The Perfect Jinchuriki

The Battle Before the War

The sky above the training ground was clear, with a bright sun casting its warmth down on Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura as they stood before Kakashi. They had come a long way, each of them having trained hard in the past weeks, and today was the final test Kakashi had set up for them before the Chunin Exams. Naruto could barely contain his excitement, his fists clenched with anticipation."Well, are you all ready?" Kakashi asked, his single visible eye crinkling with amusement beneath his forehead protector."Ready as I'll ever be!" Naruto exclaimed, his enthusiasm infectious.Kakashi held up a single silver bell that dangled from his hand, letting it sway in the air. "Alright, the goal is simple. Take this bell from me, but remember..." Kakashi's voice trailed off as he noticed Naruto's clones already surrounding him. Before he could finish his sentence, Naruto's clones chimed in."We know—come at you with killing intent!" they shouted in unison, grinning mischievously.Kakashi shook his head, amused but cautious. "Well, if that's true, you certainly don't seem to be acting on it."The air grew thick as Kakashi's senses sharpened, an instinctive chill running down his spine. He turned swiftly to see Naruto and Sasuke charging toward him, their hands weaving signs in perfect sync."Fire Style: Solar Flare Cannon!" they shouted together. A blast of fire surged toward Kakashi, forcing him to react in an instant.Just as he was about to sidestep the attack, the immense blast of fire transformed, revealing Sakura leaping out from within the flames, her fist raised high. She came down on him with a powerful punch, her chakra-enhanced strength shattering the log he had substituted himself with in the nick of time.Naruto's voice rang out as he scanned the area. "Where did he go?" "Stay alert, everyone!" Sasuke advised, his Sharingan activated as he searched for any sign of Kakashi.The ground beneath them began to shift. Small cracks appeared, widening quickly as the earth beneath them rumbled ominously."Earth Style: Dividing Earth!" Kakashi's voice echoed from somewhere below, and the ground under the trio gave way, sending them sliding down separate paths, each of them isolated from the others.Sakura found herself in a quiet clearing, surrounded by trees. Her breath came in shallow gasps as she scanned the area nervously. "Sasuke... Naruto? Where are you both?" Her voice was laced with worry, echoing slightly in the silence.She froze as she spotted something through the trees—a figure at the edge of the clearing. As her eyes focused, her heart sank in horror. She saw Naruto standing over Sasuke, a kunai buried in Sasuke's chest."Now there's no one between me and Sakura," Naruto's voice said coldly."Naruto!" Sakura's scream cut through the clearing as she sprinted toward him, her heart pounding in disbelief. She threw a punch, only for Naruto to vanish in a puff of smoke, as did the image of Sasuke lying on the ground. Both had been shadow clones.Sasuke, meanwhile, had landed a short distance away from where he had separated from Naruto and Sakura. As he steadied himself, he heard a soft rustling behind him. He spun around, his Sharingan instantly analyzing the situation."So, you think you can defeat me, Sasuke?" Kakashi's voice sounded from the shadows, a trace of humor in it.Sasuke smirked, his eyes narrowing as he locked his gaze on Kakashi. "I don't think. I will defeat you." His voice was steady, filled with a quiet confidence.Kakashi's expression shifted into one of mild surprise. "Is that so? I doubt it'll be as easy as you think."Sasuke didn't waste any time. He weaved a quick set of signs, exhaling a large ball of flame. "Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu!" he shouted, sending the attack barreling toward Kakashi.Kakashi met it head-on with a jutsu of his own. "Water Style: Water Bullet Jutsu!" The water bullet collided with the fireball, steam hissing and rising between them.Undeterred, Sasuke launched into another attack. "Fire Style: Flame Bullet Jutsu!" He fired another blast of fire, catching Kakashi off-guard this time and nearly hitting him as Kakashi leapt back, narrowly dodging the attack."You've definitely improved, Sasuke," Kakashi praised him, his voice genuine. "But you'll need more than that to defeat me."With a swift motion, Kakashi countered with his own fire-based attack. "Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu!" he called, sending a gigantic fireball surging toward Sasuke. Sasuke watched it closely, not panicking, knowing exactly how he would handle it.At the last second, he countered with a water technique, releasing a high-pressure jet of water. "Water Style: Water Bullet Jutsu!" he shouted, neutralizing the fireball in an explosion of steam.As the mist cleared, Sasuke fixed his gaze on Kakashi, his Sharingan blazing. "Remember, you're not the only one with a Sharingan now."Elsewhere, Naruto was navigating the maze of earth Kakashi had separated them into. Frustrated, he tried to calm himself, murmuring to himself as he planned his next move."Darn it, how do I get out of here?" he muttered, rubbing the back of his head. An idea sparked, and he prepared his hand seals. "Earth Style: Mud Wall!" he began, but Kakashi's voice interrupted him before he could complete the jutsu."So, you wanted to spar with me, didn't you?" Kakashi appeared in front of Naruto, his expression unreadable. "Show me how strong you've become."Naruto's face lit up with a confident grin. "Right where I want you!" he said, dispersing into a clone. Kakashi spun around, hearing Naruto's voice echo around him. "Earth Style: Earth Prison!"A dome of earth formed around Kakashi, sealing him inside. Naruto took a breath, watching the dome intently. "It won't hold him for long, but it'll buy me some time."Inside the dome, Kakashi chuckled softly, thinking to himself. *So, Sensei... this really is your son.* "Chidori!" he called, the sound of crackling lightning filling the air as he shattered the earthen prison, stepping out unharmed.Kakashi's gaze turned to Naruto with a hint of pride in his eye. "Looks like I've got you now, Naruto!"Naruto's bravado faltered for a moment, but he steadied himself, recalling something that brought a playful glint to his eye. "You read a lot of books, right?" Naruto asked with a mischievous grin.Kakashi hesitated, caught off-guard. "What are you—""Sexy Jutsu!" Naruto declared, transforming into the image of a beautiful young woman.Kakashi's eyes widened, his brain short-circuiting for a moment before he let out a surprised yell and fainted, dispersing into a substitution. As he reappeared nearby, he shook his head, wiping a trickle of blood from his nose."That... Naruto, of all the things...," Kakashi muttered to himself, his voice laced with irritation but also grudging admiration.Naruto reappeared beside Sakura, grinning. "Guess that old trick still works!""Looks like those tricks won't work on you forever, Kakashi Sensei," Sakura said, gripping a kunai in her hand.Kakashi's gaze hardened as he activated his Sharingan. "You think so? Don't expect me to go easy on you now."Naruto smirked, performing a quick set of hand signs. "Shadow Clone Jutsu!" Instantly, twenty clones appeared, rushing toward Kakashi in a frenzied attack. But Naruto didn't stop there. "Multi-Shadow Clone Jutsu!"Suddenly, hundreds of clones surrounded Kakashi from every direction, even in the air. Kakashi's eyes widened in shock, but before he could react, he found himself tied up in thin, iron strings that restricted his movements.A chorus of voices called out in unison. "Wind Style: Gale Palm Barrage!" Naruto and his clones unleashed a powerful gust of wind that struck Kakashi with force from all directions.Kakashi managed to break free of the strings and dodged out of the way, only to feel a rush of air as Sakura appeared behind him. "Shaannnaro!" she shouted, her fist crashing down onto him. Kakashi blocked with his hands but forgot to reinforce them with chakra, absorbing the full force of her punch.Kakashi stumbled slightly, grunting in pain. But before he could regain his stance, he found himself cornered by Naruto and Sasuke, who advanced on him in sync. "Shadow Clo—" Kakashi began, but he was cut off as Naruto launched another *Gale Palm*, knocking Kakashi off balance.Sasuke seized the moment, lunging for the bell, only for Kakashi to block him in time. Just as he did, he heard a voice from behind."Fire Style: Flame Bullet!" Sasuke's voice called, but as Kakashi dodged, he realized it was Naruto's clone, transformed into Sasuke. Kakashi leapt into the air, narrowly escaping the flame.But in mid-air, the flame morphed into Naruto's clone, who grabbed the bell from Kakashi's belt just as he reached the peak of his jump. Naruto landed gracefully, the bell held proudly in his hand as Kakashi touched down, eyes wide with shock.The three of them collapsed to the ground, breathless but victorious, their expressions filled with pride and accomplishment.Kakashi looked at them, still stunned by what he'd just witnessed. "What... what did you all just do?" He shook his head, chuckling softly. "I've never seen teamwork like that before."Naruto grinned, holding up the bell. "It was awesome, right? I think we're ready for the exam now!"As he watched them lying on the ground, catching their breath, Kakashi's heart swelled with pride. For a moment, he saw a vision of himself, Obito, and Rin in place of Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura. He blinked, his chest tightening as a wave of nostalgia and emotion swept over him.*Yes... he truly is your son, Sensei,* Kakashi thought, a tear escaping as he turned away, allowing himself a moment of quiet reflection.Standing in the warmth of the morning sun, Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura felt a new level of unity between them—a bond forged through trials, resilience, and a shared dream. For the first time, they were not just teammates; they were a family, prepared to face the challenges of the Chunin Exams, side by side.