The morning sun filtered gently through the wide classroom windows of the Ninja Academy.
As each student stood on the small platform at the front of the room, Iruka-sensei guided them to introduce themselves.
It was a tradition, a simple way to break the ice and understand one another before the years of training ahead began.
"Yamanaka Ino," the blonde girl said confidently as she stood up front.
Her sharp blue eyes scanned the room once, then gently drifted toward the boy sitting beside Shikamaru.
"My dream," she continued, pausing for just a second, "is to become a strong and graceful kunoichi, and eventually… marry the one I love."
Her gaze subtly shifted to Gojo.
It was fleeting, but noticeable enough to draw quiet snickers from some classmates.
Gojo blinked in mild surprise but kept a neutral face. He wasn't entirely oblivious.
He just didn't expect her to be so open.
Next came Sakura.
The pink-haired girl stepped forward with a composed expression. "Haruno Sakura.
My goal is to become a skilled medical ninja one day. And... like Ino, I also want to be with someone special."
Her eyes rested on Gojo too, though far more briefly and with a tinge of embarrassment.
She brushed a lock of pink hair behind her ear and returned to her seat quickly.
Hinata's turn came. The shy Hyūga girl's voice was barely audible at first.
"H-Hyuuga Hinata. I... I want to become strong enough to stand beside someone I admire. A-and protect my loved ones."
Though her head was bowed, her eyes timidly peeked at Gojo. It wasn't hard to figure out who she meant.
Shikamaru sighed as he leaned back, muttering with a shake of his head, "What a drag…
This Gojo guy's luck is just absurd. Three girls already set their sights on him."
Kiba grunted in agreement. "Tch. Not fair. What's so special about him, anyway?"
Naruto crossed his arms, puffing his cheeks slightly. "I don't get it either."
Choji just continued munching on a bag of chips, completely unbothered by the love drama.
Shikamaru stood up when his name was called. He lazily scratched the back of his head and said, "Nara Shikamaru.
My dream is to be a normal ninja, marry a normal woman, and have two kids. Then retire early and live a peaceful life."
Gojo snorted quietly. He knew too well that Shikamaru's life would be anything but peaceful.
Kiba's voice was loud and enthusiastic when he stepped forward. "Inuzuka Kiba! I'm gonna become the next Hokage! Just you wait!"
Akamaru barked in agreement from his jacket.
"Aburame Shino. I want to study insects and refine insect-based techniques to protect the village." His calm, neutral tone remained unchanged.
Naruto jumped up, grinning ear to ear. "Uzumaki Naruto! Believe it—I'm gonna become the next Hokage and make everyone acknowledge me!"
Surprisingly, the class didn't burst into laughter or ridicule. The past scuffle with Sasuke had made everyone cautious about mocking Naruto.
Gojo's silent protection hung over him like a shield, and the others respected that—even feared it.
Kiba and Naruto gave each other competitive glances.
"Tch. I said it first, Naruto!"
"Yeah, but I'll get there first, dog-boy!"
"Say that again!"
"I said—"
Iruka coughed once, signaling them to sit down.
Then came the Uchiha's turn.
Sasuke stood with practiced poise, arms crossed and a cold glint in his eyes. His voice was calm but intense.
"Uchiha Sasuke. I will restore the Uchiha clan to its former glory, surpass my brother, and prove that I'm the strongest ninja. Especially... stronger than a certain someone."
His eyes flicked toward Gojo, filled with seething resentment.
Naruto, not one to back down, muttered loudly enough for everyone to hear, "Big words from someone who couldn't even defend himself the other day."
The room went quiet for a second. Sasuke's hands clenched. He shot a glare at Naruto but didn't reply. Not yet.
Gojo simply yawned as if Sasuke's declaration didn't interest him.
Then Iruka called his name.
Gojo stood calmly and walked to the front of the class.
"Senju Gojo," he said simply, voice firm and proud. "My goal is to become a ninja like my grandfathers—Senju Hashirama and Senju Tobirama. And someday, surpass them… to become the next God of Shinobi."
The entire class froze.
Gasps echoed through the room. Even the usually bored Shikamaru sat upright in disbelief.
Sakura blinked. "Wait… Did he say… Hashirama and Tobirama?"
Ino's mouth parted slightly. "As in the First and Second Hokage?!"
Hinata stared in awe.
Kiba muttered, "You gotta be kidding me."
Even Iruka looked stunned for a moment. Then he straightened and gave a short nod.
Sasuke gritted his teeth harder, his jaw tensing. That arrogant show-off...
[Ding! Congratulations to host for plundering Sasuke's opportunity: Public declaration of superiority. Reward: 1000 system points.]
Gojo smirked inside. The system always delivered.
But then, something unusual happened.
He heard a Voice
Everyone were dumbfounded
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[ TO BE CONTINUED ]
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Author's Note:
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