Class Assignment

Naruto grinned, looking at the forehead protector on his head, a simple and honest aura inexplicably emanating from him.

"Had enough?" Teacher Iruka asked Naruto with feigned seriousness, though the smile in his eyes couldn't be hidden.

"Since the matter is concluded, I'll trouble you to explain the situation to the Hokage, Teacher Iruka. After all, a traitor like this should be severely punished," Nanfeng said, glancing at Mizuki lying on the ground.

After his treatment, the guy was temporarily out of mortal danger, but he still hadn't woken up.

What Nanfeng cared about most was the system prompt he received during the treatment: it detected an Unknown Reinforcement Potion and offered to analyze its components.

This was likely the reward Orochimaru had given Mizuki. However, before this reward could show much effect, it was blown to smithereens by the explosive tags. Still, it was thanks to it that Mizuki survived the close-range explosion.

"Nanfeng, you guys have a good relationship. In your future ninja careers, please take good care of them," Iruka said, looking deeply at Nanfeng.

Although Nanfeng hadn't participated in the battle just now, judging by the reactions of the others, he seemed to be the backbone of the three-person team.

"Who knows what the future holds? We've just graduated, and it's uncertain if we'll even be assigned to the same team. But you can rest assured, if they encounter any problems, I'll be the first to stand up and help them," Nanfeng promised solemnly.

Under Iruka's satisfied gaze, Nanfeng and the others left the battered small forest.

If one were to name the most damaged terrain in the ninja world, forests would undoubtedly be at the forefront. However, this wasn't something Nanfeng and the others needed to worry about, as the subsequent site restoration and cleanup were the responsibility of the Anbu.

"How were they?" In the Hokage Office, Hiruzen Sarutobi withdrew his gaze from the Crystal Ball. The events of their night battle had been completely monitored by Hiruzen Sarutobi, but at this moment, a white-haired ninja wearing a mask was also standing in the Hokage Office.

"Naruto and Sasuke's combat experience isn't extensive, but perhaps because they've trained together often, they have good chemistry. As for Nanfeng... I can't quite evaluate him, but his Mystical Palm Technique is indeed the most impressive I've seen among peers his age."

Kakashi said earnestly. When mentioning the Mystical Palm Technique, his eyes involuntarily carried a hint of melancholy. A former teammate of his was also a Medical Ninja skilled in the Mystical Palm Technique.

"I've decided to put all three of them in your squad. You should already be aware of this decision, but after seeing their actual combat performance, do you feel any pressure?" the Hokage asked after taking a puff of his cigarette.

"There's definitely some pressure. Sasuke, needless to say, is a genius of the Uchiha clan. Naruto has also shown his own Talent, but his Chakra Control is too poor. If guided properly, he should perform even better. As for Nanfeng, we might need to find a separate cultivation path for him later."

After all, Nanfeng's Talent in Medical Ninjutsu was too immense. If Kakashi were to interfere rashly, it might damage this unpolished gem.

"Don't worry, I have a plan. If you have no other concerns, prepare for your upcoming work," the Hokage waved his hand, dismissing Kakashi.

"You three... your performance in last night's battle has put my mind somewhat at ease. Perhaps I already anticipated it... the inheritors of the Will of Fire should be trusted..." Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed. After taking the position of Hokage, he realized that many things had deviated from his original intentions.

However, for the development of Konoha, he could only do so!

At the Konoha Ninja Academy's graduation class, the appearance of Uzumaki Naruto, wearing his forehead protector, surprised quite a few people!

"Dead Last, this is a meeting for graduates. What are you doing here? Come to be humiliated?" Inuzuka Kiba's annoying voice reached Naruto's ears, making his expression turn a little grim.

"Naruto has graduated. Don't you see the forehead protector on his head? We're all ninjas now, we should help each other," Nanfeng's gentle voice broke the slightly awkward situation between them. With an out, Inuzuka Kiba didn't say much more.

"Everyone, please quiet down. The fact that you are all here means you have sufficient ability to become qualified ninjas. Next, we will hold our team assignment ceremony. You will be divided into three-person squads and will carry out subsequent missions under a Jonin leader!"

Iruka recited the same words he had said countless times. Nanfeng had no expectations for the team assignment results. Karui's trio, Inuzuka Kiba, Shino Aburame, and Hinata likely wouldn't change. He just didn't know which squad he would be assigned to now.

"Team 7, Uzumaki Naruto, Uchiha Sasuke, Akiya Nanfeng!"

Just as Nanfeng was about to doze off, he finally heard their team assignments. Although he had already expected this outcome, he still felt a bit... strange, how to put it?

After all, the original heroine, Sakura Haruno, was assigned to a random team because Akiya Nanfeng joined, and the Jonin leading them was someone whose name he hadn't heard before!

"I'm really sorry for disrupting your original life trajectory..." Nanfeng shook his head, then quickly covered his ears because he saw Ino Yamanaka and Sakura Haruno shouting at Sasuke again. Are teenage girls really this terrifying?

"Brother Nanfeng, we weren't assigned to the same team this time..." Just as Nanfeng was thinking this, Hinata's soft, sweet voice reached his ears, making him feel as if he were basking in a spring breeze.

"Don't worry, even if we're not on the same team, we can still find time to train together later. By the way, Kiba and Shino, you two better protect Hinata well," Nanfeng said, half-jokingly.

"Don't worry, I'm the man who will become Hokage, so protecting comrades is my responsibility!" Inuzuka Kiba patted his chest. He wasn't inherently bad, just a kid made a bit foolish by the surrounding public opinion.

As the Jonin leaders came to pick up their teams one after another, only Sasuke, Naruto, and Nanfeng were left in the classroom. The three, finding themselves a bit bored, gathered together, muttering about something.

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