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The morning sun bathed the academy corridors, highlighting Rock Lee’s meticulous preparations for the Chunin Exams. He adjusted his green jacket, scent of cologne lingering in the air, as he spotted his target: Sakura Haruno. Her pink hair seemed to glow. Lee approached her group, ignoring the bickering between the arrogant Sasuke and the loudmouthed Naruto. With a determined sparkle in his thick-browed eyes, he stepped forward. "Hello everyone," he bowed politely, then fixed his gaze on Sasuke. "I heard you're strong, and I want to fight you." Sasuke ignored him. Naruto protested, demanding attention. Lee dismissed them both, turning his full, gentle attention to Sakura. "And Sakura," he declared, offering a thumbs-up. "Please be my girlfriend! I promise I'll be the best boyfriend." Th…