Naruto: Two opponents versus Naruto, Konoha panics!

Orochimaru: "Heh, see? I told you, Sarutobi-sensei knows what despicable things Danzo is doing, but he always turns a blind eye, or steals the fruits of Danzo's labor when he is about to succeed."

Orochimaru: "In this way, all the infamy will fall on Danzo's head, while he will benefit and gain a lot of good reputation."

Uchiha Izuna: Some people's lineage... Heh, those who know, know.

Tobirama Senju: Enough!

Tobirama Senju: I will personally clean up this mess, so shut up!

Danzo Shimura: "I told you, Tobirama-sensei, Hiruzen is the true Hokage!"

Danzo Shimura: "Purge the ranks? You're nothing but a dead man! Don't embarrass yourself in front of the strongest Hokage, you relic of the old era!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi: "Danzo!!!"

Danzo Shimura: "Yes, yes, you are the Hokage. I'm not even a Hokage's assistant now."

Danzo Shimura: "I'm just taking the blame for you."

Danzo Shimura: "Tobirama-sensei, you chose this one~!"

[Outside the Hokage's office.]

Danzo clenched his fist.

[A secret resentment welled up within him.]

If only I hadn't hesitated back then, and had taken that step faster... the Hokage position...

Tobirama Senju: It can't be yours either!

Within the root tissue base.

Danzo heard Tobirama Senju's words.

I was stunned for a long time.

Then her eyes reddened.

Danzo Shimura: "I knew it!"

boom--

He slammed his fist heavily on the table.

Danzo Shimura: "It's because of the Sarutobi clan behind Hiruzen!"

Danzo Shimura: "Damn Tobirama Senju!"

Danzo Shimura: "Hmph!"

Danzo Shimura: "Serves you right that your Senju clan was divided up by Hiruzen and me!"

Tobirama Senju: ? ? ?

Hashirama Senju: ?!

Danzo Shimura: "Heh, ask your successor. He's done a lot himself, gained a lot, and has always tacitly allowed me to do these things!"

Danzo Shimura: "Serves him right!"

Danzo was completely overwhelmed.

In fact, he could vaguely guess the truth of what happened back then.

But he kept telling himself that it was because he wasn't decisive enough that Hiruzen Sarutobi got the upper hand.

Otherwise, Tobirama Senju would definitely have chosen himself as Hokage.

Now, I hear Tobirama Senju himself recount his thoughts from back then.

How could Danzo not break through his defenses?

"I still have a chance."

"Uchiha Madara... Hmph! I will get what I need from the Uchiha!"

Having said that, Danzo left with two guards.

【at the same time.】

The Ninja Academy has also begun practical combat assessments.

"Go Sasuke-kun!"

"Go Naruto-kun!"

Almost all the girls were cheering for Sasuke and Naruto.

This made the other boys incredibly envious.

[His gaze towards Sasuke and Naruto was filled with hostility.]

Sasuke remained as arrogant as ever, which only made the boys more annoyed.

In contrast, Naruto's behavior wasn't annoying.

That's what made Ino and Hinata tense, and Sakura also clenched her little fists.

Shikamaru rolled his eyes at the girls.

"This is so troublesome~"

"I thought you'd say you were envious." Kiba Inuzuka approached Shikamaru.

"Women are such a hassle." Shikamaru was naturally acquainted with Kiba Inuzuka.

Shikamaru's words displeased many women in the ninja world.

Ino Yamanaka: "Shikamaru is still the same Shikamaru."

Temari: "Hmph, always talking about trouble."

Sakura Haruno: "Seriously, who talks like that? What do you mean women are just trouble?"

Nara Shikamaru: "Sorry, sorry, that was something else I said. I never said anything like that."

I felt the unfriendly stares coming my way.

Shikamaru was also a little scared.

"Next group."

"Uchiha Sasuke."

"Naruto Uzumaki."

Iruka wore a faint smile.

He did not engage in any underhanded dealings.

Before the practical test, Sasuke found himself and said he wanted to challenge Naruto Uzumaki.

[But I don't want to say it in front of everyone, so I hope Iruka can agree to put his name and Naruto's name together.]

This is against the rules; if you want to fight someone, you have to do it in front of everyone.

However, Iruka glanced at the scoreboard.

[It was discovered that Sasuke and Naruto had been randomly assigned to be together.]

[I'm explaining this to Sasuke right now.]

Sasuke then rejoined the team.

Iruka looked at Naruto.

Take a deep breath.

[Naruto seemed to sense something and glanced at Iruka with some surprise.]

This time, in Iruka's eyes, there was absolutely no malice.

[On the contrary, it increased the teachers' appreciation for outstanding students.]

"Step forward."

Sasuke stepped out of the line immediately.

[He met Ino and Sakura's unfriendly gazes.]

He subconsciously let out a cold snort.

But soon, Sasuke felt a chill run down his spine.

Looking to the side, he saw Hinata staring intently at him.

Sasuke doesn't think Hinata is like those other girls.

【Gurgle—】

[“If I fight Naruto, will Hinata kill me?”]

It's quite obvious.

Hinata, after eating her fill, puts a lot of pressure on her friends.

It was completely unpredictable whether that delicate, water-like girl would lose half her life or die instantly from a single blow.

"Naruto, step forward," Iruka said kindly, looking at the still-standing Naruto.

"Mm." Naruto nodded slightly.

[Iruka's change of attitude.]

Naruto could only think of one reason.

That means the three generations of elders have stepped forward.

"Form the seal of opposition," Iruka said.

Naruto and Sasuke did as instructed.

[After forming the seal of opposition.]

Sasuke took a deep breath.

Looking at Naruto, who still maintained a faint smile.

The pressure on my heart has increased significantly.

His clenched fist was soaked with sweat.

[Battle begins!]

Sasuke's eyes sharpened.

He had been waiting for this moment for a long time.

[This is also a time for rapid advancement.]

Naruto didn't make a move.

[Watching Sasuke's actions.]

The next moment, Naruto frowned slightly.

He seemed to sense what Sasuke was going to do next.

A straight punch, aimed directly at the face.

In the blink of an eye, Sasuke was in front of him, throwing a punch straight at Naruto's face.

Naruto lowered his kicking motion, sending Sasuke flying, and dodged the attack by turning his head.

Seeing that things were going badly, Sasuke immediately created distance.

He frowned slightly as he looked at Naruto.

Why does it feel like Naruto can see through my every move?

【No, impossible!】

Sasuke launches another attack.

Sasuke was quickly dumbfounded.

The girls, who had been making a ruckus, stared wide-eyed at Naruto in disbelief.

"Wow... Naruto-kun is amazing!"

"Sasuke is no match for Naruto!"

"Good heavens... the fight between Naruto and Sasuke feels like a big kid playing with a little kid!"

"Go Naruto-kun!"

"Sasuke-kun, try attacking his bottom lane!"

【"......"