Why Make It So Complicated (Seeking Subscriptions)

"Alright, next group: Sasuke and Naruto, step forward."

At the Ninja Academy, Iruka looked at the list in his hand and called out loudly. Naruto and Sasuke quickly stepped out from the crowd together.

It was already afternoon. After enjoying lunch and taking a short rest, they had come here to wait for the exam.

Naruto and Sasuke had long known who their opponent would be. Even if no one had told them, they had known it in their hearts.

So the moment they heard their names, they stepped forward. They were already used to it.

Sasuke looked full of fighting spirit. The goal in his heart drove him to work hard—he had to take first place!

His brother had taken first place back then, and because he had been too outstanding, he could have left the academy at the age of six. Later, he had even caught the attention of Anbu Captain Kakashi.

His other brother, Shisui, had also achieved exceptionally excellent results at the academy.

And he had graduated early as well, eventually receiving guidance from Lord Kei's Jonin, Fukuhisa Kouhei, for a time.

Although Brother Shisui now

seemed to have become somewhat strange, making it difficult to understand what he was thinking.

Sasuke still believed in his brother. He believed that Brother Shisui would surely prove himself!

But before that, Sasuke needed to prove himself. Of the three brothers, his performance seemed to be the most ordinary.

Even at the academy, his grades were not the best. Naruto was just as outstanding as him.

And in written exams, there was also a freak like Shikamaru.

"We're in the same group again, Naruto." Sasuke lifted his chin and said quietly, "This time, I'll definitely win!"

"Is that so?" Naruto smiled as well. "Talking without backing it up is