Multi-Anime: I Stand on the Front Lines of Popularity Supremacy

The graduation time for Japanese schools is usually at the end of March, but the world of Naruto is different, with several graduations a year.

However, the events in the Land of Waves occurred specifically in late spring, when the snow rabbits had already changed their fur.

But this also meant that there was a half-year "blank space" between graduation and the events in the Land of Waves.

This was actually reasonable.

After Hanabi arrived in this world, her past memories not only didn't fade but became quite organized.

According to the "Book of Elements" setting book, the Third Hokage was 68 years old and died at 69. The Third Hokage's birthday was in February, and he sacrificed himself during the Chunin Exams in August.

Naruto's birthday is October 10th, and he turned twelve after that. This means that the "Konoha 9 rookies'" graduation period was actually between October 10th and February.

Of course, the most likely scenario is that Kishimoto didn't think that far ahead.

Manga artists just need to draw good manga; there are many more things to consider in the real world.

If we include anime original episodes, during this period, the Naruto anime also created a lot of content in the form of flashbacks, such as recovering the Daimyo's sister's stolen golden statue or finding a lost ostrich, using "flashback death" to drag out plotlines.

As for whether this kind of "plot" exists in this real world, it's hard to say.

Based on Hanabi's current investigations, the most credible parts come from the Naruto manga and the main anime storyline. These parts are the most "consistent" with what Hanabi knows. The content from anime originals, novels, and games is not as much.

However, the credibility of anime "original episodes" is limited. They can be referenced, but not relied upon heavily; some points can be believed, but not entirely.

The simplest example.

For instance, in anime "original episode 399," Kakashi Hatake should have been peeking from behind the "Nindo" banner in the classroom, but in reality, the entire wall there is solid, with no extra space – Hanabi had specifically checked with her Byakugan.

And from the scene on the stage, Kakashi and other Jonin should have been sitting around the Third Hokage's crystal ball observing the class situation.

But if we say not everything can be believed, this world actually has places like the Land of Demons and the Demonic Lantern Prison from the movies. Fuka Fujikaze (Koyuki Kazahana) is also a famous actress, and even things like the "Warring States Sealing History" exist.

"Since the real world's date is October 15th, there's quite a bit of room for 'plot development' afterward," Hanabi mused.

If she received the reward for the OVA filming opportunity, perhaps she could use it here? However, the story's beginning is too early, making it not quite suitable.

According to Hanabi's own thoughts, placing the OVA before, during, or after the Chunin Exams would be more appropriate.

"Naruto, get out of the way!"

"Huh? Why should I move for you!"

Because she was preparing the camera, most of the others had already arrived when Hanabi came to the classroom.

As Hanabi entered, Naruto and Sakura were arguing.

In the "original work," Naruto sat next to Sasuke, so Sakura directly sent him flying. The girls then started fighting for the right to sit next to Sasuke.

But in this real world, Naruto didn't have that kind of affectionate feeling for Sakura Haruno.

As a result, when Sakura Haruno wanted Naruto's seat, the two of them actually started arguing.

"This seat should be mine!"

Oh, it wasn't just these two, but also Ino, another classmate nearby.

"It's mine!"

"No, it's mine!"

Ah, no, it was all the girls arguing.

"Ugh!"

In the chaotic free-for-all, Naruto, the boy, was the first to be eliminated, and it's unclear who sent him flying to the side.

Hanabi walked over and poked Naruto's cheek with a twig.

"Ah—Hanabi!"

Naruto, who had been lying on the ground like a puddle, dazed and disoriented, immediately cleared his eyes upon seeing Hanabi and stood up straight.

"Good morning, Naruto, are you okay?" Hanabi asked with a smile.

"Of course, I'm fine!" Naruto straightened his forehead protector. "Damn it, it's all Sasuke's fault!"

"It's not Sasuke-kun's fault, is it?"

"Eh? Why are you saying that too, Hanabi?!"

Naruto looked at Sasuke, finding him displeasing no matter how he looked. As if to show off, he jumped onto the desk and crouched in front of Sasuke.

As the two made eye contact, the girls immediately became restless. Sakura Haruno stood at the front: "Naruto, don't bother Sasuke!"

"Exactly!" The other girls echoed.

"Hanabi, quickly control Naruto!" Someone next to her also pulled on Hanabi.

"Oh my, this seems to have become a bit of a problem," Hanabi said, fiddling with the camera in her hand.

"Eh, really?"

And it was at this moment that the student in the front row leaned back.

The entire room suddenly fell silent.

Because of the push from the front row, Naruto and Sasuke's lips touched. The scene was so intense that the girls fell into silence.

"Ah—" Sparkle, who was fiddling with the camera, also seemed to "coincidentally" bump into something.

"Click—"

The camera in Sparkle's hand also flashed.

This scene absolutely must be preserved (Commander Ikari's face).

Please collect and recommend, I'll do anything~.

Chapter 13: Better to Live Than Not Live

[Kiss her!]

[Kiss her!]

[Nuclear energy ahead!]

[Holy crap, they actually kissed]

[Famous scene]

[World-class painting]

[Forgive me for laughing out loud]

[Front row, you did good, you did good!]

[Yooooooo!]

[So, not the second male lead, but the female lead?]

[Little brother in the front row, you did good, you did good!]

[Miss Sparkle filmed it, doesn't it feel deliberate?]

[My stomach hurts from laughing]

[Too coincidental, the two just happened to kiss, and the camera happened to capture it]

[Sparkle: You thought I was the female lead, but actually I'm the CP starter, heh heh heh~]

Instant explosion.

The appearance of the famous scene instantly filled the screen with bullet comments. Sparkle's popularity also surged. Even though she wasn't the protagonist of this scene, just getting a sip of the soup was enough.

However, the scene in the image changed again.

The entire scene was observed by the Third Hokage through the crystal ball.

The assembled Jonin fell silent as they watched the scene before them.

"Uh... this batch of genin is really full of spirit," Asuma Sarutobi said, sweat dripping down his face.

"That Naruto, as usual, is always caught up in the commotion," the Third Hokage said, holding his pipe and falling into silence.

"That must be Sasuke Uchiha, the top student of the year," one of the Jonin nearby said, trying to smooth things over.

"Yes," the Third Hokage said, changing the subject. "The overall top student is him. Sasuke Uchiha."

After speaking, the Third Hokage glanced at Kakashi Hatake beside him.

"Overall top student" meant not being the top in any single subject.

"The one fiddling with the camera is Hanabi Hyuga," Kurenai said, also watching the crystal ball. "Although she cannot use the Hyuga Clan's bloodline, her genjutsu seems to be quite outstanding."

Sparkle hadn't participated in the commotion just now, but dressed so splendidly, she was as dazzling as fireworks in the night, making it impossible to ignore her.

"Mhm," the Third Hokage knew what Kurenai was thinking.

The three students assigned to Kurenai's team were Shino Aburame, Kiba Inuzuka, and Hinata Hyuga.

Although Hinata Hyuga was Sparkle's older sister, their talents were worlds apart.

Kurenai's specialty was genjutsu, but these three students were actually the weakest in genjutsu. According to Konoha's official stats, the team's ninjutsu was 13, taijutsu was 13, and genjutsu was 7, with a team score of 20.

This was a reconnaissance team, and Kurenai's main role was to help them learn to identify and prevent genjutsu, which was a very important skill for reconnaissance operatives. Therefore, as the Jonin leader of this team, Kurenai was more about compensating for their shortcomings.

But who wouldn't want an outstanding student? Unfortunately, none of this could be realized. Without the Byakugan, even if Sparkle could function like a normal person, she wouldn't be able to join that reconnaissance team.

The lens of the Third Hokage's crystal ball then shifted to Naruto Uzumaki.

"Naruto Uzumaki..." Kakashi murmured, lost in thought as he looked at Naruto in the image.

Meanwhile, in the classroom, the entire scene descended into chaos.

Naruto was dragged away by the girls, while Sparkle took the opportunity to sit next to Sasuke.

[Cunning Naruto]

[Wrong, woman]

[That's a meme]

[Scheming girl, took the chance to sit next to the King of Arrogance]

[Maybe the one next to him is the real female lead]

[This is a shonen anime, can the fangirls just leave?]

[Shonen manga, please stop forcing random pairings!]

Sasuke looked at Hanabi beside him. "You took a picture just now, right?"

"I didn't put the film in. I brought this because we're forming teams today, and of course, I wanted to take a group photo with everyone," Hanabi said.

"Teams? What are you talking about?" Sasuke, hearing that the film wasn't in, didn't press the issue further.

"Graduating teams are formed in groups of three and follow an Upper Ninja to carry out missions." Hanabi preempted Iruka's lines.

"Groups of three?"

Ino and Sakura, hearing this, also stopped their fighting and looked towards Hanabi.

"Ninja always operate in groups. We graduates will all be divided into groups of three and then assigned to an Upper Ninja. Besides, we aren't truly Genin yet..."

Before Hanabi could finish speaking, Iruka opened the door and walked in.

"Everyone, please sit down quickly, the briefing is about to begin."

Hanabi fell silent.

It wasn't time yet to reveal that there was another exam, so Hanabi deliberately paused, letting the entering Iruka interrupt her.

"I wonder who will be in Sasuke's team..." The girls, though seated, were still whispering.

"Congratulations on becoming independent ninja from today onwards." Iruka glanced at Hanabi beside him. "Well, you should have all heard by now. That's right, you will be divided into groups of three and follow an Upper Ninja on missions. To ensure each class is balanced, the teachers will decide the groupings. We will begin the announcements now..."

Iruka started announcing the team assignments.

"Next, Team 7, Naruto Uzumaki, Hanabi Hyuga..."

"Oh, it's Hanabi, awesome!"

Naruto was quite happy.