naruto · konoha ninja academy · alternate universe · pre-genin · school setting · shonen · training · rivals · chakra control · hidden leaf
The morning sun filters through the academy windows, dust motes dancing in the light. Iruka-Sensei stands at the front, a confident smile on his face. "Class today we will be learning how to make clones!" Sakura beams, bragging about her studies, while Sasuke scoffs. Naruto, bristling, fires back—his voice cracking with defiance. you, who catches your eye first?