Not only did he complete the mission and avoid punishment, but he also over-completed it, receiving a random reward!
However, in class, he still didn't want to reveal himself.
"Ahem, well, I'll draw the prize when I get home!"
Just then.
"The last place in the assessment is…"
"Nara Shikamaru!"
"Choji! Wake him up for me!"
"…Yes, Iruka Sensei!"
He frantically shook Shikamaru, and it was with great difficulty that he managed to wake him up.
"What is it, Choji?"
Iruka Sensei looked helpless: "Shikamaru! Cultural studies…"
"0 points!"
"You, you fell asleep during the exam again, didn't you?!"
"You actually handed in a blank paper!"
Shikamaru rubbed his sleepy eyes: "Did I?"
Iruka Sensei roared: "Don't you know yourself?!"
"Ninjutsu class 60 points, Ninja sparring 0 points, total score 60 points!"
"What is wrong with you?!"
Shikamaru yawned widely, looking completely unconcerned.
"Exams are such a hassle…"
Iruka Sensei sighed, rubbing his forehead.
"You, why can't you be more like Naruto?"
Naruto couldn't help but cross his arms and nod.
"Mm, mm-hmm!"
He had become 'someone else's child' at some point... Iruka Sensei also knew that more words would be useless.
"Alright, this semester's classes are over. Next up is over a month of summer vacation."
"However, everyone, don't slack off. Don't forget that next semester, we will be graduating students!"
"The coming year will be the year that determines your destiny!"
"During the summer vacation, you must also study and train hard!"
"Class dismissed!"
"That's great!"
For a moment, the classroom was in chaos, everyone scattered and left, becoming a mess... "Summer vacation?"
Naruto nodded. system big brother would certainly not let him be idle.
Perfect, he would use the summer vacation to catch up on lessons and training. Next summer, he would definitely graduate from the Ninja Academy with first place!
"Oh, right, there's also the system's random reward. I wonder what grand prize I'll win…"
Naruto couldn't help but rub his hands together like a fly, full of anticipation… Chapter 75: New Small Goal! Graduate First Place! Please give me monthly votes!!!
Naruto was eagerly wondering what kind of reward he would receive.
At this moment, the system's notification sound came from his mind again.
[The host has completed the current mission. The next goal is for the host to successfully graduate as the first-place student in the final assessment one year from now! If completed, you will receive generous rewards; otherwise, you will suffer a baptism from the system's Lightning Release!]
Naruto was already used to it, and this goal was originally his own goal.
"First place in the graduation assessment?!"
"I'll definitely be fine!"
Naruto had now received the most important reward.
That was self-confidence.
If he could get fourth place, he could definitely get first place!
He also knew very well that he had already scored 100 points in Ninjutsu class, and even defeated Sasuke in Ninja sparring to get bonus points. His only weakness was cultural studies.
As long as he studied diligently during the summer vacation and the coming semester, with his current talent and effort, this would naturally be a matter of course!
"Hmm…"
"I still need to ask Hinata for more tutoring during the summer vacation!"
Speak of the devil.
As soon as Naruto thought of this, he saw that incredibly familiar and kind figure.
He immediately cheered and greeted her loudly.
"Hinata!"
At this moment, Hinata and Ino were walking home together. Hearing Naruto's call, her little heart couldn't help but tremble slightly.
She looked back, blushing, and whispered: "Na, Naruto-kun?"
Naruto ran forward and clapped Hinata on the shoulder in a boisterous manner.
"Hehe, Hinata, congratulations on getting first place, that's truly amazing!"
"Tha, thanks…"
"Ah, so, I was hoping to ask you for tutoring during the summer vacation. I wonder if you'd be free?"
"Please!"
Naruto clasped his hands together and pleaded pitifully.
How could Hinata not want to spend more time with Naruto?
It was just that… "Na, Naruto-kun, if possible, I'd like to help you with tutoring every day…"
"Ah! That's great!"
"Bu, but, I might not be able to come out, after all…"
Naruto was now gradually understanding the situation of the Hyuga Clan.
Although he was indignant, he also understood Hinata's helplessness.
"It's okay, Hinata, I know. Anyway, whenever you're free and it's convenient, please help me with tutoring!"
"If it's not convenient, then just take care of your own business!"
Hinata sighed softly and nodded.
"Mm…"
Ino slung her school bag over her shoulder, her golden hair fluttering in the wind.
She looked at the two and teased with a smile: "Oh my, doesn't that mean you can date all summer long?"
"I'm really envious of you two…"
Hinata immediately blushed down to her neck and couldn't help but lightly punch Ino.
"I-Ino, don't talk nonsense…"
Naruto, however, was completely unconcerned, or rather, completely clueless about romance.
"Ah! All summer long would be the best! I just worry that Hinata won't have time!"
"I'm leaving now, bye-bye!"
After saying this, Naruto sped towards his home in a weighted handstand.
Only after watching his retreating figure did Hinata finally relax.
"Ino, you, you're laughing at me again…"
Ino covered her mouth and chuckled, but then patted Hinata's shoulder.
"That Naruto guy is boisterous, but didn't you notice?"
"When I said 'date' just now, he didn't deny it, you know…"
Hinata's body trembled: "Re-really?"
Ino nodded: "Of course it's true, but, it's more likely that he didn't even understand my teasing!"
"Because it's that Naruto guy…"
Hinata smiled slightly: "Mm, yes…"
She looked up at the sky.
On a summer morning, the blue sky and white clouds, the sun was just right, falling on the young boy and girl, full of youthful vigor, brilliant but not dazzling, warm but not scorching.
The chirping of cicadas in the trees, the hustle and bustle of pedestrians, the joyful laughter of students, intertwined, converging into a scene that lingered in memory… Summer vacation had arrived… On the other side.
Uchiha Sasuke, still solitary and indifferent, walked home with his hands in his pockets, expressionless.
Behind him, many girls still surrounded him.
However, he had become increasingly reclusive lately, and his attitude towards these girls had grown more irritable, causing them to not dare to get too close, only following silently.
However.
Sakura Haruno still chased after him.
"Sasuke-kun, do you… do you have any plans for the summer vacation?"
Naturally, he received no answer.
Sakura Haruno, however, did not give up, still wearing a brilliant smile.
"Um, how about going on a date with me?"
"Sasuke-kun…"
There was still silence.
Sakura Haruno ran forward and walked shoulder to shoulder with Sasuke.
"Sasuke-kun, I know you're in a bad mood, but…"
"You're still in second place, that's already a very good score!"
"Hinata only beat you because of the bonus points from Ninja sparring…"
"Speaking of which, I have myself to blame for being useless and losing to her…"
"But you're still just as excellent!"
Sasuke suddenly stopped in his tracks.
He cast a cold glance at Sakura Haruno.
Sakura Haruno was startled and instantly stopped as well.