So Arrogant

One by one, the students finished their tests. This year's "Konoha 11" seemed to have a natural magnetism, as they all gathered together in a tacit understanding.

Of course, with Yamei added this time, there were now ten of them.

After gathering, they got to know each other.

Shikamaru was still lazy and found things troublesome, Choji loved to eat, and after Haruno Sakura finished her test, she ran over to whisper with Ino, giggling occasionally. Ino would glance at Yamei whenever this happened.

And of course, there was Hyuga Hinata, who would steal glances at him from time to time.

As for Naruto, after finishing his test, he was chattering away with Yamei, occasionally snapping at Sasuke.

Kiba and Shino?

Sorry, their presence was too low.

Before long, the Ninja Academy teachers had tallied the results and approached the group.

"This year, the Ninja Academy has enrolled a total of 360 students!"

"Students will be assigned to classes based on their scores! There will be six classes in total! Now, announcing the scores!"

"Uchiha Sasuke: Chakra Control: 10 points, Taijutsu: 10 points, Ninja Tool Usage: 10 points!!"

Upon hearing the scores, most of the people present turned their gaze to Sasuke.

Sasuke's lips curved slightly, but he pretended to be calm and nodded, "It's alright."

Yamei: "..."

You're really putting on an act, aren't you!

"Ah!! So cool! Sasuke is so cool!"

"Handsome and a genius! Mom... I'm in love..."

Screams erupted from the surroundings, and the smile on Sasuke's face was almost about to break...

Indeed... Sasuke at this age hadn't experienced any major setbacks. His personality wasn't cold, just a bit proud.

However, Sasuke's demeanor infuriated Naruto. He poked Yamei and said unhappily, "Yamei, don't you think this guy is really full of himself!"

"Ahem, perhaps a little."

"Hmph! He even managed to attract Sakura's attention! How detestable!"

Naruto clenched his fist and said indignantly, "When my scores come out later, they'll definitely be better than his! I'll shock everyone!"

"Mhm, I believe you!"

"Yamei! You're the best!" Naruto said, looking touched.

Just then, Iruka's voice rang out again: "Hikawa Yamei: Chakra Control: 10 points, Taijutsu: 10 points, Ninja Tool Usage: 10 points!!"

"Whoosh!"

As soon as he finished speaking, another wave of exclamations arose.

"This one is also a genius! And... he's so handsome too! And he's smiling so gently!!"

"Oh my god, there are so many handsome guys in our year... and they're all so outstanding! I'm truly... so happy!"

The discussions were endless, and Yamei's lips curved slightly upwards.

Perhaps... he was starting to understand why Sasuke acted so proud.

As they say... will the dragon slayer eventually become the dragon?

"Yamei, you're amazing!" Ino appeared beside Yamei at some point, saying with a smile.

"Thanks, I'm sure you're not bad either, Ino," Yamei replied with a smile.

"Yamei-kun, C-congratulations." Hinata gathered her courage and congratulated Yamei.

"You should work hard too, Hinata," Yamei said, making a fist.

Hinata flinched, lowered her head shyly, her small face turning slightly red.

"Yamei-kun... he... he remembers my name..."

"Uh... is she that shy?" Yamei scratched his head. Although he knew Hinata was shy... he hadn't expected her to get this shy just from a couple of sentences!

"Ino, Yamei really is as you said... he's no worse than Sasuke!" Sakura's gaze darted between Sasuke and Yamei.

Ino immediately looked at her warily, "We agreed earlier, Yamei is mine, you're not allowed to steal him!"

"No, no... I was just making an observation."

Sakura gave an awkward laugh. She wouldn't admit... how conflicted she felt just now, with so many handsome and outstanding boys in this year group!

Meanwhile, on the other side, Choji, holding a bag of chips, leaned towards Shikamaru: "Shikamaru, Ino seems quite familiar with Yamei."

Shikamaru shot Choji a look: "You're only noticing that now?"

Choji was taken aback. He had been eating the whole time... how could he have noticed anything else.

Shikamaru shook his head helplessly, looking at Ino and Sakura, who had been chatting amicably just moments ago and were now facing off. He couldn't help but sigh, "Girls, as expected, are too much trouble."

After Sasuke and Yamei's scores were announced, the subsequent scores appeared relatively normal.

"Nara Shikamaru: Chakra Refinement: 8 points, Taijutsu: 8 points, Ninja Tool Usage: 8 points!!"

"Hyuga Hinata: Chakra Refinement: 8 points, Taijutsu: 8 points, Ninja Tool Usage: 7 points!!"

"Aburame Shino: Chakra Refinement: 8 points, Taijutsu: 8 points, Ninja Tool Usage: 7 points!!"

The top ten were all children of prominent clans.

Naruto, hearing his name hadn't been called yet, fidgeted restlessly.

Finally, when the last person from Class A was called, Naruto's name appeared.

"Uzumaki Naruto: Chakra Refinement: 3 points, Taijutsu: 3 points, Ninja Tool Usage: 3 points!!"

"Pfft..."

"Did this guy just get lucky and get placed in Class A?"

"Dead last!"

Faced with the surrounding mockery, the aura around Naruto visibly darkened, and he lowered his head, looking utterly dejected.

With the class assignments concluded, the crowd divided into several lines on the Ninja Academy grounds. Several figures slowly emerged onto the high platform.

The person at the front wore a straw hat, a Hokage's ceremonial robe, and held an old pipe in his mouth.

It was the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi!

"Wherever there are leaves that fall, a flame will always burn. The flame's shadow illuminates the village, and new leaves will sprout. You are the future of the village!"

"..."

The impassioned speech caused many students below to blush with excitement!

Naruto was among them.

Yamei, however, let out a cold scoff of disdain. That speech was utter nonsense!

What Will of Fire? How could it compare to my Red Ideology!?

If only my strength were sufficient now, would I not start a revolution!?

After Hiruzen Sarutobi concluded the entrance ceremony, the event was successfully wrapped up. They only needed to wait two days before starting their studies at the academy.

Yamei then bid farewell to Ino, Hinata, Naruto, and the others before heading home.

Meanwhile... at Root.

Danzō frowned slightly as he looked at the document in his hand. "I didn't expect this. Another genius has appeared in the Uchiha Clan! Hehehe... Hiruzen, I wonder what you're thinking right now?"

He put down Sasuke's file and picked up Yamei's.

"Hikawa Yamei... perhaps after he grows for another two years, I can find a way to bring him into Root... but that old man Hiruzen probably won't agree!"

"What about the Uchiha situation?"

A Root ninja replied, "The dissenting voices are growing louder. Shisui's persuasion is having minimal effect. A coup might be imminent."

"Hehehe! Hiruzen... I told you you'd regret this!"

Danzō's eyes flickered. The thought of the abilities of Shisui's eyes made his heart burn with desire.

"Tell Shisui he has half a month left!"

"Yes!"