Chapter 3 - Chapter 3

A new arrival and it's about Sasuke-kun.

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The next morning, Sasuke got up refreshed, washed up, and then walked out of the apartment leisurely.

Yes, an apartment.

Sasuke's residence was not in the Uchiha clan territory.

Instead, it was a luxurious apartment located in the heart of Konohagakure, not far from Naruto's house.

In the memory of his predecessor, the Uchiha clan's territory was listed as a restricted area by the Third Hokage after the clan was destroyed.

Sasuke was also arranged to live in this luxurious apartment, and the Third Hokage would provide living expenses each month before graduation.

As for the Uchiha's vast assets?

According to the Third Hokage, they were sealed and under the supervision of Konohagakure.

They would be unsealed and returned when Sasuke became an adult.

The profound meaning of this was self-evident.

"Boss, give me a pancake," Sasuke, his mind in a tizzy, said as he quickly passed by a breakfast shop.

"It's Sasuke-kun! It'll be ready soon, please wait a moment," the shop girl said warmly when she saw the handsome Sasuke.

She started making pancakes with swift hands and feet.

In less than two minutes, a serving of hot pancakes appeared in Sasuke's hands.

He took a bite, greeted by the crispy, tender, and fragrant taste.

"It tastes good," Sasuke complimented the shop girl, then turned and slowly walked toward the Third Training Ground.

This made the shop girl fall into a state of infatuation, absent-minded for a long time.

Sasuke's striking face, exuding an invisible, chaotic charm…

[Task completed, reward received: 100,000 ryō.]

At the Third Training Ground, as Sasuke stepped in and took the last bite of his pancake, the system reward arrived as promised.

Sasuke felt his shoulders sink slightly, and 100,000 ryō in cash appeared in his backpack.

"Damn it, Sasuke, you're so late!" Naruto shouted loudly, jumping up as Sasuke appeared.

He had arrived on time before dawn and waited for three hours.

"Sorry, I overslept," Sasuke said perfunctorily, not even looking up, without making any excuses.

"Stupid Naruto! Kakashi-sensei hasn't arrived yet, so this isn't late at all," Sakura, who had also been waiting for a long time, scolded, standing up for her idol Sasuke.

As she spoke, she took a few steps forward to help Sasuke take off his backpack, placing it with hers, a happy expression on her face.

"Sakura…" Naruto's defenses broke instantly, and he squatted on the ground, pitifully drawing circles.

His face was full of resentment.

Sakura's a pretty good wife, isn't she? Sasuke couldn't help but feel moved, looking at her slender back.

To be honest, from Naruto's perspective, Sakura wasn't exactly capable.

But from Sasuke's point of view, this wife was definitely qualified.

Obedient, supportive, capable, and loyal, never abandoning her spouse—these were Sakura's shining qualities as a wife.

Moreover, Sakura's appearance was quite striking.

Most importantly, she didn't require any effort to win over.

How could Sasuke ignore a wife he'd gotten for free?

"Sasuke-kun…" Sakura, always attentive to Sasuke, noticed his gaze and immediately blushed.

Her heart pounded, secretly celebrating her victory in love.

This made Sasuke's face darken slightly, and he turned to look at Naruto.

Sakura was too lovesick now.

He should think of a way to get Naruto to offer more suggestions and extract more from him.

That guy had a lot of good stuff.

Two hours later, Kakashi, arriving late, waved and greeted, "Hi, good morning, you three."

This lazy action gave Naruto and Sakura, who had waited the longest, a chance to vent their feelings.

"Too slow, Kakashi-sensei!" Sakura and Naruto pointed at Kakashi, shouting in unison, dissatisfied.

"Well, sorry. There was a black cat, so…" Kakashi, who had long since lost his moral integrity, lied with open eyes, then dropped his backpack, took out an alarm clock, and placed it on the wooden stake beside him.

"Okay, now let me explain the exercise. Your task is to grab these two bells before noon. Those who don't get a bell will have no lunch. Remember, any means are acceptable. Be determined to kill me."

Facing Sakura and Naruto's confused expressions, Kakashi explained the test's content.

This made Sakura and Naruto, who hadn't eaten breakfast, stare at Kakashi with resentment and indignation.

So that's why they weren't allowed to eat breakfast.

"Kakashi-sensei, does that mean those who don't get a bell just miss lunch? What kind of survival drill is this?" Sakura asked, suppressing her anger and acting ladylike, completely baffled.

It's just lunch—so what if she didn't eat it?

"Heh, you have a keen sense of smell, Sakura. Then I'll announce the final rule: only those who grab a bell can pass the test and become a genin. You see, there are only two bells. In other words, only two of you three can pass," Kakashi said slowly, narrowing his eyes, surprising Sakura and Naruto.

"Damn it! That means the coordinated operations we discussed last night are completely useless! I don't want to be eliminated here!" Naruto reacted first, immediately abandoning teamwork.

Two bells—he had to get one!

"I finally got paired with Sasuke-kun, and I don't want to be separated. I'm sorry, Naruto," Sakura realized instantly, excluding Naruto in a moment.

"Well…" Sasuke's mouth twitched, and he shook his head secretly.

These two were so easily divided by Kakashi.

Tch.

"So, the exercise begins!" Kakashi declared, a flicker of disappointment in his eyes, waving his hand.

As soon as the words fell, Sasuke and Sakura moved quickly, leaving their spots to hide.

Only Naruto stood there carelessly, with no intention of hiding.

"Naruto, what the heck are you doing? A ninja hides their aura and waits for the right moment to strike. Are you stupid or brainless for being so blatant?" Kakashi scolded, his face darkening, his evaluation of Naruto dropping further.

This guy really didn't inherit any of Minato's ninja qualities.

"Hmph, I don't care about that! Kakashi-sensei, let's have a fair fight!" Naruto crossed his arms and snorted disdainfully, staring at the two bells on Kakashi's waist with a burning gaze.

"Fool…" Kakashi sighed helplessly. Under Naruto's nervous gaze, he took out *Icha Icha Paradise* and started reading.

"Damn it, don't underestimate me!" Naruto, ignored, grew furious, rolled up his sleeves, and rushed forward.

But as a mere genin, he was no match for Kakashi, who controlled all his punches and kicks.

"A ninja cannot turn their back to the enemy, Naruto. Konohagakure's Secret Taijutsu: Thousand-Year Death!" Kakashi dodged, squatted behind Naruto, formed the Tiger seal, and shouted coldly.

At this sudden sound, Naruto's hair stood on end, and he broke out in a cold sweat.

The next moment, under Naruto's panic-stricken gaze, Sakura's ashamed expression, and Sasuke's amused observation, Kakashi used Thousand-Year Death, striking Naruto's rear and sending him soaring into the sky.

"Ah!" Naruto howled, tears streaming as he flew. The heartbreaking scream made listeners cry.

At that moment, Sasuke, hidden in the bushes by the river, formed hand seals as Naruto fell into the water.

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