"Quiet! Class is starting!"
Nakamura Hino stepped into Class A and shouted loudly.
The students, who had still been chatting noisily, were stunned.
Over the past few days, ever since Nakamura Hino had been praised by other teachers for how outstanding Class A's students were—and how incredible his teaching ability was—he had been all smiles every day.
But today—
A dark-faced Nakamura had appeared.
The students were instantly intimidated. The classroom fell silent in an instant.
"I have two announcements to make!" Nakamura Hino said, his expression unusually serious.
"First—tomorrow's Grade Top Student match is canceled! The First-Year Top Student title will be awarded directly to Hoshino Yoru."
"Ah! Has Yoru-kun's excellence already reached the point of winning without fighting?"
"As expected of Yoru-kun!"
…
The classroom erupted into chatter.
Yoru remained calm, watching Nakamura Hino.
He already sensed something was wrong.
Unless there was a special reason, even if it was just for formality, they wouldn't hand him the title directly like this.
"Second matter!"
As expected, Nakamura Hino continued:
"The Fourth-Year Top Student, Hyuga Anshin, has issued a challenge to First-Year Top Student Hoshino Yoru. The match will take place tomorrow!"
Boom—
The entire class exploded.
"What?! That's impossible! Since when does a fourth-year challenge a first-year?!"
"Yoru-kun…" some of his admirers looked worried.
"Idiot! What kind of expression is that?! Don't you trust Yoru-kun?!"
"That's right! Yoru-kun will definitely win!"
The unprecedented news left everyone stunned.
Only Uchiha Mikoto and Uzumaki Kushina looked at Yoru with deep concern.
Both girls were sharp enough to understand—
In past years, the Fourth-Year Top Student would almost always become the overall academy champion.
And that level—
At the very least, far surpassed ordinary Genin.
Yoru gave them a reassuring glance, then stood up.
"I only have one question."
"Since I've become the First-Year Top Student, the condition I requested before… should be fulfilled, right?"
"…You mean the thing about providing you with meat?" Nakamura Hino's serious face twitched slightly.
"No problem. The academy will meet your request," he replied.
Before making this announcement, Nakamura Hino had already decided—
No matter what Yoru asked for, he would do everything he could to secure it.
And hearing such a simple request—
He agreed immediately.
(One year later—Nakamura Hino: "Stop right there! Yoru's meal for today isn't ready yet!")
"For tomorrow's match, the Third Hokage and several clan heads will be present to observe," Nakamura Hino continued.
"So Yoru, you don't need to worry. Your safety will be guaranteed."
"Although I also find this situation unbelievable…"
"Sensei!"
A voice suddenly interrupted him.
Hyuga Yasuda stood up, teeth clenched.
"This matter… is related to me."
"Hyuga Anshin is my cousin."
"What?! You actually did something so shameless?! Couldn't beat him, so you called your big brother to deal with Yoru-kun?!"
Akiyama Miyuki, the number one fan of Yoru's admirer group, immediately shouted in anger.
"I didn't!" Yasuda's face flushed red as he yelled nervously.
"It was his own decision! After hearing about my defeat, he said he would defend the honor of the Hyuga clan!"
"Yoru!"
Yasuda turned toward him.
"Although I lost miserably to you, I, Hyuga Yasuda, am still a man! If I want to defeat you, I will challenge you openly and fairly!"
"About this… I'm truly sorry!"
He bowed deeply.
"You don't need to worry about it," Yoru said calmly.
"As for your idiot cousin—"
"I'll teach him a proper lesson myself."
"Tell him to wash his neck and wait."
"Ahhh! Yoru-kun is so domineering!"
"That's right! Just a fourth-year top student—Yoru-kun can definitely defeat him!"
…
The fangirls were once again completely captivated by his words.
Only Mikoto and Kushina remained worried.
…
"Idiot Yoru… are you really confident?"
As the three approached Kushina's house, Kushina suddenly spoke.
"I-I'm not worried about you or anything!" she quickly added, her face turning red as she waved her hands.
"I just don't want you to lose and embarrass me!"
Yoru smiled.
"I'm very strong."
"Kushina—just wait and give me a hug to welcome the victor."
"W-What?!"
Kushina's face turned bright red.
"Who would hug you?!"
With a flustered huff, she ran straight into her house.
Yoru turned his gaze to Mikoto.
Her gentle face was filled with concern.
"Is it really going to be okay…?"
"Of course," Yoru said softly.
"Mikoto, just wait and celebrate my victory."
"…Alright. I'll be waiting."
She nodded gently.
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