Two-Tomoe Sharingan · Kekkei Genkai

The next day, at the Konoha Ninja Academy.

First-Year Class A.

At the podium, Ootani Yuuto was still passionately explaining the knowledge in the textbook. By the window, Yuzuru was still staring outside in boredom, though no one knew what he was thinking.

Everything in class seemed to pass as peacefully as usual. Yet, to the right of Yuzuru's seat, the hearts of two girls were anything but calm. Especially after seeing Yuzuru act as if nothing had happened, they grew even more agitated...

Akeshi clenched her fists on the desk, her black eyes fixed firmly on Yuzuru. She gritted her teeth as though desperately holding something back. That bastard had done so many unforgivable things to her last night, so how could he act like nothing had happened today?!

Kageka Maple looked as though she had drunk last night and still had not sobered up. Her little face was flushed, and her heart thumped wildly. Especially after she sensed that power of the same origin within Yuzuru, her body seemed to grow even more excited, leaving her uneasy yet inexplicably thrilled and nervous...

As the bell rang, Ootani Yuuto reluctantly stopped teaching. However, when he saw the situation at Yuzuru's desk again, he could not help sighing. The prodigies of the Hyuga and Uchiha clans were beyond his control, but he had to pay close attention to Kageka Maple, a civilian ninja. He absolutely could not let her betray all the hard work and sweat she had put in over the years!

Kageka Maple's aptitude as a ninja was ordinary, and she came from a civilian family. Therefore, ever since enrolling, she had worked diligently. She was always the first to finish her coursework, and whenever she had spare time, she would seek guidance from Ootani Yuuto. That was why Ootani Yuuto remembered this student so clearly.

"Class dismissed."

Ootani Yuuto closed his book, immediately sending the students into a burst of excitement. Listening to dull textbook knowledge all day had nearly driven them mad.

"Kageka Maple, come to my office later."

Ootani Yuuto ignored the excited students and called out to Kageka Maple as he was leaving the classroom.

"Yes, Teacher Ootani."

Kageka Maple sprang to her feet and answered Ootani Yuuto.

Ootani Yuuto nodded and left the classroom.

"What, are you sick? Why is your face so red?"

Having temporarily calmed down, Akeshi curiously looked up at Kageka Maple. Ever since Maple had entered the classroom today, something had seemed off about her.

"Thank you for your concern, Akeshi. I'm just feeling a little unwell. It's nothing serious."

Kageka Maple gave Akeshi a sweet smile. The dimples on her face and the little canine teeth she revealed made her appear even more petite and adorable, making people want to protect and care for her.

"Hmph! I wasn't worried about you!"

Akeshi directly turned her head away and spoke haughtily.

Kageka Maple merely narrowed her eyes and smiled. She said nothing more, then left her seat and headed for Ootani Yuuto's office.

"Hyuga Yuzuru, just you wait. What happened last night was only an accident. Now that I've awakened the Two-Tomoe Sharingan, under the guidance of the clan's Jonin, I'll defeat you soon enough!"

After Kageka Maple left, Akeshi spoke to Yuzuru in a dark tone.

Yuzuru slightly turned his head and gave Akeshi an indifferent glance. Then he merely said, "Oh," which immediately made Akeshi fly into a rage.

It seemed that, to Akeshi, every ordinary word and action of Yuzuru's could stir her emotions. Of course, those emotions belonged to the categories of irritation and fury...

Like a pair of little enemies?

Ootani Yuuto's office.

"Teacher Ootani."

Kageka Maple lightly knocked on the door and spoke politely.

"Come in."

Ootani Yuuto's voice came from inside the office.

"Yes."

Kageka Maple entered from outside and came before Ootani Yuuto, looking somewhat uneasy.

"Maple, don't be nervous. I just wanted to have a casual talk with you."

Ootani Yuuto motioned for her to sit on the stool beside him before speaking gently.

"..."

After sitting down, Kageka Maple did not speak. She simply waited obediently for Ootani Yuuto to speak first.

"Hmm... how should I put this... Your state during class today seemed a little different from usual..."

Kageka Maple had been completely absent-minded throughout the entire lesson, and as her teacher, Ootani Yuuto had naturally noticed.

Upon hearing that, Kageka Maple immediately showed an embarrassed and uneasy expression. Since Yuzuru was seated not far from her, all her attention had been focused on him, causing her to be distracted for the entire class.

"Teacher Ootani, I'm sorry. I'll be more careful from now on..."

Kageka Maple apologized.

"I know that Akeshi and Yuzuru beside you are prodigies of the Uchiha and Hyuga clans. Sitting beside them may affect your motivation. But you must understand that they are from prestigious clans. They naturally have far better resources than you, and they also come from bloodline clans..."

Ootani Yuuto tried to phrase his words as tactfully as possible.

"So don't aim too high and compare yourself with them. As long as you work diligently and put in your sweat, as long as you improve compared to your past self, that is already something worth being happy about..."

Kageka Maple was stunned for a moment before realizing that Teacher Ootani had misunderstood her. Still, that was fine. She would not need to explain what had happened earlier.

"Teacher Ootani, I understand."

Kageka Maple obediently nodded, looking so gentle that she inspired pity.

"Mm."

Ootani Yuuto nodded, an affectionate smile appearing on his face. This child might have ordinary ninja aptitude, but she worked hard, was obedient and adorable, and had such a gentle personality. She was simply Ootani's favorite kind of student.

"By the way, how is your Chakra extraction going? Have you still not reached the standard?"

Ootani Yuuto looked at Kageka Maple and asked.

Kageka Maple did not speak. She simply extracted Chakra on the spot before Ootani Yuuto.

"!"

"How is that possible?"

Ootani Yuuto shot to his feet, staring at Kageka Maple in shock as though he needed to get to know her all over again.

Just yesterday, Kageka Maple's Chakra extraction had still seemed extremely inexperienced and had taken quite some time. Yet after one night, it was as though she had become an entirely different person. Not only was her Chakra extraction exceptionally proficient, as simple as eating and drinking, but the time it took was practically negligible. She could extract it almost instantly!

Even Ootani Yuuto, a Chunin, could not achieve that!

"Teacher Ootani, what's wrong?"

Kageka Maple stopped extracting Chakra and looked at Ootani Yuuto in confusion. She did not understand why he had reacted like that. Had she extracted Chakra incorrectly?

"Maple, how do you feel right now?"

Ootani Yuuto immediately asked Kageka Maple.

"I feel great. It feels like my body is filled with endless strength..."

"Maple, have you sensed any unusual energy appearing inside your body?"

"Unusual energy?"

Kageka Maple tilted her head and thought for a moment. Then she extended her hand and condensed a pitch-black sphere in her palm. Under her control, it changed shape, becoming a black lotus one moment and a cluster of ink-dark flowers the next...

"Teacher, I feel like it's just like one of my arms. I can control it however I want..."

"This is... a Kekkei Genkai!"

Ootani Yuuto's eyes widened as he immediately cried out. It was not that he lacked experience, but this scene was simply too shocking. Who could have imagined that Kageka Maple would awaken a Kekkei Genkai? Although he did not know what kind of Kekkei Genkai it was, Ootani Yuuto could guarantee, based on his many years of teaching experience, that the black substance in Kageka Maple's hand was absolutely a manifestation of a Kekkei Genkai. Much like Ice Release could produce ice, or the special Kekkei Genkai known as the Dead Bone Pulse, which allowed one to control bones...