Naruto POV:

Right after school we went to the award ceremony. There were around 25 people, plus the 9 pupils who will read their poem, plus the 3 teachers plus my supporters...hehe...Sasuke and Gaara, plus me. Let's see that is 40 people minus me. 39, dattebayo. Okay, I can pull this off. I just have to focus and not start stuttering or mess up anything. Who knows maybe I can make everyone here acknowledge me.

....Time skip....

As soon as the gathering ended, I made my way to Sasuke and Gaara.

"How was it, dattebayo?"

"That was actually good, dobe. I am impressed."

"Yeah, good job, Naruto."

"Thank you, I...