Synopsis

A memory surfaced for Kakashi, a scene from his early days as the instructor of Team 7. Eager to understand his students – Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura – he’d discreetly observed them, assessing their dynamics as a unit. A sharp retort from Sakura, criticizing Naruto for his lack of familial guidance and calling him a "brat," ignited a flash of anger in Sasuke. He snapped back, labeling Sakura as irritating. Sensing the underlying sadness in Sakura's words, Naruto impulsively challenged Sasuke to