"Alright, alright, we know you're amazing. We're practically brothers and sisters in arms now! Let's get along well from now on!" Harumiko said, laughing.
"Definitely. We won this competition. That wasn't easy!" Hiroshi said, smiling.
The competition was simple, but it took a long time. If the forest hadn't been so large, everyone would have met much sooner, and the competition would have ended quickly.
"Uzumaki Hiroshi, remember this. I'll get you back for this!" Itachi said, frowning, as he passed Hiroshi on his way back with his team.
Itachi and his team left.
I didn't expect Itachi to be so petty. Such a small thing, and he's holding a grudge. You never really know someone until you interact with them, Hiroshi thought, watching Itachi's back.
"Alright everyone, let's head back. It's getting late. If we hurry back and listen to the teacher, we can go home early," Hiroshi said to Harumiko and the others.
They nodded and walked back to the training grounds.
The competition had been exciting, and everyone had witnessed Hiroshi's strength.
Once the teacher's speech is over, I'll have made a name for myself today. The road ahead is long; let's take it one step at a time, Hiroshi thought as they walked.
Soon, they reached the forest's edge and saw the eliminated students.
"Alright everyone, be quiet. I'm sure you all know who won today's competition," the teacher announced.
The students fell silent; they all knew the winner.
"I can't believe he's that strong!"
"Yeah, he used to be a dead last, but not anymore..."
The students began to discuss among themselves.
"I've finally become famous!" Hiroshi laughed, telling Harumiko.
Harumiko laughed. "It wasn't easy. After all this time, it's time for a change of guard!"
Hiroshi nodded.
Yeah, it's time for a change. You guys bullied me for a long time. Don't push a tiger too far, Hiroshi thought, watching the teacher speak.
The teacher droned on for a long time. The students grew impatient.
"Finally finished. I didn't expect the teacher to talk so much!" Hiroshi sighed, laughing.
"Yeah, I was getting impatient too. But what can we do? Teachers are teachers. They have their authority," Harumiko laughed.
Hiroshi and Harumiko left the school grounds.
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