Uzumaki Naruto's earlier performance, taking down the Demon Brothers with ease, left everyone astonished. However, now, the stakes were higher. Facing off against the infamous Momochi Zabuza, known as the "Demon of the Mist," was a whole new challenge.
Kakashi, observing the tension, remained vigilant. This was his first mission as a Jonin leading a team. And with both Konoha's Nine-Tails Jinchūriki and the last Uchiha in his group, there was no room for error.
"I can't let anything go wrong," Kakashi thought, his eyes scanning their surroundings for threats.
Kakashi Unveils His Sharingan
The tension rose as Zabuza made his presence known. His large, ominous figure stood out, his legendary beheading sword resting intimidatingly on his shoulder. In response, Kakashi reached up and lifted the forehead protector covering his left eye, revealing his Sharingan.
The revelation drew gasps from the younger members of Team 7.
"Sharingan," Zabuza muttered, narrowing his eyes. "The famed Copy Ninja, Hatake Kakashi."
The name and title clearly carried weight, even for someone as confident as Zabuza. But for Sasuke, the sight of Kakashi's Sharingan stirred a mix of confusion and disbelief.
"The Sharingan...?" Sasuke muttered under his breath.
Naruto, curious about Sasuke's reaction, leaned closer and whispered, "Sasuke, what's a Sharingan? That guy seems to think it's a big deal."
Sasuke, ever proud of his Uchiha lineage, explained curtly, "The Sharingan is the ultimate eye technique. It can see through illusions, physical moves, and even ninjutsu. But its power depends on the user's strength. The stronger the user, the greater its potential."
Naruto's face lit up with curiosity. "Wow, that sounds cool. So, do you have a Sharingan too?"
Sasuke puffed out his chest. "Of course I do. Every true Uchiha does."
Naruto tilted his head, scrutinizing Sasuke's face. "But your eyes don't look like Kakashi's. Why's that?"
Sasuke sighed, already annoyed. "Unlike Kakashi, who isn't an Uchiha, I can activate and deactivate my Sharingan at will. Kakashi probably has to keep his covered because he doesn't have Uchiha blood."
Naruto nodded, filing this information away. "I see. So, it's all about blood, huh?" He fell silent, his expression thoughtful.
Naruto's Curious Observations
As Kakashi and Zabuza squared off, Naruto remained lost in thought. The Sharingan's power intrigued him. It reminded him of the Hyuga clan's Byakugan, which he had heard about but never seen in action.
"The Uchiha clan must be incredible," Naruto mused. "No wonder Sasuke is always so confident."
In the Pure Land, the ghostly presence of Zabuza scoffed as he watched. "Why is that brat analyzing the Sharingan instead of focusing on me?"
Haku, his loyal companion, smiled gently. "Perhaps Naruto is simply curious about the world and its mysteries, Mr. Zabuza."
But Zabuza wasn't convinced. "Curious or not, he's underestimating me. That'll cost him."
The Audience's Theories
Meanwhile, spectators across the various realms watched with rapt attention. Uzumaki Naruto's intense focus on the Sharingan hadn't gone unnoticed.
"Could Naruto be planning something?" Kabuto wondered aloud. "Perhaps he's considering taking Sasuke's Sharingan for himself."
Orochimaru chuckled, amused by the idea. "It's an interesting thought. After all, Naruto's chakra reserves are immense. The Sharingan's strain would be nothing to him."
Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Third Hokage, frowned. "Orochimaru, that's enough. Don't plant dangerous ideas."
Still, the idea spread among the observers. Could Naruto's interest in the Sharingan indicate darker intentions? After all, Kakashi's use of it had proven that even non-Uchiha could wield the power—if they were strong enough.
Uchiha Fugaku, Sasuke's father, spoke up. "Hmph. The Sharingan isn't something just anyone can master. Without Uchiha blood, it becomes a burden."
However, Onoki, the Tsuchikage, disagreed. "Naruto is a member of the Uzumaki clan. His chakra reserves are vast. Even with both eyes as Sharingan, he wouldn't feel the strain."
Fugaku fell silent, clearly perturbed by the idea.
Sasuke's Growing Unease
In the stands, the Sasuke and Naruto of the present exchanged uneasy glances. Naruto scratched his head awkwardly.
"Sasuke, don't worry," Naruto said. "Even if the other me is a bit... uh, different, there's no way I'd take your eyes. That's just weird."
Sasuke crossed his arms, unconvinced. "You better not. I don't trust that version of you."
Still, the thought lingered. What if the Uzumaki Naruto of the alternate world truly considered the Sharingan a necessary tool for controlling the Nine Tails?
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The unfolding battle between Kakashi and Zabuza momentarily distracted everyone. But the questions surrounding Uzumaki Naruto's intentions lingered, casting a shadow over the camaraderie of Team 7.
What was Naruto truly thinking? Could his admiration for Sasuke's Sharingan lead him down a darker path, or was it all just innocent curiosity? As the fight continued, the audience could only watch and speculate.
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