Naruto: The Primal Hyuga Pierces the Shinobi World

At this moment, Ya was blushing with shame because of his thin skin and defeat. He himself did not expect that he would be defeated by his opponent in a single move.

Just thinking about how confidently he had rushed onto the playground made Ya feel so embarrassed he wanted to disappear into the ground.

The layman sees the spectacle, the expert sees the details. The inexperienced freshmen are only focused on shouting "cool" and "handsome" for Sasuke.

Some of the children who had undergone ninja training looked at Sasuke differently.

"Naruto-kun, you go! If it's you, you'll definitely win!"

Beside Naruto, Hinata gently tugged at his sleeve, offering encouragement. Since entering the Ninja Academy, Hinata had been inseparable from Naruto, never shying away from chatting with his male friends.

By this time, Naruto was surrounded by a large group of friends he got along with. Choji, Shikamaru, and the others all seemed to regard Naruto as their leader, looking every bit like a king among children.

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The presence of Minato and his wife brought about a dramatic change in Naruto's childhood.

As the son of the Hokage, Naruto was greeted with friendly and warm smiles from the people of Konoha wherever he went. The people's admiration for the Fourth Hokage spread to him and turned into enthusiasm.

Since there's no threat of a tailed beast lurking around them, parents are naturally happy for their children to get along well with Naruto.

However, although there were many children surrounding Naruto, only a limited number of them, such as Shikamaru, Choji, and Hinata, had the most compatible personalities and temperaments.

Although Naruto is young and doesn't have a deep understanding of human nature, choosing friends is sometimes a matter of fate. People who are kind-hearted from the bottom of their hearts will naturally be drawn to each other in the process of getting along.

Hinata is Naruto's childhood friend. Although she hasn't awakened her Byakugan yet at her age, she has developed some insight from seeing her older brother Shinichi train.

Sasuke is very strong, and he has clearly received formal ninja training, making him far superior to other ninjas his age. However, Hinata, who knows Naruto well, also has great confidence in him.

Like Sasuke, Naruto also received ninja training at a young age. Moreover, Naruto's training was personally overseen by Kushina, whose purpose was to ensure that her son would have the ability to protect himself from an early age.

Although the Nine-Tails' attack didn't kill Kushina, it left an indelible mark on her heart. She feared that one day she would be killed by an enemy lurking in the shadows, and that Naruto, who had lost his mother, would be bullied.

Therefore, Kushina was not as laid-back as Minato in raising Naruto; she was very strict with Naruto's education.

Naruto is a very resilient person, and ever since he was beaten up when he was a child to protect Hinata, this child with a strong sense of self-esteem has also had a strong desire to become stronger.

Naruto's idea is simple: only by becoming strong enough can he protect the people he wants to protect.

Naruto's thoughts coincided with Kushina's, so even when faced with rigorous ninja training, Naruto never complained.

Hinata noticed his diligence and growth. In order not to fall behind Naruto and to have more time to spend with him, Hinata also began to train to become a ninja.

Hinata's thought process is much simpler than Naruto's. As a young girl, she didn't really understand what emotions were; she simply didn't want to be separated from her playmates. In Hinata's memory, the person she spent the most time with every day wasn't family or friends, but her sparring partner.

In order to be able to stay by Naruto's side, Hinata also hopes to become strong enough so that she can become Naruto's sparring partner and they can stay together for a long time.

Hinata's keen observation of Naruto gave her an intimate understanding of his abilities, and she also longed to see him shine. Of course, Hinata's encouragement of Naruto to participate also had its own ulterior motives...

She wouldn't allow anyone in the school to shine brighter than her Naruto!

Hearing the enthusiastic cheers of the little girls around her for Sasuke, Hinata's gaze towards Sasuke also revealed a dangerous aura.

"Sasuke is really outstanding!"

"But Kiba, your performance was also excellent. Don't be discouraged. There's still a long way to go. As long as you work hard, you will eventually have a chance to surpass Sasuke."

Iruka was very fair, praising Sasuke while also comforting the defeated Kiba. Children are easily embarrassed, so Iruka naturally focused on encouragement.

Dejected, Ya walked back into the crowd. Iruka clapped his hands and continued:

"Anyone want to challenge Sasuke?"

"Don't be afraid of getting hurt, and don't be afraid of losing face. This is a ninja combat exercise. It's normal to win and lose."

"The things you will face after you become ninjas in the future will be much more complicated than they are now. When you lose a battle with an enemy, it will not be as simple as getting injured or losing face."

"Since you've chosen to attend the ninja academy and become a ninja, you should be prepared for the consequences early on!"

Iruka's voice echoed across the playground, but after a while, no students came out.

Sasuke had just shown off his skills, making most of the children realize the huge gap between themselves and the children of prestigious families. Feeling that they were no match for him, they had no intention of going up to get beaten up.

Even as Iruka rose to a great height, no child wanted to taste Sasuke's fist.

Just as Iruka thought no one wanted to challenge Sasuke and was considering changing the group, Naruto quietly raised his hand in the crowd.

"Teacher Iruka, shall I give it a try?"

Naruto's voice immediately drew the attention of the others. Seeing that it was the Hokage's son who was speaking, the students immediately showed expressions of anticipation.

Children in the ninja world are generally precocious and have a clear understanding of their identity.

They knew Sasuke was from the prestigious Uchiha clan, and they also knew Naruto was the Hokage's son. Even these children were very interested in and attentive to the clash between these two.

"Oh, Naruto."

"If Naruto Namikaze wants to give it a try, then let's go."

Iruka was well aware of which children in the class needed "special attention," and the Hokage's son was naturally of paramount importance. Seeing Naruto walk out, Iruka perked up and tensed his muscles.

The son of the Hokage and the son of the Uchiha clan chief—if these two were to fight, nothing could go wrong.

If someone gets injured on the first day of school, he, as a teacher, will have a hard time explaining it.

"Use only taijutsu, not ninjutsu."

"If you are ready, inform each other of your names and form the seal of opposition!"

To prevent any unforeseen circumstances, Iruka emphasized that he would not use ninjutsu. He was well aware of the educational methods of these prestigious families, and he had no doubt that a child of this age might be able to master some D-rank or even C-rank ninjutsu.

For safety reasons, he can still control the situation by using only physical skills.

As they spoke, Naruto and Sasuke stood facing each other, their eyes meeting and forming a seal of opposition.

"start!"

Iruka waved his hand downwards, and Naruto and Sasuke charged at each other almost instantly.

"So fast!" Iruka was taken aback. In that brief moment of surprise, the two children were already fighting.

Although their impact speeds were similar, Naruto's reflexes were a fraction faster once they got close, as he threw a punch at Sasuke's cheek first. Sasuke reacted slightly slower, and this momentary lag forced him into a defensive posture, quickly raising his left hand to block his face.

"Snapped!!"

With a soft sound, Sasuke blocked Naruto's attack while simultaneously raising his foot to deliver a sweeping kick. His left hand swiftly closed and gripped Naruto's fist, while his right hand also grabbed Naruto's wrist to prevent him from escaping.

In just a moment, Sasuke changed his tactics and switched from offense to defense, becoming the one taking the initiative to attack.

Seeing Sasuke's response, a hint of surprise flashed in Naruto's eyes. Naruto inherited his father's fighting talent, and when he was training with Kushina, Kushina had praised Naruto, saying, "Among your peers, you should already have no rivals."

However, on his first day at the Ninja Academy, Naruto encountered such a formidable opponent, something he hadn't anticipated.

With his right hand firmly held by Sasuke and unable to free himself, Naruto lightly leaped, spread his legs, and performed a split in mid-air to avoid Sasuke's sweeping kick. As he suddenly pulled his right arm away, he used Sasuke's grip to swing directly towards Sasuke, while his legs also scooped towards Sasuke's ankles.

Naruto's reaction was also extremely quick. Sasuke, who was using the momentum, felt his body lean forward uncontrollably. Losing his balance, he was unable to dodge Naruto's shovel attack. His ankle was kicked, and Naruto took the opportunity to half-stand up and slam his back into Sasuke's chest. In the next instant, he threw Sasuke over his shoulder and sent him flying.

"what!!!"

Sasuke was thrown away by Naruto, startling the little girls watching from the sidelines.

Seeing this scene from the crowd, Hinata clenched her fist, feeling confident of victory.

However, Sasuke, after tumbling several times in mid-air, adjusted his landing posture and landed steadily on the ground to the astonishment of Naruto, Hinata, and the others, instead of falling face-first into the mud as they had expected.

Sasuke landed lightly and calmly, showing no sign that he had been at a disadvantage in his brief exchange with Naruto.

"Wow--"

As Sasuke landed gracefully, the little girls gasped in surprise, with Ino, who had blonde hair, and Sakura, who had pink hair, being the loudest.

The two girls, who were lost in admiration of Sasuke's dashing figure, suddenly felt a chill in the air. Looking around, they saw Hinata staring intently at them with pale eyes and a gloomy expression. This made Ino and Sakura shiver involuntarily.

Just as the two were intentionally avoiding Hinata's gaze, Hinata also turned her attention back. Seeing Sasuke, who was drawing gasps of admiration from many little girls, she felt a surge of anger and roared at Naruto in the arena:

"Hey! Naruto, what are you doing? Hurry up and finish off that bastard!!!"

Hinata's words were utterly awful, and the way she spoke at this moment was completely at odds with the "cute" outfit that Hanako had deliberately designed for her that morning.

Hinata's way of addressing Sasuke immediately drew a glare from the little girl. Children are visual creatures; while Naruto is also handsome, his dashing appearance is completely different from Sasuke's.

Among the new female students, Sasuke's popularity is unmatched by Naruto's.

Being glared at by a group of children her own age would be unbearable for most people. Choji and Shikamaru realized that Hinata seemed to have angered everyone and tried to stop her from continuing.

However, Hinata pressed one hand against Choji's face and the other around Shikamaru's neck, turning around to glare back at the girls who were looking at her, showing no fear whatsoever, and even threatening them:

What are you all looking at!

"Anyone who has a problem with me, stand up and speak up!"

Faced with Hinata's fierce expression, the children all looked away. They were all six or seven years old, and at this age, whoever had the most imposing aura could intimidate the other children.

Hinata is unmatched even by boys in this regard.

"Hinata, let go... I'm going to die..."

Seeing that the girls had turned their attention away, Hinata finally noticed that Shikamaru, whom she had been holding by the neck, was slapping her hand. Hearing Shikamaru's groans, Hinata subconsciously let go. Seeing Shikamaru's flushed face and heavy breathing, Hinata's eyes twitched.

"Shikamaru, are you alright?"

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to."

Hinata repeatedly expressed her apologies, and an embarrassed look appeared on her face.