Title: Naruto: The Next Generation

Story:

Chapter 15: Team 9 Fails

Without a moment to lose, Boruto quickly charges forward with the full intention of fighting head on.

Sarada, on the other hand, decided to escape into the forest for a stealth battle.

Mitsuki, who didn't know what to do, decided to watch Boruto from afar.

Boruto "Kage Bunshin no Jutsu"

POUF! POUF!

Boruto quickly summons two shadow clones to his side.

But instead of using his shadow clones to attack, Boruto left them behind this time.

Upon reaching attack distant, Boruto quickly throws two kunai for a preemptive strike.

Kakashi, however, is able to dodge the kunai with ease.

Not wanting to give his opponent time to regroup, Boruto quickly jump forward with a back kick.

Kakashi, however, blocked the kick with ease and quickly counterattacks with a punch.

To avoid the punch, Boruto quickly back flips himself out of harm's way.

This, however, leaves Boruto completely open for a range attack.

With Boruto suspended in midair, Kakashi quickly throws a shuriken at Boruto.

Kakashi "Let's see how fare against your own attack. Kage Shuriken no Jutsu!"

Kakashi quickly uses the Multiple Shadow Shuriken technique to attack Boruto.

With no way to dodge the attack, it seems Boruto is done for.

But to Kakashi's surprise, Boruto manage to kick himself out of harm's way.

Kakashi "Impossible!"

As far as Kakashi knows, Boruto doesn't have the ability to fly.

And the only person Kakashi knew to have ever kicked air is Might Gai.

Other than Rock Lee, there shouldn't be anyone else who can do that.

Before Kakashi can finish thinking, a flash of thin light suddenly strikes Kakashi's eye.

That's when Kakashi realize that Boruto isn't kicking on air, he's kicking on strings.

The two kunai Boruto threw earlier had a thin string attached to them.

Boruto must have purposely threw them slow intending for Kakashi to dodge them..

With the strings anchor to trees and Boruto's shadow clones pulling behind, Boruto is able to create a stepping place in midair without Kakashi knowing.

Not only that, the Shadow Clones were able to turn the strings at an angle to blind Kakashi using the reflected sunlight.

Kakashi has completely fell for Boruto's trap.

Boruto "Now's our chance! Kage Shuriken no Jutsu!"

Boruto shout out loud as he quickly throws a kunai.

With the Multiple Shadow Shuriken technique, Boruto is able to increase the numbers of kunai, each with strings attach to them.

And with it, Boruto manage to trap Kakashi inside a cage made of strings.

With Kakashi immobilize, Boruto quickly surrounds Kakashi with his shadow clones.

Boruto "Attack now!"

Boruto and his shadow clones each quickly throw an explosive kunai towards Kakashi.

Boruto "Kage Shuriken no Jutsu!""

Using the Multiple Shadow Shuriken technique, Boruto and his shadow clones increased the explosive tags tenfold.

Kakashi "Oh crap!"

BOOM!

POUF! POUF!

The explosion is so devastating that both of Boruto shadow clones got knocked out just from the backlash.

Boruto, who was partially caught in the explosion, crawls out from the smoke in distress.

Boruto "Cough! Cough! I didn't think the explosion is going to be so big."

After gathering himself, Boruto quickly stands up to declare his victory over who he thought was Konohamaru.

Boruto "Ha ha! See that Konoha-niichan? That's what you get for messing with the best."

As the smoke clears, Boruto realize that Konohamaru is nowhere to be found.

That's when Boruto notices a small hole at the center of the explosion.

Boruto "What the heck is that?"

Before Boruto could react, a hand suddenly came out from beneath him and grabbed onto his leg.

Kakashi "Doton! Shinjū Zanshu no Jutsu!"

Boruto "Wah!"

The hand quickly drags Boruto deep into the earth until Boruto's entire body is buried underground, leaving only his head to be seen.

With Boruto subdue, Kakashi quickly springs from underground to reveal himself.

Kakashi "Lesson number one, never let your guard down until you make sure that the enemy is neutralized."

With that, Kakashi nonchalantly made his way into the forest to go after Sarada.

Mitsuki, who's been watching the entire time, slowly made his way towards Boruto.

Seeing Mitsuki, Boruto quickly yells out in anger for help.

Boruto "Mitsuki! Hurry up and help me get out of here!"

Mitsuki, however, didn't seem to want to help Boruto at all.

Instead, he bends down to chuckle at Boruto in amusement as he pinches Boruto's cheek.

Boruto "Wah! Stop that!"

Meanwhile in the forest, Kakashi decided to take a rest to read Icha Icha Tactics.

But in truth, he's only doing it to draw Sarada out.

Sarada, who also knew this, decided to plan carefully first before she attacked.

Sarada "That usaratonkachi. Does he honestly think he can defeat a Jonin with stupid moves like that? Unlike him, I'm not an idiot. The priority here isn't to win the fight. It is to steal the bells. Right now, Konohamaru has the bells tied to his belt. It would be impossible to steal it head on. Which means I'll have to steal the bell another way. And I got the perfect plan to do that."

As Kakashi read Icha Icha Tactics, he suddenly hears a rustling sound from the bushes in front of him.

Kakashi "Who's there? Come out now!"

The person who came out of the bushes is Naruto.

Naruto "Don't need to get so serious. It's just me."

In truth, the Naruto in front of Kakashi isn't actually the real Naruto but Sarada who transform herself into Naruto.

She intends to fool her opponent and stealthy steal the bells as she gets close.

Kakashi, who has yet to realize that the Naruto in front of him is Sarada, greeted Naruto normally.

Kakashi "Naruto… what are you doing here?"

Sarada quickly scratch her head childishly as she replied, thinking that it was something Naruto would have done.

Sarada "Ah… I'm here to check on Boruto."

Kakashi gave out a sigh in displeasure.

Kakashi "Sigh… Didn't I tell you to stay out? Nobody likes a helicopter parent you know."

Sarada "Ah… is that so?"

Sarada slowly move towards Kakashi to close the gap between them.

As Kakashi observe the Naruto in front of him, he felt like something is wrong.

The way Naruto act isn't very different but his speech pattern has completely change.

Normally, Naruto will end every sentence with "dattebayo."

But this Naruto is not doing that at all.

Sensing that her cover is blown, Sarada quickly form hand signs to fire her fireball technique.

Sarada "Katon! Gōkakyū no Jutsu"

Surprised, Kakashi quickly uses Earth Wall to block the attack.

Kakashi "Doton! Doryūheki"

The attack was successfully block but it left Kakashi vulnerable to a side attack to which Sarada took full advantage of.

Sarada dash towards Kakashi's belt with all her might, reaching her hand as far as she could to grab the bells.

But to her surprise, Kakashi was able to move away in time and she only manage to barely touched the bells.

Sarada "No way! You can still move that fast even in this position?"

Seeing that her attempt has failed, Sarada quickly use the fire ball technique once more to cover her track.

Sarada "Katon! Gōkakyū no Jutsu"

With Kakashi distracted, she quickly makes her escape.

Kakashi, who is left behind, can't help but be reminded of Sasuke.

Kakashi "Yare yare. An academy student who can use fire ball technique… like father like daughter."

Back at the training ground, Boruto is still trap inside the ground and can't get out.

Mitsuki, who is next to Boruto, continues to sit in silence as Boruto sulks in defeat.

That's when Sarada came rushing out of the forest to free Boruto.

Boruto "Wah! What the are you doing?"

Annoyed, Sarada quickly replied with a condescending tone.

Sarada "In case you're too dumb to understand, I'm obviously trying to free you."

Feeling insulted, Boruto angrily barks back at Sarada in reply.

Boruto "Go away! I don't need your stupid… Ouch!"

Sarada quickly hits Boruto on his head before he could finish his sentence,

Sarada "Be quiet! You'll give away my position to Konohamaru."

Angry, Boruto quickly lift his head in attempt to insult Sarada.

But that's when he saw Konohamaru stealthy attacking Sarada from behind.

Boruto "Sarada! Behind you!"

BOOM!

Thanks to Boruto's warning, Sarada is able to avoid a lethal attack.

But with an opponent in the way, Sarada won't be able to free Boruto.

Kakashi "Trying to free Boruto are you? I didn't think you'll actually do such a thing. A miscalculation on my part."

It's true that under normal circumstances, Sarada would rather fend for herself than work together with Boruto.

But from her previous battle, Sarada knew that she won't be able to steal the bells by herself.

She needed Boruto's help.

Sarada "Sigh… I guess it can't be helped… Kage Bunshi no Jutsu!"

POUF!

Using the remainder of her chakra, Sarada quickly summoned a shadow clone to her side.

It was a very bad technique to use considering that she doesn't have the natural chakra for it even at full power.

But even if she were to preserve her chakra, she'd eventually lose anyway.

Her only chance to win is to free Boruto.

And to do that, she need an extra helping hand.

Kakashi "Oh! How rare! Sarada using a shadow clone! I thought you hated that technique?"

Sarada "Shut up!"

With a shout, Sarada quickly rush towards her opponent.

Meanwhile, her shadow clone quickly moves to free Boruto.

Boruto "Hurry! Hurry! Hurry!"

Boruto anxiously shouted at Sarada's shadow clone who's removing rubble beneath the ground as fast as she can.

Back at the battle, Sarada is barely holding on her own.

Unlike Boruto, her taijustu wasn't very good.

If her opponent weren't holding back, she'd be defeated already.

But she can't let up either because once she stops attacking, that will be the end.

She needs to hold out until her shadow clown frees Boruto.

Unfortunately for her though, Kakashi doesn't plan on letting her stall.

Kakashi "This is getting boring."

With a quick side step, Kakashi was able to out maneuver Sarada and attack with a punch.

With no way of dodging, Sarada quickly steps back to block with her arms.

BOOM!

Boruto "Sarada!"

Boruto anxiously shouted as Sarada fell onto the ground.

With all her strength, Sarada quickly stood up to protect herself.

But after taking that punch, Sarada's arms and legs has become useless.

She no longer has any means to move lead alone defend herself.

Meanwhile, Boruto is only half way out of the ground and isn't able to free himself yet.

Kakashi "Looks like it's game over. It's a shame. You still have five minutes left too. Oh well."

Kakashi slowly step forward to make the final blow on Sarada.

BOOM!

But to his surprise, the person who took his attack was not Sarada.

It's Mitsuki.

Kakashi "Oh! It seems you've decided to join the fight after all."

Mitsuki nods in reply.

Mitsuki "I thought it would make things more interesting for you."

Kakashi gave out a delightful smile upon hearing Mitsuki's remark.

With Mitsuki keeping Kakashi occupy, Boruto was finally freed and quickly rush towards Sarada to check on her.

Boruto "Sarada! Are you alright?"

Seeing that Boruto is freed, Sarada finally let up her adrenaline, causing her shadow clone to disappear and her to fall.

Luckily, Boruto was able to catch her in time and carefully lay her down on the ground.

Boruto "Jeez! It's awkward when you act all girly you know."

Angry at Boruto's tactlessness, Sarada quickly punch Boruto in the face.

Boruto "OUCH! What was that for?"

Sarada "Shut up! Just get out of my sight!"

Seeing the angry Sarada, Boruto quickly leave in comply.

But not without leaving the usual snarky remark.

Boruto "See you later Princess Sarada."

Boruto wave his hand mockingly towards Sarada as he rushes away.

Sarada "That bastard. I'll make sure to kill him one of these days."

With Sarada safely out of the way, Boruto quickly move towards Mitsuki to join in with the fight.

Boruto "Alright! Let's get this thing started!"

Right when Boruto says this, the alarm on the clock went off.

BING! BING! BING!

Kakashi "Oh! Looks like time's up."

Boruto "NOOOOOOOOO!"