Naruto: Boruto Returns to Shippuden

Chapter 176 Ninjutsu Information

Kakashi witnessed the powerful auras emanating from Naruto and Boruto, as well as the Sage Masks appearing on their faces, and couldn't help but feel quite surprised. Jiraiya-sama hadn't mentioned anything about this happening to him before!

Kakashi's forehead began to bead with sweat. Looking at the two people in front of him whose auras were gradually rising, he began to stammer, "N-no... I was just saying... just saying, you guys don't have to take it so seriously, do you?"

Sakura stood to the side and saw the change in Boruto and Naruto's auras in front of her, and a look of envy rose up on her face.

Although she had already guessed that Boruto must have mastered Sage Mode just like Naruto when she knew that Naruto was able to activate it, she was still shocked when she witnessed it with her own eyes.

Sakura wished she could be like them, but she hadn't fully mastered Tsunade's Hundred Healings Technique yet. However, she wasn't discouraged; instead, it fueled her determination to become stronger.

Seeing that things had come to this, Kakashi could only put away the book in his hand, slowly pull down his headband, revealing the Sharingan in his left eye: "This time, I'm going to show you my true skills." This time was different from before; they were no longer weak genin.

While Kakashi was getting ready, Naruto shouted to him, "Alright! Let's go!"

Immediately afterward, Naruto rushed towards Kakashi, and in the instant he leaped up, he delivered a fierce kick to Kakashi.

Kakashi turned to the side, narrowly avoiding the attack. Naruto's attack missed its target, causing the grass where he landed to crack from the powerful impact, leaving a large area of ​​fissure.

Just as Kakashi was feeling relieved that he had successfully dodged Naruto's attack, Boruto's voice followed: "It's too early to relax now, Kakashi-sensei."

Kakashi felt a sense of unease when he saw Boruto appear in front of him in an instant. He hadn't expected Boruto to be so fast; even his Sharingan couldn't catch his movements.

The moment Boruto threw his punch, Kakashi had no time to dodge. He could only barely gather chakra in his arm to form a defense and hold it in front of his chest, trying to withstand Boruto's attack.

However, Boruto's power far exceeded his expectations. The moment Boruto hit him, Kakashi felt a huge impact, which he was completely unable to resist, and his body was sent flying several meters away.

Kakashi crashed heavily into a large tree, the sound echoing through the open space. Although Kakashi felt as if his whole body was falling apart, he knew that now was not the time to stop, and he had to quickly regain his composure.

Kakashi had just recovered from Boruto's fierce attack and hadn't even had time to catch his breath when Sakura charged at him, swinging her fists.

Kakashi reacted quickly, dodging Sakura's attack. Sakura's fist broke the large tree behind Kakashi in half.

Kakashi felt somewhat ashamed facing the fierce attack from these people; this was completely different from what he had imagined!

At this moment, he recalled his conversation with Jiraiya not long ago. He had originally been confident and prepared for this battle.

......

Before facing Boruto, Naruto, and Sakura, Kakashi and Jiraiya met at a dumpling shop.

Jiraiya leaned back in his seat, looked at Kakashi, and said calmly, "As per our previous agreement, Naruto and Boruto are now in your hands."

Kakashi's gaze fell on the "Make-Out Tactics" manual in his hand, responding to Jiraiya's words: "It would be great if Naruto had grown up a little bit."

Jiraiya smiled slightly and replied, "Don't underestimate me, Kakashi. Do you think I'm that useless? If you take them too lightly, you might embarrass yourself in this duel."

Kakashi maintained a relaxed attitude and said, "Then I'll really have to look forward to it."

Kakashi looked up from the book in his hands, glanced at Jiraiya, and then said seriously, "That's true, but I still want Jiraiya-sama to tell me some information about Boruto's strength or ninjutsu."

Upon hearing Kakashi's request, Jiraiya crossed his arms, struck a resolute pose, and turned his gaze away: "They are both my disciples, how could I possibly tell you? Don't let my appearance fool you, I have my own bottom line."

Seeing that Jiraiya was unwilling to reveal information about Boruto and Naruto's strength, Kakashi put down the "Make-Out Tactics" book he was holding, took out a piece of paper from his breast pocket, and waved it in front of Jiraiya, intending to exchange information with him using this.

"No matter what you offer to bribe me with, I will not..." Jiraiya initially glanced disdainfully at what Kakashi was holding, but when he saw what it was, his eyes widened instantly, and Jiraiya's attitude immediately changed.

Jiraiya stared intently at the paper, his attention immediately drawn to what Kakashi was holding: a one-day pass for the Land of Fire's hot springs. Jiraiya cleared his throat and changed his words, saying, "Ahem... well, I'll just tell you a little about Boruto's ninjutsu; it'll be a test for him."

Kakashi was secretly pleased with Jiraiya's reaction; he had long anticipated that Jiraiya would find it hard to resist the temptation of a one-day hot spring pass.

This one-day pass for the hot springs in the Land of Fire was specially prepared by Kakashi for this moment, after he learned from the Fifth Hokage that Boruto and the others had returned to Konoha and that Tsunade had asked him to test their strength.

Jiraiya, without batting an eye, took the one-day pass for the Land of Fire's hot springs from Kakashi and carefully put it in his pocket.

Jiraiya then lowered his eyes slightly and said to Kakashi, "Alright, ask whatever you want, but only one question is allowed."

Jiraiya's attitude shows that although he accepted Kakashi's hot spring ticket, he still maintained certain principles.

Kakashi curled his lip upon hearing Jiraiya's conditions.