Konoha's Little Rich Girl

"Ahem, this is the only four-person team. It was personally arranged by Lord Hokage," Iruka explained when he sensed that something was off.

Hearing that it was the Hokage's arrangement, no one gave it any further thought.

Ino's little face was filled with grievance. "Waaah, Hinata, you're so lucky. You actually got assigned to the same team as Yamei."

Hinata's eyes were also full of surprise. "Yamei, please take care of me from now on."

"I will." Yamei squeezed her little hand.

"Hmph!" Ino turned her head away jealously. Yamei smiled wryly and squeezed her little hand as well.

Soon, once the team assignments were finished and Iruka had left, instructors gradually began entering the classroom to call their students away.

Before long, Yūhi Kurenai entered the classroom. After glancing at Hyakawa Yamei, she said, "Team 8, come with me."

When Hinata, Kiba, and the others saw Yūhi Kurenai, they were all stunned. Then, in perfect unison, they looked at Yamei.

"Yamei, our team instructor is Kurenai-sensei!"

They often visited Yamei's home over the years, so they naturally knew about Kurenai's existence. That was why they were so surprised.

"Ara, it's all pretty much the same. Let's go." Yamei waved helplessly and led the three of them after her.

At the classroom door, Yamei saw Kurenai chatting with a white-haired ninja wearing a mask.

The moment Yamei saw him, his eyes lit up. The Copy Ninja, Hatake Kakashi! His treasure boy!!

Yamei ran over excitedly and grabbed Kakashi's hand before he could react. "Hello, Kakashi-senpai! It's great to meet you."

Magic Hand!

Materials acquired: Hatake Sword Style, Konoha Style Taijutsu: Konoha Gale, Lightning Release: Chidori!

Yamei's eyes shone brightly when he sensed the incredible rewards.

This felt amazing!

Was this Kakashi's quality?

Don't forget, this guy also had Lightning Cutter, Lightning Transmission, several A-rank Water Release ninjutsu, sealing techniques, and even that Kamui Dojutsu, along with all sorts of other good stuff!

He wasn't sure whether Kamui could be obtained, but as long as there was a chance, Kakashi was a treasure boy!

Kakashi stared at Yamei in surprise. The boy's enthusiasm left him at a loss, and he could not help looking toward Yūhi Kurenai.

"Ahem, sorry. I've heard about your great reputation for a long time, so I got a little excited upon meeting you for the first time." Yamei had just released Kakashi's hand when he suddenly felt something extra in it...

Pickpocket triggered. Congratulations, you have obtained one copy of Kakashi's treasured Icha Icha Paradise.

"..."

Yamei looked at the book in his hand, then raised his eyes to look at the somewhat dazed Kakashi. He could also feel a chilly gaze behind him.

The atmosphere froze for a moment.

"Eh, what kind of book is that? Yamei, do you like reading it?" Little Hinata asked at the worst possible time.

"Ahem, children shouldn't read this kind of book." Yamei said awkwardly, then stuffed the book back into Kakashi's arms.

"Sorry, Kakashi-senpai. We have something to do, so we'll be leaving first!"

With that, he grabbed Yūhi Kurenai and Hinata and bolted out of the Ninja Academy.

"Hey! Wait for us!!" Kiba and Shino froze for a moment before hurriedly following after them.

Watching Yamei's departing back, Kakashi came back to his senses and carefully put the book away, his gaze growing deep.

"That little guy isn't ordinary. I didn't notice anything at all..."

Shaking his head, Kakashi prepared to enter the classroom and take away the remaining three, including Naruto.

Meanwhile, Yūhi Kurenai led everyone to a training ground.

"My name is Yūhi Kurenai, a Konoha Jonin. I specialize in genjutsu... That's enough about me. Introduce yourselves as well."

Yūhi Kurenai's gaze swept across the four of them. They were not exactly strangers, so the atmosphere was not too awkward.

Hyuga Hinata stepped forward first. "My name is Hyuga Hinata. I specialize in taijutsu. There's nothing I particularly dislike, and what I like..."

At this point, Hinata glanced at Yamei before lowering her head shyly. "My dream is to be with the person I like..."

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Listening to Hinata's bashful introduction, Yūhi Kurenai looked at Yamei beside her with gritted teeth.

It seemed that this little girl's heart had been completely stolen by this bad guy!

"Next."

"My name is Inuzuka Kiba! What I like most is dogs! What I hate are people who don't like dogs! My dream is to become Hokage and make all the villagers raise dogs!"

"..."

Everyone was speechless after hearing Kiba's introduction.

"My name is Aburame Shino..."

Everyone waited for a long time, but there was no follow-up. They nearly choked on the breath they had been holding. After letting out a heavy sigh, Yūhi Kurenai turned to Yamei. "You."

Yamei shrugged helplessly and stepped forward. "My name is Hyakawa Yamei. I like pretty girls, dislike hard work, and dream of holding power over the world when awake... and resting on beauties' knees when drunk."

"...!"

His words left everyone stunned. They understood his preferences, but did he really have to say them so bluntly?

Hinata was initially stunned, but then a faint smile appeared on her face. "So I'm one of the pretty girls Yamei speaks of..."

Yūhi Kurenai watched this scene...

They were hard...

Her fists were rock hard. This guy... really was unreliable sometimes!

"Alright, that's all for today. There will be a Survival Exercise at eight tonight. Don't be late. Dismissed." Yūhi Kurenai shot Yamei a fierce glare before leaving.

"Huh? Yamei, aren't you leaving with Kurenai-sensei?" Hinata asked in confusion.

"She has something to do." Yamei waved his hand and led Hinata toward the village.

As for Kiba and Shino...

Sorry, their presence was just too weak.

As soon as he led Hinata onto the street, they ran into Ino, Shikamaru, and the others. Their two-person group promptly gained one more member: Ino.

Ino's team instructor had not changed. It was Asuma Sarutobi.

Yamei did not say anything. Asuma was fairly capable, but the Third Hokage had assigned him to lead Ino-Shika-Cho...

Heh, laying the foundation for the future?

After accompanying the two girls around for a while and seeing them home, Yamei slowly made his way to a Ninja Tools shop.

"Welcome! What Ninja Tools do you need?"

A lively, sweet voice rang out. Yamei turned and saw a pretty girl with two buns in her hair, dressed in something resembling Chinese clothing, smiling at him.

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"Konoha's little rich girl!!"

"Huh!?" Tenten froze, her face full of confusion.

"Ha... it's nothing, it's nothing. Um... hello, my name is Hyakawa Yamei." Yamei rubbed his nose.

"Hyakawa Yamei? Are you the Yamei Neji mentioned?" Tenten exclaimed.

"You know me?"

"Mm-hm. I heard Neji talk about you. Nice to meet you, I'm Tenten." Tenten extended her hand and shook Yamei's, curiously studying him at the same time.

Materials acquired: Space-Time Ninjutsu Talent.

Yamei's eyes lit up. Tenten had used Space-Time Ninjutsu from beginning to end! That was enough to prove her talent in this area.

But before he could rejoice for long, a mechanical voice made his entire body stiffen.

Mind Blank triggered...

"Mm~"

I'm finished...

Yamei reacted with lightning speed. Just as Tenten was about to collapse to the ground, he stepped forward and caught her.

"Don't... don't come over!!"

Tenten's face turned bright red. When she saw that Yamei had caught her, her body trembled violently. Somehow, she found the strength to break free from his grasp.

She sat down beside him in a panic, hugged her knees, and buried her head deeply in her arms, not daring to look up at Yamei.