"Everyone, whether Naruto Uzumaki can successfully graduate, I think we should decide after Iruka wakes up."
As Iruka's "childhood sweetheart," Mizuki stepped forward to ease the tension of the crowd's bickering.
Just moments ago, a group of teachers had been arguing about whether Naruto's final "Sexy Jutsu" should pass. Some teachers said,
"Since he can improve the Clone Jutsu, he must have fully mastered the normal Clone Jutsu and should be allowed to pass the assessment."
But other teachers believed that Naruto's theoretical knowledge was still lacking, and with his haphazard modification of jutsu, he should spend a few more years studying at the Ninja Academy to calm his temperament.
All the teachers present were thinking about Naruto's well-being, and no one was making sarcastic remarks. They were all speaking from their own perspectives. After all, Naruto was the "Hokage's son," so who would dare to pick a fight with the Hokage's child?
"This matter ends here. We'll discuss it after Iruka wakes up. Everyone, disperse."
After the teachers had all left, Mizuki looked in the direction of the Ninja Academy's main gate, a glint appearing in his eyes.
On the swing set outside the Ninja Academy's main gate, Naruto swung alone. All his classmates had successfully graduated and received their headbands, but his own was still nowhere to be issued.
"What's wrong, Naruto? Thinking about the assessment?"
Mizuki suddenly appeared in front of Naruto, asking kindly.
Naruto shook his head and said, "Teacher Mizuki, has Iruka-sensei woken up yet?"
Mizuki's eyes showed surprise, and he shook his head, "Not yet. It seems Iruka has taught a good student. Naruto, you're so considerate of him."
"It's nothing..."
Naruto scratched his head. In reality, he just wanted to ask Iruka-sensei about the effectiveness of the "Sexy Jutsu" and what areas needed improvement. Asking Iruka-sensei, the one who had fallen victim to it, would be the most appropriate way to get the answers!
Mizuki's expression suddenly turned grim. "Naruto, do you know? You might not graduate."
"Why!"
Naruto abruptly raised his head, his azure eyes filled with shock.
Mizuki said gravely, "While I admit that you are a very outstanding child, the other teachers believe that your haphazard modification of jutsu caused the assessment instructor to fall unconscious, and you haven't correctly grasped the basic qualities of a ninja."
"Therefore, you might be held back a year!"
"Held back..."
Naruto's pupils dilated. In his mind, Sasuke's cold figure waved goodbye in the distance, the gap between them growing wider and wider until they finally disappeared.
"No! I don't want to be held back! It's just that Iruka-sensei is too weak! This is unfair!"
Mizuki's eyes grew brighter, but he still pretended to sigh, "However, there's nothing that can be done about it. Unless you have other powerful ninjutsu, Naruto, you can shut them up and show them that you, Naruto Uzumaki, are the most outstanding student."
"Shut them up? The most outstanding student?" Wasn't this exactly the image Naruto Uzumaki wanted to show Sasuke?
Naruto quickly said to Mizuki, "Thank you for the reminder, Mizuki-sensei. I'll go home and learn ninjutsu from my father right away!"
"..."
Mizuki watched Naruto pedal away with his little legs, and his mind briefly short-circuited. This wasn't the plot he expected!
"Hey Naruto, are you sure the Hokage has time to teach you powerful ninjutsu?"
Naruto's running figure slowly stopped. A hint of loneliness crossed his face as he turned his back to Mizuki. He then patted his pocket, and after a long while, he pulled out a few copper coins.
Naruto couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Last week, he spent five hundred ryō to have his father take him to the amusement park. The day before yesterday, he spent another hundred ryō to treat his father to ramen. All the pocket money he had earned these past few days had been spent on his father. How could he possibly get his dad to teach him ninjutsu now!
Having no money was truly troublesome!
Seeing Naruto hesitating in place, Mizuki's heart settled, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. "Naruto, I know what you're thinking. I have a way to help you solve this."
"Really, Mizuki-sensei!"
Naruto turned around and looked at Mizuki's bulging wallet, involuntarily swallowing.
It's really inconvenient to make Mizuki-sensei spend money, I'm so sorry!
...
Meanwhile, Asuma locked himself in his room after returning home, constantly trying on clothes from his wardrobe and measuring his physique in front of the mirror.
After a long while, Asuma revealed a smile to himself in the mirror. "A man should be like me, full of masculinity! Kurenai will be infatuated once she sees the real me. There's no comparison to that pretty boy Lin Yu!"
Asuma trimmed his beard, making himself look as cool and dashing as "Wolverine."
Asuma adjusted his clothes, suddenly realizing he was only in his early twenties and should have some youthful vigor!
Asuma glanced at the fedora placed beside him and chose a green derby hat to wear on his head.
"Hmm, the size is just right!"
Asuma was very satisfied with his current attire: earth-toned trousers paired with a dark black sweater, and a green derby hat on his head. He looked like the son of a prominent family.
"Kurenai, wait for me!"
...
"Mmm, I'm so full!"
Lin Yu looked at Kurenai Yuhi, who was patting her belly beside him. The image of the little loli flashed in his mind, and a smile appeared on his lips.
Time flew by so fast. In the blink of an eye, the little loli had grown into the mature older sister she was now, but her love for food hadn't changed.
"It would be even better if Ichiraku Ramen sold alcohol!"
Kurenai Yuhi's beautiful eyes secretly glanced at Lin Yu, her meaning obvious.
Alright! She was already sneaking drinks when she was little, and now she's even more insatiable. She wonders how she maintains such a good figure.
"Lin Yu, shall we go for a drink?"
Kurenai Yuhi linked her arm with Lin Yu's. Although it was already autumn, she was still wearing that white bodycon skirt, revealing a pair of long, slender, fair legs, drawing many glances.
Lin Yu said helplessly, "It's still too early, isn't it? Besides, Kurenai, you're about to become a teacher. You can't act like a child anymore."
"In front of you, I'm naturally a child!"
"Uh..."
"I'm just kidding!"
Lin Yu roughly tousled Kurenai's black, soft, curly hair. He didn't like that remark. Anyone with eyes could see he was only eighteen years old!
They walked down the bustling commercial street, like a couple in love. Kurenai blinked her ruby-like eyes and playfully said, "Lin Yu, aren't you afraid I'll snatch away your precious disciple?"
Lin Yu shook his head. "I'll be very busy for a while. I trust Kurenai to take good care of Hinata."
Kurenai nodded. She didn't ask Lin Yu what he would be busy with. If Lin Yu felt it was necessary, he would tell her.
Lin Yu recalled the message Orochimaru had sent him a few days ago. The cloning technology had been perfected. Not only had the Byakugan been cloned, but human cloning had also been gradually completed over the past six years.
This meant that some people were about to rise from the dead.
"Let's go and see over there."
"No, I want to drink~"
"...Alright, but no excessive drinking!"