Although Kakashi was startled by the monstrous strength Uzumaki Naruto had displayed, the momentary obstruction of the Earth Style Wall allowed him to quickly put some distance between them and readjust his footing.
No matter what, he was a jonin after all; he had simply not expected Naruto's explosive power to be so immense, leaving him momentarily caught off guard.
Now that he had slowed down, wouldn't it be a breeze to handle the Naruto right before him?
Chapter 27