Just as Naruto expected.
When the actual combat exercise began, Asuma couldn't wait to stand up and announce his intention to challenge Naruto.
Yūhi Kurenai knew this reckless guy must be jealous because she had to tutor Naruto after class.
So Yūhi Kurenai tried to persuade Asuma: "Asuma, tutoring is just the instructor's arrangement. And I've already said it—I don't like you. There's no need for you to hurt a classmate who just entered the Academy."
Hearing Kurenai's words, Asuma felt even more uncomfortable.
Feeling wronged, Asuma explained to Yūhi Kurenai, "I just want to test the strength of our new classmate. Don't stop me."
After saying that, Asuma walked to the center of the training field, looked at Naruto in the crowd, and said, "Kamizuki Aoba, if you want to be a ninja, you shouldn't have come to our class."
"Because not only is your theory weak, your strength is also very low."
"You can't become a ninja without proper training."
"Now let me see what your strength is."
"Do you dare accept my test?"
He didn't even call it a challenge—he called it a test.
It had to be said: Asuma was really like a young punk when he was a kid.
Even just now, when speaking to Naruto, he used a condescending tone.
This was also one of the reasons Yūhi Kurenai didn't like Asuma…
Naruto originally planned to complete the system's mission, so he didn't refuse.
Naruto smiled and said, "Okay, thank you, Sarutobi-san."
After that, Naruto began to stand up.
But at that moment, he felt a warm little hand holding his.
Naruto turned back and saw the pretty girl with short brown hair—Nohara Rin.
Nohara Rin kindly reminded Naruto, "Asuma is very strong. Don't show off."
"Ah… oh~" Naruto was stunned for a moment, then nodded.
Seeing Naruto understood, Rin let go of his hand and respected his choice.
Rin's voice was gentle, giving the feeling of a spring breeze.
And she respected others' decisions.
No wonder Obito was crazy about Rin.
She really was a good girl.
Naruto walked out of the crowd and stood opposite Asuma.
Asuma's lips curled slightly—he had already decided to teach Naruto a lesson.
Among the crowd, Obito saw Rin go to warn Naruto.
His jealousy exploded, and he shouted at Asuma, "Asuma! Beat that stinky guy up hard!"
Hearing someone cheer for him made Asuma feel even more confident.
Kakashi, however, narrowed his eyes and stared at Naruto's back.
"This guy… seems a little unusual." Kakashi noticed Naruto's calm, relaxed aura.
As if everything was within his control.
In the middle of the field.
The instructor knew he couldn't stop Asuma.
Because Asuma was the Hokage's son, and he had a pretty bad personality.
If he interfered, Asuma might secretly cause trouble for him later.
So the instructor simply reminded Asuma, "Sarutobi-san, Kamizuki-san just joined the Academy, so don't go too far."
Asuma waved his hand. "I know. Go ahead and announce it."
Even when talking to the instructor, Asuma used a commanding tone.
The instructor felt helpless, shook his head, and announced the start of the match.
Asuma sneered, took out a kunai from his pouch, and locked eyes with Naruto.
Naruto looked at this spoiled young master Asuma and shook his head slightly.
To think the calm, reliable uncle from the original story—who later gave people a strong sense of security—used to be such a problem child.
That's fine.
Naruto would teach Asuma a lesson on Hiruzen Sarutobi's behalf.
Having made up his mind, Naruto gave Asuma a small smile.
When Asuma saw Naruto wasn't afraid, he became even angrier and rushed forward.
All around, the boys were cheering for Asuma.
Because Naruto was cute and handsome, he drew the attention of the girls in the class.
Which made Naruto the public enemy of the boys.
The girls were complaining that Asuma had no sense of sportsmanship.
Naruto didn't even seem to have a ninja tool.
But Asuma still wanted to attack a newcomer with no gear and no training.
Truly shameless!
But because of Asuma's identity, everyone kept their complaints low.
When Yūhi Kurenai noticed this, she frowned and felt heavy-hearted.
Asuma's character was too bad.
She didn't know if Naruto could handle it.
On the field, Naruto lowered his center of gravity, looking very cautious as Asuma charged in.
Asuma rushed in and swung his kunai at Naruto's face.
Naruto was shocked by his ruthlessness.
This idiot actually wanted to disfigure him?
Naruto's eyes flashed. He tilted his head to avoid the slash, then lightly punched Asuma in the chest.
Boom!
"Cough!"
Asuma felt like he'd been hit by a rock. His entire body went weak, his strength completely drained.
His eyes widened. A mouthful of blood sprayed out, and he fell to his knees.
The kunai slipped from his hand.
The whole exchange ended in a single instant.
Asuma clutched his chest, collapsed to the ground, and groaned in pain.
The voices in the crowd grew quieter and quieter.
Because everyone knew Asuma's strength.
Although Asuma had a bad temper, he was indeed strong.
On the field, besides Kakashi, there was no one who could beat Asuma with certainty.
But Naruto—who just joined the class—
Knocked him down with one punch?
The instructor saw Naruto teaching Asuma a lesson and, for some reason, felt inwardly happy…
As the instructor momentarily froze, Nohara Rin, who had been practicing medical ninjutsu, ran over.
She turned Asuma over and began examining his injuries.
"Sarutobi-san, are you okay?" Rin asked.
Naruto poked his head over and looked curiously at Asuma. "Yeah, Sarutobi-san, you're not dead, right?"
Asuma immediately glared at Naruto after hearing that.
But he didn't say anything.
Because he could clearly feel Naruto's power—he didn't dare provoke him now.
After Rin finished examining him, she found that the bones in Asuma's chest were fractured…
This was beyond her ability.
So Rin told the stunned instructor, "Teacher, Sarutobi-san needs to go to the hospital."
"Okay!" The instructor snapped out of it, hurriedly picked Asuma up, and left with a Body Flicker Technique.
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