Dead Last, You Just Happened to Be the First to Become His Student
Early morning.
With the blessing of the sachet, Karin slept soundly for a long time.
"That was so easy!"
Karin stretched and picked up the sachet that was next to her pillow.
"This thing is amazing!"
As Karin was examining the sachet, her nose was suddenly drawn to a fragrance.
"It smells so good!"
Without hesitation, Karin got up and walked briskly downstairs.
"Teacher!"
Before she even arrived, Karin's voice came through.
Hagoromo was in the kitchen, was taken aback for a moment, then realized something and couldn't help but sigh inwardly that it was indeed a product of the system.
This effect was achieved in just one night.
As soon as Karin arrived downstairs, she saw the figure standing in the kitchen, and her heart skipped a beat.
This scene, this atmosphere, was something she hadn't experienced in all these years.
"What are you daydreaming about? Go wash up first."
Having heard no sound from the kitchen for a long time, Hagoromo turned around and saw Karin standing there blankly.
Yes, teacher!
Startled awake by these words, Karin quickly replied and then hurriedly ran to the bathroom.
While brushing her teeth, Karin inhaled the aroma filling the air and Chunin wonder what delicious food it could be.
For him, back in Kusagakure, he might only have one loaf of bread or a bowl of plain porridge a day.
Even these past few days, no matter how many restaurants in Konoha they were in, or even the bento boxes Ino and Hinata brought, could match the enticing aroma she smelled.
Snap--
Snap--
Karin, who was brushing her teeth, was startled and turned to look.
Neji finished his morning training and stood at the bathroom door with a towel draped around his neck.
He stared at Karin for a moment, then nodded.
Neji naturally recognized Karin as well, even though he had been busy with missions lately.
But whenever he had time, he would go to the training ground to train with Hagoromo.
"Hello."
Neji opened his mouth and greeted them.
"Hey! Hello!"
Karin quickly rinsed her face with water and made way for the restroom.
The two politely deferred to each other at the doorway, and only after exchanging places did they go about their own business.
"Karin, help set the table! Naruto and the others will be here soon!"
From inside the kitchen, Hagoromo called out to Karin as she came out.
"Yes!" Karin quickly replied, then went to the cabinet, her eyes blinking involuntarily.
How many people were there?
Hinata, Ino, Naruto...
There are nine sets of tableware in total.
Neji's voice came from behind.
He had already finished washing up; he had only washed his face again.
"Oh, okay!" Karin nodded hurriedly, frantically grabbing the cutlery.
"I'll do it." Neji glanced at Karin and then reached out to pick it up.
I don't know if it's just my imagination, but the girl in front of me seems much more cheerful than she did a few days ago.
Shaking his head to stop thinking about it, Neji picked up the cutlery and began setting it out.
Karin, who was standing next to her, glanced at the cups and then picked up nine cups to pour water.
"Teacher!"
Naruto and the others could be heard outside the door, and then the door was opened.
"Yo, Karin, Neji, good morning!"
A group of people, led by Naruto, quickly changed their shoes and rushed in.
Karin was pulled aside by Hinata and Ino, where they chattered away.
Naruto and the others went into the kitchen with Proficient and began serving the cooked breakfast.
"Thank you for your help, teacher!"
"I'm starting!"
The group of people sitting around the table started talking and began to eat.
"Ugh!"
Karin's eyes widened as soon as she took her first bite.
"Is it delicious?" Ino asked with a smile.
"Mmm!" Karin nodded quickly and continued to work diligently.
Ino was taken aback upon receiving the reply, then chuckled softly.
Karin looks a little different now.
Naruto and the others noticed as well, but they exchanged glances and said nothing more.
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I'm done eating!
With Choji's words, breakfast came to an end.
Hagoromo chuckled, picked up the cup, took a sip, and then said:
"From today onwards, Karin will train with you all."
Upon hearing this, Naruto was the first to raise his hand and say, "Sensei, Karin is my junior sister now too?"
Hagoromo nodded warmly upon seeing this.
"Great! Karin! It's me, Senior Brother!"
Naruto, with a happy expression, spoke to Karin across the table.
"You're the Dead Last; you just happened to be the first one to become an apprentice."
Sasuke, standing to the side, curled his lip. Naruto always said that whenever Hagoromo had a new apprentice.
"Tch, anyway, I'm the first one, Fifth Junior Brother~"
Naruto raised an eyebrow smugly and said something incredibly irritating to Sasuke.
Hagoromo shook his head and smiled wryly, then looked at Karin and said:
"Karin, your task now is the most demanding. Your teacher will help you catch up on the knowledge from these past few years."
"Next year when school starts, you'll be in the same class as Naruto."
This was also Hagoromo's plan; if Karin could keep up with the pace, it would be best if she graduated in the same year as Naruto.
If that's not possible, then we'll have to make other plans.
Yes, teacher!
Karin nodded quickly; this was something they had already agreed on last night.
"Teacher!"
Naruto, as if remembering something, spoke to Hagoromo.
"What's wrong?" Hagoromo looked over with a puzzled expression.
"That's right, didn't you say last time you were going to sign Summoning Contract for both me and Sasuke?"
At this point, Naruto scratched the back of his head.
Upon hearing this, Hagoromo suddenly realized and slapped her forehead.
After we finished talking last time, I headed straight for the border, which caused a delay.
What did Sansan say?
Although she forgot, Hagoromo Yi had instructed Sansan to make sure that Naruto and Sasuke could pass the Sacred Land's test.
"Teacher Sansan said that Sasuke and I are basically up to the task."
Sasuke glanced at Naruto, tempted by the Summoning Scroll, and temporarily ignored Naruto's address.
"I see..."
Hagoromo pretended to be deep in thought, and only spoke with a smile when Naruto and Sasuke were getting impatient.
"Then let's sign it in a moment!"
"Yay!" Naruto jumped up excitedly upon seeing this.
Sasuke, standing beside him, was also beaming with joy. After all, with Sansan's assistance, their strength had been indirectly enhanced.
Shikamaru and the others standing to the side didn't say anything, since apart from Naruto and Sasuke, only Choji had enough Chakra to train in Summoning Technique.
However, due to the Akimichi Clan's secret techniques, Choji is unlikely to be able to spare any more energy.
Rather than scattering your Chakra, it's better to focus on one type directly.
Hagoromo had already explained this to them beforehand.