Nebula's Echo (a Naruto Fanfic)

Chapter 9

Ceiren POV

We lined up to do the transformation jutsu. I was behind Naruto, toning him out as I watched Sakura's back as she stepped forward after her name was called.

"Alright, Sakura here. Let's do it! Transform!"

And with that cringe line a puff of smoke came from her and when it cleared, there stood a copy of Iruka. Or, well, I only saw the back though.

"Transformed into me? Good."

Iruka said and wrote something on his clipboard. Another puff sounded as Sakura was back to her normal appearance, her fists clenched in success on either side of her chin and with a ridiculously happy look on her face she jumped up and down.

"Yes! I did it! Yeee! Sasuke, did you see that?"

I rolled my eyes at that. Like, u serious gurl?? Whyyyyyy. Toooo desperaaaaateeee.

"Next! Sasuke Uchiha!"

When Iruka called out Sasuke, Sakura calmed down and went to the back of the line while Sasuke walked up. Before I even saw him do anything the puff of smoke had already cleared to show Iruka.

"Ah, good."

Iruka glanced briefly at Sasuke before turning back to his clipboard. Meanwhile, Sasuke poofed back and I just watched him. Seriously, even though I have a strong dislike for Sakura mostly because of her fangirling, I could faintly understand her. I mean, he was hot in 2D. With bad animation. But I'll tell you now. IRL, he, is, hot. Actually, I don't think hot is even the right word. He is drop-dead gorgeous.

But I wouldn't become a fangirl in any scenario. I'm waaay too lazy for that shit. Plus I actually want him to genuinely like me. And for that, it's best to give him some space. Sighing quietly, I faintly heard Iruka's voice again.

"Next! Naruto Uzumaki!"

I elbowed him gently, and when he turned to me, I gave him a small smile.

"Just give it your best."

He gave me a signature Naruto-grin, before turning back and walking up to Iruka.

"Transform!"

As he shouted, you could see the chakra gathering around him. I watched with amused eyes, knowing what was going to happen, but looking forward to it anyway. He's an impressive person. So strong, despite everything life has thrown at him.

I'm proud of him.

Just as I thought that, a puff of smoke sounded, and in Naruto's place stood a naked and posing female-Naruto, with small clouds covering the most important parts. Then, Naruto even threw a blow-kiss in Iruka-sensei's direction. Iruka basically turned to stone, before a fountain of blood coming from his nose made him shoot backwards and fall.