Neji Hyuga's Loss of Composure

Beizawa smiled as he looked at the closed bathroom door.

Although Kurenai Yuhi was bold, she still had her limits.

"I won't come in, you take your time washing up."

Beizawa greeted her and turned back to the living room.

He sat on the sofa, thinking about the students' new training.

Naruto Uzumaki's Transformation Technique had already been handed over to Kakashi Hatake.

His mission was to be in the top ten in the next monthly exam, so his new training was simple: cramming like Hinata Hyuga.

Sasuke Uchiha's goal was to unleash a ten-meter high Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique.

He had already completed the tree-climbing training, and the next step was to train his Chakra nature transformation.

As for Hinata Hyuga and Ino Yamanaka, Beizawa didn't understand their clan's secret techniques, so he could only continue to deepen their Chakra control abilities.

As for Yakumo Kurama, it was still physical training, developing her Kekkei Genkai, and learning new Genjutsu.

Inside the bathroom, steam rose.

Kurenai Yuhi sat in the bathtub, slowly exhaling a breath.

Soaked in the hot water, her body relaxed, and her previous fluster disappeared.

"What's with that guy?"

Kurenai Yuhi extended her fair arm, and ripples appeared in the bathtub water, faintly revealing her graceful silhouette.

Her heart was filled with confusion, as Beizawa's actions had exceeded her expectations.

It was like a docile cat suddenly turning into a ferocious tiger.

"But it's more fun than before."

Kurenai Yuhi chuckled and said.

She finished bathing, stood up, got dressed, and left the bathroom.

Footsteps sounded.

Beizawa subconsciously turned his head, and Kurenai Yuhi, her hair still wet, walked towards him.

She had put on a yukata, a lightweight kimono, equivalent to pajamas.

The yukata was very loose, concealing her figure, so her long, fair legs were not visible, only her bare feet.

What a shame... no stockings.

Beizawa stood up and found the hairdryer.

Kurenai Yuhi had initially intended to take it directly, but then she seemed to remember something and retracted her outstretched hand.

She had always been competitive, and after being startled by Beizawa earlier, she was determined to get back at him now.

"I'm a guest."

Kurenai Yuhi blinked her eyes, hinting at her intentions.

"Then sit down."

Beizawa understood her unspoken meaning and said with a smile, "I'll blow-dry your hair for you."

"Thank you."

Kurenai Yuhi sat down with her back to him.

She sat up straight, leaning slightly forward.

Beizawa glanced at her.

Even through the yukata, her back looked beautiful, with soft curves that formed an alluring arc with her waist and hips.

Beizawa's gaze moved up to her hair.

He turned on the hairdryer and began to blow-dry her hair with hot air.

Kurenai Yuhi's lips curved slightly, a hint of smugness from a successful scheme in her heart.

She subconsciously turned her head and saw Beizawa with a serious expression.

For some reason, she felt her heart skip a beat.

Kurenai Yuhi quickly averted her gaze.

She lowered her head, staring blankly at her feet.

The last person who had blown-dry her hair was Shinku Yuhi, who had passed away many years ago.

"You'll sleep in the room on the left tonight."

Beizawa gently stroked her soft hair and turned off the hairdryer.

"Mm."

Kurenai Yuhi stood up, tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, and looked at him.

"Is there anything else you want to say?"

Beizawa met her gaze and asked, a little confused.

"No... No."

Kurenai Yuhi turned and walked to the door of the room, saying, "Good night, see you tomorrow."

The door was closed, and Beizawa withdrew his gaze. After showering, he also returned to his room.

The night passed without incident. He opened his eyes to find it was the next day.

Beizawa changed his clothes and opened the door, only to catch a faint scent.

He followed the scent to the kitchen, where Kurenai Yuhi was making breakfast.

She was wearing a red dress with a white apron tied around her waist, standing straight in front of the stove, her black stockings slightly taut.

"I forgot to say yesterday, this dress suits you very well."

Beizawa said, complimenting her.

"Thank you."

Kurenai Yuhi glanced at him and replied generously.

"I should be thanking you for getting up so early to cook."

Beizawa shook his head and said.

"It's nothing."

Kurenai Yuhi said casually, "Because you cooked yesterday."

After finishing breakfast, the two continued to discuss Yakumo Kurama's new Genjutsu.

The day passed in the blink of an eye.

Kurenai Yuhi did not stay overnight again. After dinner, she went home.

Beizawa felt a little regretful, but it was okay.

After all, his relationship with Kurenai Yuhi was visibly improving.

The next day, a new week began, and time entered May.

In front of the bulletin board at the entrance of the Ninja Academy.

"Neji, you're first in the entire grade again."

Tenten, with her hair in a bun, wore an expression of "as expected."

"Mm."

Neji Hyuga replied calmly.

Ever since he enrolled, he had consistently maintained the top rank in his grade and was already used to it.

"Let's go, there's nothing to see."

Neji Hyuga noticed more and more students and frowned slightly.

"Eh? Wait!"

Tenten instinctively glanced at the first-year rankings not far away and exclaimed, "Look at the first-year's top student!"

Neji Hyuga immediately stopped and looked up.

Upon seeing the name 'Hinata Hyuga,' he couldn't help but narrow his eyes.

"The famous Sasuke Uchiha is only second?"

Tenten found it incredible.

"It seems he's just a talented person in name only."

Neji Hyuga said with a cold expression.

After speaking, he turned and walked towards the classroom.

Tenten quickly followed.

As the two entered the classroom, they saw Rock Lee, dressed in a green tight suit, doing push-ups while handstanding.

"Rock Lee has been really diligent lately."

Tenten sighed.

"Diligence is meaningless in the face of talent."

Neji Hyuga said expressionlessly.

"..."

Tenten hesitated to speak.

She had been classmates with Neji Hyuga for two years and knew his personality well.

Although he was very calm, there was an inherent pessimism about him.

"You got a perfect score this time, so the Outstanding Student Representative must be you again."

Tenten changed the subject, saying with a smile, "It's truly enviable."

"If you want it, then take it," Neji Hyuga said indifferently.

"I don't have that qualification. It belongs to geniuses like you," Tenten shook her head and said.

"A genius without constraints is no genius at all," Neji Hyuga said with a cold expression.

"..."

Tenten put her hand to her forehead.

How was she supposed to continue this conversation?

"Neji."

Just then, Mizuki walked in and said apologetically, "The Outstanding Student Representative this time isn't you, but Hinata Hyuga."

"Why isn't it Neji?" Tenten asked, her eyes wide.

"Although Hinata Hyuga's grades aren't as good as Neji's, this is an order from the Hokage. There's nothing I can do," Mizuki sighed.

Tenten looked at Neji Hyuga with some concern.

He, who had claimed not to care, was now showing some distress.

Seeing this, Mizuki secretly rejoiced.

He had deliberately sown discord, intending to provoke Neji Hyuga into causing trouble in First Year Class A. He wanted to see how Beizawa would handle the fallout then.