Konohagakure no Sato :
Konoha Academy :
Training Ground No. 4 :
The Atmosphere of The Class was subtle and silent , Sasuke and other kids came back , even the Assistent teacher who was responsible to note down the time was confused .
Iruka and other kids in class were looking at Naruto , who after doing his act , stands further in the corner .
The silence was broken by a banshee like scream and a shocked pink haired girl , who simply refused to accept reality
" NARUTO ...!!!!!!"
Hearing a high-pitched voice of the little girl , everyone comes out of their trance and starts feeling uncomfortable in their ears . Meanwhile the pink-haired girl walks up to Naruto in fury and asks
" What new prank are you doing now "
'huh'
'what'
'prank , she said '
Hearing her Naruto , simply looks back to the chunin Teacher with eyes full of Inquiry.
Sakura seeing , Naruto of all people ignoring her , cocks one of hand in a fist and runs up to him and tries to grab his collar with the other
" Tell me What kind of jo--"
Her voice halts in mid-sentence because just as she throws her hand near Naruto's neck to grab his collar , The blonde's hand moves and grabs her by the wrist .
Sakura in fury looks at the loser Naruto , who dares to touch her and grabs her hand .
But Sakura despite many setback or changes , just like always remembers her priorities and with a banshee like scream questions Naruto
" You cheated , Sasuke-kun can't lose , what kind of pran----"
Naruto tunes out and looks at The member of Team 7 , Inheritor of Slug Princess , The Matriach of Uchiha , But Naruto won't judge her because of his past life hate or her future manipulation of Uzumaki Naruto .
But Naruto still remembers the verbal abuse that He was put through since the start of the Academy for years , the slaps and punches that the blond took just for attention , The Dismissive and mean attitude that was more than everyone in the village .
The Him now is not Lonely , Naruto has his own bonds and friends and even if he will be lonely in the future , Naruto will not need this kind of attention or A behaviour that disrespects himself.
Catching the small hand Naruto remembered those memories And of course how she still often hits him out of frustration or embarrassment like now .
( I don't want to bully a kid ... but kids needs to be taught a lesson , ... Shinobi way )
" Aarghhhhhhh "
Naruto exerts a little strength and Sakura cries out and kneels down with her hand getting squeezed .
Iruka runs over seeing the situation and directly commands Naruto
" Naruto , stop right there "
Loosening his hands , Naruto takes a step back and calmly looked at kneeling Sakura holding her wrist .
Looking at the Whimpering little kid , Naruto regrets a little and thinks while sighing
( did I overdid it ..... I really don't wanna see Grandpa today after yesterday's nonsense )
Recognizing his loss of control and the still dark emotions from the yesterday's situation and also Naruto's past treatment by Sakura ,
Naruto looks over to see Iruka worriedly checking his pink haired student .
Seeing both of them getting up , Naruto approaches them and apologizes with a slight bow
" I apologize "
The Teacher and the Pink kid both looked at the slightly bowed Naruto , who was apologizing with a stunned face and it's not even them looking at him but also the whole class.
Sakura running upto Naruto to teach him lesson was a daily occurance before , but now Naruto catching her hand and striking back , even though it was not really a fight .
It was another shocking surprise for the whole class .
And Teacher Iruka also remembers the previous Naruto and Sakura's antics
Iruka also noticed the change in a diffrent way .
( Naruto is standing up for himself now ... he really seems to be sorry though )
Despite being behind the mask , by his tone and actions , Iruka noticed and also tries to soothe things over between the two kids since it was hardly a dispute or fight .
" Naruto , It's good you understand , but remember Shinobi is someone who endures and is in control of himself "
" .....Yes , Sensei "
" And you too Sakura , you should also keep your emotions under control and not respond Aggresively at everything "
" *sniff* Yes Sensei "
After Everything was over , Iruka sighs and then walks to front of the class
" As a Shinobi , In future assignments and missions , you will always have to calm and rational "
" Yes Sensei "X 30
Seeing everyone ready and calm , Iruka addresses the same group again
" Now Sasuke , Kiba , Student E and Naruto.... get in position "
Hearing Teacher's words and the meaning behind it , whether Sasuke , Kiba or the Student E , they all walk upto the standing line .
even Assistent Teacher gathered because of the Fiasco , goes to the finishing line to record time .
But Uzumaki Naruto stays at his place and calmly looks at Iruka-sensei .
Looking at Naruto , Especially those eyes demanding explanation , Iruka clears his throat and explains
" A Shinobi needs to do what mission demand and Obey orders , And of course this is also because your Teacher forget to note the time previously "
'hehe '
' teacher is so silly '
' well i can't blame him '
Seeing the lightened mood of the class , Iruka smiles in relief and speaks again
" A Shinobi is also someone who accepts his shorcomings and mistakes"
looking over at the class , Iruka focuses on Naruto and expresses his feeling in a roundabout way and also teaches the class by leading an example by himself as a teacher and by presenting Naruto's earlier act.
Seeing the class going silent slowly , Naruto sighs and walks up to the starting line . while Iruka shouts
" In position "
Sasuke and Kiba both takes the starting Pose , but then they both Notice the blonde between them still standing .
Looking up Kiba notices Naruto , with hands still in his pockets and grumbles
" What'cha doing huh "
Hearing Kiba talking , Naruto looks down at him and replies
" Ready to eat the dust , Mr. Mutt "
" .....youuuu"
Naruto looks back only to hear Iruka's voice calling him
" Naruto , take the starting pose "
Naruto speaks back and his voice was heard to everyone in the class , The Teacher , The Students and The ANBU
" A Shinobi is someone who also know his capabilities and limits "
hearing his answer Iruka asks back
" What ...??? "
Naruto shifts his gaze from Iruka and looks down and meets The Sasuke's eyes , keeping his eyes on Sasuke .
Naruto replies slowly still standing with a relax posture ,
" I mean , I ... don't ... need .... to prepare ......for them "
Hearing Naruto's reponse but also noticing his gaze at Sasuke , Iruka massages his head
( ...yup....it's still defeating about Sasuke and becoming Hokage....and this test is really meaningless to him now )
Not wasting any more time , Iruka decided to finish this first , The Teacher shouts
" Ready "
Kiba in rage , and seeing Naruto looking at sasuke and disregarding him , Kiba directly takes the Four-legged pose .
( Not against that loser , Not again )
Sasuke grits his teeth in anger but remembering the previous defeat , Sasuke calms himself down and fully focuses his mind to win
( I will show you allllll...!!!!! )
And a Little kid shakes himself in fear and keeps his eyes shut , only to hear
" Go "
The kid gets up and feeling everyone gone , breaths in relief and slowly open his eyes to see , Uzumaki Naruto standing amidst the dust and already at the finish line , while Kiba and Sasuke still running To him , giving their all.