Kakashi's team and Captain Yamato were watching the fight nervously, but suddenly everything changed and they were shocked.
"Weren't we about to help Naruto? How did it end like this… all the Root are down?!"
The female Root ninja was the most injured. Even though a Shadow Clone explosion isn't as strong as a real explosive technique, the chakra blast at close range knocked her out instantly.
Naruto's Wind Style: Great Breakthrough wasn't as large as Orochimaru's, but it was strong enough to blow away two Chūnin.
They crashed into trees and even broke some ribs.
The two looked at Naruto in fear… how is he this strong?
Half a year ago, Naruto needed the Nine-Tails' power to fight Root. Now he can fight three alone!
Even if they are Chūnin, Root ninjas have much more combat experience than normal ninja.
Naruto smiled and said:
"In battle, there's no right or wrong method… but your attacks are too weak."
"You brat!"
One Root ninja quickly formed hand seals and used:
"Earth Style: Earth Spear!"
Sharp rocks shot up from the ground under Naruto.
Kakashi and the others were shocked:
"That's a B-rank jutsu! Get ready to move!"
But Naruto just smiled:
"You still don't see the difference? Strength, chakra, experience… you're far behind."
Then—
Boom!
His body turned into smoke.
A log appeared instead and got pierced.
"Substitution Jutsu?!"
The Root ninja panicked and looked around.
Suddenly—
A hit to the back of his head.
He collapsed.
Naruto came out from behind a tree:
"Didn't I already say? I beat you."
He had already prepared logs around the area to use Substitution Jutsu anytime.
This jutsu needs preparation before battle, so it's not easy to use in real fights.
That's why it's rare in high-level battles.
Naruto had set everything in advance—this shows his battle awareness.
Even strong ninja can die easily if they are careless.
Naruto walked to the unconscious Root ninja, then called:
"Hana, Izumi—come out."
The two girls looked at him with shining eyes:
"That was amazing! That was ANBU! You're so strong!"
Naruto said seriously:
"You saw the fight. In real combat, don't hesitate."
"Their weapons have poison. Be careful in future missions."
They both nodded.
From far away, Yamato whispered to Kakashi:
"Senpai… Naruto's Will of Fire is strong. He chose to protect the ANBU without hesitation."
Kakashi nodded:
"…He really is sensei's son."
Then they saw Naruto say to the girls:
"This ANBU big sister is poisoned."
"Let's take her to the tent, remove her clothes, and check for injuries."
"Poison is dangerous. As ninja, we must ignore gender differences during missions."
"The enemy won't care if you're girls."
"Also, are you two injured? Let's check."
Kakashi, Yamato: ...