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Azula

So that's the famous Copy Ninja, turning away his own student...

Azula

(How predictable. Always favoring the prodigy, just like Father with Zuko.)

Azula

What a waste of potential. That boy has more raw power than the Uchiha could dream of.

Azula

If these fools won't harness it properly, I certainly will.

Azula

My 'Kasu' disguise has fooled them perfectly. Even their Byakugan users haven't suspected a thing.

Azula

(No one in this village has my level of cunning. That's why I escaped so easily years ago.)

Azula

I'll leave a scroll with advanced chakra control techniques where he trains.

Azula

That should keep my little project progressing while I maintain this tiresome charade.

Azula

A hint about elemental chakra here, a forbidden technique reference there...

Azula

(Just enough guidance without revealing my hand. The art of manipulation requires patience.)

Azula

The boy's so desperate for guidance, he won't question where these 'gifts' come from.

Azula

Right under their noses, Konoha's future weapon is being shaped by their greatest enemy.

Azula

Poor Kakashi. You've made the classic mistake - underestimating both your enemy and your allies.

Azula

When Naruto unleashes the techniques I've taught him, you'll finally realize - but it will be far too late.