Chapter 1: Max Appearance – The Curse of Handsomeness
From the moment I stepped into the Academy, I realized something was wrong.
People were staring.
At first, I thought I had done something suspicious—maybe I had slipped up in my act. But no, it was worse than that.
It was my face.
I had seen my reflection before. Even as a child, I was… well, ridiculously good-looking. Flawless skin, perfect symmetry, sharp yet delicate features that looked straight out of a fantasy novel. My hair fell naturally in a way that made it seem effortlessly cool. My eyes? Piercing, mesmerizing—too intense for a mere child.
And it was a problem.
Even my teachers did a double-take when I entered the classroom. Some of the girls in class kept sneaking glances, whispering among themselves. Even the boys looked conflicted, as if they weren't sure whether to admire me or be annoyed by my existence.
Sasuke Uchiha, the so-called coolest kid in class, sent me a suspicious glare.
I could almost hear his thoughts.
"Who the hell is this guy? Why are the girls looking at him instead of me?"
I sighed internally. Great. I wasn't even trying, and I was already standing out.
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Naruto's Reaction
Naruto, of course, was the first person to approach me.
"Hey! You're new, right? I'm Naruto Uzumaki! Future Hokage!"
I gave him a small smile, keeping my expression friendly but not overly enthusiastic. "Nice to meet you, Naruto. I'm—"
Before I could even finish, he squinted at me suspiciously.
"…Wait a second."
I blinked. "What?"
Naruto gasped dramatically, pointing an accusatory finger at me.
"You're too damn handsome!"
The entire class turned to look at us.
I groaned. This idiot just made things worse.
The girls blushed, a few nodding in agreement. Even some of the instructors seemed to hesitate before looking away.
I shot Naruto a deadpan look. "What kind of accusation is that?"
"It's not fair!" Naruto whined. "You look like one of those cool guys from a ninja movie! You've got the hair, the eyes—" He turned to the class, flailing his arms. "Am I wrong?!"
The class muttered awkwardly, clearly trying to avoid answering.
Even Sasuke seemed mildly annoyed, clicking his tongue in irritation.
Great. Now I was the second-most hated person in class—right after Naruto.
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Unexpected Consequences
My insane good looks led to a series of unintended consequences:
1. The girls kept staring at me. No matter how much I downplayed my abilities, I couldn't erase my appearance. I caught them whispering about me constantly, and a few even "accidentally" bumped into me in the hallways just to talk.
2. Sasuke considered me a rival. I wasn't even trying to compete, but he saw me as a threat to his status as "the cool, untouchable genius."
3. The instructors were awkward around me. Some of them hesitated when scolding me, as if my face was making it harder for them to be harsh.
4. Random villagers took notice. A few people in the village even commented, wondering which clan I was from. "With a face like that, he must be from a noble family."
5. Danzo's spies were watching me. Not just because of my appearance, but because someone like me standing out too much could be a problem. If I wasn't careful, I'd be dragged into something dangerous.
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How the MC Handles It
Realizing that my appearance alone was making me stand out, I had to adjust my strategy:
I slouched slightly to appear less confident.
I kept my expressions dull and unimpressive to avoid drawing attention.
I ignored the fangirls as much as possible.
I pretended to be slightly clumsy so people wouldn't associate my looks with a prodigious talent.
But no matter what I did…
I was still too handsome for my own good.
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