Reincarnation: The Uzumaki Awakens

HINATA'S EYES SOFTEN AS SHE WATCHES NARUTO, A SILENT WISH FORMING IN HER HEART...

"May Naruto-kun's dream come true... becoming Hokage would suit his bright spirit."

Meanwhile, Ino inches closer to Naruto, her arm brushing against his

INO'S VOICE LOW AND FRIENDLY:

"Still excited about becoming Hokage, Naruto-kun? I'll support you all the way!"

Just then, Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi steps forward, commanding attention

HIRUZEN BEGINS:

"Today, we discuss the Will of Fire and the passion driving ninjas like ourselves to protect and serve our village. It's what distinguishes us from mere warriors."

As Hiruzen explains, his eyes drift subtly towards Naruto snd almost as if drawn to him

NARUTO'S EXTERIOR REMAINS EXCITED AND ENGAGED:

"Ooh, Will of Fire sounds amazing, Third Hokage! I'm totally going to have that passion - future Hokage here, burning with desire to protect!"

BUT INSIDE, NARUTO'S THOUGHTS REVEAL A DIFFERENT STORY:

"Hiruzen-san suspects something... my connection to the Will of Fire must be clearer than I thought.

[ System's warning echoes ദ്ദി(ᵔᗜᵔ)

'They'll use you for your power.' My schemes to become Hokage just got interesting - time to play dumb and gather allies." ]

Ino and Hinata exchange glances, happy to see Naruto so enthusiastic

SHIKAMARU WHISPERS TO CHŌJI:

"Naruto's really buying into this Will of Fire thing... or is he hiding something?"

IRUKA SENSEI CONTINUES THE LESSON, VOICE DROPPING INTO A SOOTHING RHYTHM...

"History of ninjutsu... ancient clans... chakra points in the body, known as tenketsu...

Naruto's eyes grow heavy, his head nodding slowly

NARUTO FACEPLANTS ONTO HIS DESK, FAST ASLEEP:

Shikamaru beside him also succumbs to sleep, mouth slightly agape

SHIKAMARU'S SOFT SNORES HARMONIZE WITH NARUTO'S DEEP BREATHING

Ino watches Naruto from the side, her gaze softening

INO'S THOUGHTS DRIFT:

"Naruto-kun looks even handsome when sleeping... his profile is actually really cute."

She leans slightly closer, her arm almost touching his

Meanwhile, Sasuke glances over at Naruto periodically, expression unreadable

SASUKE'S THOUGHTS:

"Uzumaki Naruto... always getting attention, even when asleep. What's so interesting about him?"

Sakura notices Sasuke's gaze and her eyes narrow

SAKURA'S THOUGHTS TURN SUSPICIOUS:*

"Sasuke-kun keeps looking at Naruto... is he finally noticing someone besides himself? No way, Sasuke only cares about his brother and clan pride!"

She clears her throat loudly, trying to wake Naruto and distract Sasuke

SAKURA:

"Iruka-sensei is still talking, class! Maybe some people should stay awake for once."

Naruto and Shikamaru remain oblivious, still fast asleep

IRUKA SENSEI CHUCKLES AND PICKS UP A PIECE OF CHALK, THROWING IT AT NARUTO AND SHIKAMARU WITH PERFECT AIM...

The chalk hits both sleeping students squarely on the forehead

NARUTO AND SHIKAMARU JOLT UP, RUBBING THEIR FOREHEADS, STILL IN A DAZE:

Iruka sensei points towards the door -

IRUKA:

"Outside, both of you! Fresh air will help you focus - or maybe just wakefulness."

Naruto and Shikamaru stumble out of the classroom, blinking slowly

NARUTO STRETCHES, YAWNING:

"What happened... Sakura-chan yelled, then chalk... zzz was having nice dream about ramen."

SHIKAMARU ADDS, STILL GROGGY:

"And I was dreaming about doing absolutely nothing... perfect day scenario ruined."

Though appearing oblivious, Naruto's eyes flicker with awareness

HE THINKS TO HIMSELF:

"Sakura tried to get my attention through Sasuke... again. Doesn't matter, my focus remains on Hokage path and System's plans."

Inside the classroom, tension rises between Ino and Sakura

INO GLARES AT SAKURA:

"Thanks for waking him up, Sakura. Almost like you're jealous of Naruto-kun sleeping peacefully."

[ CONTINUE ] ദ്ദി(˵ •̀ ᴗ - ˵ ) ✧