Kurenai's Concern, Official Enrollment

As Yamei stepped through the door, a fragrant aroma wafted towards him.

"Congratulations on enrolling in the Ninja Academy! I heard you got perfect scores in all three subjects!" Kurenai beamed, her face full of smiles.

"Heh heh, I told you I'd be amazing!"

He wasn't surprised to see Kurenai at his home. She had recently bought a new house and moved in, right next door to his own, and he even had a key to her place.

"That's right! And after dinner, I have a surprise for you," Kurenai said mysteriously.

"A surprise? What kind of surprise?" Yamei's interest was piqued.

"I told you, after dinner," Kurenai gave him a playful glare and then guided him to sit at the dining table.

"You've probably met your classmates by now, right? Are they easy to get along with?" Kurenai asked with concern.

"Yeah, I know most of them. They're all pretty good, and there are a few cute little sisters too."

"Oh!? Cute little sisters! How cute are they?" Kurenai's eyes suddenly held a dangerous glint as she stared at him with a half-smile.

"Of course, they're not as cute as you, Kurenai! My Kurenai is not only cute... but also gentle," Yamei said, picking up a piece of meat and eating it with satisfaction.

"Hmph!"

Kurenai let out a soft hum, her eyes sparkling with amusement.

"You need to get along well with your classmates at school, but if you encounter any troublemakers, you don't need to pay them any mind!"

As Kurenai spoke, a flicker of resolve crossed her eyes. "Although our family isn't a major clan, we're not someone anyone can underestimate."

"Mhm, I know," Yamei smiled and nodded. He stared at her for a long moment before suddenly saying, "Kurenai, you're so beautiful and cool right now!"

"Eat your food properly!" Kurenai shot him another look. She was used to his smooth-talking ways.

After dinner, Kurenai tidied up and sat beside Yamei. She then took out a scroll and handed it to him.

"What is this?"

"It's a Ninjutsu scroll I prepared for you. Want to open it?"

Yamei opened it. The first character was "Endure," followed by the contents of the scroll.

"A Ninjutsu scroll, Wind Style: Thousand Faces Wind!" Yamei was a little surprised.

He had heard of this Wind Style jutsu. It could condense into hundreds or thousands of small wind blades, inflicting powerful damage on enemies! It was definitely a B-rank Ninjutsu!

"How is it? Do you like it?" Kurenai asked with a smile.

Yamei immediately hugged Kurenai tightly, burying his head in her chest. "I love it, thank you, Kurenai."

Kurenai slowly hugged him back. "I'm glad you like it."

Feeling the warmth of her embrace, Yamei nestled into her arms.

"..."

Kurenai's cheeks flushed slightly.

This guy, he's definitely doing this on purpose!

He's so wicked!

Although she chided him internally, she didn't push him away. Instead, she reached out and gently stroked his head.

Yamei felt a surge of joy and reached out to hold Kurenai's other hand.

Magic Hand.

[Material acquired: Chakra.]

[Mind Blank triggered...]

"!? "

Yamei's mind suddenly went blank! Something was wrong!

Indeed, he felt the girl in his arms tremble slightly, her whole body stiffening.

He didn't dare to move, and he could faintly hear the breathing from above him becoming heavier...

"Kurenai?"

Yamei called out cautiously.

No response...

He looked up and saw her ruby-red eyes, covered by a thin layer of mist, looking at him...

Her gaze was like a quagmire, one that you couldn't escape once you fell in.

"Ahem, I'm going to train," Yamei's determined will forced him to pick up the scroll and rush to the backyard.

There was no other way!

He was willing but unable right now!

If he had the ability, he would have drawn his sword and conquered the capital today.

As soon as Yamei left, Kurenai caught her breath. Covering her face with both hands, she didn't dare to stay there any longer and ran to the house next door.

She needed to go back and wash up.

In the backyard, Yamei picked up the scroll, wanting to see if he could directly decipher Ninjutsu scrolls.

He controlled his Chakra to touch the scroll, and suddenly... a surge of information flooded into the Sea of Derivations.

[Contacted Ninjutsu scroll material, preparing to decipher and learn. Estimated time: 6 hours.]

"Heh! Perfect!"

Yamei put away the scroll with satisfaction. He only needed to wait six hours! Then he would be able to learn this Wind Style.

"Perhaps... I can go take a look at the Scroll of Sealing?"

Yamei's gaze turned towards the Hokage's office building, but he shook his head in the end. "Forget it, it's still too dangerous to go now!"

"I'll wait two more years! By then, my Genjutsu will be able to easily confuse even Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others!"

Although Yamei was confident in his Mist Veil Moon, Hiruzen Sarutobi wouldn't have become Hokage without reason; he was quite capable.

Briefly confusing him wouldn't be a problem, but maintaining a prolonged Genjutsu illusion was too risky. He couldn't afford to take such chances.

Two days passed quickly, and the Ninja Academy officially opened.

As he stepped into the classroom, the previously noisy environment fell silent, followed by even more enthusiastic gasps.

"Wow!! It's Hyakawa Yamei! He's really so handsome!"

"Ah! He looked at me! Don't ask me why I'm sitting, I'm afraid my legs will go weak!"

Listening to the enthusiastic exclamations of the female classmates, Yamei couldn't stand it. He looked up and saw Ino waving at him.

"Yamei, over here!"

Yamei walked over and sat beside Ino, smiling as he greeted her, "Good morning, Ino."

"Good morning!" Ino replied with a smile.

"Ahem..." Yamei turned to look at his surroundings.

He was seated towards the back, and the Nine Rookies were all gathered around him!

Seeing Hinata next to him, Yamei waved at her, "Good morning, Hinata."

"G-Good morning, Yamei-kun."

"You guy... is it because we can't compare to the girls?" Inuzuka Kiba stared at Yamei.

"Woof woof woof!" Akamaru, perched on his head, also barked in dissatisfaction.

"Ahem, that's not true...!" Yamei absolutely denied it!

Just then, another wave of gasps erupted in the classroom.

Looking towards the entrance, they saw Sasuke walk in with his usual cold demeanor.

He paused slightly upon seeing Yamei, then directly found an empty seat nearby and sat down.

Naruto, who arrived last, practically entered at the last second. After finding a seat, Umino Iruka walked in.

"Hello everyone, I am Umino Iruka, and starting today, I will be your homeroom teacher for Class A! Please take care of me..."

After Iruka's introduction, it was time for the students' self-introductions...

The subsequent classes were all very boring.

There was the constant indoctrination of the Will of Fire, and the brilliant moments of the Third Hokage in ninja history, followed by some basic ninja knowledge...

In short, Yamei spent the entire day with his head on his desk, sleeping.

In the afternoon, Yamei woke up at Ino's reminder. After bidding farewell to everyone, he returned home, picked up a short blade, and headed towards the training grounds.

"I know my current strength isn't weak, but I don't have a clear understanding of exactly where I stand. It would be great if I could spar with someone."

As he was thinking, Yamei suddenly saw a young man standing in the training grounds.

"Uchiha... Shisui! What is he doing here?"