Clash of Rasengan and Chidori – Sasuke, Maybe We’re Reversed

"Sasuke actually killed Danzo?"

Naruko's face was filled with shock, her big blue eyes wide in disbelief. She murmured to herself, "Who is Danzo again?"

The office fell silent. Everyone stared at her.

Seriously, what are you even shocked about?

It wasn't entirely her fault. Naruko's memory was never great. After seeing Danzo's face in the flash of the sky-screen, she finally remembered.

"Oh! That guy!" Naruko exclaimed, realization dawning on her. "The one who forced Sasuke's brother to leave!"

[On Screen]

["That Danzo? Sasuke defeated him all by himself?" Kakashi said in disbelief.]

["It felt like purging a stain on the Uchiha, like the filth was finally cleansed," Sasuke said, his voice increasingly frenzied. He spread his arms wide, laughter bubbling up as if he was finally free to let his emotions out.]

["What I'm doing," Sasuke continued, his voice cold but elated, "is something you've all wanted for a long time. You've denied the Uchiha over and over again, erasing us from your history."]

["I'll erase you! Erase all of Konoha!"

["Cutting all ties to Konoha—that's purification. That's the true revival of the Uchiha clan!"]

The Ninja World:

"He's gone insane. Sasuke has completely lost it!"

"This is no longer the Sasuke we knew. He's unrecognizable."

"Wait, 'Second Pillar'? What's that supposed to mean?"

"Oh, we've got names for them now. First Pillar is Itachi. Second Pillar is Sasuke."

[On Screen]

[Hearing Sasuke's crazed declaration, Naruto, Sakura, and Kakashi all froze, disbelief written on their faces. Was this really the same Sasuke they had once known?]

[Kakashi narrowed his eyes at Sasuke. "Hatred, built up through history, has turned you into this," he said quietly.]

["Sasuke is a victim of this era," Kakashi continued, his voice somber. "And in one way or another, Naruto and Sakura… you've felt it too."]

The screen flickered to memories of Team 7: missions they had taken on together, their camaraderie during the Chūnin Exams, and finally, the fateful moment when Sasuke left the village.

[On Screen]

[Naruto clasped his hands together to form a seal, summoning two shadow clones. Before they could act, Kakashi stopped him with a firm hand. "Leave this to me," he said grimly. "This is my responsibility as your teacher."]

["But, Kakashi-sensei—" Sakura started, worry written on her face.]

["Go!" Kakashi barked, cutting her off. "If you stay, you'll see things you don't want to see."]

"Kill Sasuke? Is that what Kakashi means by 'things we don't want to see'?"

"You Konoha villagers are always so quick to blame others. But look at this! Isn't this all your fault?"

"They're hypocrites. Let's be honest, Sasuke has every reason to destroy Konoha."

[On Screen]

The air buzzed with electricity as Chidori lit up in Sasuke's hand, and Kakashi responded with his own Raikiri, the lightning sharp and fierce in their hands.

[Naruto, standing behind Kakashi, asked, "Kakashi-sensei, when you say things we don't want to see… do you mean killing Sasuke?"]

[Kakashi didn't answer, only repeating his plea. "Leave, now."]

But Sasuke didn't wait. He lunged forward, Chidori crackling in his hand, the sound sharp enough to send chills down anyone's spine.

Just before Kakashi could act, Naruto's shadow clone tackled him from behind, holding him back.

["Naruto?!" Kakashi exclaimed, startled.]

The real Naruto, wasting no time, formed a Rasengan and dashed toward Sasuke.

[On Screen]

The sharp whistle of the Rasengan filled the air, clashing with the high-pitched screech of Chidori.

The ninja world held its collective breath. Every eye was glued to the screen.

Which was stronger? Naruto's Rasengan or Sasuke's Chidori?

[On Screen]

["You're full of openings. Don't expect me to go easy on you!" Sasuke sneered, pushing forward with confidence.]

Their techniques inched closer, their movements in perfect sync. One stood in sunlight, the other in shadow.

Time seemed to slow.

Naruto's mind flashed to their first battle at the Valley of the End. The same actions, the same techniques, the same two people.

["Sasuke," Naruto said softly, his voice steady, "maybe you and I are reversed."]

["Rasengan!"]

["Chidori!"]

The two attacks collided. A deafening explosion followed, sending massive waves rippling across the lake. The entire battlefield trembled from the force.

The Twelve Guardian Ninja, watching from Konoha, stood frozen in awe.

"How are they so strong?!"

"Sasuke was already terrifying enough, but Naruto is just as strong?!"

[In the Hokage's Office]

Kakashi exhaled deeply. "To see the sheer power in their attacks… your future growth is terrifying."

Even he was astonished. This clash of techniques was far more intense than their first battle at the Valley of the End.