However, giving up was never part of Sasuke's nature; charging ahead in the face of difficulty was his true character.
At this moment, knowing full well that Naruto's Sage Mode was absurdly powerful, Sasuke did not choose to back down or avoid the spotlight. Instead, Naruto's presence ignited a fierce fighting spirit within his chest, along with a stubborn, unrelenting drive to win no matter what!
Back then, he had been beaten into a critical, unconscious state by a single blow from Naruto, and the wound on his chest still faintly ached to this day. Ever since that time, Sasuke had secretly spurred and admonished himself in his heart: the next time he encountered Naruto, he must absolute not lose!
Chapter 108