Konoha's Rich Woman

"Ahem, this is the only four-person team, arranged personally by the Hokage," Iruka said, trying to ease the awkward atmosphere.

Hearing it was the Hokage's arrangement, the others didn't think much more of it.

Ino's small face looked a little wronged. "Wuwuwu, Hinata, you're too lucky to be in the same class as Yamei."

Hinata's eyes also lit up with joy. "Yamei, please guide me a lot from now on."

"I will," Yamei said, squeezing her small hand.

"Hmph!" Ino pouted enviously, turning her head. Seeing this, Yamei smiled wryly and squeezed her small hand too.

Soon, after the class assignments were completed, Iruka left, and the team leaders gradually entered to call out names and take their students away.

Before long, Yūhi Kurenai walked into the classroom. After her gaze fell on Hyakawa Yamei for a moment, she said, "Team 8, follow me."

Hinata, Kiba, and the others were stunned when they saw Yūhi Kurenai, then they all looked at Yamei in unison.

"Yamei, our lead teacher is Kurenai-sensei!"

They had often visited Yamei's house over the years and were naturally aware of Kurenai's existence, which explained their surprise.

"Oh well, it's all pretty much the same. Let's go," Yamei said, waving his hands helplessly as he led the three of them along.

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

Yamei's eyes lit up when he saw this person. The Copy Ninja, Hatake Kakashi! His treasure boy!!

Yamei excitedly ran forward and, before Kakashi could react, grabbed his hand. "Hello, Kakashi-senpai!! It's a pleasure to meet you."

Magic Hand!

[Materials Acquired: Hatake Sword Style, Konoha Style Taijutsu: Konoha Gale, Lightning Style: Chidori!]

Feeling the good stuff he'd just unlocked, Yamei's eyes shone brightly!

So satisfying!

Is this the quality of Kakashi?

Don't forget this guy also has Raikiri, Lightning Transmission, and some A-rank Water Style ninjutsu, sealing jutsu, and that Kamui dōjutsu, and all sorts of other good stuff!!

I'm not sure if I can get Kamui, but as long as there's a chance, he's a treasure boy!

Kakashi looked at Yamei in surprise. Yamei's enthusiasm was so overwhelming that he didn't know how to react. He couldn't help but look towards Yūhi Kurenai.

"Ahem, sorry, I've heard so much about you, I was just a little excited to meet you for the first time," Yamei said, releasing his hand. But then he instantly felt something appear in his hand...

[Sleight of Hand triggered. Congratulations on obtaining one copy of Kakashi's treasured Icha Icha Paradise.]

"..."

Glancing at the book in his hand, Yamei looked up again at the slightly dazed Kakashi, and felt a chilling gaze from behind him.

The atmosphere froze at that moment.

"Huh? What's this book? Yamei, do you like reading it?" Little Hinata asked at the most inopportune moment.

"Ahem, this book is not for children," Yamei said awkwardly, then shoved the book back into Kakashi's arms.

"Sorry, Kakashi-senpai, we have to go now!"

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

"Hey! Wait for us!!" Kiba and Shino, stunned for a moment, quickly followed.

Watching Yamei's retreating back, Kakashi regained his senses, carefully put the book away, his eyes deep.

"This little guy is unusual. I didn't sense anything from him at all..."

Shaking his head, Kakashi prepared to enter the classroom to pick up the last three, including Naruto.

Meanwhile, Yūhi Kurenai led the group to a training ground.

"My name is Yūhi Kurenai, a Jonin of Konoha, specializing in Genjutsu... That's all from me. Now, everyone, please introduce yourselves."

Kurenai's gaze swept over the four of them. They weren't strangers to each other, so the atmosphere wasn't too awkward.

Hyuga Hinata stepped forward first. "My name is Hyuga Hinata. I specialize in Taijutsu. There's nothing I particularly dislike. My dream is..."

As she said this, Hinata glanced at Yamei before shyly lowering her head. "...to be with the person I love."

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Listening to Hinata's shy self-introduction, Kurenai shot an almost tooth-gnashing glance at Yamei, who was standing nearby.

It seems this little girl's heart has been completely stolen by that scoundrel!

"Next."

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

"..."

Hearing Kiba's introduction, everyone was speechless.

"My name is Aburame Shino..."

Everyone waited for a long time, but there was no further explanation. They felt like they were holding their breath, almost unable to exhale. After a heavy sigh, Yūhi Kurenai turned to Yamei. "You go next!"

Yamei shrugged helplessly and stepped forward. "My name is Hyakawa Yamei. I like pretty girls, hate hard work, and my dream is to rule the world with my left hand... and lie drunk in a beauty's lap with my right."

"…!"

His words stunned everyone present. While they understood his preferences, they didn't expect him to be so blunt.

Hinata was taken aback at first, then a slight smile appeared on her face. "So, am I one of the pretty girls you mentioned, Yamei-kun?"

Yūhi Kurenai watched this scene…

Hard. So hard!

Her fists clenched tightly. This guy… was indeed unreliable at times!

"Alright, that's all for today. There's a Survival Exercise every night at 8 PM. Don't be late, dismissed," Kurenai said, glaring fiercely at Yamei before leaving.

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

"She has other things to do." Yamei waved his hand and pulled Hinata along as they walked back into the village.

As for Kiba and Shino…

Sorry, their presence was too low.

As soon as he led Hinata onto the street, they ran into Ino, Shikamaru, and two others. Their group then gained an extra member: Ino.

Ino's team leader hadn't changed; it was Asuma Sarutobi.

Yamei didn't say anything. Asuma had some capabilities, but the Third Hokage assigning him to lead the Ino-Shika-Cho formation…

Heh, laying the foundation for the future?

After accompanying the two and seeing them home, Yamei slowly made his way to the ninja tool shop.

"Welcome! What ninja tools do you need?"

A lively and sweet voice rang out. Yamei turned his head and saw a young beauty with a bun hairstyle wearing something resembling a Chinese dress, smiling at him.

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"Konoha's little rich girl!!"

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

"Ah… it's nothing, nothing. Um… hello, my name is Hyakawa Yamei," Yamei said, rubbing his nose.

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

"You know me?"

"Mhm, Neji told me about you. It's nice to meet you, I'm Tenten." Tenten extended her hand, and Yamei clasped it. She also looked him over with some curiosity.

[Acquired Material: Space-Time Ninjutsu Talent.]

Yamei's eyes lit up. After all, Tenten had been using Space-Time Ninjutsu throughout her journey! This was enough to indicate her talent in that area.

However, before he could celebrate for too long, a mechanical voice made him freeze completely.

[Mind Blank triggered…]

"Mmm~"

"It's over…"

Yamei was incredibly quick. Just as Tenten was about to collapse, he stepped forward and supported her.

"Don't… Don't come near me!!"

Tenten's face turned bright red. Seeing Yamei supporting her, her body suddenly trembled. She somehow found the strength to break free from his hand.

She sat down beside him in a flustered state, hugging her knees and burying her head deep in her lap, not daring to look at Yamei.