Chapter 72: Time to Change the Jungle!

Everyone in the classroom stared at Sasuke. No one knew why this usually aloof and solitary person suddenly stood up.

Naruto looked at Sasuke in confusion, his head filled with question marks.

Iruka also noticed Sasuke, his gaze falling on him, his expression softening.

"Sasuke, is there something you need?" Iruka asked.

Immediately, everyone in the classroom perked up their ears, curious about what Sasuke was planning.

**+5**

The numbers in front of Sasuke's eyes jumped. In the system's judgment, this scene was considered showing off.

"Iruka-sensei, I want to apply for early graduation."

Sasuke's indifferent voice sounded.

The volume of his voice was no different from normal speech, but in everyone's heart, it was like a thunderclap.

**+15**

The numbers in front of Sasuke's eyes immediately jumped.

"Sasuke, what did you say?" Iruka's eyes flashed with surprise. He never thought Sasuke would make such a request.

"Iruka-sensei, you heard right. I want to apply for early graduation!"

Sasuke repeated, this time his voice was a little louder, with an unquestionable firmness in his tone.

**+20**

As soon as Sasuke said these words, the numbers in his eyes increased sharply.

This was not the usual incremental increase.

Obviously, when the system judged, it determined that this was a higher level of showing off.

Wow!

In an instant, the students in the classroom reacted and couldn't help but discuss.

"Oh my god, Sasuke is going to graduate early!"

"Doesn't that mean I won't be able to see Sasuke-kun in the future!"

"How could this be!"

"Why graduate early?"

"There's only one month left until graduation, what's the point of graduating early now?"

"..."

The students whispered to each other, and the quiet classroom instantly turned into a noisy market.

"Everyone, quiet down."

Iruka tapped the blackboard, suppressing the discussion and drawing everyone's attention to him.

"Sasuke, come out for a moment, I need to talk to you."

Iruka nodded to Sasuke and walked towards the door. When he reached the door, he paused and glanced at the students in the classroom.

"Continue your self-study."

Then, Iruka walked out of the classroom.

Swoosh!

After Iruka walked out, the students' eyes turned to Sasuke, their gazes examining his handsome face from different angles.

Sasuke's expression didn't change at all, maintaining his aloofness and pride.

He walked from his seat to the aisle.

Step by step.

He walked out of the classroom door at a specific, leisurely pace.

Wow!

As soon as Sasuke left, the classroom was once again swept up in a storm of discussion, with everyone talking about Sasuke's early graduation application.

Thump, thump, thump...

With a series of footsteps, Sakura ran to Naruto's side, her face full of displeasure and annoyance.

"Naruto, what's going on?" Sakura questioned.

"How would I know!" Naruto gave a wry smile. He felt that he was the most confused one. Sasuke was clearly by his side, but he didn't say anything to him, not even saying hello before standing up.

"Naruto, did you say something to Sasuke? Otherwise, why would Sasuke suddenly apply for graduation? There's only one month left until the graduation exam, why apply for early graduation now!" Sakura complained, putting all the blame on Naruto.

"What did I say?" Naruto was completely dumbfounded. Seeing Sakura's angry look, he didn't dare to provoke her. Now he wished he had said something so he could give Sakura an answer, but the problem was he didn't know anything!

"Humph!" Sakura snorted coldly, turned and left, returning to her seat. From her expression, she was angry with Naruto.

"I... I..." Naruto was completely confused by this sudden turn of events. With Sasuke in front and Sakura behind, he was in a turmoil.

...

After Sasuke walked out of the classroom, he saw Iruka outside in the corridor beckoning to him, so he walked over.

"Sasuke, why do you want to graduate early again?" Iruka looked at Sasuke, his tone full of helplessness.

Again?

Sasuke keenly caught a keyword.

Did the previous Sasuke apply for early graduation?

This was a very important piece of information!

Sasuke's mind raced. He could only think of two possibilities.

First, the previous Sasuke's application for early graduation failed.

Second, the previous Sasuke's application for early graduation was successful, but he did not pass the assessment and ultimately failed to graduate early.

Sasuke was more inclined to the first possibility.

With the first place in the Ninja School, he couldn't have failed to graduate early, right?

Immediately, Sasuke analyzed based on the first possibility.

The application for early graduation was rejected.

Who would reject it?

Why would they reject it?

Sasuke immediately thought of the Third Hokage, so the reason was...

Afraid that he would be too outstanding?

Afraid that he would become a ninja and have to go on missions?

Or...

Both!

In a short instant, Sasuke thought about many things, and various plans emerged in his mind.

"Iruka-sensei, I think with my current ability, I can completely graduate early. I want to become a ninja." Sasuke said in a deep voice.

"Sasuke, you said the same thing a year ago. You can't just graduate early from the Ninja School because you want to. Besides, there's only one month left, it won't be long. Why are you making a fuss at this time!" Iruka said earnestly.

"I am the genius of Konoha Village. A genius must act like a genius. Uchiha Itachi can graduate early, Hatake Kakashi can graduate early, so I want to graduate early too. Even if it's just one month early, it's still early graduation!" Sasuke said righteously.

**+10**

The numbers in front of Sasuke's eyes jumped.

As expected.

The increase in points was considerable!

As long as he talked about early graduation, it would generate a higher degree of showing off.

Sasuke had thought it through carefully when he was in the classroom. Staying in the Ninja School now was just small-scale stuff, and the points he could get were not enough to support his current huge consumption.

This jungle didn't have enough experience!

It was time to change to another jungle!

"Sasuke, the Third Hokage won't agree to your early graduation. Back then, um, the culprit of that incident hasn't been found yet. Early graduation only has risks for you, not benefits!"

Iruka carefully chose his words. Even if Sasuke mentioned Itachi's name, he couldn't say it. He didn't want to stimulate this proud boy.

"Iruka-sensei, please report my application to the Third Hokage. Leave the rest to me to talk to the Third Hokage. I believe he will agree!" Sasuke said firmly.

Sasuke's thinking was very clear.

He absolutely couldn't waste time in the classroom at this stage. He knew almost everything that was going to happen next.

If he couldn't accumulate enough capital during this peaceful time, then when the storm came, it would be the greatest cruelty to himself!

**+10**

The numbers in front of Sasuke's eyes jumped again.

"Whew!"

After a moment of silence, Iruka took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, calming himself down.

"I understand. I will report to the Third Hokage, but what the result of the report will be is not within my control."

(End of chapter)