A week had passed since the competitive match, and Rakawa arrived at school as usual.
The school was the same as always; what was different was everyone's mindset.
Previously, Fugaku Uchiha was the school's bully, with a transcendent status and formidable strength. Every student had to look up to him.
After one competitive match, the school's overlord had been dethroned and became a laughingstock. The new rising star was naturally Rakawa, the popular figure. In just a week, countless people had come to admire him.
Two younger boys, like hangers-on, was the impression many had of Rakawa.
Hiashi and Hizashi, once popular figures themselves, had now become Rakawa's followers.
Inside the classroom, Rakawa was, as always, slumped over his desk, continuing to refine his Chakra.
Chunin-level Chakra would certainly be astonishing to students at the Ninja Academy, but for him, it was far from enough.
If the Uchiha Clan were to send someone again next time, it definitely wouldn't be as simple as a Chunin. At the very least, they would be elite Chunin, and it was even possible for a Jonin to appear.
If a Jonin were to appear, it would be disastrous for him.
Therefore, acquiring the power to kill a Jonin became his short-term goal.
Some people, seeing him like this, imitated him and slumped over their desks, not bothering to listen to the teacher.
Unfortunately, they were not bestowed with the Title of Genius, and doing so would only delay their own ninja careers.
Hiashi and Hizashi, however, were much more well-behaved. They, who usually didn't pay attention in class, were now listening carefully. Rakawa was their goal, a goal to pursue.
The thoughts of a genius and ordinary people were naturally different. What the two brothers were thinking about at this moment was to possess the strength to stand by Rakawa's side.
Some words Hyuga Senyo had said to the brothers gave them great inspiration. Hyuga Rakawa was definitely not just an ordinary clan member.
The teacher at the podium was still eloquently lecturing, speaking non-stop.
"Knock, knock!"
At that moment, the classroom door was knocked. The teacher, still wanting to speak more, stopped and looked over, saying, "Student, what brings you here?"
The student standing at the door said, "Teacher, I'm the new transfer student, Kushina Uzumaki. Please take care of me."
Standing at the door was a girl with long red hair. The teacher nodded and said, "I heard about you. Come in and introduce yourself."
Kushina walked in, and the students in the class buzzed with excitement.
"Wow, what a cute girl."
"It's actually a girl, with a round face and red hair, just like a tomato. How interesting."
"She really does look like a tomato."
Although the voices were relatively low, Kushina could still hear them, and her heart was already roaring in anger. But facing so many students, she also became nervous.
"Hello everyone, I'm Kushina Uzumaki. Please take care of me."
The students became lively, some asking, "Kushina, what's your dream? To become a full-time housewife or...?"
"How could it be a full-time housewife? Don't joke around. She must want to become a school teacher, that's safer."
The students' words angered Kushina. She didn't want anyone to look down on her. Finally, unable to suppress her displeasure, she slapped the podium and shouted, "I want to become the first female Hokage!"
The classroom instantly fell silent, completely still.
Then, the classroom erupted.
"What? A female Hokage?"
"Based on this tomato? That's the funniest joke I've ever heard. Tomato, I didn't expect you to have such talent. I admit, I'm laughing very happily."
Even the teacher couldn't help but smile. This declaration was truly bold. It would be one thing if a boy said it, but why was it a girl?
"Kushina, find a seat and sit down."
Facing all sorts of ridicule, Kushina almost couldn't help but explode, wishing she could punch those people and teach them a profound lesson.
Now even the teacher didn't approve. She huffily looked around, then walked to Rakawa's side. 'It's infuriating, to be looked down upon! Hmph!'
Kushina pulled out a chair and sat down, crossing her arms, looking very displeased.
"Alright, everyone quiet down. Stop making a fuss and let's continue the lesson."
The teacher restored order and resumed the class.
Rakawa, at this moment, was watching the girl. As soon as the name Kushina Uzumaki was mentioned, he had looked up. He was quite interested in this girl.
An Uzumaki Clan member, with a powerful physique. And she was also the future Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.
Noticing Rakawa's gaze, Kushina snorted, turned her head, and said angrily, "What are you looking at?"
"Looking at your hair. It's the color of a tomato. Very interesting."
Kushina froze. 'Tomato? The color of a tomato?'
She was going crazy, her heart was going infinitely crazy. She hated it most when people talked about her hair, because she had a round face, and people would mock her by calling her a tomato, so she even disliked her own hair color a little.
Now this guy was even making fun of her hair? This guy was indeed like everyone else, so annoying.
"Tomato your head! This is red, red!"
She almost couldn't help but stand up and yell at him, pointing at his nose. With her fiery personality, she wasn't someone to be easily bullied.
Rakawa turned his head and continued to slump over his desk.
'I'm being ignored! I'm actually being ignored!'
The usually optimistic and cheerful girl could no longer muster any cheerfulness. Even a fight would be better than this direct disregard.
Kushina snorted heavily again, slumping on her desk, pouting.
It wasn't until the bell rang for the end of class that the students in the classroom swarmed out. Rakawa also looked up, and out of the corner of his eye, he noticed Kushina still pouting on her desk, secretly chuckling to himself.
"As vibrant as the scorching sun, as smooth as silk. It's a very beautiful hair color."
He finished speaking, then stood up and walked out of the classroom. Kushina, who was still sulking, paused when she heard this. Seeing him about to leave the classroom, she lifted her head and huffily snorted, "It is a very beautiful color. You're just admitting it."