The exam was over. With his outstanding essay and superb Ninjutsu skills, Naruto successfully passed and, with Iruka's approval, received the title of top Graduate.
Of course, every student in the top ten percent received this title. It was no easier to earn than an exemplary student award.
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"So, did everyone pass?"
Naruto propped up his chin and looked at everyone in the classroom they would soon be leaving behind.
"Woof, woof!"
Akamaru lay on Kiba's head and barked happily. It was clear that he was excited after Kiba had carried him through the day.
Akamaru: Whew, we finally passed the exam. We're both amazing.
Kiba rubbed Akamaru's furry head and nodded.
"With our abilities, there was no way we'd fail the assessment, right?"
Shikamaru spread his hands, a rare note of pride in his voice.
Sasuke leaned against the wall and nodded.
Although his strength fell short of Naruto's, he was far stronger than the Graduates from other years.
"Then what are we waiting here for?"
Naruto sprawled over his desk and looked at Hinata's profile, feeling a little fed up.
He wanted to go home and train, not sit here waiting like an idiot.
"For Iruka-sensei to bring us our Forehead Protectors, obviously."
Shikamaru answered lazily.
"Hey, why don't we play cards?"
Naruto tilted his head and came up with a good idea.
Hinata looked at Naruto and put her index finger between her lips.
If they played cards, should she peek at their hands or not?
What a dilemma.
Sasuke turned his head away.
"Boring."
"Huh?"
Naruto looked at Sasuke, who had turned his back, with surprise in his eyes.
Then he called the others over and started a thrilling game of Fight the Landlord.
Ten minutes later.
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Watching Sasuke sneak glances at their card