Naruto: Dual-Pupil Uchiha

"Heh. Boring person!"

Watching Sasuke's back as he walked away, Genya shook his head but there was a hint of amusement in his heart.

"I wonder if Itachi knows he's made a mistake? Or maybe… he just doesn't want to admit he's wrong."

Sasuke—

I hope you can become stronger.

Lately, maybe because the Uchiha started a Ninja Academy, Sasuke has been training very hard. Now, his strength is even better than in his previous life.

If I'm not mistaken, he's already awakened two tomoe Sharingan!

Within the Uchiha clan, he's considered a high-level genius. But compared to Itachi, Sasuke's talent still isn't enough.

He needs to keep working hard.

At crucial moments, I might even give Sasuke some extra pressure.

But for now, I'll just let him be.

"Hmph, he's so boring. Always with that cold, icy face like everyone owes him money!" Naruto said sourly, watching Sasuke leave, with Sakura running after him.

That damn Sasuke—always with a scowl. How does he even get Sakura's attention?

Naruto felt a little bitter.

"Don't worry about him. Let's go eat!" Genya waved his hand and led everyone away.

But,

As Genya left, his eyes flickered briefly toward a rooftop near the ninja academy. He murmured softly, "Are they all here?"

After the quiet whisper, he stepped outside.

Not far away,

On a rooftop, four people stood together.

"Kakashi, I feel like that kid Genya has noticed us," Might Guy said, scratching his bowl-cut hair, his tone a bit heavy.

Lately, he felt Genya was becoming more special, and his physical strength seemed to be growing stronger.

Even when they sparred, Might Guy sensed that wasn't Genya's true physical limit.

"Maybe," Kakashi answered slowly, his voice calm.

Ever since Kakashi learned Genya's identity, he knew there were some things that couldn't be hidden from him.

Now that they were here, with Genya's sensing abilities, Kakashi was sure he had already realized everything.

"Hmph, just a brat from the Uchiha clan!" Asuma Sarutobi puffed on his cigarette, his tone mocking. "You're here to pick the right disciple, aren't you?"

Neither Kakashi nor Kurenai spoke.

But Might Guy raised his hand seriously, "Not me. I'm just here with Kakashi and Kurenai to watch the show."

He already had disciples, but some of them weren't very promising. Neji and Lee clearly had the strength to pass the Chunin or even Jonin exams, but Neji and the others showed no ambition at all.

Such a shame!

Asuma Sarutobi ignored Might Guy's nonsensical words and instead looked at Kakashi and Kurenai.

"I want Uzumaki Naruto, Nara Shikamaru, and Uchiha Genya. I'll arrange for the class assignments myself."

Actually, although the students were supposed to draw lots for their class divisions, the results had long been rigged behind the scenes.

Some people were assigned in advance.

As for the grouping results?

A simple genjutsu could easily change what they saw.

That's why these few all had the power to select people.

Asuma spoke arrogantly, probably used to living as a superior.

Seeing Kakashi and Kurenai pick early, he assumed they would agree with his choices.

Of course, the task of selecting students was assigned to him by Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Taking graduates from the Ninja Academy as disciples could create strong bonds in the future.

If the disciples were chosen well, it would benefit the teacher too.

So, Sarutobi Hiruzen assigned Asuma three people. The first was Uzumaki Naruto.

As the jinchuriki, if Asuma became Naruto's teacher, it would strengthen the bond between them.

If Naruto could perfectly master the Nine-Tails' power, it would help push Asuma toward the position of Hokage.

The Sarutobi clan could become even more prosperous!

The second person was Shikamaru Nara. Besides their Shadow Possession secret jutsu, the Nara clan was known for their high intelligence.

Shikamaru's father was currently Sarutobi Hiruzen's strategist.

Judging by Shikamaru's current performance, he would also become a rare talent in the future.

However, the third candidate was not Genya, as Sarutobi Hiruzen had not recommended him but instead recommended Neji Hyuga.

But when Asuma Sarutobi saw Genya, he immediately changed the third spot!

He wanted to see what was so special about Uchiha Genya.

Uchiha opposing the Sarutobi clan? Ridiculous.

"If no one has objections, then it's settled!" Asuma Sarutobi looked at Kakashi and Kurenai. Since they said nothing, he was ready to finalize the decision.

Next, he only needed to notify Iruka to prepare.

"No, Naruto will be my student!" But just as Asuma finished speaking, Kakashi immediately rejected his decision!

"Kakashi, you..." Asuma Sarutobi did not expect Kakashi to oppose his opinion.

Was he not afraid of the Sarutobi clan's anger?

"Naruto Uzumaki is the son of my teacher. Before, because he was a Jinchuriki and unstable, I wasn't allowed to have too much contact with him. But now that he has graduated, it's my turn to teach him!" Kakashi spoke firmly and logically.

He was stepping in to teach the child on behalf of his teacher, Minato Namikaze.

Even Sarutobi Hiruzen would have nothing to say after hearing this.

"Fine, fine!" Asuma Sarutobi gritted his teeth and muttered, "Fine." He would have to tell his father that Kakashi could no longer be relied on.

"Sorry, but I have been entrusted to take Uchiha Genya as my disciple!"

Kurenai slowly spoke.

As she said this, a figure wearing a tiger-head mask from the Uchiha clan appeared in her mind.

A few days ago, that person had been guiding her in genjutsu techniques.

Of course, they also made one request — after Genya graduates from the ninja academy, he must be taken under her name.

"Kurenai, you too..." Asuma Sarutobi looked a bit wronged, but when he looked into Kurenai's eyes, they were soft — or rather, more possessive than soft.

"Entrusted to me," Kurenai replied calmly, seeing Asuma's expression. "I hope Asuma will agree to this."

"Alright, Uchiha Genya is yours, but..." Asuma said, then turned to Kakashi. "But Shikamaru and Naruto still need to be discussed!"

"Thank you," Kurenai said, ignoring the exchange between Kakashi and Asuma, and bowed slightly to Asuma before preparing to leave.

She needed to notify Iruka about this.

"Kurenai, wait." Seeing her about to leave, Asuma quickly called out, "It's getting late. Want to have dinner together?"

Kurenai smiled at Asuma. "Sorry, I have something else today."

With that, she walked away.

Outside the ninja academy, a white-haired teacher stood in a corner, watching the direction Naruto Uzumaki had gone, his eyes dark and unclear.

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