The day the Ninja Academy opened quickly arrived. Naraku passed the tests without a doubt, and Uchiha Itachi was even more impressive, achieving first place in the Ninja Academy entrance exams with perfect scores in all four subjects.
"Itachi, you and Naraku should go ahead. Your mother and I will be at the opening ceremony later."
Uchiha Fugaku, dressed in a green kimono, looked at Itachi, who was ready to leave, and continued, "The Ninja Academy's teachings are indeed too simple for you, Itachi. Remember, the academy is just a transition for you, so even while attending school, don't neglect your training. I'm always proud of you."
"Yes, Father, I will continue to work hard. I will be leaving now."
Uchiha Itachi spoke with polite formality, his face expressionless. After speaking, he opened the door of his house.
The morning sunlight was bright and dazzling. Itachi, who had just opened the door, saw Uchiha Naraku bathed in the sunlight.
Under the sunlight, the girl was so beautiful. When Itachi saw this beautiful sight, the gloom in his heart vanished, and even his usually calm face revealed a radiant smile.
"Naraku, sorry to keep you waiting."
"No, I just got here myself."
After exchanging these meaningless pleasantries, the two of them walked towards the Ninja Academy, chatting and laughing.
The school gates were open, and many students had already arrived, milling about on the training grounds in small groups, chatting.
When they saw Uchiha Naraku and Itachi arriving together…
Many girls witnessed this envy-inducing scene. They probably wished they could kick Uchiha Naraku out and walk beside Itachi themselves.
So, numerous girls cast unfriendly glances at Naraku.
Meanwhile, some male students were also sneaking glances at Naraku, but whenever their eyes met hers, they'd quickly look away, like startled rabbits.
Naraku's lips unconsciously curved into a beautiful arc. Looks like the lingering impact of her beating the teacher was still effective.
Soon, all the students arrived, and many parents were also present to observe.
After the Chunin teachers arranged the students into formation, the Ninja Academy's principal, Sarutobi Hiruzen, wearing his Hokage Robes, ascended the stage with a beaming smile.
"First of all, on behalf of all the teachers and students, I welcome you to the Ninja Academy. From today on, you are all glorious ninja students!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen's face was filled with a radiant smile. His gaze swept across the crowd, finally pausing on the positions of Uchiha Naraku and Uchiha Itachi before continuing his speech.
He was an excellent orator, explaining what the Will of Fire was in seven aspects and six arguments.
Then, he told several heroic stories, most of which involved heroes sacrificing their lives for the peace of the village.
For a moment, the students below were filled with fervor, tears welling up in their eyes. A seed of the Will of Fire had already begun to take root in their hearts.
And our Uchiha Naraku was inwardly complaining non-stop:
This old man is such a smooth talker. If he'd time-traveled to the modern era, he could probably be a cult leader even without ninjutsu.
Although Naraku was constantly grumbling internally, she still wore the expression of someone completely brainwashed.
Sarutobi Hiruzen, observing from the stage, saw that Naraku also looked eager to dedicate herself to Konoha, and nodded approvingly.
"Finally, I wish you all a wonderful six years at the Ninja Academy."
Finally, just as Naraku was about to curse him, Sarutobi Hiruzen finished his long speech.
As the Third Hokage's voice faded, both the students and the attending parents erupted in enthusiastic applause.
And the sharp-eyed Naraku immediately spotted Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Mikoto in the crowd of parents.
Uchiha Fugaku, as the head of the Uchiha clan, was still giving Sarutobi Hiruzen some face, it seemed.
After Sarutobi Hiruzen left, the students were divided into several classes by the many Chunin teachers, and then the students began their lessons.
Naraku casually found a seat at the very back, and watched the sun slowly make its journey from east to west.
Suddenly, Teacher Inoue on the podium shouted:
"Dismissed!"
As soon as Teacher Inoue finished speaking, the students scattered, practically vanishing in a rush.
Finally, Naraku and Itachi walked out of the classroom together.
"Itachi-kun, um... well, there's something I want to talk to you about."
Naraku walked along, her face flushed as she stammered.
Uchiha Itachi turned his head, surprised, and looked at Naraku's shy face.
Naraku is so beautiful. Could it be… could it be… is Naraku going to confess to me? What should I do? Should I accept? But isn't it a bit too early?
"You, go ahead and say it."
Itachi's mind was a mess, and he could only answer in a halting manner.
Seeing Itachi looking somewhat nervous, Naraku was utterly bewildered. What was wrong? Had she overacted? Why was she making him shy?
"School seems to be too boring. I, I want to ask Itachi-kun to teach me the Shadow Clone Technique."
Naraku stopped and bowed directly to Itachi.
(So that's how it is…)
Uchiha Itachi breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time, he felt a little disappointed.
"It's nothing. I was just about to tell Naraku about this."
Itachi quickly helped Naraku, who was deeply bowing, to stand up, and then continued,
"What they teach at the Ninja Academy is all the most basic knowledge. We can't learn anything there anyway. I'll tell Father when I get home, and then we'll go to the training grounds."
The sky was completely dark. Uchiha Naraku was practicing the Shadow Clone Technique at home.
Finally, after a puff of white smoke, an identical Naraku, wearing only cute little underwear, appeared in the room.
"Wow, it's really exactly the same."
Uchiha Naraku couldn't help but pat the shadow clone on a certain part.
Hmph, it's really soft.
"Get lost, go pat yourself!"
Naraku A was furious, her face flushed red. She dispelled the Shadow Clone Technique, and then vanished with a poof.
Naraku: …
As a shadow clone, don't you think you're going too far? I just patted it once, and that's not okay?
[Ding, the system has detected that the host has learned their first B-rank skill through their own ability. The prerequisite task for the Sharingan cultivation has now been activated.]
[Sharingan Preliminary Task - Phase One.]
[Task Objective: Travel to Maku Ninja Village in the Land of Wind and check in.]
(P.S.: This ninja village is a small ninja village within the Land of Wind, not Sunagakure.)
[Time Limit: Within 10 months.]
[Task Reward: Fire Release Ninjutsu Mastery.]
[Fire Release Ninjutsu Mastery]
[Skill Type: Passive.]
[Skill Effect: When using any pure Fire Release ninjutsu, the skill's power is doubled, and the chakra consumption is halved.]
Wow, the rewards are really tempting. Plus, there's a system to develop the Uchiha clan's Sharingan bloodline limit later on. Does that mean I can potentially level up my Sharingan infinitely with this cheat?
Should I take a trip to the Land of Wind?
Although Naraku was somewhat tempted, the risks involved in this mission couldn't be ignored.
What should I do?
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