In the first few years at the ninja academy, Kaguya had some interest, but as time went on, she found it increasingly boring because it was too easy and couldn't capture her interest.
Kaguya spent most of her time sleeping on her desk.
At that moment, the classroom door suddenly opened, and Naruto, tied up, was thrown in.
"Ow," Naruto protested, "Sensei, that hurt!"
"Do you know, Naruto," Iruka-sensei said, pointing at him, "you failed the last two exams. How do you still have time for pranks, you idiot?"
"Hmph," Naruto grunted, turning his head away.
Iruka's forehead veins bulged as he turned and shouted, "Today's lesson is a review test of the Transformation Technique. Everyone who has already passed, line up."
"Ugh."
The whole class groaned in reluctance.
"Sakura Haruno, you're up. Transform."
With a puff of smoke, Sakura transformed into Iruka's likeness.
"Good," Iruka noted in his book, nodding.
"Great!" Sakura cheered with her fists clenched after reverting back. "Sasuke, did you see that?"
"Next, Sasuke Uchiha."
"Yes."
Sasuke also performed flawlessly, his cool expression making him seem insufferable.
"What a hassle," Shikamaru grumbled, arms crossed, from his seat.
"This is all your fault," Ino said, clearly displeased.
"It's none of my business," Naruto snorted.
"Next, Naruto."
"Yes."
Naruto stepped forward, formed the hand seals, and shouted, "Transform!"
After a puff of white smoke, a voluptuous, naked woman appeared on the podium.
"How about that?" Naruto said proudly. "Isn't my Sexy Jutsu impressive?"
"You idiot!" Iruka-sensei roared, blood spurting from his nose, and punched Naruto on the head. "Stop creating such indecent jutsu!"
Kaguya facepalmed; it was so typical of Naruto—unchanged in the slightest.
Naturally, Naruto received another harsh scolding.
"Next, Kaguya."
Kaguya gracefully walked out, stood on the podium, and smiled slightly while quickly forming hand seals.
Ram, Snake, Tiger, Ram.
"This is…" Iruka looked at Kaguya's hands, clearly surprised as he seemed to recognize something.
"Puff!"
After a puff of white smoke, three identical Irukas appeared on the podium.
The classroom erupted in excitement.
"Wow, amazing."
"She used both the Clone Technique and the Transformation Technique simultaneously."
"She truly is a genius."
Everyone was discussing this, occasionally glancing at Kaguya on the podium.
"What's the big deal, just showing off," Sakura muttered resentfully from below the podium.
"Exactly, what's so special about it," Ino agreed with Sakura for once.
"Teacher, is that sufficient?" Kaguya asked with a slight smile.
"Yes, that's enough," Iruka-sensei replied, coming back to his senses with a smile on his face. "Kaguya, you did very well. Everyone should take Kaguya as an example and continue to work hard, understood?"
"Yes."
This Kaguya might indeed be a rare genius, Iruka thought to himself.
After school, Kaguya left the academy, backpack slung over her shoulder, feeling the gentle breeze and a slight sense of intoxication. It finally felt a bit like going to school in her childhood. She used to dislike school, but after stepping into society, she realized that school was a time of carefree happiness.
As she was lost in her thoughts, someone suddenly stood in front of her.
The person had long hair, white eyes, and a handsome face.
"Neji," Kaguya said, "what do you want? You're not here to challenge me again, are you?"
Neji was a well-known genius of the Hyūga clan and a standout among his peers. However, since Kaguya's arrival, the title of top genius had fallen to her. Neji was not convinced and often challenged her to spar, although he always lost. His persistence was a constant annoyance to Kaguya.
"No, it's my uncle who wants to see you," Neji replied.
"Father?" Kaguya was curious about why he wanted to see her. "What is it?"
"You'll find out when you get there," Neji said as he turned to leave, glancing back at the corner. "And by the way, I will definitely defeat you."
Kaguya sighed. Why were kids these days so competitive? First Sasuke, then Neji—it was really a headache.
Back at home, she opened the door, changed into slippers, and went to her father's room, knocking on the door.
"Is that you, Kaguya? Come in."
"Yes."
Kaguya opened the door and walked in, respectfully asking, "Father, you wanted to see me?"
"Relax, it's nothing major," Hiashi Hyūga said. "It's about your studies."
"My studies?" Kaguya asked curiously.
"Yes, your teachers told me that you scored full marks in all subjects today," Hiashi said. "They believe you are fully capable of graduating early, which might offer better opportunities for your development."
"Graduation?" Kaguya lowered her head in thought, then looked up and said, "I don't think I'm ready to graduate yet. There are still many areas I need to learn."
As if. The ninja academy was no more than an elementary school, offering nothing more for her to learn. She simply didn't want to graduate early. Staying in school, leisurely passing the days, was far better than the exhausting missions that awaited post-graduation. Besides, she hadn't fully enjoyed the elementary school experience yet.
Ultimately, Kaguya decided not to graduate early and continued her leisurely life at the academy. After all, there were only a few months left until graduation, so she might as well make the most of it.
Naruto and Sasuke were responsible for saving the world, so why should she work so hard? Besides, she hadn't fully enjoyed her pleasant life yet.
Kaguya lay on her desk for a nap, idly spinning a pen in her hand. The pen seemed to have a life of its own, flipping and twirling as if it were attached to an invisible string.
At that moment, a wad of paper was thrown onto her desk.