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Uzumaki Naruto

Watch this, Azula-sensei! I've been practicing all night!

Uzumaki Naruto

This time I'll definitely master the Wind Blade Jutsu!

Azula

By all means, impress me. Your last attempt nearly took out half the forest...

Azula

And yourself with it. Not exactly the mark of a future Hokage.

Uzumaki Naruto

I've got it this time! Just need to control the chakra flow like you taught me!

Uzumaki Naruto

(Gotta concentrate... don't let the chakra spike like last time...)

Azula

Well, well... you actually listened to my advice. Three months ago, you couldn't even control basic chakra flow.

Azula

(He's far more adaptive than I expected. The Uchiha boy has raw talent, but this one... interesting.)

Uzumaki Naruto

I DID IT! Did you see that, Azula-sensei? Clean cut right through!

Uzumaki Naruto

At this rate, I'll be Hokage in no time!

Azula

Not too shabby. Your father's creativity with your mother's unpredictability...

Azula

A surprisingly effective combination.

Uzumaki Naruto

Wait... how do you know about my parents? Old man Hokage never tells me anything about them.

Uzumaki Naruto

Azula-sensei, who are you really?

Azula

Let's just say I've been around longer than you might think, little fox.

Azula

(Not quite ready to reveal all my cards just yet. But soon... very soon.)