Naruto: I, Naruto, don't want to try anymore.

Chapter 76, the Trap

Hidden Cloud Village, Ninja Academy.

Unlike other buildings in the village, the Ninja Academy is built at the foot of a high peak, and has a spacious playground for students to play in.

"Next match: Uchiha Sasuke vs. Omoi!"

The muscular ninja academy teacher held the battle roster and looked at the student team.

"Uchiha Sasuke..."

Like Mabui, the silver-haired, dark-skinned boy walked out of the line with a lollipop in his mouth.

Seeing the black-haired boy opposite him with his hands in his pockets and a cool demeanor, she couldn't help but sigh.

"Why this guy of all people... If we lose, Karui will definitely laugh at us."

"But what if I win? That guy's female fans will definitely not let me off the hook. But what if they become idols of me because of it? What if I'm caught in this dilemma and heartbroken?"

Omoi muttered to himself, completely oblivious to the disdainful looks he received from the girls around him.

"Omoi, stop dawdling! Don't waste Sasuke's time, you idiot!"

"Exactly! Hurry up and get beaten up, you idiot!"

Not far away, the boys were not to be outdone.

"Go for it, Omoi! Take down that arrogant guy!"

"Kick his ass hard!"

Sasuke glanced at Omoi with a cold and arrogant expression.

Omoi drew a short sword and raised the sign of opposition.

The moment the teacher shouted "Start!", his gaze suddenly sharpened, and he rushed toward Sasuke at lightning speed.

Sasuke snorted coldly, ducked down, and just as Omoi's short sword was about to strike, he raised his hand and pushed the end of the hilt, knocking the sword away.

Then, he seized Omoi's wrist, turned sideways and kicked Omoi in the back of the knee, while his other hand grabbed the hilt of the falling short knife and held it horizontally in front of Omoi's neck.

"Uchiha Sasuke wins, forms the reconciliation seal!"

The instructor recorded the wins and losses of the games in his notebook, and soon after, cheers from the girls rang out from not far away.

"Sasuke is so gay!"

"Wow—so handsome!"

"As expected of the top student in the grade, Sasuke-kun is amazing!"

"Hmph, boring..."

Sasuke stood with his hands in his pockets, looking smug.

Top of the class, isn't that what I should be doing?

"What's so great about it..."

Karin curled her lip: "These mere grains of sand are not even half as good as Lord Naruto."

"Oh, don't say that, Karin..."

Karui, who also has red hair but dark skin, put his arm around Karin's shoulder.

Because they both have red hair and are both straightforward, they became best friends soon after meeting.

"Comparing him to Lord Naruto is a bit too much of a bully."

"Yeah yeah…"

"No matter what, you can't compare them like that..."

The girls around them echoed, saying that although they were all very strong, Sasuke was someone they could get close to.

Yugito, one of the three Jinchūriki of Kumogakure, had only recently mastered the power of the Tailed Beasts and spent his days running around doing missions, making him the most noticeable character in the village.

Kirabi spends most of his time in Cloud Thunder Gorge, occasionally sneaking into the village to try and hold a solo concert while his older brother is away.

As for Naruto, it is rumored that he sometimes appears in the food street and surrounding towns.

It is said that seeing it brings good luck…

Karin snorted lightly: "What's wrong with bullying us? We're all eight years old."

"After reaching the pinnacle of the ninja world, such as the Kage level, there won't be much difference in strength between each other; the only difference will be the speed at which they realize their talents."

Sasuke stood with his hands in his pockets, looking completely unconcerned.

When he witnessed Naruto instantly teleport hundreds of people and use Wood Release to settle the entire Uchiha clan, he felt it was incredible and felt a sense of powerlessness that was hard to match.

But after asking his own father, he finally got the answer.

"That guy is a Jinchūriki, possessing a large amount of chakra, which is why he can use such a huge amount of chakra at his age. This is a condition that ordinary people do not have."

Sasuke said with a smug look, "But don't forget, the Raikage isn't a Jinchūriki, yet he was able to suppress a Tailed Beast all by himself. This proves that Jinchūriki are not invincible."

Forehead…

The teacher standing to the side twitched his lips.

That's true, but have you considered Wood Release and Flying Thunder God Technique, kid?

"I see..."

Karin shrugged: "Then you might as well wait for Naruto-sama to die of old age. If he lives longer, you'll win without even having to challenge him."

"Hmph, say whatever you want."

Sasuke's face darkened, feeling somewhat humiliated: "Under the same conditions, I am no weaker than anyone else!"

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Karin's eyes flashed with a triumphant smile: "If that's the case, then let's verify it."

"verify?"

Sasuke looked puzzled.

"That's right."

Karin chuckled and crossed her arms leisurely: "I happen to know a place where hundreds of adult shadow clones study ninjutsu every day. In other words, each clone there has one percent of an adult's strength."

"Since you're so confident, how about we have a contest? If you lose, you'll become Naruto's apprentice, how about that?"

"One percent of your strength?"

Sasuke snorted coldly, turned around and left: "Boring..."

He knew Naruto was very strong, far beyond what he could currently contend with.

But you're underestimating me by only one percent of my strength?

"Given up?"

Karin shrugged, looking helpless: "Is this the magnanimity of the Uchiha clan? Ha..."

"What...did you say?"

Sasuke paused, his face hardening as he looked at Karin: "Are you... challenging the reputation of the Uchiha clan?"

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean anything by it against the Uchiha clan."

Karin quickly waved her hand, her face sincere: "I just look down on certain arrogant guys who hide under the Uchiha name and bark like madmen."

"very good…"

Sasuke gritted his teeth and sneered, "Then let's see. If I win..."

"I'll apologize to you! I'll come to your door to formally apologize to the Uchiha clan! I'll become your disciple!"

Karin patted her hard chest, raised her little head, and made a solemn vow.

Hahaha…

As expected, the adults were right. As soon as the name of the Uchiha was mentioned, this guy couldn't wait to fall for it!

Karin was inwardly laughing, but outwardly she still acted like a woman who dared to do what she wanted.

"Hey, you two, stop arguing! Class is still in session!"

The practical training instructor said helplessly, "And Karin, how could you just casually reveal Naruto-sama's training location?"

"It's just a shadow clone; the real person isn't here."

Karin waved her hand dismissively: "Teacher Lei Yan, aren't you curious about the difference in strength between the top student and an adult?"

"It's class time now!"

Lei Yan looked helpless: "Whatever it is, we can discuss it later..."

"I have a black and gold signed album called 'Vortex' here. It's a compilation of two of the albums by the author, and it comes with a poster with a handwritten blessing from the author. It's a non-sale item with only ten sets left."

Karin pushed up her glasses and spoke rapidly.

"The rest are mostly in the hands of your two elder brothers and noble families. Only three sets are circulating outside, and it is said that they have been speculated to be worth two million taels... They are priceless and unavailable."

"—It will be too late to wait later. Being able to observe the battle between strong individuals will also be of great benefit to you."

Lei Yan said righteously, "This is a rare opportunity, let's have a practical off-campus lesson!"

"..."

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