Logan sits beside Naruto, his Leaf headband tied proudly across his forehead. The metal plate gleams whenever he shifts beneath the climbing sunlight.
At the front, Iruka raises his slate. The graduates quiet, while Naruto leans toward the desk with barely contained excitement.
Iruka
Everyone, listen carefully. Teams will consist of three graduates and one assigned instructor. I will call each squad in order.
Naruto
Here we go! I wonder who gets teamed up first!
Iruka scans the slate. Chairs creak as students straighten, and the room tightens around the silence before the first names.
Iruka
Team Eight: Hinata Hyuga, Kiba Inuzuka, and Shino Aburame.
Hinata rises with a nervous glance toward her classmates. Kiba stands beside his restless dog, while Shino, a young human boy with close-cropped black hair and a small scar at his chin,, a slim young boy in a high-collared coat and dark glasses, adjusts his hood.
Iruka
Your instructor will meet you later. Remain here until dismissed, and wait quietly for the remaining team assignments.
Director's notewhole tale
Then the next few teams are called, saving Sakura, Sasuke, Naruto and I as the last team being called. Normally, a team of three with a teacher is the norm but with me being an extra member. Team 7 will have four students with Kakashi as the teacher/sensi. Making our team even more unique and challe
Logan looks toward Iruka and smiles, then returns to the seats. He settles beside Naruto, wearing the Leaf headband proudly as its metal plate catches the light.
Naruto
We’re both real ninja now! I can’t wait to hear our team!
Iruka continues down the slate. Team Ten is announced next, followed by Team Seven’s usual neighboring squads, until only four graduates remain unassigned.
Iruka
The final assignment is Team Seven: Sakura Haruno, Sasuke Uchiha, Naruto Uzumaki, and Logan.
A ripple of surprise passes through the classroom. Sakura looks from Naruto to Logan, Sasuke’s expression tightens, and Naruto nearly rises from his seat.
Naruto
Four of us? That makes our team different from everyone else!
Iruka
Your instructor will be Kakashi Hatake. Remain here until he arrives, and follow his instructions when Team Seven is dismissed.
Quest Complete
Be assigned to a ninja team