Kurama Yakumo felt as though Teacher Qiushui's voice had a magic that could put her heart at ease.
She took a deep breath, recalling how her classmates had introduced themselves when she first entered the Ninja Academy. "Um... my name is Kurama Yakumo. My hobby is painting, and there's nothing I particularly dislike. My dream is to become a ninja. I'm... very happy to meet you all."
Naruto was the first to jump forward, flashing a huge smile. "My name is Naruto Uzumaki. I'm the class monitor of Class 1 of the 4th Grade, and I came first in this semester's final exams. My hobbies are eating Teacher Qiushui's cooking and Ichiraku Ramen. There's nothing I particularly dislike. My dream is to surpass all the previous Hokage and become the strongest Hokage ever!"
After finishing, Naruto thumped his chest. "Nice to meet you!"
"Nice to... meet you." Kurama Yakumo was a little overwhelmed by his enthusiasm.
The corner of Sasuke's mouth twitched. He thought Naruto was really showing off.
He folded his arms across his chest and spoke calmly. "My name is Uchiha Sasuke. I'm the deputy class monitor of Class 1 of the 4th Grade. I've placed first in every monthly exam from first through fourth grade. I don't have any particular hobbies, and there's nothing I particularly dislike. My dream is to kill that man. Nice to meet you."
Kurama Yakumo thought this boy was very handsome, but both his appearance and his way of speaking seemed cold. His dream also seemed a little strange.
How could someone's dream be to kill another person?
Had that person done something terrible to him?
"You're lying, Sasuke!" Naruto immediately seized his chance. "Isn't eating Teacher Qiushui's cooking one of your hobbies?"
Sasuke glared at Naruto, his expression awkward, but he