Kushina's Blood

Rin easily dodged Mizuno's shuriken, her chakra covering the soles of her feet.

As if a gust of wind blew past, Rin activated her Byakugan, veins bulging around her eyes.

Chakra flowed around Mizuno, and the location of his acupoints immediately appeared before Rin.

When Mizuno looked up, Rin stared at him expressionlessly, her slender fingers, imbued with chakra, already in mid-air, about to descend.

At the last moment, Mizuno's extraordinary reaction speed propelled his body into motion.

Rin's acupoint strike cut through like a fierce wind, narrowly missing Mizuno's eyes.

"Huh?"

Rin was somewhat surprised. She had intended to end the fight quickly but hadn't expected him to react.

Such reaction speed was even beyond her current capabilities.

After all, nerve reflex ability was mostly innate.

He was a genius, but only that.

Rin's gaze sharpened. With chakra enhancement, she instantly matched Mizuno's movement and struck true.

Meridians blocked, chakra sealed.

Mizuno collapsed powerlessly onto the ground, feeling as if all his strength was unusable.

Without a master's guidance, he only knew the Three Basic Jutsu. Although his foundation was solid, he was no match for Rin, so his defeat was inevitable.

"Winner, Hyuga Rin."

Sakurai Utsugi announced the result.

This match not only made the teacher from the opposing class question life but also surprised him.

Rin, this usually silent young girl, possessed such strength.

To put it bluntly, after seeing Rin's speed, both teachers felt they might not be able to defeat her.

This was the embarrassment of a teacher, but also an honor.

After all, being able to teach a powerful ninja was a teacher's pride.

Rin calmly released Mizuno from the acupoint strike and then, expressionlessly, stepped off the stage and sat down next to Yayoi.

"How was it?"

Yayoi asked.

"Very strong reaction ability, solid fundamentals, a genius."

Rin's evaluation was devoid of any emotion.

Yayoi nodded. He wasn't surprised by this. Mizuno would later become the Fourth Hokage and master the Flying Thunder God Technique, so being a genius was normal.

Yan also came closer. She saw Rin standing silently beside Yayoi. Although she shouldn't have doubted, for some reason she still felt something was off.

But before she could think further, the teacher's voice came.

"Next match, Uchiha Yan versus Kushina Uzumaki."

Yan was helpless and could only go on stage.

Opposite her was Kushina with long, wine-red hair. Her round face looked very cute. Seeing that her opponent was Yan, she even flashed a big smile at her.

"Form the seal of opposition."

The two extended their hands, then quickly retreated.

"Go all out, Kushina."

Yan said gently.

"Okay!"

Kushina also focused her attention on this battle.

She wasn't good at throwing techniques. For the Uzumaki clan, who were naturally strong in vitality, Kushina excelled at crushing enemies with her fists.

"I'm coming, Sister Yan."

To deal with Yan, whose abilities were unknown, Kushina chose to strike first.

As soon as the match began, Kushina immediately charged forward, raising her fist.

In contrast, Yan remained completely still. Only when she saw Kushina approaching did she unhurriedly form hand seals.

"Genjutsu."

In front of Yayoi's eyes, after Yan formed the seals, a clone was left in her place.

She herself easily sidestepped, letting Kushina pounce onto the clone.

"Sister Yan, I concede."

Looking at Yan beneath her, Kushina seemed to feel her body temperature, and that bright smile that remained pleasant even when she fell.

"I won."

"I won, Kushina."

Yan held a wooden kunai against Kushina's fair neck.

"Genjutsu, when did that happen!"

Only then did Kushina realize the person beneath her was just a clone.

"Victor, Uchiha Yan."

"Such amazing Genjutsu, as expected of the Uchiha."

Compared to Rin's match, Uchiha Yan's victory seemed inevitable.

Even if it was a crushing defeat, it was still acceptable for the Uchiha.

After all, the Uchiha were recognized as the foremost ninja clan in the Hidden Leaf, second only to the disbanded Senju Clan.

After Yan returned, Rin fell silent. She didn't know what to say, merely glancing at Yan suspiciously before sitting next to Yayoi.

"Kushina's physical condition is very strong, and her Chakra reserves are even greater than yours, Yayoi."

"Mm, she's from the Uzumaki Clan, so it's not surprising."

Yayoi glanced indifferently at Kushina, who was grinning foolishly.

"I can ask her for some blood later to see how the Uzumaki differ from the Senju."

Aside from a few potential contenders, the combat class devolved into a battle of rookies.

Yayoi was matched with a novice opponent and subdued them with ease.

After all, with his current physical condition, dealing with a child who wasn't even a Genin was too simple.

"Kushina, want to grab a meal together?"

Yayoi invited her proactively after the practical combat class ended.

"There's something I need your help with."

"Sure!"

Kushina readily agreed.

Upon hearing that the other party needed help, Kushina agreed wholeheartedly.

Friends should help each other; this was a way to build bonds and make friends.

Mizuto Grandma had told her to make more friends and build her own friendships.

Now, this person who seemed to be Tsunade's disciple invited her, and of course, she wouldn't refuse.

Konoha BBQ Restaurant

A place that always fills you up.

Yayoi, Rin sitting beside him, and Kushina across from them, were devouring the food on the table like a whirlwind.

As for why only Rin followed, that had to start from Yan's Second Grandfather's training.

Every afternoon, they would train under Grandpa Enichi's guidance until they graduated.

Yayoi had the fortune to observe once; it was truly quite strict.

However, from Grandpa Enichi's words, it seemed to be to give Yan enough strength to protect herself on the battlefield.

Yayoi didn't say anything, and from Yan's demeanor, it seemed she could endure it herself.

Seeing the training volume, Yayoi couldn't help but wonder if the pressure was too great, forcing Yan's Two Tomoe to awaken.

Although Yan had once spoken about the reason she awakened her Two Tomoe Sharingan, it was too ridiculous. Yayoi just took it as Yan joking.

Perhaps Grandpa Enichi had said something to Yan.

"I'm full."

Just then, Kushina's voice came. Yayoi suddenly remembered her objective.

Looking at Kushina's satisfied smile, Yayoi was already thinking about how much blood to draw from her.

She had to teach this young Jinchuriki a lesson.

Kushina patted her bulging little belly and said confidently.

"If there's anything you need help with, just say the word!"

Kushina was being very righteous at the moment, like a chivalrous big brother.

Yayoi didn't stand on ceremony and took out the Blood Collection Needle.

Five minutes later.

Kushina walked out of the BBQ restaurant a bit weak, her face pale.

"This guy isn't human, drawing so much of her own blood."

Kushina complained:

"I didn't eat much for this meal."

Kushina patted her cheeks, and soon they regained their rosy color. Humming a little tune, she walked towards the center of Konoha.

Meanwhile, at the barbecue restaurant

Yayoi put away the Blood Collection Needle. This was a precious blood sample.

"Rin, go pay the bill."

"Okay."