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"Genma Shiranui, Ebisu, and Memma Takaro form Team 4," the Chunin teacher announces once again, as Choza Akimichi enters and takes his team with him. Then he declares, "Hayate Gekko, Ibiki Morino, and Tokara form Team 5," and a random Jonin enters to lead this group. Finally, he announces, "Rin Nohara, Obito Uchiha, and Raido Namiashi form Team 6," which catches my attention as I was curious about Obito and Rin's formation.

As I take another look at Raido Namiashi, I feel a sense of intrigue. I didn't even know he existed, and during these past three years, he went unnoticed by me.

"Kakashi Hatake, Atsuchi, and Guy form Team 7," our names are finally announced.

"Yoshiiiiiii, I always knew we were destined to follow the same path of youth as great rivals!" recites Guy, with one foot on the table and a determined gaze.

"That's unfair!" shouts a background girl.

"It's true, they are the top students in the class. I demand a new formation," another girl exclaims frantically, while looking at Kakashi with a lovestruck expression.

"Shut up! Are you questioning the Hokage's methods?" the teacher interrupts, causing the girls to stop their complaints.

Noticing the door creaking again, I finally catch a glimpse of our Jonin-sensei revealing a smiling Minato Namikaze.

"Atsuchi, it seems we meet again," Minato says, with a smile on his face.

"It hasn't been that long, Minato-SENSEI," I reply, emphasizing the title of sensei.

"Well, shall we head out then? Meet me on top of the building," Minato says, disappearing with his jutsu.

"It seems he has completely mastered the technique," I reflect, observing Minato using Hiraishin, the jutsu of the Second Hokage. "What a show-off," I think again, as I stand up and start to leave the classroom, followed by an enthusiastic Guy and Kakashi, who is always himself.

Before closing the door, I hear the announcement of the next team. "Asuma Sarutobi, Kurenai Yuuhi, and Haido Namiashi form Team 8," declares our teacher, to Asuma's delight.

Arriving at the rooftop, I quickly spot Minato, comfortably sitting while twirling his new tri-pronged kunai on his index finger. Upon noticing our arrival, Minato calmly stands up and looks at the three of us.

"Let's have a brief introduction as a rite of passage. First and foremost, I want to congratulate the three of you on your formation and performance in the tests," Minato congratulates.

Witnessing this scene, Guy starts to cry softly, proud of himself. "Thank you for your support, Minato Sensei!" Guy exclaims, filled with enthusiasm and emotion.

Seeing our friend in this state, Kakashi and I console him with words of encouragement, giving him light pats on the back as a sign of camaraderie.

"I'm glad to see that you all get along so well. As you may know, I am Minato, and from today onward, I will be your supervisor and Jonin teacher," he introduces himself. Following the ritual, we introduce ourselves as well, without delving into the clichés of dreams and ambitions.

"Today, we'll have a training session. I want to test your teamwork," Minato says, pulling out two bells from his pockets.

Smiling, Minato continues his explanation about the content of the training session. "Retrieve these two bells from me, and the training is over."

"Why are there only two bells if there are three of us?" Guy asks, confused.

"Very keen observation. There are only two bells because only two of you will pass, and the last one will be expelled," Minato says with a sharp gaze.

"It can't be!" exclaims Guy, shocked by the content of the training session. "Kakashi, Atsuchi, how can they try to separate our youth and our rivalry..." Guy continues, a bit dejected.

"Don't worry, Guy, this is just a test from Minato. We have to show the value of our team, and he will surely approve all of us," I say to Guy, trying to calm him down, as I notice his hopeful gaze.

"Yes, that's it! Let's show Minato the extent of our youth!" Guy responds, excitedly, and I quickly see him removing the weights from his feet.

As I cast a sharp glance at Kakashi, I see him draw his Tanto from his back. Then, I turn my gaze back to Minato, who was observing us. I decide to take out a storage scroll and summon my short sword, preparing myself for what is to come. 

"You have no idea what you're getting yourself into, Minato-sensei," I declare confidently.

Minato's POV

I was just watching the boys talk, but suddenly, I feel a foreboding sense taking over my heart. I go on high alert as I notice Kakashi drawing his Tanto and Atsuchi summoning his short sword. Before I can react, Guy disappears at a dizzying speed.

'Quick,' I reflect as I see Guy reappear a few inches away from me, setting up a spinning kick. "Konoha Senpuu!" Guy shouts, delivering a powerful spinning kick that utilizes the momentum of the movement, making it stronger and heavier.

I defend against the kick with my left arm in a defensive position, but I am caught off guard by the fierce attack and get pushed back, my soles dragging on the ground due to the chakra I used to anchor my feet.

"A beautiful kick..." I am interrupted as I notice, in my peripheral vision, Kakashi with his Tanto bathed in electric sparks. 'A true genius, Sakumo-sempai must feel proud,' I think as I defend against his attack with my Kunai bathed in wind-style chakra.

"Excellent timing..." I begin to say to Kakashi, but I am interrupted when I feel something approaching my back. I cast a surprised glance as I notice Atsuchi delivering a vertical slash with his short sword, from top to bottom.

Inside, I'm cursing these boys, but I quickly decide to take this training session seriously. I use my maximum speed and reaction to dodge Atsuchi's strike, which ends up hitting the ground where I was.

"I guess I'll take the three of you more seriously from now on," I say, looking at the three "genins" in front of me. I use my Hiraishin no Jutsu to teleport myself to Training Field 7.

I reappear in the midst of a lush field, surrounded by trees. Quickly, I pick up one of my Kunai from the ground in a simple motion, but I notice that only the sound of one bell is ringing at my hips.

As I look at the lone remaining bell, a slow-motion flashback plays in my mind, depicting the moment when Atsuchi cuts one of my bells as I dodged.

"So, that was always your goal," I calmly reflect, smiling slightly at the meticulous efforts of this team of "genins."

I cast a brief gaze over the entire training field and begin setting up some traps and marking locations with my Kunai to use the Hiraishin no Jutsu.

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