Chapter 403: Chapter 401 : Mutual Introduction and Test!!
"Genya. I will find you and play with you!"
Uzumaki Naruto looked anxiously at Genya’s back. Why hadn’t their teacher arrived yet?
Only the three of them were left in the classroom.
"Hey, hey~~ Do you think our teacher might have overslept and forgotten he still has students here?"
"No way. Maybe he has diarrhea?"
"What?"
"Watch me prank him and see if he still dares to be late."
Inside the room, only Naruto’s constant chatter and the occasional sharp scolding from Sakura could be heard.
Outside, at sunset, Kurenai Yūhi was walking out with Genya and the others. As soon as she stepped out of the school, she saw Asuma Sarutobi who had come out earlier.
Seeing Kurenai, Asuma immediately walked over with a warm smile. "Kurenai, today we all took on disciples. Want to go eat together?"
Asuma looked at Kurenai with eager eyes.
He had just returned from the Daimyo Mansion and had instantly taken a liking to this graceful young woman, determined to win her heart.
Keep in mind, he was the Hokage’s son, and likely to become Hokage himself someday. The women he wanted were never out of reach.
"Sorry, I still have to go explain some things to my disciples. Maybe next time!" Kurenai gave Asuma a quick glance, frowned slightly, and brushed him off.
Since starting to hunt down the Atsukara’s Wood Ox, her feelings towards the Hokage had changed, especially with everything that had happened these past few years. She couldn’t bring herself to like the Sarutobi clan anymore.
"Then next time it is!" Asuma smiled and watched as Kurenai, Genya, and the others walked away.
However,
His fist clenched tightly. This Kurenai kept disrespecting him again and again. It was really infuriating!
Damn it!
One day, he would make her understand the true status of the Sarutobi clan.
Shikamaru Nara stood behind Asuma, watching Asuma’s clenched fist. His lazy brows furrowed slightly, as if lost in thought.
Still, he took a step back.
"We’re leaving," Asuma said coldly and left with Shikamaru and the others.
On the way,
"What do you want to eat? The teacher will treat you to a meal later so you can get to know each other better!" After leaving Asuma, Kurenai’s tone softened.
"How can I let my teacher pay? I’ll take care of it." Genya waved his hand and confidently took Kurenai, Hinata, and Shino to a barbecue restaurant. "I own this place. Eat as much as you want!"
Kurenai, who was ready to pay first, completely gave up after hearing that.
Genya was rich, so let him pay!
"Thank you." Shino took a piece of grilled meat, said thanks quietly, and continued eating.
While eating, a few black bugs flew out and started eating with them.
Hinata also shyly said thanks and joined in eating.
As they ate, they began introducing themselves.
"My name is Kurenai. I’m a Jonin from Konoha. Starting today, I’m your teacher. I’ll lead you on missions!" Kurenai looked at everyone seriously as she introduced herself.
"My name is Hinata Hyuga. I’m skilled in taijutsu and sensory techniques!" Hinata quickly put down her food and shyly explained her abilities.
After finishing,
Her Byakugan eyes glanced at Genya.
"Uchiha Genya, skilled in taijutsu," Genya said bluntly but seriously.
After all three introduced themselves, their eyes turned to Shino Aburame, who quietly ate without drawing attention.
Instantly deciding to be invisible, Shino paused his eating.
He couldn’t help but look up at the three people.
Pushing up his small sunglasses, he spoke seriously, "My name is Shino Aburame. I specialize in controlling insects, reconnaissance, tracking, and one-hit kills."
His insects are deadly killers, so he usually doesn’t show his full strength!
"Wow~~ Shino-kun, you’re amazing!" Hinata Hyuga’s eyes sparkled as she listened to Shino’s introduction.
Before, she had never heard that Shino had such power.
"Shino, can we see your insects?" Genya rubbed his chin, studying Shino carefully.
"Insects?" Shino frowned slightly but still released a few bugs that appeared on Genya’s hand.
Genya examined them closely. These were small black insects, very unusual, with a hard exterior.
He gently pinched one; it was very tough—clearly a resilient insect!
"Be careful, it might bite... uh." Shino’s words suddenly stopped halfway, and a bead of sweat appeared on his forehead.
It didn’t... bite!
Just now, he clearly felt his insect bite Genya, but he found that it didn’t break Genya’s skin!
How?
How was that possible? His insects have extremely sharp teeth that can easily pierce human skin!
But this time, the feedback he got was hardness—the insect’s teeth were broken!
How could a person’s skin be so hard?
If that’s the case, he would have no advantage when facing Genya.
No, although his arm position was solid, Genya still had vulnerable spots on his body.
However, even so, the expression beneath the sunglasses watching Genya changed!
It became serious.
"You’re not bad, little bug. Just that your teeth aren’t sharp enough!" Genya smiled as he tossed the little bug over to Shino Aburame.
"Teeth not sharp enough," Shino murmured, but he was also thinking about whether he needed to improve his own bugs!
"All right. I understand your abilities. Next, I will test your combat skills!" After finishing the introductions, Kurenai smiled as she said this.
But while she spoke, Kurenai’s eyes subtly glanced at Genya.
She wanted to see how strong the child highly praised by Guy and Masked Tiger really was!
Even Kakashi, upon learning she chose Genya as her disciple, had hinted with some caution, which only made her more curious.
She wanted to see just how powerful Uchiha Genya’s battle strength was!
A real fight?
Genya narrowed his eyes. Shino lowered his head and continued eating.
Hinata blinked her big eyes curiously and asked, "A real fight? Why?"
"Because from now on, you’ll go on missions with me. The teacher needs to confirm your strength. Only then will I feel safe taking you on missions!" Kurenai answered seriously.
"Oh~ I understand!" Hinata nodded and continued eating.
This time, Kurenai saw three big eaters.
Hinata and Genya’s stomachs seemed bottomless, constantly stuffing food into their mouths.
Shino ate slowly, but his bugs changed batches from time to time, nibbling at the food.
After they were full,
At the back mountain of Konoha, on a spacious grassy field,
Kurenai stood in the center.
Opposite her were Genya and Hinata—three people standing facing each other.
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