stonecrandall Chapter 41 Uzuki Yugao: What do you think of me?
Chapter 41 Uzuki Yugao: What do you think of me?
At noon, the group had lunch at Uchiha Mikoto's house.
During the meal, Fugaku Uchiha didn't say much, occasionally mentioning some points about training or talking about interesting stories about his father's generation. Sarutobi Asuma listened with great interest and kept talking non-stop.
Halfway through the meal, Fugaku Uchiha excused himself and left, allowing Asuma Sarutobi and Kurenai Yuhi to eat in peace. As for Seiun Kamitsuki... needless to say, from the very beginning, he was only focused on eating.
Mikoto Uchiha also had her own things to do, so the special training was only in the morning, and the three of them were allowed to train on their own in the afternoon. Asuma Sarutobi clearly didn't want the three of them to stay together any longer, and Seiun Kamitsuki certainly wouldn't want to make a fool of himself. After lunch, he went home and focused on practicing the Fireball Jutsu he had just learned.
He has only grasped the basics now, and the fireball is only half the height of a person. Only when he can unleash the ninjutsu with all six hand seals and increase the size of the Great Fireball to the size of a person will he be considered to have truly mastered this C-rank fire jutsu.
He once again dug out all the ninjutsu scrolls and training records of the Shingetsu family. Shingetsu Seiun categorized them according to their contents, organized the training materials that might be useful to him, and devoted himself to studying them.
A little bit of chakra circulation, the key points of hand seals, and knowledge related to the basic abilities of a ninja were imprinted into his mind.
Although it may not be useful, as I said before... you never know when you might need it.
What if the system represents 99% of his talent, but he's lacking that 1% of hard work when it really matters? So, if you have time, you should still enrich yourself.
He had originally planned to spend the whole afternoon learning, but after only an hour of studying, someone came to visit him at home.
Hearing the knock on the door, Shingetsu Seiyun wondered which of his girlfriends, unable to bear the loneliness, had come looking for him earlier than expected. When he opened the door, he found two familiar faces.
"Red Bean, Evening Glory, what brings you here?"
Doorway.
Peeking out, Mitarashi Anko is still wearing her fishnet outfit, exuding a non-mainstream vibe. She only manages to look youthful and vibrant thanks to her good looks.
As for Uzuki Yugao, her long purple hair was loose, and even her training clothes couldn't hide her graceful and beautiful temperament.
"What, aren't you welcome?" Mitarashi Anko retorted.
Shenyue Xingyun chuckled, "How could that be? But isn't today a holiday? Didn't you go out with your friends?"
Mitarashi Anko said, "I'm not some little girl who thinks about shopping all the time."
As she spoke, she pulled Uzuki Yugao, who was standing next to her, close by.
"We're here to train with you today."
"Xiyan needs to practice swordsmanship, and as for me, I also have some questions about cultivation that I'd like to ask you."
Shenyue Xingyun raised an eyebrow and said, "Ask me for advice? Are you sure?"
Everyone knows he was the worst student in the ninja academy.
"Besides, shouldn't you talk to the teacher if there's a problem?"
"No teacher can teach as well as you," Mitarashi Anko complimented, while secretly thinking: And no teacher at school is as good-looking as you.
Unable to resist Mitarashi Anko's persistent pleas, Kamitsuki Seiun agreed to train with the two of them.
Since Izumo Shingetsu might return home at any time, and he would definitely resent his older brother if he saw the two new characters, he simply took them both out with him.
Konoha Training Ground.
The three found a quiet area.
Shenyue Xingyun: "Alright, let's begin cultivation. Who wants to go first?"
Mitarashi Anko glanced at her best friend beside her, then said, "I'll go first."
"Xiyan, you go practice your swordsmanship over there first. Xingyun and I will stay here for a while."
"Alright then." Knowing full well what her best friend was up to, Uzuki Yugao didn't object. She took her sword and walked a short distance away to practice by herself.
Shinzuki Seiun watched Mitarashi Anko with a leisurely air.
"So, what's your problem...?"
On the practice field.
Uzuki Yugao swung her long sword repeatedly.
Occasionally, I would glance at Mitarashi Anko, who was 'humbly seeking advice'.
The young people came prepared.
Several questions were carefully prepared, neither appearing foolish nor lacking in content that the graduating Shingetsu Nebula possessed. The latter took it seriously and answered the other's questions carefully.
When I occasionally offer guidance, I do so while holding a kunai (a type of halberd), trying to avoid skin contact as much as possible.
Mitarashi Azuko, however, was not entirely satisfied.
"What do you mean? Why do I need a kunai to teach you the basics of a movement?"
"It's so much more convenient to just use your hands."
Shenyue Xingyun: "I'm used to it."
Anko Mitarashi: "What do you mean, 'used to'? I'm not used to it. What's wrong with holding a kunai? Do you think I'm dirty?"
Shen Yue Xingyun's expression remained unchanged: "Learn if you want, get lost if you don't."
Mitarashi Anko: "...Okay, see how well I controlled my chakra this time."
Uo Yue Xiyan peeked: "..."
"Sister, get your act together!"
While internally complaining, Uzuki Yugao remained silent, quietly observing the situation.
Half an hour passed.
Mitarashi Anko has already used up all the questions she had prepared, but she still refuses to leave.
"Nebula, could you take another look at this for me?"
"How did my transformation technique go?"
Suddenly, Uzuki Yugao, who was practicing alone to the side, seemed to have thought of something. She abruptly stopped her sword practice and exclaimed urgently, "Anko!"
"Didn't your aunt tell you to tidy up the flowerbeds before noon?"
Upon hearing this, Mitarashi Anko was immediately shocked, realizing that she had completely forgotten the things her mother had told her.
"Oh dear! I forgot!"
"Xiyan, didn't I tell you to remind me already!"
Uzuki Yugao said awkwardly, "I just remembered too."
Mitarashi Anko hurriedly stood up: "I have to go back!"
"Xiyan, come with me quickly."
Uzuki Yugao gestured with the longsword in her hand: "You go first. I'll finish my practice and then go buy some soy sauce for my family. It's not on my way."
"I'll be going now!"
"Nebula, bye-bye~"
Mitarashi Azuko ran off in a flurry of activity.
Shenyue Xingyun is also preparing to go home and cook.
He had originally planned to focus on his cultivation, but he ended up wasting half a day on the little girl.
I was just about to turn back.
But then a purple flash appeared before his eyes, and a girl stood in front of him, staring intently at him.
"Xiyan, is something the matter?"
Uzuki Yugao did not answer him immediately.
His gaze, somewhat bold, swept over her head, revealing a hint of amazement.
It's like looking at a plate of three-colored meatballs.
"Xiyan, is something wrong?" Shenyue Xingyun asked again.
The other person's unbridled, aggressive gaze felt strangely familiar. It was the same way those people used to look at him when he encountered lone women on the street.
Uzuki Yugao withdrew her scrutinizing gaze and looked into his eyes.
"Red Bean likes you, you know that, right?"
Shenyue Xingyun: "..."
Why are you asking such a direct question right off the bat?
Meeting the girl's aggressive gaze, he answered truthfully, "I have a guess, but I'm not entirely sure."
Uzuki Yugao continued, "So, do you like her?"
"Is this someone standing up for their best friend?"
With this thought in mind, Shenyue Xingyun said, "I can't say whether I like it or not."
"My feelings for Hongdou are purely platonic."
Uzuki Yugao's tone became more forceful: "Friend?"
"Yes!" Shenyue Xingyun affirmed, "As you know, I have very few friends. Male classmates don't want to be my friends, and female classmates..."
"Don't worry, I will treat Hongdou the same as always and will not hurt her."
However, what Uzuki Yugao said next was completely unexpected.
What do you think of me?