"Goddammit! Even if I stay a Genin my whole life, I'm taking this exam!" Naruto slammed the desk and stood, staring straight at Ibiki. "I stand by my word. That's my ninja way!!!"
Ding, ding...
Yes, Naruto actually had nothing but contempt for such over-the-top lines and posturing.
But he couldn't help it. Faced with all those system stats, his body was honest.
Ino Yamanaka: "What? That dead last actually said that?"
Sakura Haruno: "Okay, Naruto, you really are my lifelong rival in love."
Sasuke Uchiha: (▰˘◡˘▰) "He really is handsome when he gets serious."
Gaara of the Sand Waterfall: "Hmph. I knew it."
Neji Hyuga: "He's got something going for him, but not much."
Older Sister Little Deer: o(*////▽////*)q "He feels like he's on par with Brother Sagen."
Temari: "So cute." (#^.^#)
Kiba Inuzuka: "Damn it, he got to show off again. Seriously."
As the head of Konoha's Interrogation Department, Ibiki Morino naturally noticed the shifts in the Chunin's emotions and mindsets.
He knew that after this blond brat's shout, there was no point in applying more pressure. They wouldn't withdraw under his psychological intimidation anymore.
Naruto tossed his head and turned, naturally catching sight of Sasuke and Older Sister Little Deer gazing at him with admiration.
Then he kept turning his head, letting his gaze linger on Gaara and Neji. He cocked an eyebrow at them before sitting back down.
"Heh, even this year's top rookie isn't as arrogant as him. When I get the chance, I'll teach him how to respect his senior." Watching the defiant Naruto's provocative gaze, Neji gave a cold smile.
Gaara merely snorted, his eyes burning with a fierce desire to fight.
"Now, I hereby announce that everyone present..."
Ibiki really was a crafty old bastard. Even now, he deliberately dragged out his