Spreading the Will of Fire, Offering Blades and Laying Groundwork

Three days later.

Uchiha Clan Compound.

Kaguya Kimimaro suddenly opened her eyes and woke up, sitting half-upright on the bed, which wasn't large but was clean enough.

He was panting heavily, looking very nervous.

He now lives within the Uchiha Clan Compound.

Hiruzen Sarutobi had the Uchiha find them an empty house, and the Kirigakure Exchange Students moved in.

It's a good fit for ninjas from other villages to live in the headquarters of the Konoha Military Police Force.

However, it was a bit too much of a shock for Kaguya Kimimaro.

As soon as he entered the clan's territory, he saw many Uchiha giving him friendly smiles.

Three jet-black Tomoe were revealed menacingly:

"So you're the one who's going to attack the Lord Hokage's son?"

"I heard you really enjoy fighting. Maybe we can try it sometime, or you could break the law now!"

Uchiha Fugaku was one of them.

He smiled and handed the Konoha Ninja Regulations Handbook to Kaguya Kimimaro, telling him which rule allowed for immediate execution as a criminal caught in the act, and urging him to carry it out as soon as possible...

Kaguya Kimimaro was quite frightened.

Fugaku's Dojutsu Power is clearly a level stronger than Uchiha Hono's...

Uchiha Hono's Genjutsu is so realistic, what if Fugaku were to use it on him...?

Kaguya Kimimaro fears she will suffer a mental breakdown...

In that instant when Fugaku startled him.

Kaguya Kimimaro seemed to be pulled back into that terrifying Genjutsu space...

Uchiha Hono severed both of his arms hundreds of times...

Then Fugaku would have to keep him locked up for three days and three nights, and then skin him alive with a knife!

But to Kaguya Kimimaro's surprise...

Fugaku did not make a move on the spot.

Kimimaro thought that after finding fault, the next step was to directly attack him...

It was only emphasized that further violations are prohibited, otherwise the punishment would be doubled.

In the Kirigakure.

If someone were to seize upon a pretext like attacking the Hokage's Son...

Nobody cares about rules and regulations anymore; letting him commit suicide with eight stab wounds to his back would be considered quite dignified...

"What's the meaning..."

"Did Asuma really forgive me? Was it just polite talk or was he sincere...?"

Kaguya Kimimaro sat on the bed, lost in thought. After a moment, she pushed open the door, only to find that her companions were already gone.

Terumi Mei was very interested in Konoha's morning market and bought flowers at the Yamanaka Clan's shop...

Snow went to the Ninja Academy early on.

Compared to others, Yuki, whose clansmen were killed, developed a different kind of feeling after witnessing Konoha's peculiarities.

Therefore, they are particularly keen to cultivate good relations with the Konoha Ninja, in preparation for any eventuality.

As for Kisame, he's a person of ascetic nature, getting up early to practice his morning exercises...

"There's no one to give me any advice..." Kaguya Kimimaro sighed, a pang of sadness in her heart.

It was at this moment that he realized that people need companions.

Everyone has vulnerable moments, and having friends and companions by your side always provides extra strength...

The Shikotsumyaku is not invincible.

And he, the so-called strongest genius of the Kaguya Clan, was nothing more than an unknown figure in the vast Shinobi World.

Once they arrived at the grand stage of Konoha, they discovered that the number of powerful Shinobi World was as numerous as carp crossing a river...

"The Hokage actually possesses Ice Release, Terumi Mei even claimed to have discovered traces of Boil Release..."

The so-called traces of Boil Release are the corroded surfaces found on the ice after they returned from their departure.

"The Mizukage and Genji didn't tell us beforehand just how incompetent the village's Intelligence Department is!" Kaguya Kimimaro muttered angrily to herself. Last night, the three of them had given Kirigakure's Intelligence Department a good scolding, while Kisame remained silent.

Their initial mission was to represent the geniuses and elites of Kirigakure and use their diverse Kekkei Genkai to intimidate Konoha.

But the Hokage already knew their Kekkei Genkai...

The skill level is extremely high!

What's the point of showing it then?

Isn't this just making a fool of themselves?!

Interestingly...

When Hiruzen Sarutobi displayed his Ice Release and Boil Release Kekkei Genkai...

Terumi Mei and Yuki felt a sense of closeness to the Hokage because of their shared impressions of him.

Although the same Kekkei Genkai is unrelated to bloodline, it is still a symbol of identity in the Shinobi World.

"Everyone busy with your own things, alright, alright..." Kaguya Kimimaro rubbed his temples, finally getting his brain, which had become somewhat rusty from the battles in Kirigakure, working again. He wondered if he should talk to Asuma again...

If we do start talking, how should we talk to him so that he truly accepts our apology...?

The combination of the Uchiha's Dōjutsu and their martial prowess had a very good therapeutic effect on the Kaguya Clan's madness.

At this time.

There was a knock on the door.

Kaguya Kimimaro's heart tightened, and bone spurs involuntarily appeared between her fingers.

The ninjas from Konoha have come looking for him!

Subconsciously, I wanted to fight to the death.

However, Kaguya Kimimaro remembered that this was Uchiha Clan Compound, so she reluctantly put away her Shikotsumyaku) and composed herself.

If given a quick death, Kaguya Kimimaro wouldn't actually be afraid of dying.

However, the Uchiha clan possesses an extraordinary amount of strength and skill when it comes to torturing people...

They're so good at controlling people!

Kaguya Kimimaro Gate of Opening, only to find Asuma there.

Behind him stood Hyuga Tenzo and Uchiha Hono.

"I was worried you were under too much pressure, so I came to check on you..."

Asuma smiled and said, "We are friends, even if it's only temporary. As long as we are, we should help each other." Asuma's arrival was at Hiruzen Sarutobi's instruction.

The Hokage astutely noticed the change in Kaguya Kimimaro...

After learning the whole story, Hiruzen Sarutobi asked Asuma to go and observe, hoping to plant a seed of loyalty to Konoha in the Kaguya Clan... Another purpose was to observe the effects of Kaguya Kimimaro's "treatment".

If her personality changes somewhat, it proves that the Kaguya Clan is worth trying to win over and that she can understand human speech...

The illness recurred after just one night.

This would mean that this group is purely mentally ill, lacking any reverence or gratitude for power or human relationships.

Konoha will no longer need to take them in in the future.

Hyuga Tenzo was one of the special observers...

After all, they were cousins, and he was the ninja in Konoha who knew the Kaguya Clan's history and character best.

"Please come in, please come in..." Kaguya Kimimaro was taken aback and awkwardly uttered the polite words.

He didn't have this habit before.

The group sat down in the living room.

Uchiha Hono casually glanced around. "Satisfied with the environment? I personally picked this out for you!"

Kaguya Kimimaro Nakamaro nodded repeatedly, "Thank you for your hard work."

Hyuga Tenzo's heart stirred.

This reaction shows that Kaguya Kimimaro is able to see the situation clearly and understand human language...

When the Kaguya Clan's madness penetrates to the bone marrow, they become like true mad dogs, impossible to communicate with.

"I am Hyuga Tenzo, the Hyuga Clan. Who are your family members?" Hyuga Tenzo asked with a chuckle.

Kaguya Kimimaro quickly and respectfully greeted him.

First, I introduced myself, and then I rattled off the names of my parents and Grandfather.

I ran into a relative!

Although they were only cousins serving different masters, in Konoha, where they were unfamiliar with each other, they were practically family...

"It's them... You're from Kaguya Musashi's lineage, so you should call me Great Uncle..." Hyuga Tenzo said kindly.

"Greetings, Great Uncle!" Kaguya Kimimaro greeted him respectfully, as if he had been enlightened by Genjutsu.

"Isn't this great? It seems there was some misunderstanding before..."

"Yan, although Kimimaro is a ninja from Kirigakure, we'll still need to trouble you to look after him within Uchiha Clan Compound. Don't let him be upset..." "Kimimaro is still young, a boy, and prone to impulsive actions..."

Hyuga Tenzo and Uchiha Hono said.

"I can't help you..." Uchiha Hono put on a show, seemingly forceful but actually offering a way out:

"Our Uchiha Clan only acts according to the Konoha Ninja Code. If he violates the code again, it will be considered a deliberate offense within a short period of time, and the crime will be punished even more severely!"

"Unless the Lord Hokage grants a pardon, no one's word will carry weight!"

"Of course, if they violate Konoha's rules again, I support severe punishment..." Hyuga Tenzo nodded and said. This exchange was a way of telling Kaguya Kimimaro that everything was alright now...

"Thank you, thank you, Lord Hokage!" Kaguya Kimimaro's eyes lit up; that was enough.

"Consider this money a small gift from your Great Uncle."

Hyuga Tenzo handed a small coin to Kimimaro, and said with a smile:

"How is the Kaguya Clan doing lately? From now on, our two clans will be the bridge between Konoha and Kirigakure..."

Hyuga Tenzo mentioned several names of members of the Kaguya Clan, all of whom he was relatively familiar with.

Kaguya Kimimaro sighed.

Originally, he largely agreed with what the elders in his clan said: that the Kaguya Clan was the strongest...

But right now, all I want to do is laugh.

"It's the same old story, everyone's thinking about fighting and killing, although some of the clansmen are still calm..." Kaguya Kimimaro said, feeling a little strange.

Not long ago, he was the one who pointed fingers and vehemently criticized the Kaguya Clan's Dove Faction...

But now I understand it a little better.

You can enjoy fighting, but without exceptional strength, constantly waging war against everything and everyone will only lead to bad consequences...

Hyuga Tenzo smiled slightly.

It's unrealistic to expect the entire Kaguya Clan to be clear-headed.

But if there are even a few people who look human, things become much easier.

Kaguya Kimimaro was clearly a very talented member of her clan, but this does not refer to her Shikotsumyaku).

Rather, it's the speed at which his thinking shifts and his intelligence.

In Hyuga Tenzo's view, this was a rare and astonishing wisdom, one that had only been seen once in decades within the Kaguya Clan...

Hyuga Tenzo had thought that he would have to scare him a few more times to achieve the desired effect.

"Kimimaro, you are indeed a genius..." Hyuga Tenzo said sincerely.

"Please stop making fun of me..."

Kaguya Kimimaro said with a wry smile, "We've been sparring with the students from the Konoha Ninja Academy these past few days, and to be honest, it really shocked me..."

"It's just that we're a few years older, which gives us a slight advantage."

"Personias like Kakashi, Shisui, and Asuma demonstrate experience, skill, and mastery of Ninjutsu that are no less than ours, making training with them very stressful..."

The task of Kimimaro and the others was to serve as sparring partners, so they naturally sparred with the students of the Ninja Academy.

It was only when they faced each other that Kimimaro and the others realized what was happening.

The Ninja Academy students of Konoha.

They were nothing like the delicate flowers grown in a greenhouse they had imagined. Each one of them was incredibly experienced, unlike students; many of them were seasoned veterans of the battlefield...

Kakashi, Shisui, and even Obito and Asuma's strength left a deep impression on Kimimaro.

These were all capable of going toe-to-toe with him, and Shisui's Genjutsu left a particularly deep impression on Kimimaro.

With just One-Tomoe, it could display Genjutsu that made Kimimaro wary.

"And that ninja named Uchiha Aosui..."

Kimimaro exhaled a breath of stale air:

"He's incredibly strong, completely on a different level from the others. I don't understand why someone like him is still at the Ninja Academy."

"Great Uncle, the training system in Konoha is completely different from that in Kirigakure."

"If someone like Uchiha Aosui were in Kirigakure, he would have killed several of his fellow applicants who applied to graduate early long ago."

Uchiha Hono was initially enjoying listening to Kimimaro play the Aosui flute.

Suddenly, I froze.

What does it mean to "kill off several classmates who graduated at the same time"?

Uchiha Hono frowned. "You mean 'killing through'? Are you describing its speed?"

"It's just killing."

Kimimaro scratched his head:

"Killing your peers is the only way to gain fame, prove your strength, and attract the attention of important figures, thus gaining access to resources."

"Besides, in our area, even though they're supposed to be classmates, they don't really get along well..."

"The adults in the family are all from different factions, constantly fighting each other, and the Ninja Academy is naturally no exception..."

At this point, Kimimaro unconsciously sighed.

He really didn't know what he was pretending for before.

When I first came to Konoha, I wondered why the ninjas here were all so delicate.

They have absolutely no fighting ability and don't understand that a ninja's top priority is patience!

However, during the few days I stayed in Konoha...

He discovered that he didn't actually enjoy being in a state of constant combat.

There's an incredibly delicious cafeteria, readily available Ninja Tool, medical-nin providing logistical support, and skilled Jonin smiling guidance—all completely free...

It really feels comfortable!

And then Asuma and the others came over and said that.

Kaguya Kimimaro's tension gradually dissipated, and her suppressed appetite slowly returned...

He glanced at the clock, blinked, and muttered to himself:

"For lunch, we had pure meat buns and seafood noodles. Kakashi said it was cooked by the famous Master Craftsman Ichiraku, who came to the Ninja Academy's kitchen to give guidance. It was delicious, a special version with lots of extra ingredients..."

"If we chat for too long, we'll miss our flight, which would be a shame."

"I'll go to Ichiraku Ramen sometime and order a serving..." Kaguya Kimimaro thought to herself, unconsciously tightening her grip on the money in her hand. This scene was also witnessed by Hyuga Tenzo.

As a seasoned Ninja Clan warrior, Tenzo did not have a thorough understanding of the Will of Fire.

However, he had an exceptional understanding of the ecology and psychology of the struggles between the Kaguya Clan and the Ninja Clan.

This is his area of expertise and comfort zone.

As Konoha Committee Member, Tenzo is currently in charge of the section on "strategic analysis of Kirigakure's internal affairs".

Hiruzen Sarutobi was not in a hurry to understand Tenzo's acceptance of the Will of Fire.

As long as they're obedient and can work, that's fine...

By integrating principles into systems and consistently implementing them, beliefs will naturally blossom and bear fruit.

Furthermore, if Tenzo hadn't had experience fighting the Will of Fire, he wouldn't have been so precise and skilled at dismantling Kirigakure's current situation for Hiruzen Sarutobi...

All experiences are meaningful; the question is whether they can be used for Konoha's benefit.

"That brat Kimimaro gives me a lot of the same feeling I had when the Branch Family saw Hizashi enter the Anbu..."

"There's potential. This is someone we can win over; we need to pay close attention."

Hyuga Tenzo's heart stirred, and he said to Uchiha Hono, who was frowning:

"The situation over there is different from that in Konoha... It's similar to the Ninja Clan of the Warring States Period, but they just live in one village and essentially don't have a transitional mindset."

"You're also from the Ninja Clan. The Third Mizukage's solution was very traditional: let the different factions fight each other, then act as the referee, pulling one faction against another in a continuous cycle, until only those who listen to him remain."

"The situation at the Kirigakure Ninja Academy is a microcosm of the Ninja Clan conflicts, and also a manifestation of their escalation."

"It's too ugly for the Ninja Clan to fight each other, so they resort to killing for the sake of selecting the best, which leads to Commoner Ninja being drawn in unwittingly. As resentment builds up, it only escalates..."

Hyuga Tenzo spoke slowly.

Uchiha Hono looked at Hyuga Tenzo in surprise, gave him a thumbs up, and exclaimed:

"No wonder Tenzo was able to become a Konoha Committee Member; you really have something special..."

Kaguya Kimimaro's gaze towards Hyuga Tenzo held a deeper, more heartfelt reverence.

Somewhat similar to the Uchiha Clan...

Although the Kaguya Clan loves fighting, they generally respect intellectuals and cultured individuals.

While Uchiha Isshin's combat prowess wasn't particularly outstanding, his strategic vision and judgment of situations made him more popular within the clan than Setsuna had been...

"No wonder the elders in the clan all say that it would be great if the Hyuga Clan were in Kirigakure, then they could help us come up with ideas..." Kaguya Kimimaro thought to herself.

It seems they sensed what Kimimaro was thinking.

Hyuga Tenzo smiled and said:

"Kimimaro, the Lord Hokage instructed me to also offer some advice to the Kaguya Clan..."

"He is a peace-loving Kage who hopes to see stability within Kirigakure. You should consider my words carefully and discuss them with your companions, choosing the parts that are beneficial to your village."

"Of course, what I said may not be correct; it's just one person's opinion..."

Kimimaro nodded and said gratefully, "Thank you, Great Uncle!"

Although I only stayed in Konoha for a few days...

But the thought of returning to Kirigakure and continuing to live in the Bloody Mist Village made me feel a little uncomfortable.

Nobody likes going through all that trouble...

Therefore, if it could change the Bloody Mist Village, Kimimaro would be willing to do it.

But Hyuga Tenzo smiled inwardly without saying a word.

Many things are easy to say, but incredibly difficult to do...

For example, the idea of unifying the Ninja Clan is something the Third Mizukage couldn't achieve in over twenty years.

If we take a broad, general approach, the Third Mizukage could solve the problem...

Then the problem of Kirigakure wouldn't have been delayed until today and resolved in this way.

Hyuga Tenzo wanted to make Kimimaro understand the question about Kirigakure.

To better contrast him with Konoha, hand him a knife that, a year later, would be used to stab the Third Mizukage...

In Hyuga Tenzo's view, if Kirigakure wanted to consolidate its internal forces, the Third Mizukage and Hokage would have to wake up to find themselves in swapped bodies...

Of course, this is impossible.

Therefore, in Hyuga Tenzo's view, the internal strife within Kirigakure would inevitably worsen.

"Alright, now that everything's settled, I'm getting ready to leave..."

Uchiha Hono patted his lower back with one hand:

"That brat Minato invited me to his house for dinner again. Ugh, young people always have so many ideas. He even needs my help to develop the Flying Thunder God Technique. It's infuriating!"

"Isn't it just that I have more experience?"

Hyuga Tenzo chuckled.

"Alright, alright. You keep bringing up Namikaze Minato all the time, acting like he's your own grandson!"

"He's clearly overjoyed, getting to go and get a few packs of cigarettes and hear some words of respect, but he's too shy to say it directly, right?" "And that cigarette case the Lord Hokage gave you, you're practically tattooing it on yourself..."

Uchiha Hono laughed heartily, "That's right, I knew I couldn't hide it from you!"

"Showing it off makes me feel much better; otherwise, I'd feel terrible keeping it bottled up!"

Uchiha Hono winked and made faces, like an old child.

"You are indeed lucky; Namikaze Minato is no ordinary ninja..."

"If there are any changes to the advisor positions in the future, and vacancies arise on the Konoha Committee Member, he will most likely be promoted to fill them, becoming one of the youngest Committee Member..."

Hyuga Tenzo remarked with emotion, "He and Aosui will, barring any unforeseen circumstances, be the core of this generation of ninjas."

Upon hearing the name Namikaze Minato, Kimimaro couldn't help but feel a surge of curiosity.

During his three days at the Ninja Academy, he didn't see Namikaze Minato, but he heard that name countless times.

Everyone keeps talking about Namikaze Minato all the time...

It's as if this is a demon king, who could descend upon the Ninja Academy one day, bringing disaster and destruction...

"Um, between Namikaze Minato and Uchiha Aosui, who is stronger?"

Kimimaro couldn't help but ask.

"Although Aosui's basic skills are no less than his, and his mastery of Ninjutsu is relatively comprehensive... he can't understand the sense of oppression without personally experiencing the Flying Thunder God Technique."

"Even if others remind me, it won't be of much use..."

Back then, even though he knew about the Flying Thunder God Technique, Senju Tobirama still severed his arm.

These Flying Thunder God Technique can leave a mark anywhere, at any time.

While Namikaze Minato may seem like Little Sun, his fighting style is anything but sunny.

He's recently been researching how to fix the Flying Thunder God Mark and then move it remotely...

That's incredibly shady!

Uchiha Hono shook his head and said hesitantly.

To him, Aosui and Minato were equally dear to him!

"You mean, Namikaze Minato is stronger than Uchiha Aosui?"

"Is he also Young Ninja?" Kimimaro asked in astonishment.

"No, I'm almost an adult..."

Uchiha Hono waved his hand:

"You were almost going to see him, but Minato's been researching new techniques, isn't he? You'll have your chance to fight him in two months..." "In two to three months, Minato will be taking the Ninja Academy entrance exams, which include both one-on-one duels and group battles..."

Kimimaro's eyes narrowed.

An opponent even stronger than Uchiha Aosui...

In truth, he subconsciously didn't want to fight, because even among the most combative people, no one wants to die.

But then I thought, this is Konoha, not Kirigakure...

The strong are there to guide, not to inflict violence.

"How could I have such a thought? Kirigakure does have its merits..." Kimimaro shook his head.

I felt something was off, but I didn't pay too much attention to it.

And when you fight against such a powerful opponent, without losing your life...

Kimimaro became excited again. "What about one-on-one duels, and group battles?"

"A one-on-one fight means you all take turns fighting him, while a group fight means he fights all of you..."

Uchiha Hono said quietly:

"Looking forward to Minato's new technique, I won't leak it, or he'll blame me..."

A big question mark appeared above Kimimaro's head...

Can he take on all of them one-on-one?

How did a ninja who's still underage manage to do that...?

This moment.

Kimimaro began to understand why the Ninja Academy students were already so strong...

But he kept thinking about Uchiha Aosui, asking him to lead everyone to attack Namikaze Minato one more time...

What a terrifying monster!

"Alright, it's time to go."

"By the way, Tenzo, I recently applied for Limb Restoration Surgery..."

"I think they've done a pretty good job, quite decent. Although it's said that the new arm won't generate much Chakra, it's better than nothing..." "If your clansmen need any, remember to apply. Orochimaru and Hiruko are short of volunteers right now."

Uchiha Hono said as he stood up.

"I understand, Yan..."

Hyuga Tenzo nodded. "The Scientific Research Department's efficiency is truly remarkable. I believe they will definitely be able to overcome the interference of Chakra on cells in the future..."

"Of course, all of this is mainly due to the guidance and care of the Lord Hokage."

Hyuga Tenzo coughed lightly and added a sentence.

Hyuga Tenzo recently noticed that the Uchiha Clan's work attitude had improved considerably, and they spoke highly of Hiruzen Sarutobi, seemingly indicating a change in strategy.

Since that's the case, the Hyuga Clan can't be left behind; their positioning must be exactly the same...

"You're starting to resemble your son, Hizashi, a bit now!"

"Don't try to imitate him, do you even think you can understand it? He's from the Branch Family family, you're from the main family..." Uchiha Hono teased Tenzo, then swaggered out the door. In a couple of days, he shouldn't be a crippled ninja anymore.

To become a healthy person again.

"Great Uncle, what is a cloned arm?"

Kimimaro asked curiously.

Hyuga Tenzo glanced at his adopted grandson.

If a ninja from another village came to ask, he would suspect they were spying on him...

However, Kimimaro was probably driven by curiosity and a lack of clear boundaries.

"The interference of Chakra with cloning is common knowledge in the Shinobi World, so telling him won't hurt..."

"It can also stimulate his thinking!"

Hyuga Tenzo's heart stirred, and he replied:

"It involves culturing cells in vitro, differentiating them into tissues or organs, and then attaching them to severed limbs of ninjas."

"Isn't that even stronger than the self-healing ability of the Shikotsumyaku?"

Kimimaro's expression was one of shock, followed by doubt as he asked, "Wait, if the new limbs don't have much Chakra, wouldn't they still be essentially disabled? This must be very expensive, right?"

"Isn't this a losing proposition? Why do it?"

In the minds of the Kirigakure Ninja, even if someone is injured or killed, it's because they lack ability.

The village paid for free to install largely useless cloned arms on the victims of cruelty...

This is somewhat beyond Kimimaro's imagination.

"Chakra interferes with cell growth. It's impossible to restore the original environment and various factors, so we can only remove a portion of the Chakra and its activity to make it controllable, thus naturally reducing the amount of Chakra generated."

"I've heard that controlling cell differentiation is even more troublesome for a ninja with a physical constitution Kekkei Genkai like you."

"As for whether it's expensive or not, it's definitely expensive."

"But how can you say it's useless? A ninja's life isn't just about fighting. Even in battle, having an extra arm is beneficial, but in daily life, one is a perfectly healthy person."

"Kimimaro, let me give you a quote from something the Lord Hokage said during a meeting."

"A ninja is a ninja, but a ninja is first and foremost a human being, not a tool to be thrown away when it's broken."

Hyuga Tenzo smiled. "Think about it yourself..."

After saying that, Hyuga Tenzo turned and left.

Kimimaro lowered his head in deep thought.

Are ninjas people, not tools?

Who agrees?

Isn't this a violation of centuries-old Ninja Code?

Is it really possible to do something like this...?

And wouldn't doing this cause the ninjas to neglect their training, making them vulnerable to invasion?

Kimimaro felt his head was getting big.

"Is this the Will of Fire that they talk about at the Ninja Academy?"

"Forget it, let's wait for Kisame and the others to come back and talk to them about Konoha. I can't figure it out by myself!"

Asuma glanced at the clock, then patted Kimimaro on the shoulder:

"Let's go try the Ichiraku Seafood Ramen the cafeteria! We still have time!"

Kimimaro suddenly stood up, shoulder to shoulder with Asuma, and walked quickly towards the Ninja Academy Cafeteria.

From a distance, they look like two very close friends...