Hinata slowly woke up from her fainting spell. Huh? Where… where am I?
As soon as Naruto felt her stir on his back, he beamed. "Hinata! You're awake!"
Eh?! I'm on Naruto's back?
Hinata's pale cheeks instantly turned crimson—BOOM! She passed out again without warning.
"Hinata? Hinata!" Naruto called, but got no response.
Did… did she faint again?
"Let's go, Naruto!" Menma's voice came from ahead, calling him over. It was time for class assignments and the traditional brainwashing speech from the Third Hokage.
As expected, Naruto and Menma were both placed into Class A, alongside the rest of the "Konoha Twelve": Uchiha Sasuke, Haruno Sakura, Nara Shikamaru, Akimichi Choji, Aburame Shino, Yamanaka Ino, Inuzuka Kiba, and of course, Naruto's soon-to-be wife—Hinata Hyuga.
Naruto quickly found a seat by the window and sat down. Naturally, he followed wherever Menma went—and Hinata was still out cold on his back. Gently, he set her down in the seat next to his and took his own place, practically glowing with anticipation for the life of a real shinobi.
Class A's homeroom teacher remained the same—Iruka Umino, a Chūnin instructor. As he looked over his class roster and the bright-eyed students before him, he smiled warmly.
"Hello, everyone. I'm Iruka, and I'll be your instructor starting today. Let's begin with introductions—stand up one by one and tell the class your name and something about yourself."
He pointed toward the front row.
As expected, the first few kids were timid and barely audible.
"My name is…"
Snickers echoed through the classroom.
Iruka sighed. This might be rough… How will they survive real battle if they can't even say their name confidently?
But as the line moved along, the future elites introduced themselves more boldly—especially the children of the major clans. Each one stood with poise, confidence written across their faces.
Iruka nodded, pleased.
Then it was Naruto's turn.
He shot up excitedly. "Hi everyone! I'm Naruto Uzumaki. I'm six years old, and I LOVE Ichiraku ramen! Anyone who loves ramen can come with me after school—today's on me!"
Gasps and chuckles rippled through the room.
"And this is my big brother, Menma Uzumaki. He's amazing! My dream is to catch up to him and become the strongest ninja ever!"
Just like that, Naruto left an unforgettable first impression.
So this is Lord Jiraiya's… Iruka glanced over at Menma, who sat calmly beside Naruto. His demeanor was nothing like his loud brother's.
Menma, meanwhile, was silently resisting the urge to throttle Naruto on the spot.
What do you mean it's your treat?! Do you even have money?! That's MY hard-earned cash from the manuscript sales! The pocket money I gave you… you're just throwing it around?!
But since it was the first day, he held back. When we get home though... you're getting the beating of your life.
Before the class could settle again, Sasuke stood up, a competitive gleam in his eyes. "I'm Uchiha Sasuke, I'm also six. I have an older brother too, and he's WAY stronger than Naruto's big brother."
Naruto immediately jumped up. "Erzhuzi! My brother is way cooler than your brother!"
"No! My brother is stronger!"
"No, mine is stronger!"
Back and forth they went, louder and louder.
Until—BANG.
Menma got up, casually walked over, and kicked Naruto across the room, sending him straight into the wall.
Before anyone could react, he turned and kicked Sasuke as well, sending him flying to join Naruto in the new wall-hole. Brothers-in-arms.
Silence fell across the classroom. Every single kid stared, wide-eyed.
Menma walked to the podium, looked at them all calmly, and said, "Hello, my name is Menma Uzumaki. Let's get along peacefully over the next six years. If you have business with me, make it worth my time. If not, don't bother me."
Then he returned to his seat without missing a beat.
A few moments later, Naruto and Sasuke crawled out of the wall, groaning.
Naruto looked around angrily. "Who sneak-attacked me?!"
"Idiot, sit down," Menma said without even looking.
Naruto immediately deflated and shuffled back to his seat. Sasuke followed after—he'd seen a flash of red hair right before the kick. Who else could it have been?
I'll tell my brother… he'll teach Menma a lesson, he thought bitterly.
Naruto leaned in. "Brother, do you know who hit me?"
Menma rolled his eyes. "I did."
Naruto: "…"
He stared at Menma with teary eyes, like a betrayed puppy. Why, brother…?
It's all that bastard Sasuke's fault…
Across from him, Sasuke stared right back. This is all Naruto's fault…
Menma ignored them both.
Iruka looked at the two holes in the wall and sighed. He wanted to scold someone—but remembering Jiraiya's warning, he swallowed his words.
I didn't even see the movement… If I were standing there, I might've been flattened too…
Are all kids this terrifying now?
Luckily, the loudspeaker interrupted the tension.
"All students and teachers, please gather at the training field. The Third Hokage is about to address the school."
Cheers of anticipation erupted in the room. The legendary Third Hokage was about to speak!
But not everyone was excited.
"Brother, do we have to go?" Naruto groaned. After all, they saw the old man all the time—and every single visit came with a mandatory Will of Fire seminar.
Menma silently agreed. If this guy ever gave up being Hokage, he could dominate the MLM industry with how persuasive he is…
"Yes, we're going," Menma said. We have to at least pretend to care.
Naruto pouted but followed, Hinata sticking close behind him like a gentle tail. Though still shy, she was growing more comfortable by Naruto's side.
As for Sasuke…
Well, Sasuke was flanked left and right by Sakura and Ino—both clinging to him like prized candy.
Sakura glared daggers at Ino, clearly signaling a 1v1 me now look. Ino smiled sweetly back, unbothered.
Meanwhile, Sasuke was completely oblivious. He wasn't paying attention to either of them. Instead, he was glaring at Naruto—then at Hinata.
Traitor… I thought I was your only friend… Now you've got a new one and just forget about me? Bastard.
Growing jealous, Sasuke deliberately marched forward, brushing past Naruto without so much as a glance.
"Sasuke!" Naruto called, delighted.
Sasuke's lips curled slightly—but he didn't respond. Let him suffer a little.
"Hey—wait!" Naruto shouted, sprinting toward him.
CRASH!
The two boys collided and tumbled to the ground in a heap.
"Naruto!" Hinata rushed over with concern.
"Sasuke!"
"Sasuke!"
Sakura and Ino both shouted at once, running toward him.
From a distance, Menma covered his mouth, snorting with laughter.
Oh, kids. This is going to be one hell of an Academy year.
(End Of Chapter)
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