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The backyard of the Yamanaka residence.

Ino and Karin sat facing each other. Red hair against blonde, they glared at each other with wide eyes until they quickly grew sick of the sight.

"Honestly, why'd you come to my house so early in the morning?" Ino grumbled, turning her head away.

"It's not like I wanted to come."

Karin lifted her chin defiantly. "If my big brother hadn't dragged me here, I wouldn't have come to the stupid pig's house."

"You're the stupid pig!" Ino snapped.

Karin gave a smug laugh. "You can deny it all you want, but I've heard all about it. Your family's the Stupid Pig family. Stupid pig, stupid pig..."

"Stupid pig, stupid pig, stupid pig..." Ino shut her eyes and let loose a string of insults.

"Stupid pig, stupid pig..." Karin shot back.

"Stupid pig, stupid pig..." Ino retorted.

In the reception room.

Hanfu and Inoichi sat down on the tatami. Hanfu was about to open with a comment about how close Karin and Ino were when he faintly heard the word "stupid pig" coming from the backyard.

Hanfu gave an awkward yet polite smile and sighed. "It's nice to be young."

Inoichi was a little embarrassed too. He gave a wry smile. "I've spoiled Ino. Please excuse her."

"I'm the one who should apologize. I brought Karin back from outside, but didn't raise her properly. I'm sorry."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Hanfu got down to business. "Actually, I came to visit you today because there's something I'd like to ask you about."

Inoichi smiled. He'd known since yesterday that Hanfu had something to discuss, but didn't let on. "Go ahead."

"It's about interrogation and torture..."

Hanfu had gone to great lengths to start with interrogation, hoping Inoichi would mention his clan's Mental