Naruto and the others finally returned to the Wisdom Academy after three weeks away. They had barely stepped onto the grounds and had yet to catch their breath when Dean Allen hauled them into his office.
Looking at the ten students before him, Dean Allen thought proudly, Heh, that old fellow Greg doesn't stand a chance this time. Hmm, Ao Ling is doing well. He's almost reached the god realm. It should happen in the next day or two. Dark Night and Liu Fengyi aren't bad either. Both have practically got one foot in the god realm. Hmm, the others are doing well, too. Heh. Each student he looked over stirred fresh reflections in him, filling him with satisfaction and pride.
Finally, Dean Allen's gaze settled on Naruto and Sasuke. The more he looked at them, the more pleased he became. Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha... Heh, these two youngsters just keep getting stronger. Even I can barely see through them now. Heh, excellent, excellent. Judging by their auras, they haven't reached the god realm yet, but with those energy fluctuations, ordinary god realm experts probably aren't their match anymore. Their strength should be at the peak of the early god realm. Hmm, as long as I have these two, plus Ao Ling...
Dean Allen began indulging in fantasies. With Naruto, Sasuke, and Ao Ling, plus Liu Fengyi and Dark Night, who already have one foot in the god realm... Ah, what an incredible lineup! Oh, and there's the mysterious Mo Yan, too. Heh, perfect. Greg, heh, the winner of this tournament will definitely be our Wisdom Academy.
Seeing Dean Allen stare at them for so long without speaking, Naruto grew impatient. "Hey, old man, whatever you called us here for, just spit it out. Don't stand there in silence trying