Reincarnation: The Uzumaki Awakens

JUST AS ALL EYES REMAINED FIXED ON SASUKE, THE DOOR SWINGS OPEN ONCE MORE...

Naruto Uzumaki walks in, casual smile on his face, as if intentionally stealing the spotlight

[ SYSTEM'S VOICE ECHOES IN NARUTO'S MIND EARLIER: ദ്ദി(ᵔᗜᵔ)

"Protagonists always make dramatic late entrances, Naruto. Time to upstage Sasuke." ]

And upstage him he does Sasuke's arrival momentum diminishes instantly

[ FEMALE STUDENTS' GAZES SHIFT FROM SASUKE TO NARUTO, SURPRISED BY HIS TRANSFORMATION: ]

His new academy uniform, courtesy of Izumi, makes him look unexpectedly attractive

Ino's eyes sparkle with delight as she rushes towards Naruto

INO:

"Naruto-kun, you're late, but worth the wait! Come sit with us!"

[ Ino grasps Naruto's arm, pulling him towards Hinata, who smiles softly ]

INO CONTINUES:

"Sit here, between Hinata and me. Center seat belongs to our favorite person – you!"

Naruto blushes, feeling embarrassed yet happy with their attention

NARUTO GREETS THEM, STILL SMILING:

"Hey Ino, Hinata-chan! Thanks for saving me a seat... especially the center one, Ino!"

Sasuke watches this exchange, expression unreadable and but his eyes narrow slightly at Naruto's sudden popularity

SAKURA NOTICES SASUKE'S REACTION AND THINKS:

"Sasuke-kun looks... irritated. Could he be...

[ SAKURA'S THOUGHTS INTERRUPTED BY THE ARRIVAL OF THEIR ACADEMY INSTRUCTOR... ]

Iruka Umino, a seasoned ninja with a warm smile, walks in and greets the class

IRUKA:

"Good morning, young ninjas! I'm Iruka Umino, your Academy instructor. Welcome to our journey together!"

His eyes scan the room, locking onto Naruto for a brief, complicated moment

Sakura notices Iruka's gaze and wonders

SAKURA THINKS:

"Sensei's eyes narrowed at Naruto... did he recognize him or something? But now Sensei looks normal again."

Iruka clears his throat, continuing

IRUKA:

"Today, let's start with introductions – not just names, but dreams! Each of you, share what drives you to become great ninjas. Who's first?"

The students exchange excited glances, eager to share

FIRST UP IS SASUKE:

"My dream is to surpass my older brother, Itachi Uchiha... and restore my clan's honor."

THEN INO:

"My dream is to become a respected Shinoni like my mother, and protect my friends especially Naruto-kun!"

HINATA ADDS SOFTLY:

"My dream... is to become stronger, brave like my cousin Neji-nii-san, and help those in need and secretly watches at naruto"

CHOJI CHIMES IN WITH A SMILE:

"My dream is to eat all the food in the Hidden Leaf Village... and become a ninja who protects snacks everywhere!"

SHIKAMARU DEADPANS:

"My dream... is to do as little work as possible, yet still become a great ninja and laziness is my strength."

SAKURA SHARES:

"My dream is to become a top shinobi and protect Sasuke-kun... and our village, of course defeat naruto

IRUKA UMINO'S EYES LAND ON NARUTO, A MIX OF AMUSEMENT AND CURIOUSITY...

The entire class falls silent, awaiting Naruto's response

THIRD HOKAGE, HIRUZEN SARUTOBI, WATCHES FROM THE TELESCOPE BALL, INTERESTED IN NARUTO'S ANSWER TOO

Naruto grins widely, his usual sunny disposition shining through

NARUTO DECLARES WITH CONFIDENCE:

"My dream is to become... THE GREATEST HOKAGE OF ALL TIME! I'll surpass all previous Hokages and protect everyone in Hidden Leaf Village!"

The classroom ERUPTS IN LAUGHTER

Sasuke chuckles dryly, Ino smiles warmly, while others giggled uncontrollably

BUT NARUTO JUST KEPT GRINNING, UNFAZED BY THEIR TEASING:

Third Hokage Hiruzen's expression turns thoughtful, seemingly satisfied with Naruto's response

HIRUZEN THINKS TO HIMSELF:

"This boy's spirit and ambition... reminiscent of my own youth. Perhaps he'll surpass even my expectations."

Just then, Sakura tries to humiliate Naruto further

SAKURA:

"Haha, Greatest Hokage? You're not even the greatest in this classroom, Naruto Uzumaki!"

Ino swiftly intervenes, defending Naruto

INO:

"Sakura, stop teasing him! Naruto-kun's dream is admirable and we should support each other!"

Shikamaru facepalms again

SHIKAMARU:

"Headache incoming... thanks to Naruto's bold claim and Sakura's sarcasm ,women and their reactions to him are exhausting."

[ CONTINUE ]ദ്ദി(˵ •̀ ᴗ - ˵ ) ✧