Naruto

The Ninja Academy is the earliest place where all ninjas begin their training. After completing their foundational studies, prospective genin pass a graduation exam and are assigned to different squads to train under their own sensei, accepting missions of varying difficulty levels suited to their abilities.

The Konoha Ninja Academy was founded by the Second Hokage. It was a time of war, so the school's establishment was somewhat rushed. Over several decades of development, the academy expanded in scale, and the number of incoming students grew ever larger.

When Lin Feng and Sakura Haruno arrived at the academy, it was already buzzing with noise, a lively atmosphere enveloping the grounds.

At this moment, in the center of the training field, a large group of students had gathered. Most of these students appeared to be around seven or eight years old.

Peering through the wall of bodies, one could see a sturdy, older student confronting a short boy with spiky, golden hair.

Instantly recognizing the golden-haired boy as Naruto, the protagonist of Naruto, Lin Feng grabbed Sakura and hurried over.

"Hey, Taishan, how dare you bully a lower-grade student! Don't push your luck!"

Naruto glared at the older student, shouting in anger.

The origin of the matter was this: Naruto had arrived at the academy that morning and discovered Taishan bullying a younger student. Always one to stand up for others, Naruto had challenged Taishan directly.

"Heh heh, so what if I bully you?"

"Weaklings like you—I can take one out with a single punch!"

Taishan, who looked to be about ten years old, stood with his arms crossed, looking at the furious Naruto with a mocking grin.

"You jerk!"

Clenching his fists tightly, Naruto gritted his teeth and charged fiercely at Taishan.

"You're asking for it!"

Seeing this, Taishan threw a punch, and the two fists collided.

Naruto's strength was naturally no match for Taishan's; the recoil force sent Naruto tumbling across the ground twice before he finally came to a stop.

Scrambling up from the dirt, Naruto ignored the dust covering his body and looked at the figure standing motionless, refusing to back down: "Taishan, I'm not giving up that easily!"

"Haha, I only used thirty percent of my strength just now. This time, I'm going to send you home to lie in bed for a few days!"

Taishan laughed triumphantly. His figure lunged forward in a sudden burst of speed, covering the distance to Naruto in a few strides. He clenched his fingers into a fist and struck directly at the boy's chest, a faint, sharp whistle of wind trailing the blow.

Danger!

The watching students could all see that Taishan was using his full strength this time. If Naruto were hit, he would certainly be seriously injured.

However, they weren't close with Naruto, so they naturally wouldn't risk taking a punch themselves to save him, choosing instead to watch coldly from the sidelines.

It's over...

Taishan's sudden attack caught Naruto off guard. Unable to defend himself, Naruto shouted helplessly in his heart.

However, just as Naruto fell into despair, a figure suddenly broke through the crowd, swiftly grabbed Taishan's fist, and with a backhand motion, flipped the heavy Taishan onto the ground.

Perhaps the impact with the ground was too severe, as Taishan passed out instantly.

"So strong!"

The sudden turn of events left everyone stunned. They hurriedly turned their gazes toward the newcomer, and upon seeing who it was, their eyes filled with admiration.

The power erupting from Sasuke's body is truly formidable! It seems that for Sasuke to achieve such excellent results at the academy, he must have put in a great deal of effort that others don't see.

Having easily floored Taishan, Lin Feng felt the lingering power within his body and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

In his childhood, Sasuke grew up under the shadow of his brother Itachi's genius. His father was strict with him but sometimes neglected him in favor of Itachi. Perhaps Sasuke's desperate training was also a way to gain his family's recognition.

"Sasuke, are you alright?"

Seeing Lin Feng, who had just knocked down Taishan, Sakura walked over and asked with concern.

Nodding at Sakura, Lin Feng pointed to the unconscious Taishan on the ground and said softly, "Take him to the infirmary."

"Right!"

The few students nearby didn't say another word; they hoisted Taishan up and carried him away.

"Hey, hey, hey, Sasuke! How could you knock Taishan down? He was my opponent!"

Once Taishan was carried away, Naruto suddenly walked up to Lin Feng's side and complained.

Naruto's personality was competitive; he had long since marked Sasuke, who was immensely popular at the academy, as his number one rival. He hadn't expected to be saved by Sasuke today, and naturally, he felt quite disgruntled.

Before Lin Feng could speak, Sakura ignored her usual image and retorted angrily, "Naruto, you idiot! If Sasuke hadn't stepped in, you would have been beaten into the dirt already. How dare you yell at Sasuke?"

"I don't care about that! The opponent I challenged was defeated by Sasuke, so that means Sasuke has to be my opponent!"

Perhaps intimidated by Sakura's terrifying aura, Naruto's voice dropped significantly.

Looking at this protagonist, who in the Naruto anime shared a brother-like "bond" with Sasuke, Lin Feng broke into a bright smile.

At this moment, as a veteran fan of the series, Lin Feng had so much he wanted to say to Naruto, but the wretched school bell rang out.

"Naruto, let's go back to class first. After school this afternoon, I'll give you an answer!"

With no other choice, Lin Feng could only shrug.

"Hmph, then I'll be waiting for you this afternoon!"

Naruto snorted, turned around, and walked away, his aura of fearlessness quite substantial.

"Naruto!"

Seeing Naruto still looking to cause trouble for Sasuke, Haruno Sakura could no longer tolerate his unreasonable behavior and looked as if she were about to throw a punch.

Seeing this, Lin Feng hurriedly spoke up: "Sakura, you don't look very cute right now!"

"Sasuke, I am a gentle girl..."

"I was just trying to scare Naruto a moment ago..."

As soon as Lin Feng's voice fell, Haruno Sakura changed into a different person instantly, sticking out her pink tongue and saying in an incredibly cute manner.

"I know, let's go!"

Lin Feng shook his head with a smile, then led Haruno Sakura toward the classroom.

At the Ninja Academy, the curriculum mainly consisted of theory, physical training, reflections, and practice. Since they were in the first year, most of the courses were focused on theoretical knowledge. Aside from one afternoon session dedicated to practicing the throwing of shuriken and kunai, Lin Feng spent the majority of his time listening to the ninja instructor lecture.

Although the theory classes were rather dull, Lin Feng studied with exceptional focus. Having transmigrated from the world of Earth, he had an urgent need to learn as much ninja knowledge as possible; furthermore, it was also to prepare for graduation three months later.

Studying like this, Lin Feng did not feel tired at all; instead, he felt that time passed very quickly. In the blink of an eye, it was time for school to end, and the students began to leave the school one after another, heading home in groups while laughing and chatting.

After school, the first person to come looking for Lin Feng was naturally Naruto. This was something they had agreed upon in the morning, and Lin Feng certainly would not avoid it.

After saying goodbye to Haruno Sakura, Lin Feng left the school gate together with Naruto.