[Uchiha Mikoto: Looks like Sasuke has finally made some real friends he can connect with!]
[Uchiha Fugaku: Yeah!]
[Uzumaki Kushina: Minato, our Naruto has formed his own bonds too!]
[Namikaze Minato: He sure has!]
[Senju Tobirama: Bonds, huh? Then why does this whole thing feel more and more like romance?]
[Namikaze Minato:.....Excuse me?]
[Uchiha Fugaku:....What?]
[Uzumaki Kushina:....Huh?]
[Uchiha Mikoto:.....Seriously?]
[Senju Hashirama: Tobirama, why do you always have to ruin a wholesome moment?]
[Senju Tobirama: I'm just saying, look at them! Sasuke and Naruto literally had their first kiss with each other! There's definitely something going on there! It kind of reminds me of you and Madara, big brother. And then you have Naruto running after that pink-haired girl, but she only has eyes for Sasuke. If you ask me, this has all the makings of a classic love triangle!]
[Uchiha Madara: Tobirama, why are you so weird?]
[Uzumaki Kushina: Exactly! Naruto and Sasuke are obviously just friends!]
[Uchiha Mikoto: That's right! Not everyone is like you and Ancestor Izuna, two eternal virgins who never had a relationship!]
[Uchiha Izuna: Hey! Why am I getting dragged into this?!]
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Meanwhile, Makoto glanced over at Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura, then casually started singing Fighting Dreamers, the fourth opening song of the OG Naruto series.
We are fighting dreamers
Heading for the top
Fighting dreamers
Not caring about appearances
Fighting dreamers
Fighting for what we believe in
Oli Oli Oli Oh! Just go my way!
Right here right now
Let it out like a straight liner
Right here, right now
Finish it off, get the fire!
...
...
[Senju Tobirama: What song is this? It's kinda catchy.]
[Senju Hashirama: Yeah, it's got a nice energy to it!]
[Uchiha Madara: Didn't expect you to be a musical germ, kid.]
[Makoto Ito: Hmph. If you ask me, the only thing filthy here is the tattoo on your body, it's like a breeding ground for bacteria.]
Madara's eye twitched as he read the message. 'Wait.....I clearly typed musical gem, so why the hell did he read it like...'
His thoughts came to a halt as he glanced back at his message and spotted the typo.
".....Fuck."
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Naruto's eyes lit up after hearing him sing the song. "Makoto! What's that song called? I've decided! When I become Hokage, you HAVE to perform it live! Right, Sasuke? Isn't it awesome?!"
To everyone's surprise, Sasuke actually nodded. "Not bad. I didn't think you had it in you."
Makoto then formed a hand seal and used Great Fireball Technique to burn the empty food containers, erasing any evidence of their meal.
Now full and content, the four of them sprawled out on the grassy training ground, lazily waiting for their ever-late sensei.
"Kakashi-sensei is seriously pushing it!" Naruto groaned, rolling on the ground in frustration.
"It's already noon, and he's STILL not here!"
Sasuke lay back with his hands behind his head, scowling. "Tch. He's completely unreliable."
Even Sakura crossed her arms in annoyance. "Yeah! He told us to be here in the morning, and now it's almost lunchtime! If Makoto hadn't brought food, we'd be starving!"
[Uchiha Madara: This Kakashi guy… He's making his students wait this long?]
[Senju Hashirama: No sense of responsibility at all!]
[Senju Tobirama: Minato, this was your student? What kind of example did you set for him?]
[Namikaze Minato:....]
[Hatake Sakumo: Sigh I swear, this boy of mine needs a serious wake-up call....]
Just as the group members was still busy roasting Kakashi, the man himself strolled onto the training ground.
The sun was already high in the sky, and lunchtime had long passed. Yet, as if nothing was wrong, Kakashi lazily waved at his team.
"Morning, everyone."
Naruto shot to his feet, practically yelling at him. "MORNING?! Kakashi-sensei, you're HOURS late! Do you even know what time it is?!"
Sasuke and Sakura crossed their arms, glaring at him angrily.
Kakashi scratched the back of his head, looking entirely unbothered. "Well....I got lost on the way here."
Naruto's eye twitched after hearing his words. "What kind of excuse is THAT?!"
Sakura scoffed, folding her arms. "I don't buy it."
Kakashi ignored their protests and instead turned his attention to Makoto. He didn't say anything as Hiruzen had already briefed him about Makoto joining their team.
Besides, according to the reports, Makoto had already mastered the Shadow Clone Technique and Rasengan from the Scroll of Seals. His strength would definitely be a valuable addition to the team.
With a casual shrug, Kakashi reached into his pocket and pulled out two small bells along with an alarm clock.
Since Makoto wasn't his student, he wouldn't be participating in the test. So, just like in the original storyline, there were only two bells.
"Alright, let's get started, shall we?" Kakashi said, flashing his usual eye-smile.
Naruto, still fuming, clenched his fists.
"Sensei, I swear, I'll make you pay for making us wait this long!"
Kakashi simply chuckled. "Oh? Then let's see what you've got, my dear students."
And with that, the infamous Bell Test was about to begin.
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This chapter is for hitting 600 power stones. Honestly, I thought you will reach it before I even woke up but here we are.
What happened, guys? Did the fire in your hearts burn out? Have you all forgotten the will of power?
When the power stones reset,
You shall vote.
I, sparky will drop a bonus chapter.
Then the cycle repeats.