Sasuke's POV
It's been a few months since I've been attending the academy.
Everything was going well at first. I was happy to be at the top of my class, just like my brother, Itachi. I was good at kunai throwing and taijutsu because he helped me perfect them.
But then something changed. Johan Uzumaki, the brother of that idiot Naruto. I don't understand how twins can be so different from each other. One's a fool—lazy, loud, and totally useless. And the other is the complete opposite. Smart, good in studies, calm, and collected. He always smiles slightly and is ready to help everyone.
I could barely accept it at first. History and math won't help you become a true ninja. I know that. And Uchihas are the greatest clan, the strongest. My big brother, Itachi, is the strongest ninja. And I thought I was the same. That I would ace every subject, graduate at the top of my class.
But now... Johan's catching up. He's not my level yet, but he's growing faster. I'm afraid that he will surpass me. No. I can't let that happen. I'm an Uchiha. I was born to be the strongest. No one can compare to us.
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Shikamaru's POV
Life was good before the academy. I could sleep all day, play shogi with Choji, and watch clouds. But now, I have to attend classes.
Watching clouds was the best way to pass time, but now... he sighed.
And the academy... I don't even know what to say. Choji, my childhood buddy, is always eating—even in class, munching on chips. And then there's Kiba—shouting and always ready to fight. He and his dog, Akamaru... I think Kiba is more of a dog than Akamaru, honestly.
And I've met two interesting people. Naruto and Johan Uzumaki.
Twins, but completely different. One's a loudmouth and the other is calm. One's a knucklehead, the other is composed. But there's this rumor—something about them being demons or monsters. I don't know if that's true, but I'll judge them on my own. I don't care what others say.
So far, I haven't seen them do anything bad. And if you ask me, life would be better if I were still watching clouds instead of being stuck in this academy. What a drag.
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Sakura's POV
Joining the academy was the best day of my life.
Why? Because I saw him, Sasuke Uchiha. He's so cool! Confident, strong... and so handsome.
Of course, Ino says she's going to marry him. As if! She wishes.
If there's anyone I don't like, it's Naruto. Always yelling, challenging Sasuke, acting like he's some big shot. He's not. He's just annoying.
Then there's Johan, Naruto's twin.
At first, I thought he was arrogant, quiet, distant, barely talks to anyone. But after a while, I realized he's just... reserved. Like Sasuke. He actually pays attention in class, and he's good at all the academic stuff.
Still, I don't think he'll ever beat Sasuke.
Because Sasuke is the strongest. And the coolest.
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Naruto's POV
Why are they teaching history and math? I thought they would teach me powerful jutsu so I can become Hokage faster. Whenever I try to study, it feels like I'm going to die. It's so hard.
And Sasuke... I don't get what everyone sees in him. Everyone chanting "Sasuke! Sasuke!" like he's good at everything. Hmph.
My brother is better than him. I'm sure Johan would beat Sasuke black and blue.
Sometimes I envy Johan—not in a bad way, of course. He's good at everything, smart, and helps everyone. Even when people call us demons, he doesn't shout at them. He stays calm and cool.
Well, when I become Hokage, I'll let him be my advisor. Yes, hahaha.
At least now, not everyone is ignoring us. I've made some good friends—Shikamaru, Choji, Kiba. We get punished by Iruka-sensei a lot, but that's how we became friends. Funny, right?
Life's not so bad now.