13 Ch 13 : An edgy emo

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Sanada approached Sakura, who still looked a bit lost.

" Sakura, believe in yourself. You can do it."

" Umm, sensei... can we just not do it?" Said Sakura to Sanada. "Actually, I'm fine if Sasuke takes my place for this one time.."

For Sakura, the clash between Sanada and Sasuke clearly made her didn't know what was the right thing to do.

On one side was her crush from the academy, and the other side was her teacher, who, even though have only met her for less than one week, was very caring toward her.

' Yes, right.. if Sensei and Sasuke don't clash, then it is the best for everyone. Sensei should also understand this right..'

But contrary to Sakura's expectation, Sanada's expression this time was full of disappointment,

It was the first time she saw Sanada making this face at her, and she somehow felt very pained in her heart.

' No.. please sensei.. please don't look at me like that...'

Sakura wanted to scream, but her words were stuck in her throat. Her eyes started to get moist, but then she felt Sanada's finger was poking her forehead.

" Foolish disciple! Haven't I told you to value yourself more? You are my precious disciple, so why should I let other people take your place. Now go there and show that edgy brat your progress!"

The next moment Sakura knew, Sanada had already brought her in front of Sasuke, with Sanada standing between them.

" Okay, the battle has been decided. Now assume your battle position!" Sanada's words echoed throughout the forest, awakening Sakura from her daze.

" Sensei, I.." Sakura tried to persuade her sensei, but at this time, another voice came and cut her words.

" Enough!!! Are you looking down on me too?" Said Sasuke as his face was full of anger toward Sakura.

Sasuke had enough of this. Sanada said a weak civilian woman like Sakura is worth more to teach than him? He will prove to Sanada the true power of the Uchiha clan.

It was at this moment that Sakura knew the battle was unavoidable.

With a reluctance on her mind, she also began to assume her battle position.

" Battle start!" Signaled Sanada, signifying the start of the battle.

"Sakura, come on, I will give you the chance to strike first! We Uchiha never bully the weak!"

Sakura's face frowned a bit as she looked a bit discomforted.

"Can I really?"

"Yes, because once I shoot, you won't have a chance to shoot," Sasuke said proudly.

At this moment, Sakura no longer looked at Sasuke but instead gazed at Sanada. And only after she saw Sanada giving a nod that she become determined.

"Well, as you wish..." Said Sakura. "I will attack now."

Sakura's figure suddenly flashed.

After the training with Sanada, Sakura was able to put chakra on her feet to boost her speed to a whole new level.

This kind of speed was still like child play in front of a true Jonin like Sanada, but for Sasuke, it was more than enough.

"So fast!"

Sasuke's pupils shrank, subconsciously regretting it.

Sakura's current speed, his eyes could no longer follow it.

This means that when Sakura appeared once again, it was very likely that he would not be able to avoid Sakura's attack.

"Damn it! I am the last son of Uchiha, I must not lose!"

In the flash of an eye, Sakura had already reached Sasuke's position.

Sasuke looked at Sakura in disbelief. But it was too late.

Sakura had already clenched her fist and threw it at Sasuke's abdomen.

"Bang!"

Sasuke only felt a tremendous force was hitting him in the abdomen.

His body was thrown away several meters, but it was still not enough to make him lose his capability to battle.

Sanada looked at the battle in front of him and sighed. ' It seems Sakura is still too kindhearted. She could finish it in just one strike before, but she decides to let the water.'

Of course, this was in line with Sanada's prediction. In fact, it would only be surprising if Sakura could be so vicious to end Sasuke's career in one hit.

The two continued to battle, and eventually, Sasuke was able to catch Sakura's hand because of his sheer determination.

" Ha... Ha... Finally caught you! I won't let you run away anymore!" Sasuke looked at Sakura with a dangerous glint in his eyes.

It was finally his turn to retaliate.

But at this moment, Sanada appeared between the two.

" That's enough, Uchiha Sasuke win this battle!"

Sanada separated the two as he knew the battle had finished. Sakura's indecisiveness had brought her own loss, but it would also be a good lesson to Sakura.

" Teacher, I..." Sakura's face now displayed a complicated expression.

" You have done good enough. But sometimes, kindness to your enemy will only bring demise to yourself." Sanada said as he patted Sakura's head.

He knew the road was still long, and it was enough for now.

On the other side, Sasuke, who saw the scene where Sanada treated Sakura kindly after he defeated Sakura, felt very irritated.

" Hey, I have defeated the girl, so-"

" Silence!"

Only at this time, Sasuke feel the true horror of Sanada. His body shivered, and Sasuke felt his knees weaken.

" Do you think you win because you are strong? The winner of this battle, you should know the answer yourself, right? Stop deceiving yourself too much!"

" I..."

Sasuke wanted to refute, but what Sanada said was the truth. He clenched his fist and hit the ground hard. Other than the time with his brother, this was the first time he felt so frustrated.

" If you still want to join the training, you are welcome to go to the tree-climbing exercise with Hibachi and Ami, but other than that, I think you already know your place."

Sanada left with Sakura, leaving the frustrated Sasuke behind. Sasuke cursed and screamed, but in the end, he still decided to join the tree-climbing training with Hibachi and Ami.