Naruto: I Am Uchiha Sasuke!?

Two days passed in the blink of an eye.

That morning, Sasuke finished his breakfast quickly and headed to the ninja academy. Today was the graduation exam.

As he approached the academy gates, he saw a large crowd gathered—parents, clan heads, and prominent figures of Konoha. The Nara, Yamanaka, Akimichi, Hyuga, Inuzuka, and Aburame clans were all present, watching over their children.

"Ino, do your best. Don't tarnish the Yamanaka name," Yamanaka Inoichi encouraged his daughter.

"Relax, Dad, the exam is a piece of cake!" Ino replied confidently.

"Shikamaru, you better pass. Your mother won't go easy on you if you fail." Nara Shikaku patted his son on the shoulder.

"Yeah, yeah, I know. Troublesome..." Shikamaru sighed.

"Chouji, do your best too!" Akimichi Chouza said, ruffling his son's hair.

The atmosphere was lively until someone suddenly called out, "Hey, look! Sasuke's here!"

"Wow, Sasuke-kun looks so cool today!"

"Sasuke, let's ace the exam together!"

"Come on, he's a genius. This test is nothing for him!"

A group of girls quickly surrounded Sasuke, greeting him excitedly.

"Uchiha Sasuke, huh? He's really popular with the ladies." Inoichi shook his head, seeing his daughter starry-eyed over the young Uchiha.

"By the way, Inoichi, you heard about what happened two days ago, right?" Shikaku lowered his voice.

"You mean Sasuke capturing a Kirigakure Chunin alive? Yeah, that's not something just anyone can do."

"The Uchiha always produced exceptional talents—Itachi, Shisui... and now Sasuke doesn't seem to be any weaker."

Inoichi sighed. "Well, we should keep an eye on him. Who knows? Maybe my daughter will bring a Sharingan into the Yamanaka clan, haha."

Shikaku chuckled. "You're already planning that far ahead?"

Meanwhile, not far away, Hyuga Hiashi noticed his daughter glancing at Sasuke.

"Hinata, why not go say hello?"

"U-Umm... but... there are so many girls around him..."

Hinata hesitated, lacking confidence. But when she saw the encouragement in Sasuke's gaze, she took a deep breath and gathered her courage, stepping forward. Hiashi smiled in approval.

Across the courtyard, Inuzuka Tsume patted her son's head. "Kiba, compared to that Uchiha kid, you've got a long way to go!"

"Mom, whose side are you on?!" Kiba groaned.

Nearby, Aburame Shibi glanced at his son. "Shino, learn from Sasuke. He's good at handling girls."

Shino remained silent.

Sasuke had drawn everyone's attention the moment he arrived. The clan heads observed him with curiosity and intrigue.

His refined features, cold demeanor, and the results of his [Infinite Chakra Refining Method] made him appear even more striking. His skin seemed flawless, his energy brimming.

Some older women even stole glances at him, their eyes twinkling. Sasuke was no longer just a heartthrob for girls—he was now attracting attention from more mature admirers as well.

Many had also heard rumors of his recent feat against the Kirigakure ninja. A mere academy student capturing a Chunin? It was unthinkable.

"Tch, damn Sasuke. Acting all cool," a grumbling voice muttered.

On a swing nearby, Naruto sat alone, watching the scene unfold with an unhappy expression. The difference in treatment between him and Sasuke was like night and day.

"Naruto, today's the graduation exam. Why are you sitting here?"

Naruto looked up to see the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, approaching with a kind smile.

"Oh, Grandpa Hokage. It's nothing..." Naruto forced a smile.

"Is that so?" Hiruzen chuckled.

At that moment, Iruka arrived. "Lord Hokage! What brings you here?"

"I had some free time, so I thought I'd come see our future generation of Konoha's shinobi."

Hiruzen's voice carried warmly over the crowd. His presence drew the attention of many, including the gathered parents. As their eyes scanned the area, they landed on Naruto.

Immediately, quiet whispers began.

"The demon fox..."

"Why is the Hokage with him...?"

"Tch, just our luck..."

Despite their hushed tones, the hostility was clear. But Sarutobi Hiruzen acted as if he heard nothing, greeting everyone with a smile.

Then, with a reassuring pat on Naruto's back, he led him into the academy, ignoring the whispers behind them.

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