The wild imaginings between the two mothers were both about hoping their best friend would have a daughter. One wondered how Naruto and Sasuke, as the parties involved, would react if they ever found out.
Their expressions would probably be quite spectacular, right?
Of course, besides Naruto and Sasuke's parents, many of the people attending this year's Ninja Academy graduation ceremony were also discussing the two of them.
"Who do you think will ultimately take first place?"
"Is that even a question? It'll definitely be Sasuke Uchiha!"
"Exactly. Don't you know? The Uchiha Clan's three Mangekyō Sharingan wielders are all Sasuke's family!"
"I think so too. Sasuke Uchiha's halo is simply too dazzling!"
"Meanwhile, Naruto Uzumaki is just a war orphan. It's already impressive that he made it this far through his own efforts!"
"Yeah, Naruto Uzumaki is unfortunate. Who told him to run into Sasuke Uchiha?"
"In previous classes, Naruto Uzumaki might really have crushed the future heirs of every ninja clan and taken first place."
Discussions like these had not stopped since Itachi announced the third-place Ninja Academy graduate, and they were even growing more intense!
Naturally, it was clear that most people favored Sasuke more.
After all, not many people in all of Konoha knew Naruto's identity!
"This year's battle for first place at the Ninja Academy looks pretty intense."
Leaning against the trunk of a large tree nearby with a good view, Kakashi smiled with narrowed eyes and tucked his copy of 'Icha Icha Paradise' into his vest.
Ever since leaving the Anbu, Kakashi had been quite idle.
Each year, he spent no more than two weeks serving as a mentor teacher.
Well, that was because no graduating class had ever managed to pass his test.
Kakashi had come to attend this year's Ninja Academy