"The first time I've realized it, Naruto—you're really arrogant! It only makes me want to defeat you more and more!"
Sasuke froze for a moment, then once again made a bold declaration.
He had promised his father, mother, brother, and uncle that he would definitely win this battle!
"Heh, because I have to prove to some very important people that I'm stronger than you!"
Naruto still showed no intention of backing down.
He was very different today!
Even the other friends had noticed it.
The important people Naruto spoke of were his father, mother, and teacher.
Though he did not know which corner of the venue they were in, Naruto believed that they were definitely watching his every move.
So when it came to presence, he had no intention of yielding to Sasuke.
Even if they were the best of friends, they had to decide who was superior today!
This was not only Naruto's view—it was also Sasuke's decision.
"Naruto and Sasuke are so different today!"
"Yeah, I feel it too."
"Naruto is even more arrogant than usual, and Sasuke seems full of confidence too."
"They must have been waiting for this day for a long time, right?"
"Being in the same class as those two monsters, I don't know whether we're lucky or unlucky."
"Why think so much? At the very least, they're our friends, aren't they?"
"Yeah, then let's cheer them on together!"
In a corner of the front-row spectator area, the other Konoha rookies voiced their thoughts one after another.
At the same time, three more figures arrived beside them.
"Looks like we came back at just the right time!"
"Naruto and Sasuke competing for first place? This looks pretty interesting. We haven't seen them for a year—I wonder how strong they are now."
"Ahhh! After a