Chapter 87
Seeing Natsuki so effortlessly knock Sasuke flying, both Naruto and Sakura were utterly shocked.
Although Natsuki had beaten Sasuke once before graduation, back then Natsuki had used quite a few tricks, including single-handed seals and Suiton (Water Release) techniques, to catch Sasuke off guard.
But now, Sasuke had also grown significantly.
Logically speaking, he shouldn't have been defeated so easily.
Had Natsuki become way too strong?!
"You guys don't really know the real Natsuki," Kakashi said rare words.
"Back at the Academy, he deliberately hid his true strength. Even when he beat Sasuke, he wasn't using his full power.
He didn't enjoy playing house at school — instead, he was already fighting real battles outside with real shinobi.
While you were still playing around at the Academy, he had already defeated a genius from the Hyūga clan and was shamelessly seeking guidance from jōnin like us."
"So, you're saying Natsuki knew Kakashi-sensei before, and that's why he's so strong?"
Naruto and Sakura thought they understood, but in reality, they still didn't.
Kakashi nodded... then shook his head.