Chapter Seventy-Three: Grouping

  It's been five years since Sasuke was branded as an S-class rogue ninja, and it's also been five years since the Uchiha clan massacre. I still remember that night when Sasuke wore a dark outfit with some red bloodstains on it. He had a ninja sword on his back, and I'm sure he's killed countless people with that sword by now. Not far away, Sasuke was lying unconscious after being hit by the "Moon Reader" technique. At that time, he slowly walked towards me, and from his icy face, I thought he would even kill me too. But to my surprise, he patted my head and said, "Take good care of Sasuke." Then he knocked me out. And after that, Sasuke changed dramatically, becoming more serious, arrogant, and cold-blooded, although still very proud. The shy him only lives in my memories now.

  However, when I went to 'Xiao' for fun, the raccoon dog saw my expression and thought it was hilarious every time he remembered it. And the master of our house, Daijamaru, had a crush on writing wheel eyes from the beginning, and after seeing the raccoon dog, he began to covet him. He tried to take over the raccoon dog's body as a vessel for reincarnation, but was instantly defeated by the raccoon dog's S-level 'Kōka no Jutsu' (Note 1), and thus withdrew from the Xiao organization.

  Akatsuki doesn't seem to care about Orochimaru's betrayal, but he did take the ring "Void" that belongs to Akatsuki with him when he left. The people of Akatsuki won't try to kill me because I don't pose a threat to them and I won't tell Orochimaru their secrets since I'm neutral and won't get involved in their war. Plus, I have Scorpion and Weasel, not to mention that I had a good time with them.

  Over the years, I secretly investigated the affairs of the Mizu Island family. The Mizu Island family is a mysterious family in front of everyone. They will not be as famous as the Uchiha and Hyuga families, but the strength of the Mizu Island family is well-known. Therefore, the daimyos and lords of various countries regard the rumors about the Mizu Island family as thorns in their eyes, which is why the incident of the Mizu Island family being exterminated occurred, and the person who killed them was Tsunade's uncle, who was blinded by a huge bounty. Maybe I should call him an old man, after all, he has been an old monster since the time of the First Hokage. I don't want to take revenge on Tsunade's uncle, after all, I have no memories of being in the Mizu Island family, because I am not Mizu Island Akane, I am Kurenai Akane.

  The Mizuki family's Blood Succession is quite unusual, it reshapes the body, literally meaning to recreate a new body. This Blood Succession must not be known by anyone, especially that crazy snake uncle who loves Blood Successions so much. What's needed for Reshaping the Body is a part of the original body, which can be fingernails, hair, etc., and the medium is the blood of the person casting this Blood Succession. I secretly took a weasel's body, since it can't change the fact that he died, so I'll make him a healthy body instead. For humans to die at 21 is just too early no matter what you say.

  I and Sasuke have already graduated from the Ninja Academy, and the forehead protector representing Konoha's ninjas is now tied around my right shoulder. To be honest, I didn't want to wear a forehead protector at all, but the ninja book clearly states that ninjas must wear a forehead protector representing their affiliated ninja country. Now, in this world, my age should be around 12 years old, just like Sasuke's, but since my body is of the Blood Clan, it grows much slower than humans, so I still look only 10 years old, but I'll take a photo to show my brothers what I look like at 10 years old.

  "From today on, you will be independent ninjas, but for now, you are just genin, the lowest rank of ninjas. The real hardship... is only just beginning. From now on, you will be divided into teams of three and follow a jonin teacher to carry out missions." Iruka-sensei was saying this from the stage, while the people below were looking forward to their future teammates, and here's what some of them were thinking.

  Haruno Sakura: 'How great! Of course I'm the one who gets to be Sasuke's partner!'

  Sasuke: "Cut it out! Three people in a group is just going to get in the way!"

  Swirling Whirlwind Style: 'First of all, it's gotta be with Sakura, and the other one is... anyone but Sasuke!'

  "To balance the abilities of the entire class, the teacher will be dividing us into groups. And now, I'd like to announce... Next up is Group 7: Haruno Sakura, Uzumaki Naruto, Uchiha Sasuke, and Mizuki Akane."

  "The eighth group, Hinata Hiyori, Inukai Kiba, Aburatsubo Shino, and Kikuchi Rie."

  "The tenth group consists of Yamashita no Ienari, Nara Shikamaru and Akimichi Chōji. The grouping ends here."

  "Naruto, why did Iruka-sensei put us in groups of four? And why am I, who's so excellent, stuck with this guy?!"" Naruto immediately jumped up and asked Iruka, pointing at Sasuke, perhaps still feeling embarrassed from accidentally touching him earlier.

  "This is also something the teachers didn't anticipate, so they divided the two extra people into two of the groups. However, the strength of these two groups isn't quite even either. As for you, Naruto... Sasuke was the top graduate, while you were at the bottom. This decision was made to make each group's strength equivalent."

  "This afternoon we will introduce everyone to the teacher of Shangnin, now let's disperse first."

  Suddenly there's an extra person, Rie Kikuchi? But she isn't a time-traveler, this person is very suspicious.

  ………

  This was already Naruto's third time opening the door to look outside and complain "Aww, man! That Jonin is still not here yet?"

  "How am I supposed to know that?" Haruno Sakura said with a glance at Naruto, looking annoyed herself.

  "Hehe......" Naruho moved a chair to prop up his feet and inserted the blackboard eraser into the gap between the door and the wall.

  "Ah! Naruto! What are you doing?!" Sakura asked, hands on her hips, while actually thinking to herself that she secretly liked this.

  "Who made him late? Of course he has to be punished." Naruto said seriously, jumping down from the chair.

  "Hey, Sasuke, this is the outfit that Mikoto's mom made for me a long time ago. She said it was for when I became a real ninja." Standing up and walking over to him, she held out her arms to show off the design on the clothes. This outfit was different from what ordinary people wore; it looked more like a kimono. The top part didn't have much difference in design compared to a kimono, but the bottom was a pleated skirt. The whole thing was mainly light pink, with white cherry blossom patterns on the two long hems that reached down to her calves, and black leather shoes. Actually, this outfit didn't really look like something for ninjas, but as long as it allowed for easy movement, it was fine.

  "......It's okay." Hey, Sasuke, why did you turn in a different direction?

  Just then the door was suddenly opened, and everyone stared at the door to see if Kakashi would fall for it. Then the blackboard eraser flew beautifully and hit Kakashi's head.

  Kakaxi bent down to pick up the blackboard eraser on the ground, then hung his head with a dead fish eye and said in a listless tone, "En... how should I put it, my first impression of you guys is that you're quite annoying."

  ………

  "Alright, now it's your turn to introduce yourselves!" Kakashi said, leaning on the fence.

  "What should I say?" Haruno Sakura asked in puzzlement.

  "It's just things I like or dislike, interests and future dreams, that's all."

  "I think it would be better if the teacher introduced himself first." Naru said with a look of disdain, not even telling us his own name, this person is also too irresponsible.

  "My name is Kaito Kikashi, I don't want to tell you what I like and dislike, I have many interests, my future dreams are nothing special, now it's your turn."

  "Ah! I'm Uzumaki Naruto, I like ramen, and I especially like the Ichiraku Ramen that Iruka-sensei treats me to. I hate waiting for three minutes when cooking instant noodles, my hobby is competing with others in eating instant noodles, my wish isn't just something I say out loud, I'm determined to make everyone in the village acknowledge me, and my dream is to become Hokage."

  "My name is Haruno Sakura, things I like... rather, people I like... hmm... interests... and future dreams... Ahh~" As she says this, Haruno Sakura doesn't forget to glance at Sasuke a few times.

  "What's wrong?" Kakashi asked helplessly.

  "It's Naruto." The answer was firm and decisive.

  "Ah~" Naruto cried out in dismay, he hadn't expected Sakura's impression of him to be so bad.

  "Alas, the next one." Nowadays, girls value dating more than learning ninjutsu, a bead of sweat rolled down Kakashi's forehead.

  "My name is Mizu Shima Sakura, I like sweets and delicious food. My interests are in the artistic field, such as painting, music, and singing. I dislike people who annoy me, if necessary, I will consider making them disappear forever. As for my dreams... it's to protect the people I care about from disappearing again." I will definitely become stronger and then eliminate that snow-white angel.

  “…Next one.” This kid didn't think she had grown up so much, from her clothes and movements it seemed that she was raised as a young lady in the Uchiha family. Although she was originally a young lady to begin with. But unexpectedly after her clan was annihilated, even the Uchiha family where she took refuge was also annihilated, she really was unlucky.

  "I'm Uchiha Sasuke. I don't have anything I like, but there are plenty of things I hate. My ambition is to revive the Uchiha clan, and then... kill that man..." Sasuke's face was calm as he spoke, a glimmer of murderous intent flashing in his dark eyes.

  The atmosphere suddenly solidified, and Naruto's face turned pale as he thought to himself: "The person Sasuke wants to kill can't be me, right?"

  "Alright, you four have distinct personalities. Starting tomorrow, we'll begin the survival training exercise. Don't forget to bring your ninja tools and assemble at 5 am sharp! Oh, and don't eat breakfast or you'll vomit!" Kakashi left after saying this with a subtle tone.

  Note 1: The full name is Genjutsu: Kōsa no Jutsu, it's an S-rank illusion technique that can deprive the opponent of their physical freedom, classified as a Uchiha clan's Bloodline Limit.

  The Uchiha clan's extermination event, I won't write about it, those who haven't seen it can go watch the anime episodes 129-131. Also, the Naruto storyline might be a bit longer, I'll try my best to skip what can be skipped. After finishing the Naruto storyline, next is the HP world, if you have any characters you want to conquer, send me a book review and I'll take care of it.