Neji!"
"Ugh, those white eyes just like Neji's are disgusting!"
"Hey, aren't you from the Hyuga clan? Show us those Byakugan!"
"Crybaby, useless!"
"Freak! A freak with white eyes!"
[Sasuke frowns and walks over.]
[He sees a girl surrounded by a few boys, and she looks familiar.]
[It seems to be Hyuga Hinata, a girl who is usually very quiet in class and barely speaks, making her nearly invisible.]
[Sasuke approaches.]
"Hey, you guys. Three of you picking on a girl? You looking for a beating?"
[He doesn't take these older boys seriously at all.]
"U... Uchiha Sasuke!"
"Damn it, it's him. Let's get out of here!"
"What a waste of time!"
[The three boys see Sasuke approaching, fear obvious on their faces, and immediately plan to run.]
[Even though they're in different grades at the academy, Sasuke's reputation is well-known throughout the school.]
[Including his strength!]
[Though they outnumber him, the boys aren't confident.]
"Stop!"
[Sasuke snaps.]
[The three boys, who were about to run away, freeze in their tracks, their bodies trembling.]
"Did I say you could leave? Apologize to her!"
[Sasuke points at Hinata.]
[The boys feel defiant, but after Sasuke grabs one of them and throws him to the ground with one hand, they quickly give up.]
"Sorry!"
"We were wrong!"
"Please forgive us!"
[After Sasuke waves them off, the boys run away as if they've been pardoned.]
[Sasuke kneels down and gently pats Hinata's head.]
"Your strength isn't bad. Why didn't you fight back?"
[He flashes a warm smile.]
[After practicing his charm with the girls at school for so long, Sasuke is a master at this.]
[This warm smile is almost invincible!]
[Hinata's face turns crimson.]
[She clutches her head with both hands.]
[A soft voice.]
[A warm, smiling face.]
[Her whole body seems to be surrounded by a soft glow.]
"I... I was too scared..."
[Hinata murmurs.]
[Sasuke sits down in front of her, meeting her gaze.]
"Why were you scared? Is something bothering you? You can tell me, and I'll help however I can."
[His soft words unlock the emotional weight Hinata had been carrying.]
[Hinata starts to talk in a low, halting voice.]
[Her father, as the clan leader, places high expectations on her.]
[As her younger sister Hanabi grows up, her father has become even more strict with her.]
[During their sparring sessions today, Hinata couldn't bring herself to hurt her sister, leaving her at a disadvantage, which made her father very angry.]
[After a harsh scolding, Hinata ran out of the house in tears.]
[And that led to the situation with the boys.]
[Sasuke listens intently, nodding occasionally and offering gentle replies to help Hinata express herself.]
"What you did is completely understandable, and I sympathize. If I had a younger sister, I don't think I'd have the heart to hurt her either."
[Sasuke says softly.]
[Hinata feels relieved by this and is slightly happy to be understood.]
[Sasuke continues.]
"If I had a little sister, I think I'd work even harder in my training because I wouldn't want anyone to bully her."
"For example, if you were my sister, and I saw you being bullied like earlier, I'd probably rush in and beat those guys up!"
"Pfft..."
[Hinata giggles before quickly covering her mouth.]
[Sasuke smiles and continues.]
"You understand that feeling, right? If your sister were bullied like that, what would you do?"
Hinata: "I... I would protect Hanabi!"
[In that moment, Hinata seems to realize something.]
[To gain greater strength, she must be able to protect those she cares about.]
[So she should take her training more seriously.]
[Even in her sparring with Hanabi, she should give it her all. The stronger she becomes, the better she can protect her sister!]
[With this realization, Hinata looks at Sasuke with gratitude, her cheeks slightly flushed.]
"Thank you... I know what I need to do now."
[Sasuke's name is etched deeply into her heart.]
(poor naruto, lost his wife 😞... 😏)