Self-Introduction

Kakashi walked to the table as he spoke, touching the two warm cups with his fingers. "The temperature is just right, like hot water poured out long ago, then cooled down to where it can be drunk immediately."

After speaking, Kakashi scanned the surroundings again. There were no signs of anyone else present or active.

"Strange... it's as if... he knew we were coming, and that there would be two of us, and prepared hot water for us in advance."

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned. "That's impossible. This home visit was my decision on the spur of the moment, Kakashi, you should know that."

Kakashi nodded.

He had been called in for overtime by Hiruzen Sarutobi early this morning.

So, the home visit was indeed arranged on short notice.

After a moment of silence, Kakashi thought of the pranks Naruto had always been known for, and then recalled the situation when he encountered Naruto a few days ago.

"A prank? But this method... it's too quiet, and too 'considerate.' I have to say, I'm becoming increasingly interested in the teacher's child."

The Third Hokage chuckled softly, cast one last glance around the room, and said with a hint of emotion, "In any case, Naruto is in your hands. His changes these past few days have indeed been unexpected. You must ensure he is the heir to the Will of Fire. You wouldn't want to disappoint Minato, would you?"

"Of course."

Kakashi nodded solemnly.

Inside the Ninja Academy.

As Iruka finished announcing the team assignments, it was nearly noon.

Everyone gradually left the classroom for lunch and returned to the classroom on time for the afternoon session.

For Naruto, familiar Jonin instructors like Asuma Sarutobi, Kurenai Yuhi, and others appeared one after another, taking their respective team members away.

Hinata waved goodbye to Naruto with a slight blush on her face before leaving.

Naruto smiled and waved back.

It seemed that in this Reincarnation, Hinata had changed the most.

Sasuke was unfazed by this; he had already seen this scene yesterday.

As for Sakura, she was even more surprised. When did Naruto and Hinata become so close?

Afterward, the number of people in the classroom gradually dwindled until only the three members of Team 7 remained: Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura.

However, their Jonin Instructor was conspicuously absent.

Two and a half hours later.

Sasuke's impatience was evident as he leaned back in his chair with his arms crossed.

Sakura finally couldn't help but break the silence. "By the way... why hasn't our teacher arrived yet?"

Sasuke didn't respond.

Only Naruto, propping his chin with one hand, listlessly watched the clock on the classroom wall. Hearing Sakura's question, he said in a low voice, "Ten seconds."

"Ten seconds for what?"

Sakura and Sasuke turned their heads simultaneously, looking at Naruto in confusion.

Naruto didn't explain, merely continuing the countdown. "Five, four, three, two, one."

The moment he counted to "one," the classroom door creaked open.

Sakura and Sasuke froze, looking at Naruto in disbelief.

"You... how did you know?"

Sakura asked, her eyes wide.

Naruto shrugged helplessly. "I could hear the footsteps. It was easy to tell."

He said this so casually, as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

Indeed, for Naruto, there were many ways to know when Kakashi would appear.

He could use sensory Ninjutsu to detect Kakashi's Chakra location.

Or he could carefully distinguish the footsteps in the hallway; everyone's gait was different, and Kakashi's was particularly distinctive.

But Naruto hadn't used either of these methods. He had simply predicted based on the time.

The reason Naruto remembered so clearly was that in his previous memories, Kakashi always appeared at this exact time, not a second earlier or later.

It was just that this time, like countless Reincarnations before, there was no exaggerated prankish opening like in the first life.

Kakashi calmly scanned the three people in the classroom, his gaze lingering on Naruto for an extra second. He greeted them casually, "Yo, we meet again."

"Yeah, we meet again."

Naruto replied with a smile, as if he had expected this all along.

Sasuke and Sakura on the side were completely bewildered.

What did he mean?

They had known each other for a long time?

Kakashi didn't offer further explanation. He walked directly to the center of the classroom and said with a smile, "Today is our first official meeting... Of course, I'm already acquainted with one of you."

"Overall, my first impression of you all is quite good. Next, let's move somewhere else to introduce ourselves?"

Naruto didn't want to waste time going elsewhere for introductions. He immediately raised his hand and said, "Teacher Kakashi, let's just do it here. I'm in a hurry."

Sakura felt a little surprised.

Naruto was actually this bold, daring to speak directly to the Jonin Instructor he had just met like that?

No, they must have known each other for a while.

But looking at their interaction, they didn't seem particularly familiar...

Kakashi paused slightly, then crossed his arms and leaned against the edge of the podium, saying calmly, "Alright... then here it is. Now, let's begin the introductions."

"Teacher, what should we introduce?"

Sakura asked timidly.

"Well... your name, hobbies, future dreams, anything is fine. It's just to help everyone get to know each other. As for me, my name is Kakashi Hatake, and I will be your teacher and Jonin Instructor from now on."

Kakashi explained patiently.

"Then I'll start first," Naruto said, his tone relaxed. "My name is Naruto Uzumaki. I love ramen forever, and I hate things that repeat constantly. As for my dream... it's to be able to do whatever I want after I turn seventeen."

What kind of strange dislikes and dreams are these?

At that moment, Kakashi, Sasuke, and Sakura all had the same thought flash through their minds.

"Speaking of which," Kakashi asked, "what do you mean by 'do whatever I want after I turn seventeen'?"

Naruto smiled faintly. "You guess."

"I wouldn't be asking if I could guess,"

Kakashi replied expressionlessly, then turned to the next person.

Uchiha Sasuke then raised his dark eyes and said calmly, but with a hint of coldness, "My name is Uchiha Sasuke. I dislike sweets. Rather than a dream, it's an ambition. I must kill that man, and... restore the Uchiha clan!"

When he said "kill that man," a faint killing intent emanated from Sasuke, and his eyes became extremely sharp.

Kakashi's eyes narrowed slightly, a hint of understanding flashing through his mind. "As expected..."

Finally, it was Sakura's turn, naturally.

Blushing, she said shyly in a small voice, "My name is Sakura Haruno. Rather than something I like... it's more like someone I like... Ah!"

As she spoke, her eyes kept darting towards Sasuke beside her. Finally, she became too excited to continue, covered her face, and let out a scream.

This girl was completely immersed in some strange thoughts.

"Ah... this..."

Kakashi was momentarily speechless at the sight, his right hand involuntarily resting on the forehead protector.

He now completely understood what kind of team the Third Hokage had assigned him.

One Naruto, who was unpredictable and spoke in riddles.

One Uchiha descendant, full of vengeance and only wanting to become stronger.

And one girl completely lost in romantic fantasies.

This Team 7 was likely going to be much more troublesome than he had imagined.