Iruka-sensei pushes open the classroom door and steps inside, immediately greeted by the familiar sound of chaos. The room is alive with chatter, laughter, and the occasional thud of a chair being knocked over. Naruto is already in his seat near the front, but true to form, he's anything but quiet—waving his arms and cracking jokes, trying to get everyone’s attention with exaggerated antics.

Toward the middle of the classroom, Ino and Sakura are locked in yet another heated argument, their voices rising above the din as they bicker about who Sasuke likes more, each determined to come out on top. Meanwhile, at the back of the room, Shikamaru is slouched in his chair with his head resting on his arms, eyes closed, clearly trying to sleep through the commotion as if it were all too troublesome to bother with.

Iruka walks briskly to the front of the room, his expression a mix of patience and practiced authority. Without missing a beat, he claps his hands loudly, the sharp sound cutting through the noise like a kunai through paper.

"Everybody, settle down and get in your seats! We have a new student here at Konoha Ninja Academy."

At once, the classroom begins to quiet. Conversations taper off mid-sentence, and heads turn toward the front. Even Naruto pauses, blinking in surprise. The room falls still with curiosity as all eyes shift to Iruka, the energy shifting from chaotic to expectant. Murmurs ripple through the class as they all wonder the same thing—who is this new student, and what are they like?