Although they had just experienced a major event like the mysterious ninja surprise attack practical test, people in the ninja world had always been thick-skinned. Once the turmoil passed, everything returned to its usual peaceful routine.
That afternoon, when the dismissal bell rang as scheduled, the students at the Ninja Academy immediately left their seats without wasting even a second, leaving the teacher, who had wanted to habitually say a few more words, both exasperated and amused.
Tahm had only just arrived at the school. Ever since the attack, he had spent his daytime hours on physical training, only coming to pick up Hinata after school.
Hinata was also very understanding of Tahm's intentions and had not asked him to accompany her to class.
The members of Tahm's Extracurricular Master Class also gathered together with practiced ease, chatting about some unimportant everyday matters and looking perfectly happy together.
But today, something was different. A familiar, handsome figure quietly came over to stand beside them.
"Isn't that Sasuke? Why did you come over too?" Naruto greeted him warmly. Although there was no malice in it, it still made Sasuke, who stood outside the small circle, feel a little embarrassed.
Sasuke's face turned red. He looked nothing like his usual aloof, handsome self as he stammered, "Tahm, I want to train with you too. Is that okay?"
"Huh? The Uchiha Clan's genius wants to train with us too?" Naruto couldn't hold back his mouth and continued saying things that, despite being entirely well-intentioned, were actually embarrassing.
"Idiot Naruto, stop talking!" Ino, who had always been captivated by Sasuke's looks, stopped Naruto from causing trouble.
Tahm, however, found it a little strange. Why had Sasuke come seeking help from others at this point? Wasn't his older brother still around?
But Tahm did not