Chapter 3: Enrollment

[A.N: I know Neji is supposed to be older than Naruto and everyone else but, in this story, he is in same year as everyone else. It'll make sense in future chapters, as in this story he will have some more use and importance, hope you all understand.

Also due to early graduation of Neji there won't be major changes in Team Guy, it will still be same team with Lee, Tenten, and Neji, but Ryujiro and Neji will have good friendship.

Now, don't ask me question regarding this, you'll get your answers in future chapters.

If you want more information regarding this, go read information chapter at first.

Also, this is just a fanfiction so just go with the flow.]

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Enrollment, huh...

Nightfall, as Ryujiro lay on his bed, he pondered while looking at the recommendation letter beside him.

The Konoha Ninja Academy was established by the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, to nurture the young blood of Konoha.

Its purpose was to ensure the inheritance of the Will of Fire. However, Ryujiro, who knew all about the hidden darkness of Konoha, knew that the village had a dark side.

The roots of Konoha had long been corrupted, with figures like Danzo Shimura lurking in the shadows of the Hokage, making it unimaginable.

Those who believed in the Will of Fire probably didn't know that it was the benevolent Third Hokage, along with Danzo's scheming, who caused the downfall of the Uchiha clan a year later.

Enrolling meant the opportunity to learn more ninjutsu. Of course, the Ninja Academy didn't offer much in terms of techniques.

What it did provide was ninja knowledge and education, focusing on Taijutsu, Shurikenjutsu, and practical combat training.

Everyone from Konoha 11 were already attending the Ninja Academy.

They were the ones who will be key figures of Konoha in future.

But Ryujiro believed that with his system, he possessed infinite potential, and his future was no weaker than anyone else's.

In that case, let's enroll.

And slowly, get to know them.

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The next day, Ryujiro found Iruka.

"You're enrolling?" Iruka looked at Ryujiro in surprise.

Ryujiro nodded.

Under Iruka's guidance, Ryujiro entered the Ninja Academy. Ordinary civilians with poor aptitude had no chance of entering the Ninja Academy.

The Ninja Academy was meant to train ninjas, and those without the potential to become ninjas had no qualification to enter.

Currently, the most outstanding student of the Ninja Academy was Sasuke Uchiha of the Uchiha clan.

Sasuke was the pride of the Uchiha clan, a renowned genius in the Ninja Academy and the object of admiration for many young girls.

Which always confused Ryujiro as how could girls this young be crazy for a boy, maybe in this world due to wars and instability, girls matured much earlier, compared to earth.

"Recommended by the Third Hokage?" The headmaster of the Ninja Academy looked at Ryujiro with surprise.

A person recommended by the Third Hokage must be extraordinary.

"Iruka, let this kid be in your class."

The headmaster put away the recommendation letter and said to Iruka.

Iruka had no objections. From the beginning, he hoped Ryujiro would be in his class.

Leading Ryujiro to the classroom, Iruka stopped him with one hand at the door, and as he looked up, his mind was filled with dark thoughts.

Surely, it was another prank by Naruto.

Naruto wasn't mature yet and was famous in the class for being a troublemaker and a slacker.

Pushing open the door, a pot of white powder fell, and Iruka stepped back with Ryujiro.

At that moment, Naruto with his blond hair excitedly looked at the door. 

When he saw Iruka staring at him with a dark face, he immediately lowered his head and took out a book to cover his face.

Such a boring game could only be played by Naruto.

Iruka led Ryujiro into the classroom, attracting the curiosity of many students.

Ryujiro scanned the people in their seats.

Yamanaka Ino, Haruno Sakura, Uzumaki Naruto, Uchiha Sasuke, Akimichi Choji...

The future of Konoha were all gathered in this class.

"Sakura, haven't you noticed how handsome this guy is!"

Ryujiro's handsome appearance, dark green eyes, and unique temperament instantly caught Ino's attention.

Sakura pouted, "Hmph, he's nothing compared to our Sasuke."

"You! Since when did Sasuke become yours?"

"Sasuke belongs to me!"

Compared to the stunning arrival of Ryujiro, Ino still preferred Sasuke, whom she had known for a long time.

Sasuke's cold demeanor and his status as an Uchiha made him the object of admiration for many girls in the class.

Before long, Sakura and Ino began to argue.

"Sakura! Ino! What are you two doing!"

Iruka scolded both of them.

Sakura and Ino stopped, coldly glancing at each other before snorting.

"Cough, cough, cough."

"From now on, Ryujiro will be part of our class. You are classmates now."

"Ryujiro, sit there."

Iruka pointed to a seat.

Ryujiro looked over, and his gaze slightly changed.

Who was that girl?

Hyuga Hinata?

Hinata noticed Ryujiro's gaze, her small face blushed shyly as she lowered her head, making her even cuter.

However, there was a hostile gaze directed at Hinata.

It was Neji.

The current Neji harbored only hatred for the main family. 

Hinata, as a member of the main family, in Neji's eyes, was not worthy of the main family's status with her gentle personality.

Ryujiro walked over and sat down next to Hinata.

"Hello, I'm Ryujiro."

Ryujiro flashed a bright smile, a smile that stirred the hearts of countless girls in the classroom.

Compared to Sasuke's cold indifference, at this moment, they were more enamored with Ryujiro.

"H-hello... I'm Hinata Hyuga."

Hinata stuttered shyly, not daring to meet Ryujiro's eyes, even her speech was low, as she kept her head down.

Ryujiro didn't mind. He knew Hinata's personality was like this. Even speaking to the opposite sex made her blush.

Especially in front of the uniquely charming Ryujiro.

Sasuke glanced at Ryujiro with disdain and clicked his tongue.

For this person who stole his limelight, Sasuke was still somewhat discontented.

He was a genius of the Uchiha clan. How could he be overshadowed by a commoner?

Class time passed quickly, with only a few students in the classroom paying attention.

Even Ryujiro immersed himself in his own mental space, battling with Young Mihawk. Hinata, who was beside him, watched Ryujiro attentively.

He's sweating so much.

What's wrong with him? He's been sweating non-stop. Although the weather is hot now, it's very cool inside the classroom unlike outside.

Is Ryujiro feeling unwell?

Suddenly, Ryujiro opened his eyes wide, panting heavily. Sweat dripped from his eyebrows, and his face showed signs of exhaustion.

"Ryujiro, this is for you."

Hinata's voice was smaller than a mosquito's, as she handed a handkerchief to Ryujiro, keeping her head down.

Ryujiro was taken aback for a moment, then smiled, "Thank you, Hinata."

After saying this, Hinata's face turned even redder.

Ryujiro wiped away the sweat from his forehead, hesitated for a moment, and decided not to return the handkerchief, which was soaked with sweat, to Hinata.

Ino and Sakura looked at Hinata and Ryujiro in surprise.

"Hinata actually talked to someone, that's rare, and it's Ryujiro."

"Could it be that Ryujiro is Hinata's type?"

Everyone present knew about Hinata's shy and timid personality, which had always been a problem. Even communicating with others was particularly difficult for her.

But Sakura and Ino had looked a few times and found that it was Hinata who took the initiative to talk to Ryujiro, which surprised them both.

At the same time, Neji also looked at Ryujiro and Hinata with a gloomy expression.

His fists clenched tightly, even trembling from the force...