"I've already submitted my application. I'm preparing to graduate early."
After his transformation, Ryosuke had become noticeably more mature, both in appearance and build.
To avoid the drastic changes in his body arousing suspicion, even after completing his second transformation, he remained at home and rested through the entire month-long break before returning to school.
And upon returning this time, he quickly noticed the differences around him.
The figures that had once monitored Naruto nearby were gone. Even Hiruzen Sarutobi had not turned his attention toward Naruto for an entire day, using the Telescope Technique to observe him.
Then, after school, Naruto, who had not spoken to him all this time, suddenly turned around and spoke.
"...Huh?"
For a moment, Ryosuke did not quite react. He tilted his head and looked at him strangely.
"Although life at the Academy has been peaceful and nice, I've accumulated quite a lot in both theoretical knowledge and practical combat."
Naruto smiled as he explained, "But unfortunately, learning at the Academy has its limits. During the practical exam a few days ago, I realized that I'd unknowingly become far stronger than most people."
"It's time for me to leave the Academy and see the outside world."
Though he had not had many chances for actual combat, since no one was willing to spar with him.
Simply standing beside the Training Ground after school each day to watch and learn had already taught him a great deal.
Perhaps because of the Nine-Tails inside him, he had been born with far more chakra than ordinary people. Once he became proficient in the ninjutsu Grandpa Third Hokage had taught him, he was nearly invincible in every practical match.
Among the current students, not one could compare to him in terms of chakra reserves.
In battle, he was