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The morning sun streamed through the academy's high windows, casting long shadows in the corridor where ambition and nerves mingled. Rock Lee stood poised, the scent of fresh cologne clinging to his green jumpsuit. His eyes locked onto Sakura Haruno, her pink hair a soft splash of color amid the crowd. He approached her group, ignoring the familiar tension between Sasuke's silent arrogance and Naruto's vocal protests. With a respectful bow, Lee addressed them. "Good morning. Sasuke, your skill is spoken of. I wish to challenge you." Sasuke offered no more than a dismissive glance. Naruto shouted, "What about me?!" but Lee's focus had already shifted entirely. He turned to Sakura, his expression open and hopeful, and gave a firm thumbs-up. "And Sakura," he announced, voice ringing with con…