Sasuke had truly gone too far.
Yet Iruka's reaction left everyone confused.
If they hadn't personally felt the crushing pressure of Sasuke's chakra just moments ago, the scene before them would have sparked outrage.
Naruto would have been the first to protest.
This is completely unfair!
Compared to Sasuke using his genius privilege to let Sakura and Ino graduate without taking the exam, that part almost seemed minor.
But still—
How could this be allowed?
It was hard to accept.
…
Sasuke stood up, one arm around Sakura and the other around Ino's slender waist, smiling lazily.
"In that case, we'll be leaving."
Iruka didn't try to stop them.
"Take care."
Granting Sasuke special treatment was understandable—his strength had clearly surpassed Iruka's own.
At the very least, he was already operating at special jonin level.
As for Sakura and Ino—
Iruka knew their abilities well.
If they had taken the exam normally, they would have passed without issue.
So granting them this favor—
Wasn't unreasonable.
…
Under countless jealous stares, Sasuke swaggered out of the classroom, holding both girls close.
Only after they disappeared did Kiba, as hot-headed as Naruto, finally voice his dissatisfaction.
"Iruka-sensei, is that really within the rules?"
Iruka didn't hide the truth.
"Rules are made for ordinary people."
"Can any of you have two girlfriends at once like Sasuke?"
The entire class fell silent.
"And," Iruka continued calmly, "I could clearly sense that Sasuke's strength has already surpassed mine."
"I'm a chunin. Think about what that means."
Choji and Naruto stared in disbelief.
"No way…"
"Is Sasuke already jonin level?"
How could the gap between classmates become this wide?
Yet none of them doubted Iruka.
If their teacher had openly granted Sasuke such privileges, the reason was obvious.
…
Except for Sasuke, Sakura, and Ino, everyone else still had to take the exam properly.
After leaving the academy, Ino's cheeks were still flushed red.
Too many things had happened today.
She had become Sasuke's girlfriend—
Alongside Sakura.
And their graduation had been settled in just a few words.
The Konoha forehead protector in her hand felt unreal.
Like a dream.
…
Walking through the streets of Konoha, Sasuke still had his arm around Ino's waist.
She felt unbearably shy.
Yet Sakura showed no objection, so Ino didn't dare say much either.
"Sasuke… is it really okay that we skipped the exam?"
With their grades, they would have passed normally.
Why rush things?
Sasuke leaned in and kissed both Sakura and Ino on the cheek, one after the other.
Fragrant. Soft.
He felt deeply satisfied.
Who else in Konoha could walk openly like this?
He smiled.
"Time is precious."
"I know you both could have passed easily."
"But the exam would have wasted too much time."
Ino blinked in confusion.
"Wasted time? For what?"
Sasuke only smiled mysteriously.
Ino's face turned crimson again.
Even now, she hadn't fully grasped the meaning behind his words.
…
"From today on," Sasuke declared, "you and Sakura are both my wives."
"You'll call me husband."
Sakura blushed intensely, though she already knew how bold he was.
…
By evening, both girls were utterly exhausted.
"Rest for a while," Sasuke said at last. "Recover your strength."
He could have continued—
But he restrained himself.
They still had to return home tonight.
It wouldn't look good if, on the very first day after graduation, they failed to go back.
After two hours of rest, he would wake them and personally escort each one home.
…
Watching Sakura and Ino fall asleep, Sasuke considered resting as well.
But then he thought better of it.
He should buy them something to eat.
When they woke up, they'd be hungry.
As their boyfriend—
That was his responsibility.
In the future, once they could stay overnight at his place without going home…
…
Thinking back on the day, Sasuke felt exhilarated.
Thrilling.
Satisfying.
This—
This was the life of a transmigrator.
He strolled through Konoha's streets and bought plenty of delicious food without hesitation.
Just as he was about to head back—
He unexpectedly spotted a dejected Naruto in the distance.
"Did that idiot fail the exam?"
Naruto wasn't important.
What caught Sasuke's attention—
Was the shy little figure hiding in the corner behind him.
Secretly following.
Quietly worrying.
Hinata.