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Naruto running feels fast but slows you down

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Throwing your arms straight back while sprinting makes you feel like an incredibly agile ninja. In reality, it actively destroys your natural momentum and simply makes you look like an extremely enthusiastic bird.

Naruto running feels fast but slows you down
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