Spring goes and autumn comes, and in the blink of an eye, it's graduation season at the Ninja Academy.
"Alright, Uchiha Sasuke, Uzumaki Naruto, Haruno Sakura, you are Team 7. We await your appointment as Jonin here. Yamanaka Ino..."
On the podium, Umino Iruka is assigning classes to this year's graduating students.
Haruno Sakura couldn't help but cheer when she heard that she had been assigned to Team 7.
"Very good!"
He then looked triumphantly at his formidable rival behind him, his eyes filled with unwavering determination.
'Just wait, Sasuke will be mine! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!'
Sakura's light green eyes sparkled, and just as she was about to provoke him, she noticed that her friend, whom she considered a formidable rival, was looking around curiously.
" Iruka-sensei, where is Teacher Huayue?"
" Teacher Huayue? Teacher Huayue has something to do recently and has taken leave from school temporarily. You can contact the teacher if you need anything, but the class assignment cannot be changed. That's all."
As Iruka finished assigning classes one through ten and turned to leave, he felt as if a burden had been lifted from his heart.
"What?!"
Ino sighed, her eyes filled with disappointment, as did Hinata, who stood silently gazing into the Hinata with her head down.
'Something came up unexpectedly, what a pity. If only Teacher Huayue could become Jonin Instructor, then...'
Soon, one Jonin after another led the graduating newcomers away, leaving Haruno Sakura feeling even more lost.
At some point, his friend gradually lost interest in pursuing Sasuke and instead began to appear intermittently by the side of the most mysterious Teacher Huayue.
" Ino, you..."
Just as Sakura was about to speak, the classroom door was slowly opened, and a female Jonin with red eyes, black hair, and a charming appearance walked in.
"Red Sister? You're the Jonin in charge of our class?"
Upon hearing the news, Naruto spoke up, Yuhi Kurenai turned to look at him, smiling and nodding.
" Naruto and Sasuke? That's true, you've reached graduation age. It's a pity I'm not your Jonin Instructor, Jonin, so I can't teach you anything."
After saying that, Yuhi Kurenai turned to look at the students around her, her voice clear and gentle.
" Hyuga Hinata Aburame Shino, Inuzuka Kiba, come with me."
Seeing that Naruto, who usually doesn't want to talk to anyone, knows that very beautiful Jonin Instructor, Sakura asked curiously.
" Naruto, do you know this teacher?"
"Ah, she's a friend of Teacher Huayue, someone quite close."
Suddenly, Hinata, Hinata was halfway there, and Ino, who was anxiously waiting, were taken aback and looked each other up and down.
With long, slender legs, fair and delicate skin, and a beautiful and resolute appearance, she was truly a rare beauty in the village.
Ino secretly examined herself, comparing herself to Kurenai, but the flame in her heart never went out.
'It's okay, I won't lose in terms of beauty and youth; I'll be the ultimate victor!'
As a teenage girl with absolute requirements for appearance, Ino has always firmly believed that a girl's love should be like a camellia, blooming actively.
Hinata, standing next to Kurenai, glanced around, then lowered her head and pondered for a moment before a triumphant smile appeared on her lips.
'I won.'
With her back straight, an impressive figure appeared on a little girl who shouldn't be at this age.
Seeing this, Hong was puzzled, but she didn't say anything more.
After Hong led her students away, Sakura remembered her earlier doubts and asked, somewhat confused.
" Ino, you've been acting a bit strange lately..."
Realizing what was happening too late, Ino turned back to her former friend, the one she had parted ways with because of their shared pursuit of a boy, a victor's smile playing on her lips, and quietly leaned close to her and whispered something.
"Listen up, Sakura. I admit you're closest to Sasuke right now, and this is your chance, but Sasuke right now is absolutely not into dating, and besides..."
With a creak, a burly man with a thick beard stepped inside, glanced at everyone, and spoke.
" Nara Shikamaru, Yamanaka Ino, Akimichi Choji, come with me."
Upon seeing the arrival of the Jonin, Ino quickly revealed the secret she had been keeping hidden.
"Besides, the most handsome man in Konoha right now isn't Sasuke! I'm off..."
As the figure disappeared outside the door, Sakura stood there, stunned and lost in thought.
"The most handsome man in Konoha... What's going on? Is there someone more handsome than Sasuke in Konoha right now?"
Sakura was very puzzled and subconsciously looked at Sasuke. His handsome face, bathed in sunlight, made Sakura heart flutter.
'Are you kidding me! How could there possibly be anyone more handsome than Sasuke? Sasuke-kun is definitely mine!'
Despite her inner turmoil, Sakura wore a gentle smile as she silently awaited the arrival of the Jonin.
Time ticked by, and Sakura, who had been fantasizing about inviting Sasuke to build a relationship with her once the Jonin arrived, found herself increasingly anxious.
"Why hasn't the supervising teacher arrived yet? Has something come up and delayed them?"
"Hmm? Why do you have the misconception that the Jonin Instructor isn't here? From the very beginning, the Jonin Instructor has been observing our behavior from the secret room behind the classroom."
Beside Sasuke, Naruto murmured softly, their gazes falling simultaneously on the hidden peephole.
"He was there before Iruka-sensei assigned classes, even after the Wind Release: Typhoon Pass."
As soon as he finished speaking, a gust of wind suddenly arose, pouring wind pressure into the dark room.
Crackling sounds echoed from the desks and chairs inside the classroom as the signboard above fell, accompanied by wisps of White Mist.
" Shadow Clone?"
"Oh dear, you've seen through me. Actually, I just happened to meet an old lady who needed help on the road. Anyway, you wouldn't believe me, right?"
The door slowly opened, Kakashi stepped inside, already having anticipated everyone's reactions.
' Uchiha Sasuke, who had been turning a blind eye, was secretly watching the secret room, clearly noticing Naruto's actions but choosing not to interfere, showing considerable confidence in him.'
' Uzumaki Naruto, the only son of the Fourth Hokage, is exceptionally talented, yet he unconsciously emulates Uchiha Huayue, adopting a gentle personality and a subtle, indifferent aloofness—he's even picked up that trait...'
Finally, Kakashi's gaze fell on Haruno Sakura, his eyes deep and thoughtful.
' Haruno Sakura, the girl with the best theoretical courses at the Ninja Academy, has basically no other special circumstances. Being around two geniuses, trying to keep up with them might be exhausting.'
" Haruno Sakura, Uzumaki Naruto, Uchiha Sasuke, come with me. From today onwards, you are no longer children of the Ninja Academy. Let's go, target: Third Training Ground."
Naruto smiled and nodded slowly.
"I couldn't ask for more!"