Naruto: Reborn in Konoha, Starting with the Drop of Asura's Chakra

March 18th marked the day of the annual exam and the final major assessment for Yagyu and his cohort.

By April, they would be promoted to the sixth grade, with the next year's March exam serving as their graduation test.

As usual, Yagyu rose early that day. After his morning training in the courtyard, he bathed and had breakfast. A glass of fresh milk later, he headed straight to the ninja academy.

On the way to school, a familiar girl's voice called out to him.

"Yagyu, good morning!"

Suddenly, he felt a weight on his back as someone tackled him, making him lean forward slightly.

A blonde-haired girl had launched herself onto him, wrapping her arms around his neck.

"Good morning, Ino," Yagyu replied with a smile, expertly unwinding her arms before setting her down. The two then walked side by side toward the academy.

The pairing of the handsome boy and the beautiful girl drew countless eyes along the way.

Over the past four years, both Yagyu and Ino had undergone significant changes.

Yagyu's Transformation

Initially, Yagyu's height had been comparable to that of Sasuke Uchiha. However, after merging with Ashura's chakra, his development seemed to accelerate like it was on a fast track.

Unlike Naruto, who had suffered from malnutrition, Yagyu benefited from the inheritance left by his parents and an annual pension. These resources ensured his optimal growth.

Now standing at 163 cm, Yagyu towered over most of his peers. While this height wasn't remarkable in his past life or in villages like Kumogakure, known for valuing physical prowess, it made Yagyu stand out in Konoha.

For context, Sasuke's height at graduation was just over 150 cm.

Yagyu was certain he would grow even taller. By the following year, he could easily surpass 165 cm, perhaps even reaching 170 cm.

At that point, finding anyone in his age group who stood above 155 cm would be a challenge.

His height wasn't the only thing that made him stand out. The youthful roundness of his face had given way to well-defined features. His silver hair, just long enough to cover his ears, and his ruby-like red eyes gave him an otherworldly allure. His mature demeanor and deep gaze made him irresistible to many girls, leaving them blushing and their hearts racing.

Along the way, several love-struck young girls cast murderous glares at Ino, wishing to take her place by Yagyu's side.

Ino's Transformation

Ino had also undergone significant changes over the years.

Her height had reached 145 cm, and her golden locks were styled in a variety of ways: a high ponytail like in the original series, straight and loose, or even twin tails.

This variety stemmed from a casual remark Yagyu had made years ago, praising how different hairstyles changed her aura. Ever since, Ino had become adept at styling her hair to perfection, using it as a tool to enhance her charm.

At the academy, greetings came from all directions.

"Yagyu, good morning!"

"Good luck on the exam, Yagyu-kun!"

The attention came not only from his classmates but also from students in other grades.

Unlike the aloof Sasuke Uchiha or Neji Hyuga, Yagyu was well-liked across the school. If not for his silver hair, he might have been dubbed a "Little Sun" like Minato Namikaze.

Yagyu responded to everyone warmly, maintaining his central role in the academy's social web.

This wasn't just an act of kindness—it was strategic.

Previously, he had worked to leave a positive impression on heirs of the major ninja clans. Now, his approachable persona was also aimed at catching the attention of the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi.

As a top student who consistently outperformed even clan heirs and had a personality similar to Minato's, Yagyu knew Hiruzen would take notice.

At the very least, this reputation would protect him from being taken by Danzo Shimura.

Yagyu's warm demeanor was as much a defense mechanism as it was a facade.

Upon entering the classroom, Yagyu saw that Sakura and Hinata had already arrived.

Noticing Ino enter alongside him, Sakura leaned over to whisper teasingly, "No wonder you weren't home when I stopped by earlier. Your mom said you'd already left, but I didn't see you at school. So, you went to stalk Yagyu again, huh?"

"Cough, cough... Total coincidence, I swear!" Ino quickly retorted, blushing slightly.

Sakura rolled her eyes in response, clearly unconvinced.

"Good morning, Yagyu-kun," Hinata greeted him softly, adding a polite honorific to his name.

"Good morning, Hinata," Yagyu replied with a smile and a wave.

Sakura and Hinata's Transformations

Like Ino, both Sakura and Hinata had matured significantly over the years.

Hinata's transformation was the most noticeable.

Unlike her short-haired look from the original series, she had grown her hair long after learning that Yagyu preferred the style. Now, she looked like a smaller version of her Shippuden self, complete with straight black hair, a netted undershirt, and a white jacket.

At 152 cm tall, Hinata's height surpassed both Sakura's and Ino's, making her the tallest of the three.

This transformation was thanks to Yagyu's influence.

He had noticed her remarkable appetite—an attribute of her "big eater" nature, which he considered essential for a strong ninja. During their training trips, Yagyu often led the trio in hunting and treated them to grilled feasts.

When he mentioned her "big eater" trait, Hinata had nearly fainted from embarrassment. However, after Yagyu reassured her and framed it as a strength, she stopped suppressing her appetite.

Her increased intake of food, combined with the natural enhancements of her Byakugan, had led to significant growth in both her height and chakra reserves.

Had Hinata been less shy and reserved, she could have given Sasuke a run for his money as a rival.

Meanwhile, Sakura had also grown into a refined version of her original self. Her long pink hair, red cheongsam-style dress, and various pants combinations made her resemble her original portrayal.

However, internally, she had changed.

Thanks to Yagyu saving her years ago, Sakura had never developed her split personality. She retained her ladylike demeanor, even showing glimpses of the maturity seen in Boruto.

Her talent for chakra control had been nurtured under Yagyu's guidance, making her a more capable ninja than in the original timeline.

If she were to be placed on a team with Naruto and Sasuke again after graduation, her improvements would undoubtedly surprise them.

Thinking about the changes he had nurtured in the three girls, Yagyu couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment.

If he had been born in the Pokémon world, he mused, he would undoubtedly excel as a master trainer.

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