After trading a few barbs with Kurama, Naruto became even more determined to escape Konoha.
As time passed, the warning bell rang.
After Shikamaru, Ino, and Choji entered the classroom, the atmosphere noticeably changed.
Several times, Ino wanted to rush over and beat Naruto, who lay slumped like a puddle of mud.
But Shikamaru and Choji held her back every time.
No one knew what had happened to cause this.
Just as some of the students who loved gossip began asking around...
A lovely girl suddenly appeared in the classroom doorway, eyes red and tear tracks still wet.
The figure stood in the doorway, looking toward Naruto's seat. About three seconds later, Sasuke lowered his head and walked to his own seat.
Sasuke had come to class crying. The news hit like a clap of spring thunder, leaving every student who knew nothing about it stunned.
Their gazes immediately began darting between Sasuke and Naruto.
After Sasuke returned to his seat, one action left everyone's minds reeling.
He crossed his arms on the desk and buried his face in them, seemingly sobbing.
"Sasuke, what's wrong? Did someone bully you?"
"Dammit, whoever made Sasuke cry, stand up!"
At once, Sasuke's former admirers indignantly scanned the classroom.
When everyone's eyes settled on Ino's extremely ugly expression, she finally couldn't sit still anymore. She stood and shouted at Naruto, "Naruto, you owe us an explanation!"
"It was Naruto! Damn him!"
"Guys, get him!!!"
Once Ino revealed that Naruto had made Sasuke cry, the boys could no longer contain themselves. Things were about to go horribly wrong.
But just then!
"Enough! I told you to stay out of this!"
Sasuke slammed his hand on the desk and stood, his eyes red as he swept his gaze over them. **"I'll say it one