Little Cherry

"Ugh..."

Inside the room, when Lin Feng groggily opened his eyes, it was already the morning of the second day.

"Haha, I'm still in the Naruto world. It seems I won't be going back after all!"

Rising to his feet, Lin Feng looked around his room, muttering to himself with a laugh. He had been worried that he might wake up back in his original world, but that concern was clearly unnecessary!

Quickly dressing himself, Lin Feng pushed open the door. He first ate a bit of the breakfast prepared by Uchiha Mikoto, then slipped out of the house in a flash.

Uchiha Itachi was a member of the Anbu and had to report early, while Uchiha Fugaku was the captain of the Konoha Military Police Force and rose even earlier. Naturally, they could not leave with Lin Feng, so he had to head to the Ninja Academy alone.

Konoha was truly the leader among the five great ninja villages, and its popularity was immense. Even though it was early morning, the streets were already surging with crowds and bustling with activity.

Lin Feng had seen the streets of Konoha in the anime, but as he gazed at the endless stream of people and the dazzling array of goods, he couldn't help but click his tongue in wonder.

"Sasuke, good morning!"

Just as Lin Feng was feeling a bit dizzy from the bustling crowd, a sweet voice drifted over from behind him.

Hearing the voice, Lin Feng turned around to see a young girl with pink hair, emerald eyes, a high forehead, and a red top.

There was only one girl in Naruto with such an appearance: the new generation medical ninja, disciple of the Fifth Hokage Tsunade, and Sasuke's future wife, Haruno Sakura.

The Sakura before him was undoubtedly like a young girl from Earth, brimming with vibrant, youthful energy. Of course, Sakura possessed a unique temperament that no other girl had.

Recalling the countless times Sasuke had hurt Sakura in the anime, and scanning that slightly immature, adorable face, Lin Feng made an important vow in his heart.

The Sasuke of this world will never hurt you again, nor will he let anyone else hurt you!

"Sakura, good morning!"

Out of politeness, Lin Feng quickly responded to Sakura with a mysterious smile.

Sakura? Did Sasuke call me Sakura?

Is this real?

Stunned for a long moment by Sasuke's address, Haruno Sakura stared at the gentle-eyed boy, so excited she nearly jumped for joy.

From the moment she first saw Sasuke, Haruno Sakura had harbored a secret crush on the handsome boy. Coupled with Sasuke's outstanding performance at the Ninja Academy, her admiration had grown beyond control.

Like other girls who liked Sasuke, Haruno Sakura hoped to train with him and talk to him. However, Sasuke was always a bit cold, rarely saying more than a few words to anyone, and he often rejected her, which left Haruno Sakura feeling very dejected and lost at times...

Yet, today's Sasuke seemed like a different person, and he had even called her Sakura, so Haruno Sakura was truly happy. If she didn't have to maintain a lady-like image in front of Sasuke, she would have wanted to clench her fists and shout in excitement.

"Sakura, let's go to school together!"

Staring at the motionless Sakura, unsure of what she was thinking, Lin Feng scratched his head and said with a helpless smile.

Hearing that she would be going to school with Sasuke, Haruno Sakura's face turned beet red. In all the time she had known him, this was the first time he had ever invited her.

"Mm..."

Nodding slightly, she clasped her hands behind her back and followed behind Lin Feng toward the Ninja Academy, looking shy.

"Sakura, you should know that after we graduate from the Ninja Academy, we'll be assigned to squads and then carry out missions under a lead teacher, right?"

Walking slowly with his hands behind his head, Lin Feng suddenly thought of something and said softly.

"Mm, Iruka-sensei has mentioned that."

Haruno Sakura replied faintly, her pace steady and unhurried.

"Then, do you want to be in the same squad as me?"

Lin Feng asked subconsciously.

This question was essentially redundant, but for the sake of his plan, Lin Feng had to ask it.

"Of course I do!"

Without a moment's hesitation, Haruno Sakura responded happily.

Although it was still early to talk about squad assignments, Haruno Sakura hoped that the goddess of luck would favor her and place her in the same squad as Sasuke, so she could stay by his side for a long time.

"I plan to graduate from the Ninja Academy within three months. If you really want to be in the same squad as me, then let's work hard together!"

Sakura's answer was as expected. Lin Feng stopped in his tracks and said to her earnestly.

Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura—the Team 7 combination. Lin Feng didn't want to break it up just because he had transmigrated, so he wanted Naruto, Sakura, and himself to graduate together and become genin.

"What?"

"Graduate from the Ninja Academy in three months?!"

After Lin Feng's words fell, Haruno Sakura's mouth hung open, her pretty face stiffening. She stared at Sasuke in shock; if these words hadn't come from Sasuke himself, she would have wanted to call him crazy.

At the Ninja Academy, the average student needed five or six years to graduate. The Fourth Hokage, Namikaze Minato, had taken four years, and even the so-called genius ninja Uchiha Itachi had taken a year. Therefore, graduating in three months was nearly impossible; after all, there was too much for a ninja to learn.

After a long while, calming the shock in her heart, Haruno Sakura opened her mouth and stammered, "Sasuke... graduating in three months is too hard... I'm afraid I... can't do it!"

"Sakura, you can definitely do it!"

"Do you know about Kakashi-senpai? He graduated at five, became a chunin at six, and a jonin at twelve. We are already six years old now. Graduating from the academy at six isn't a high requirement, is it?"

Under Haruno Sakura's gaze, Lin Feng chuckled and offered encouragement.

"But Kakashi-senpai is a genius ninja; how could I possibly compare to him?"

With her bright eyes fixed on Lin Feng, Haruno Sakura shook her head, still lacking confidence.

"What is talent? Talent is nothing more than working yourself to the bone. If you are willing to put in the effort, Sakura, you can become a talent too."

Lin Feng's resonant, forceful words made Haruno Sakura's body tremble slightly.

"Sasuke... I..."

Pressing her lips together, Haruno Sakura did not know how to respond to Sasuke.

"Sakura, you are such a smart and cute girl. I really want to be in the same class as you. Just do it for me—give it your all!"

With a faint smile, Sasuke unceremoniously patted her shoulder as Haruno Sakura watched in astonishment, then turned and began to walk away.

Sasuke wants me by his side!

Maybe Sasuke likes me too!

No matter the cost, I must graduate from the Ninja Academy within three months!

Standing rooted to the spot, Haruno Sakura stared at that handsome back, then suddenly smiled softly and whispered to herself, "Sasuke, for your sake, I will work with everything I've got!"

With that, Haruno Sakura quickened her pace to catch up.