Until sunset, Sasuke still hadn't managed to reach the top of the tree, which dealt a severe blow to his confidence.
In the original storyline, Sasuke and Naruto spent a long time working together on missions in the Land of Waves. But things are different now. Naruto has become much stronger, so he started this type of basic training earlier.
As for Sakura, she has potential, but unfortunately, it won't be fully realized until Tsunade becomes Hokage.
"Sasuke-kun, um, I'm heading home," Sakura said, embarrassed. "If I don't go home, my mom will get angry."
Sasuke sighed, ignoring her.
Sakura sighed as well, hesitated, and then took three steps back.
"Haha, Sasuke, are you okay? I'm pretty much exhausted!" Naruto's voice called from a distance.
Naruto could be seen running up the outer wall of the academy building, making his way to the rooftop, before jumping down onto the large tree next to it.
Then, from tree to tree, he jumped closer until he finally landed next to Sasuke.
"Sasuke, come on! After training tomorrow, what do you say we go to your place to check out your ninjutsu scrolls?" Naruto patted Sasuke on the shoulder.
He had suggested this to Sasuke earlier in the day.
Sasuke hesitated for a moment, looked around to make sure no one was nearby, and then reluctantly said, "Alright, but you have to tell me the trick to getting to the top of the tree."
"You wanna learn? I'll teach you!"
"And also, Sasuke, do you mind if I carry you?"
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Sakura was on her way home, thinking back on everything that had happened today, and Naruto's image flashed in her mind.
From defeating Sasuke with his hundred Shadow Clones on the training ground, to effortlessly climbing to the top of the tree.
"Have I been wrong about Naruto all these years? Maybe he isn't dumb, he just doesn't like reading?" Sakura thought, almost without realizing it.
Thinking about Sasuke's cold indifference toward her, she sighed and sat on a bench by the side of the path.
This was a secluded pathway at the academy, and every time she passed through here, she felt at peace.
"What do I have to do to make Sasuke like me? Well, it doesn't matter. I'll be on the same team as Sasuke anyway in the future."
"Sakura!"
A familiar voice with a certain depth called from behind her.
Sakura's heart skipped a beat as she looked back, finding Sasuke leaning against a tree, holding a bunch of red flowers, and looking at her warmly.
"Oh, wow!" Sakura held her chest with both hands, putting aside all her previous worries, and turned back with a flushed face.
Sasuke walked over, sat down beside her, and took her small hand.
Her heart pounded like a wild deer.
"Sa, Sasuke-kun, are you here to confess to me?" Sakura said, thrilled and full of hope, daydreaming about what might happen next…
Lost in thought, she closed her eyes and moved her lips closer to Sasuke's.
Seeing this, "Sasuke" showed a sly smile. Could he really ignore a kiss like this?
In the original story, he missed this opportunity because he drank expired milk and got sick. But now he wouldn't!
He thought of it as fulfilling Naruto's dream from the original story.
After all, Naruto had spent years trying to get Sakura's attention, so wasn't it fair to enjoy a small reward?
Plus, hadn't Sakura always wanted this with Sasuke? He'd be making her dream come true!
After half an hour had passed…
"Sasuke, I really need to go now… or else my mom will search for me all over the village." Sakura said reluctantly.
"Alright," Sasuke smoothed a stray lock of Sakura's hair, saying gently:
"Sakura, starting tomorrow, I'll act indifferent to you again, but it's just a front—just my personality."
"Huh?" Sakura looked at Sasuke curiously.
"I'm Naruto's wingman now. He's stronger and more popular than I am, so I need to act cool and make it look like I'm very strong."
"Sasuke-kun, you—" Sakura was even more confused.
"Shh! Don't speak, don't disturb me! Just wait for me to reach out to you in private!" Sasuke pressed his finger to her lips and continued:
"Remember, you must never mention anything about today to anyone else!"
"Mhm!" Sakura nodded, feeling shy, her cheeks bright red. How could she tell anyone about something so embarrassing?
Covering her flushed face, Sakura ran away in embarrassment.
Sasuke watched her go, savoring the faint scent of sakura blossom on his lips, then took a deep breath and walked home.
With a puff of smoke, Sasuke released the Transformation Jutsu and returned to Naruto's form.
"Ding! Congratulations to the Host for completing the special mission: [Female Lead] mission, special rewards: [Skill Upgrade Scroll] and [Bloodline Upgrade Scroll]!"
Seeing the special reward, Naruto's eyes lit up. "[Bloodline Upgrade Scroll] and [Skill Upgrade Scroll]? Both are incredible!"
He first looked at his personal stats:
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Host: Uzumaki Naruto (male, wearing sunglasses)
Age: 12
Rank: Genin
Chakra Affinity: Wind, Water, Earth (gifted by Sage Body)
Bloodlines:
Uzumaki Sage Body (Level 3)
Deidara's Explosion Release Bloodline Limit (Level 1)
Skills:
Uzumaki Clan's Sage Body abilities (Proficient) (immense chakra, Adamantine Sealing Chains, Kagura's Mind Eye, physical healing, sealing expertise)
Deidara's Explosion Release Bloodline abilities (Novice) (Clay Ants)
Multiple Shadow Clone Technique (Proficient)
Transformation Technique (Advanced)
Clone Technique (Proficient)
Super Chakra Control (Beginner)
Flying Thunder God Technique (Not Started)
Impure World Reincarnation (Not Started)
Tandem Paper Bombs (Not Started)
Dark Line Technique (Not Started)
Senju Hashirama's Wood Release Ninjutsu (Not Started)
Senju Tobirama's Water Release Ninjutsu (Not Started)
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From his personal stats, he currently has two bloodlines, the Level 3 [Uzumaki Sage Body] and the Level 1 [Explosion Release].
The Explosion Release helps him create powerful blasts. Its strength is in its high attack power and air dominance, but the downside is it can't be used openly—not yet.
The Sage Body is a fantastic support ability, with excellent supplementary skills, though it doesn't significantly boost combat power, and can't be shown off either.
But the Sage Body has one enormous advantage—once upgraded, it would reach Level 4! And become [God-Level Bloodline]!
"God-Level Bloodline!" Naruto took a breath and continued to think. "It should lead to a huge transformation!"
"System, use the [Bloodline Upgrade Scroll] on the [Uzumaki Sage Body]!"
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