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Chapter 19 -  Stunned

Sasuke felt incredible.

Not just physically—

Mentally, too.

Holding the soft, slender bodies of Sakura and Ino in front of the entire class—

That superiority, that indulgent satisfaction—

It was intoxicating.

Once they sat down, the desks and chairs provided some cover.

Sasuke leaned closer and whispered near Ino's ear, "Relax. No one can see."

"Sasuke…"

Ino wanted to protest.

Today alone she had accepted something unprecedented—sharing him with Sakura.

And now he was being even more shameless.

Her face burned.

Yet she didn't push him away.

So Sakura's already used to this…

If she can handle it, then I can't lose to her.

That competitive spark in her heart made her endure it.

Naruto's teeth nearly shattered from clenching.

He had thought Sasuke having Sakura was already too much.

He had severely underestimated Sasuke's audacity.

And yet—

Not a single person dared to object.

After all, both girls themselves had agreed.

Who were they, as outsiders, to interfere?

In the corner, Hinata clenched her small fists.

She was worried about Naruto.

Naruto-kun…

How did Sasuke turn into this?

Left and right in his arms, acting without shame—

She felt embarrassed just watching.

Good thing I never liked him, she thought.

Otherwise I'd be humiliated like Sakura and Ino.

Besides—

Hinata was different.

Sakura's background was ordinary.

Ino's was respectable.

But Hinata was the heiress of the Hyuga clan.

Sharing a man?

Unthinkable.

But she underestimated Sasuke's willfulness.

Did she really think that simply not liking him would keep her safe?

In Sasuke's internal ranking—

Hinata was number one.

Especially the older version of her in later years…

"Ahem."

The classroom had fallen deathly silent.

After Sasuke's earlier display of chakra pressure, no one dared whisper.

Iruka, as the teacher, had to speak.

"Today is an important day."

"Whether you graduate and become true genin depends on today's exam."

The graduation exam consisted of written tests, taijutsu evaluation, and ninjutsu demonstration.

"Uchiha Sasuke. You've always been the top student. You go first."

Iruka didn't dare criticize Sasuke's behavior.

It might be inappropriate—

But Sakura and Ino were willing.

As an outsider, scolding him now would only seem meddlesome.

If Sasuke had forced himself on them, Iruka would have risked his life to stop him.

But right now—

Both girls leaned against Sasuke with soft, affectionate expressions.

Iruka, a lifelong bachelor, could only swallow his envy.

"Sensei, I'll skip the test. Just let me graduate."

Sasuke had no intention of letting go of the warmth in his arms.

The smoothness beneath his fingers was far more interesting than any exam.

"Sasuke, don't go too far!"

Iruka had tolerated enough.

"Oh?"

"You think I'm going too far, Sensei?"

Sasuke's aura shifted instantly.

A terrifying pressure filled the room.

It wasn't inferior to the killing intent Orochimaru once displayed.

And unlike Orochimaru—

Sasuke had the Sharingan.

His gaze locked onto Iruka for just one second.

Iruka felt as though he had fallen into hell itself.

Demons clawed at his heart.

He couldn't breathe.

Cold sweat drenched him.

This… is Sasuke?

How is he this powerful?

Just one glance—

And Iruka understood.

The boy before him had already surpassed him completely.

If Sasuke wanted him dead, it would be effortless.

In that instant—

Iruka's irritation transformed into awe.

Perhaps…

Someone like Sasuke truly deserved special treatment.

"Uchiha Sasuke… passes."

Iruka stepped forward respectfully, presenting the Konoha forehead protector.

This headband symbolized official recognition as a ninja of the Hidden Leaf.

But Sasuke's hands were occupied.

He didn't bother taking it.

To others, the forehead protector represented glory.

To Sasuke—

It was insignificant.

His ambition wasn't about honor.

It was about pleasure.

Beauty.

Control.

That was happiness.

"Iruka-sensei," Sasuke continued casually, "Sakura and Ino will graduate too."

"They're busy being my girlfriends. They don't have time for exams."

The room froze.

Now that was too much.

Himself skipping the test?

Fine.

He was a genius.

But granting privilege to both girlfriends?

Outrageous.

Shikamaru and Kiba exchanged looks of dissatisfaction.

Sasuke didn't let Iruka struggle.

"Don't worry."

"They're my women."

"I'll protect them for life."

"And I'll personally train them."

"Genin? Even elite jonin will be nothing for them."

The arrogance was staggering.

Naruto and the others expected Iruka to explode.

Instead—

Iruka smiled.

"With Sasuke-kun's talent, becoming a legend of Konoha—no, of the entire ninja world—is only a matter of time."

"I'll arrange graduation for Sakura and Ino immediately."

"Your headbands are ready."

The entire class was stunned.

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