Self-Introduction

"Tch, daring to spout nonsense here." Someone sneered.

"Yeah, yeah, do they really think this is some kids' game?" Another chimed in.

Hearing their doubts, Naruto didn't get angry.

But just then, a completely different voice rang out.

"Naruto, I believe you."

At that, everyone turned to look at the speaker.

It was Nanfeng, his face full of resolve.

After all, Nanfeng knew this guy would one day be like a cheat code—the peak of combat power in the ninja world, the Seventh Hokage, the hero of Konoha. Those titles weren't handed out for nothing.

"Thanks for believing in me." Naruto said with a smile.

"Naruto, if you want to become Hokage, then show some real action. Let everyone see what level you can reach with that dream you keep talking about." Teacher Iruka said.

"Yes, I'll prove I have enough potential and perseverance." Naruto replied.

Iruka then turned to Sasuke, who had been silent the whole time.

"Introduce yourself." Iruka said.

Sasuke stepped forward. "My name is Uchiha Sasuke. My dream is to surpass my brother."

"Sasuke! I love you!"

"Wow~ Sasuke is so handsome~"

"Sasuke is my type, you guys should just give up."

Seeing Sasuke's cool face, a bunch of girls put on lovestruck expressions.

But Sasuke paid them no attention at all.

Next was Nanfeng.

Nanfeng took a few deep breaths, then slowly walked over to Iruka. "My name is Nanfeng. My dream is to become a powerful ninja."

"Heh, Nanfeng, I wish you success soon." Iruka said with a faint smile.

"Mm!" Nanfeng replied flatly.

Then Iruka looked at Hinata. "Hinata, what do you think of this boy?"

Iruka suddenly changed the subject, leaving everyone baffled.

But Hinata instantly blushed bright red.

"Teacher Iruka, what are you saying? I haven't known him for long." Hinata said with a shy pout.

"Hahaha." Seeing Hinata's bashful look, Iruka laughed out loud. "Alright, I'll stop teasing you. Go ahead and introduce yourself."

"Yes, Teacher Iruka!" Hinata answered obediently, then cleared her throat a couple times. "My name is Hinata... my dream..."

Before she could finish, her whole face was already flushed. "Alright, I'm done introducing myself."

Nanfeng just looked up at the sky in exasperation.

This girl, seriously, why does she always run off halfway through her sentence? But that's normal—Hinata was naturally the timid, introverted type, easily flustered.

Next, others went up to introduce themselves one by one, and soon it was the Ino-Shika-Cho Trio's turn: Ino Yamanaka, Shikamaru Nara, and Choji Akimichi.

The three stood beside Iruka, and Ino spoke first. "My name is Ino. My goal is to become an excellent ninja."

Then came Shikamaru. "My name is Shikamaru. My dream is also to become an excellent ninja."

As for Choji, he was a chubby kid. He scratched his head and gave a simple, honest smile. "My dream is to eat, sleep, hit tofu, and pick up girls... uh... anyway, my dream is to eat, sleep, and hit tofu."

When Choji finished, everyone burst out laughing.

"Hey, what are you laughing at? Is my dream wrong?" Choji said awkwardly.

"No, no, your dream is great."

"Haha, I'm dying laughing. Choji, you'd better find a wife quick, or no matter how fat you get, you'll still be looked down on."

Hearing the taunts around him, Choji got angry. "Bastards, you're the ones who'll be looked down on. One day when I turn into delicious food, you'll see if anyone likes me then."

"Haha, please don't turn into food, or we won't get to eat you." A boy teased.

Next up was Naruto's goddess and Sasuke's fangirl.

"My name is Sakura Haruno."

Though Sakura Haruno was only a six-year-old girl, she already showed stunning charm.

She wore a red short-skirt outfit, with black hair cut to her ears, a delicate and pretty face, fair and tender skin, plus a figure that was already curvy and well-proportioned.

Most importantly, the youthful and lively aura she gave off, along with the confidence and pride in her eyes, was enough to make anyone's heart race.

Naruto stared at Sakura without blinking, even two drops of drool trickling from the corner of his mouth.

But Sakura's eyes were fixed on Sasuke the whole time, never leaving him.

Soon, everyone had introduced themselves, and class ended right on time.

"Class is dismissed for today, everyone. I hope you all make even better progress in your upcoming training," Iruka encouraged.

Then, Naruto couldn't wait and grabbed Nanfeng's hand.

"Thanks for backing me up. Today, I'm treating you to Ichiraku Ramen."

At that moment, Hinata saw Naruto holding Nanfeng's hand, and a mix of envy and jealousy stirred in her heart. She couldn't help but mutter under her breath, "Hmph, he actually held Nanfeng-kun's hand."

Nanfeng pulled free from Naruto's grip and gave a light cough. "Ahem, Hinata, why don't you come eat Ichiraku Ramen with us?"

Hinata snapped to attention at the sound of Nanfeng's voice. Her face flushed bright red, and she ran off, leaving behind a thoroughly bewildered Nanfeng, Naruto, and a classroom full of stunned classmates.

What the hell just happened? Everything was fine a second ago.

How did she just ignore him in the blink of an eye?

Seeing this, Nanfeng could only shake his head with a wry smile. "Sigh... that little girl Hinata..."

Naruto also looked speechless, but he didn't dwell on it. Instead, he excitedly headed toward Ichiraku Ramen Shop.

At the entrance of Ichiraku Ramen Shop, Naruto was already ready.

"Yo, Naruto, here for ramen again? Don't worry about paying—I'll treat you," the owner said with a smile.

"Haha, thanks, Uncle, but I'm not here to eat ramen today. I'm here to treat Nanfeng to ramen," Naruto replied.

"Oh? Little Nanfeng, you're here too," Uncle said with a grin.

Hearing the nickname, Nanfeng could only rub his forehead in exasperation.

That idiot Naruto really had no shame.

"Mm," Nanfeng nodded.

Meanwhile, Naruto plopped down on a chair, crossed his legs, and said, "Alright, Uncle, hurry up and cook me a bowl of ramen."

"Hahaha, you little rascal, still the same as ever. Remember, no matter how much I give you, don't leave a single bite," Uncle scolded with a laugh.

With that, Uncle pulled out his cooking pot.

Naruto, for his part, had already pushed Nanfeng into the seat next to him.

Then, Naruto looked at the steaming bowl of ramen in front of him. "Smells great, Nanfeng. Come on, give it a try."

"Mm," Nanfeng took the noodles, chewed slowly and carefully, then took a big gulp of the broth.

"Delicious. The flavor is absolutely amazing," Nanfeng praised sincerely.

Naruto didn't stand on ceremony either. He lifted his bowl of ramen and shoveled it into his mouth.

"Sss~"

Naruto winced in pain.