In the morning, during the break between classes.
"Have you heard? There's going to be a new teacher today!"
"Really?"
"Yeah, I heard it's a young man. I hope he's handsome!"
The girls whispered among themselves.
In contrast, the boys were all propping up their heads listlessly; only a few were paying attention to the lesson.
Even more—
"Shikamaru, I'm out of snacks... Do you want to sneak out of school with me next period to buy some?"
Choji said.
"Idiot, it's the new teacher's first class. He'll take attendance!"
Shikamaru sighed silently.
Then, he glanced at Naruto nearby.
Naruto was unusually listless today.
That face and those cold eyes still lingered in his mind, refusing to fade.
He didn't understand.
Why everyone looked at him with that expression and those eyes... Bang!
"Damn it, damn it, damn it!"
Naruto stood up and roared, completely ignoring the fact that he was still in the classroom.
Just then—
A figure walked in through the door.
He froze in place. Then, as if pricked by a needle, Naruto suddenly jumped onto his desk, forcing himself to act tough:
"You dare follow me here? Do you want to duel with the great Naruto?"
But.
What greeted him was the handsome man's helpless face, his cold eyes, and the waves of screams from the surrounding students.
And—
"Naruto, you idiot! Show some respect to strangers!"
Sakura Haruno's roar.
Naruto shrunk back, only to see that the person didn't pay him any mind at all. He walked to the podium, turned around, and began writing on the blackboard.
Then, he faced the crowd and gave a gentle, handsome smile.
"This is my name. Starting today, unless something unexpected happens, I will be spending five years with you."
Last night, Yagyu Masahiko had specifically practiced "smiling."
He was confident—
Smiling like this was definitely fine!
Sure enough.
In the next instant, even louder screams and cheers erupted in the classroom.
In contrast, Naruto, still standing on the desk, gritted his teeth even harder, muttering under his breath but not daring to speak out loud.
Masahiko's gaze swept over his face, lingering for a moment, and his expression froze accordingly.
Naruto noticed it keenly.
He was all too familiar with this change!
His eyes were full of fury.
Masahiko wasn't surprised by this.
He entered the classroom first, partly to get to know everyone and partly to make an impression on Naruto.
Whether playing a villain or a hero, as a supporting character, you have to latch onto the spotlight to get screen time!
He sought every opportunity to be together, provoke Naruto's emotions, and push him to the opposite side as much as possible.
After all these maneuvers, he could always provide some footage for editing.
He just didn't know how long one episode was... Masahiko glanced at the time and then smiled.
"Class is about to start. Since this is the first lesson, I'd like to ask for your opinions. Would you rather chat or go out for practical training?"
He focused his gaze on the boys.
Quickly.
"Training! I want to challenge you!"
An arrogant voice rang out.
Masahiko smiled dashingly.
As expected!
The first one to shout would definitely be him!
Then, figures stood up one after another, their attitudes clear without words.
The corners of Masahiko's mouth curled up slightly.
"Then let's go."
The next second.
Ding, ding, ding!
The school bell rang... On the training ground, the boys and girls were lined up on opposite sides.
Masahiko smiled gently and said, "So, Uzumaki Naruto, did you say you wanted to challenge me just now?"
"That's right! Because I'm the man who will become Hokage!"
Naruto jumped out, looking proud.
Masahiko chuckled and said, "Don't keep talking about things from your dreams; it only makes you look weak."
"I'm not dreaming!"
Naruto roared.
Masahiko gave a noncommittal smile, then stepped forward and formed the Seal of Confrontation.
Naruto stepped forward and formed the same seal.
In the next moment, he charged forward with a shout, his fist thrusting straight ahead, while Yagyu Masahiko remained motionless.
"What is the teacher doing?"
Beside them, Sakura and Ino were extremely anxious.
But then, the two of them unconsciously met each other's eyes, huffed, and looked away.
On the other side, a black-haired boy stared intently at Masahiko.
At the very instant Naruto was about to hit Yagyu Masahiko, his pupils shrunk, and his face filled with shock: "How is that possible!"
Clone Jutsu? Body Flicker Technique?
But... so fast!
Naruto had been excited just a moment ago, but as he was about to land the hit, the figure in front of him flickered, then distorted and disappeared.
Clone Jutsu?
He was stunned.
In the next instant, a figure appeared behind Naruto and lifted him up just as he threw his punch.
Is this the level a Ninja Academy teacher should have?
Uchiha Sasuke was shocked.
In his ears, there were successive gasps: "So fast!!"
They had barely seen Yagyu Masahiko's movements.
Including Uchiha Sasuke.
"Focusing on what's in front while ignoring what's behind... a reckless brat like you..."
Yagyu Masahiko leaned in, "I wouldn't be afraid even if there were more of you!"
"Damn it!!!!"
Naruto roared, kicking and punching.
But since he was being held by his clothes and his limbs were short, he couldn't reach Masahiko at all, looking quite comical instead.
"No one starts out as Hokage, but if you want to become one, you first have to see if you're qualified."
Then, Masahiko tossed him aside and mocked, "Someone like you... should learn how to stay alive first."
Naruto looked indignant, but looking around and seeing the shocked and admiring expressions on the others' faces, he lowered his head dejectedly.
The gap... was indeed too large!
Yagyu Masahiko looked at the others and said with a smile, "Anyone else want to try?"
"Teacher."
Uchiha Sasuke stepped forward, "Please teach me!"
Yagyu Masahiko scanned the room and finally fixed his gaze on Sasuke.
After fighting him... it should be about enough!
He nodded slightly and formed the Seal of Confrontation.
After forming the seal, Uchiha Sasuke instantly vanished from the spot.
Body Flicker Technique!
Swoosh!
The figure in front of him disappeared.
He missed too!
But.
In the next instant, Sasuke suddenly ducked, braced his hands on the ground, and kicked back in a counterattack.
But.
A Kunai with a rope attached arrived first, accurately wrapping around his ankle.
With a flick of Masahiko's wrist, Sasuke instantly lost his balance!
Although Sasuke's hands had instantly formed the seal for the "Release Technique," an even greater force was already transmitted—
He was also lifted off the ground.
Nearby, everyone was already shocked, except... "Hahaha! Silly Sasuke, weren't you lifted up too?"
Naruto laughed uncontrollably, as if he had won.
Sasuke gritted his teeth and turned his face away without saying a word.
Then, Masahiko set Sasuke down.
"Sasuke's reactions, tactics, and fundamentals are all excellent. Today's loss is simply because there's a ten-year age difference between us."
"If you reach seventeen, you'll definitely be stronger than me."
Yagyu Masahiko said very sincerely.
Sasuke was stunned for a second and didn't respond for a moment.
To the side, Naruto was fuming: "Damn it! Why are you speaking up for him?"
"Sorry, Naruto. Teachers often have favorites among excellent students, and Sasuke is indeed very talented."
A perfect, gentle smile remained on Yagyu Masahiko's face. "If you think it's unfair..."
"Then work hard to become as excellent as he is. That way, it'll be others who think it's unfair."
Saying that, he looked at the others.
At this moment—
Buzz!
A soft hum, like a camera losing power, sounded in a way that only he could hear.
Several lines of text appeared in his field of vision:
["naruto: prequel" Episode 1 filming complete!]
[Editing...]
[Production successful!]
[Performance Report:
Total Appearance Time: 5 minutes 23 seconds
Screen Time Percentage: 27%]
[As a villain, your screen time exceeded 10%, and your salary has been increased.]
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