Chapter 73: The Hokage's Summons

After the physical fitness test ended, the students of first-grade Class A sat on the ground to rest regardless of their image.

But their gazes were all uniformly fixed on Kitazawa and Iruka Umino, because they were conducting the on-site ranking.

"I wonder what score I'll get."

Sakura Haruno glanced at the quite calm Sasuke Uchiha, a foolish smile on her face, "It would be best if I could be next to Sasuke-kun."

"Just do your best."

Ino Yamanaka brushed her golden hair and said open-mindedly, "This is just an ordinary monthly exam."

"Not bad."

Choji Akimichi was eating potato chips, crunching loudly.

"Passing is victory."

Shikamaru Nara said lazily.

"Since you guys don't care, then I won't be polite; I'll take first place!"

Kiba Inuzuka smiled confidently and said.

"First place is definitely Sasuke-kun's."

Sakura Haruno retorted.

"The outcome is not yet decided; you and I are both first place."

Naruto Uzumaki remembered Kitazawa's words and said, "Maybe first place is mine!"

After he finished speaking, he found that the friends nearby were all looking at him with surprise.

"Why are you looking at me?"

Naruto Uzumaki asked, puzzled.

"To hear such words from your mouth is really... unexpected."

Shikamaru Nara said with a smile.

"That's what Teacher Kitazawa said."

Naruto Uzumaki blinked and said.

"No wonder."

Ino Yamanaka couldn't help but nod and said.

Sasuke Uchiha didn't participate in the exchange.

Because in his view, first place was already in his pocket.

Hinata Hyuga didn't chat with them either.

Because she was immersed in her own world and didn't hear clearly what they were saying at all.

She clenched her hands, praying as a young girl; she didn't want to let Kitazawa down.

"I am now announcing the results."

Kitazawa walked to them with the roster.

Everyone stood up one after another, staring at him with anticipation.