If I Make a Move, You Won't Have a Chance

Ninja Academy!

The students had all arrived early in the classroom.

Today, they would be awarded their ninja headbands and assigned to teams.

Once they received their ninja headbands, they would officially become ninjas and could begin taking missions.

At the thought of this, excitement filled some of their faces.

Of course, those from the major clans treated the matter quite casually and did not seem particularly excited.

Such as Shikamaru, Choji, Ino, and the others.

Just then, Iruka walked into the classroom.

He had arrived noticeably earlier than usual today.

Iruka smiled at the students in the class and said, "Alright, I'll now announce the team assignments. Listen carefully!"

Holding a list of team assignments, Iruka began reading from it.

"Team 1: Qinmu Kawasaki, Yamanaka Ichiro, Kawako Mori, led by Teacher Sakaki!"

"Team 3: Rock Lee, Tenten, Hyuga Neji, led by Teacher Guy!"

"Team 7: Uzumaki Naruto, Uchiha Sasuke, Haruno Sakura, Uchiha Mirai, led by Teacher Kakashi!"

Mirai had been sitting there bored, but the moment he heard that he had been assigned to Team 7, he was completely stunned.

It was not just Mirai. Sakura, Sasuke, and Naruto were all stunned as well!

What was going on?

It was clearly a little strange for Mirai himself to be assigned to Team 7.

After all, team assignments were supposed to be balanced according to academic and combat test scores.

Mirai thought that whether it was the written exam or the combat exam, his scores should have been among the best. Since both were outstanding, it was unlikely that he would be assigned to Team 7.

Although Mirai looked down on Sasuke, he had to admit that Sasuke's written and combat test scores were also among the best.

Since Team 7 already had Sasuke, it made even less sense for Mirai to remain on Team 7!

"Teacher, why have Mirai and Sasuke been assigned together? Isn't that too unfair?"

"Weren't team assignments supposed to balance out everyone's scores?"

"Besides, Team 7 has one extra person this way. Their mission completion rate will be higher, which makes it even more unfair to the other teams!"

A student whose name Mirai did not know suddenly protested, clearly dissatisfied with Team 7's lineup.

This arrangement not only gave Team 7 an extra member, but that extra member was also quite capable.

The students below exchanged looks, while some whispered among themselves.

Iruka frowned as he watched the students whispering.

He clearly knew that such a team arrangement would definitely draw questions and accusations of unfairness.

Iruka gave a light cough and said, "The Hokage personally decided these assignments. I'm not very clear on the specific reasons!"

As soon as they heard that it was Hiruzen Sarutobi's decision, the dissatisfied students immediately fell silent.

They clearly felt it was unfair, but since the arrangement had been made by Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Hokage, they did not dare openly oppose it.

When Mirai heard Iruka say that it was Hiruzen Sarutobi's decision, he came to an understanding as well.

So it had all been arranged by Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Hokage. No wonder things had turned out this way.

Seeing that the students had quieted down, Iruka continued, "Alright, let's continue with the assignments!"

"Team 8: Team 8—Inuzuka Kiba, Aburame Shino, Hyuga Hinata, led by Yuhi Kurenai!"

"Team 10: Nara Shikamaru, Akimichi Choji, Yamanaka Ino, led by Teacher Asuma!"

"That concludes everyone's team assignments! Your ninja headbands will be issued by your team leaders!"

After announcing the team assignments, Iruka left immediately.

"I won't be able to see you every day anymore, Hinata!"

Ever since Mirai had patted Hinata's head for the first time, he had grown fond of the feeling.

After that, he often patted her head, all the way until now.

"It's... it's okay. You... you can come find me directly later!"

Feeling the warm palm resting on her head, Hinata lowered her head shyly as always.

Although it was not the first time Mirai had patted her head like this, Hinata still could not help feeling embarrassed.

Seeing Hinata's shy appearance, Mirai chuckled and said, "Alright! I'll come see you often!"

"By the way, Hinata, are you the only daughter in your family?"

"No, I have a younger sister. Her name is Hanabi!"

"Oh! I've never heard you mention her. If there's a chance, you can bring her out so everyone can get to know each other!"

"O-okay...!"

When Mirai said this, a look of having successfully pulled off a scheme appeared on his face.

Clearly, there was more to his words than such a simple intention.

Hinata was shyly lowering her head, so she did not see the expression on Mirai's face.

But even if she had seen it, given her current state, she would not have been able to figure out what Mirai was thinking.

Reluctantly parting with Hinata, Mirai went home first, in no hurry to find his team leader.

As for the reason, he knew Hatake Kakashi was the king of lateness. If he went over so early, he would definitely just be waiting there for nothing.

Rather than waiting around there with nothing better to do, he might as well go home and rest first.

Going over when the time was about right would be the same anyway!

Team 7's meeting spot!

Uchiha Sasuke, Haruno Sakura, and Uzumaki Naruto had been waiting here for Kakashi ever since leaving the Ninja Academy.

They waited for half the day, yet there was still no sign of Kakashi.

Even Uchiha Mirai was nowhere to be seen.

"Sasuke, what are you doing?!"

Seeing Sasuke's gloomy face as he turned to head back, Naruto stepped forward and blocked him.

"Move. I'm going back."

"Don't be so hasty. Maybe it's Kakashi-sensei's test—testing whether we have the determination and patience to become ninjas. Just wait a little longer!"

"Yeah, Sasuke. We've already waited this long, so there's no need to rush off now!"

"Besides, Naruto's point isn't without merit!"

In order to keep Sasuke from leaving, Sakura even took the rare opportunity to support Naruto's reasoning.

After giving it some thought, Sasuke felt it was possible, so he stayed for the time being.

Ten minutes later, a figure suddenly appeared atop a tree.

"I'm late, huh?"

Kakashi, his lower face covered by a mask, looked at the three people below and muttered, "Weren't there supposed to be four? Why are there only three?"

"Forget it. I'll go down and ask."

Closing the copy of Icha Icha Paradise in his hand, he jumped down from the tree.

"Who are you?"

Seeing Kakashi suddenly leap down from the tree, Sasuke, Naruto, and Sakura looked at him with confusion and wariness.

"Don't get worked up! Don't get worked up! I'm your team leader: Hatake Kakashi!"