"Dad, I'm going over too."
"Mm."
"Shikamaru, you come along too."
"What a drag... Alright."
Soon, everyone gathered together again.
Except for a certain someone.
"onii-chan~!"
Just as she was about to complain, he arrived.
Ino and Sakura exchanged glances.
Then Ino rolled her eyes and pulled Naruto towards the Ninja Academy.
"We wasted time waiting for that kid."
"After the entrance ceremony, let's go pick out Ninja tools together~!" Sakura changed the subject.
Evidently, after seeing Sasuke more clearly, all that was left of him in her eyes was his handsomeness.
Uzumaki Naruto: "See? See? I told you, that arrogant Sasuke isn't that face... bah! He has no women's charm!"
Uchiha Sasuke: "Idiot."
Uzumaki Naruto: "What did you say?!"
Uchiha Sasuke: "Idiot."
Nara Shikamaru: "They're both Naruto, but the Naruto in the black frame world gives me a better feeling."
Ino Yamanaka: "Hmm, I agree. If it's Black-Framed Naruto... then there's absolutely no problem at all~"
Sakura Haruno: "Yes, even without Sasuke, I absolutely wouldn't like Gold-Framed Naruto~!"
Hyuga Hinata: "Um... um... I..."
Tenten: "You like both, right?"
Hyuga Hinata: "I like Black-Framed Naruto a little more... he'll feed me until I'm full..."
Uzumaki Kushina: "It's okay, Hinata, they're both you!"
Uzumaki Naruto: "Waaah waah waah~"
He broke down, Uzumaki Naruto broke down again and again.
"Why is it that kid?"
"Why is he here too?"
"What is Hokage-sama thinking? Why let that kind of person attend the Ninja Academy?"
"Exactly, if someone like that becomes a Ninja, who knows what will happen!"
"Shh!"
"Don't say anymore, don't forget the ban."
"Damn it! I'm just worried that cursed thing will hurt my child!"
Naruto had long grown accustomed to this.
But Ino and the others couldn't get used to it.
Ino clenched her fists, turning her head to curse back.
But every time, Naruto would press down on her shoulder.
"No need. Besides, I'm a man who's going to become Hokage, and I'll definitely earn everyone's approval."
Naruto smiled lightly, reassuring everyone.
However, every time Naruto said these words...
Even Hinata couldn't help but get goosebumps.
It was a feeling that couldn't be described with words.
"It's really lively down there."
"Huh~!"
"That child... isn't that an Uchiha?!"
"He's so handsome, indeed~!"
"Tenten, aren't you coming to look?"
"Handsome? What's the use of being handsome? I'm going back to watch the shop. These junior students will definitely buy Ninja tools. I'll treat you all to dinner tomorrow."
On the second to last floor of the teaching building, in a second-year classroom, a girl with her hair in buns waved goodbye to her friends.
Rock Lee: "Tenten!"
Tenten: "Hahaha~ I didn't expect to make such a casual appearance~"
Sakura Haruno: "Speaking of which, we all did go to buy our first Ninja tools back then... Oh right! We bought them at your family's shop, Tenten!"
Ino Yamanaka: "Hmm... I think I bought mine at another shop, sorry Tenten."
Tenten: "It's okay, all the Ninja tool shops on that street are owned by my family, it's the same."
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Temari: "Hmph, no wonder you have so many Ninja tools to throw around randomly."
Tenten: "Damn it! You only won by countering me. If you're so great, throw Ninja tools and kill me! What kind of skill is it to just counter!"
"Yo~"
"You guys are good, letting the little one get close without a sound."
"What surprises me is you, Hiashi."
The clan heads of the Ninja clans had gathered together at some point.
With that golden-haired boy surrounded by the future heirs of these Ninja clans, it was hard not to notice him.
"He really looks like him~!" Inuzuka Tsume grinned.
"Right, Shibi?"
"Mm." Aburame Shibi nodded.
If Inuzuka Tsume hadn't called him, it's likely... even the clan heads of the four great Ninja clans wouldn't have noticed him.
"On the surface, we still have to keep it a secret," Inoichi Yamanaka said helplessly.
Inuzuka Tsume looked at him in disbelief.
Inoichi Yamanaka touched his face, "What's wrong?"
"Are you blind?"
"That face, that hair color and hairstyle... at the very least, just the name Uzumaki Naruto, what's there to keep secret?!"
"However, some people are indeed foolish; a few words and they forget everything."
"Alright." Nara Shikaku waved his hand, skipping the topic.
"Everyone, be careful lately. I feel like there's going to be another big move, but I don't know what it is yet."
The Uchiha Clan head did not arrive today, otherwise he would also be among this small group.
Therefore, it was very obvious who brought Sasuke.
"onii-chan~!"
Sasuke happily held Uchiha Itachi's hand.
"Uchiha? Oh my goodness~!"
"Look, isn't that an Uchiha?!"
"To be in the same class as an Uchiha... That's great, Shinichi, remember, you need to learn more from that child in the future!"
Outside, facing the Konoha Military Police Force, everyone showed disgust, daring not to speak their anger. But at the school gate, they all turned into fawning sycophants.
When Naruto noticed this scene, he increasingly felt that the villagers of this Village might all have schizophrenia; he couldn't guess what personality they would appear with in front of him next second.
It was that time again.
And naturally, Uchiha Izuna's commentary was indispensable.
Uchiha Izuna: Hahahaha~
Senju Tobirama: Ah, yes, yes, everything you say is correct, I have no rebuttal!
Uchiha Izuna didn't even need to say another word, just three 'hahaha's.
Senju Tobirama could guess what he was going to say again.
"Sasuke, you're very popular~" Uchiha Itachi said with a smile.
"Hmph~!"
"This isn't good at all, it's annoying!"
Sasuke turned his head, his tsundere demeanor making one wonder if he was a girl.
"Alright, onii-chan, I'm going in first, otherwise they'll be waiting anxiously for me."
"It can't be helped. Without me, those kids seem like they can't do anything."
Sasuke spread his hands, giving Uchiha Itachi a helpless smile.
Uchiha Itachi maintained a gentle smile at the corner of his lips.
He watched Sasuke enter the school gate.
Then, his gaze swept past Sasuke, looking at that conspicuous figure.
He couldn't help but frown.
'When did Sasuke start interacting with the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki?'
'Also, his hair is too long; anyone with a discerning eye can recognize his identity.'
Uchiha Itachi retracted his gaze, then smiled again, waving at Sasuke.
'It's too dangerous to let a Jinchuriki attend the Ninja Academy.'
Clearly, Uchiha Itachi recognized Naruto's identity at a glance: the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, the hero's son, the Fourth Hokage's son.
His attitude was actually no different from those villagers around him.
In fact, if he could, Uchiha Itachi would have liked to remind Sasuke to stay away from the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.
However, Uchiha Itachi left very quickly.
As he secretly observed Naruto, several gazes fell on him almost simultaneously.
Likewise, they were devoid of any emotion, and could even be described as unfriendly.
After Uchiha Itachi left.
Inuzuka Tsume rubbed her nose, "That kid, is he Fugaku's eldest son?"
"His scent just makes people dislike him."
"I remember the last time you said that..."
Inoichi Yamanaka hadn't finished speaking when Inuzuka Tsume interrupted him.
"Hmm, it's exactly the kind of dog that bites its owner that has such a repulsive smell."