Isn't This a Ghost-Catching Game?

Yuhi Shinku looked at Shin-chan one last time.

"Shin Nohara."

Shin-chan raised his hand. "Yes."

"You're very fast and agile," Yuhi Shinku paused, "But we didn't see enough last night."

Shin-chan blinked.

"So before we officially begin training, let's play a little game." Yuhi Shinku raised her hand and gestured towards the woods.

The leaves rustled a few times.

Genin wearing green vests emerged from the woods, one after another, spreading out along the edge of the Training Ground.

Shin-chan counted them in circles, then gave up. "Too many."

"Fifteen," said Yuhi Shinku. "They're all experienced Genin have worked with me on missions."

Kakashi's gaze swept over the group of people.

"The rules are simple: start from here, and reaching the Hokage Rock is a win," Yuhi Shinku paused, "But getting caught by them is a loss."

Shin-chan tilted his head and thought for a moment, "Isn't this a ghost-catching game?"

"What?" Yuhi Shinku was taken aback.

"It's a ghost-catching game," Shin-chan said. "One person is 'ghost,' and the others run. If the ghost catches you, you lose."

Yuhi Shinku paused for two seconds, then said, "You could say that."

Am I a human or a ghost?

"You're human," Yuhi Shinku said. "They're the demons."

Shin-chan glanced at the fifteen Genin: "Wow, so many demons! Is there a punishment for getting caught?"

"No."

Is there a reward for winning?

Yuhi Shinku looked at him. "What reward do you want?"

"Chocolate Stick."

Yuhi Shinku ignored him. "The rules are simple: you can't leave the village area, you can't use Ninjutsu or throw weapons in residential areas, but there are no restrictions on the edge of the village."

After a pause, he added, "Friendly reminder, there are still quite a few people waiting for you on the way."

"In other words, running into the village is safe, but there are many people; running to the edge of the village is less crowded, but more dangerous," Kakashi analyzed.

"You can choose your own route." Yuhi Shinku nodded. "Then, let's begin!"

The fifteen Genin moved simultaneously; some approached from the front, while others jumped onto tree branches to block the escape route from above.

Uchiha Toru quickly Hand Seals: "Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique!"

The fireball, accompanied by a wave of heat, swept across, and the three Genin directly in front of it instinctively dodged to the sides.

An opening has appeared in the encirclement.

"Walk."

Kakashi and Uchiha Toru acted simultaneously.

Shin-chan stood still and waved to Shiro: "Shiro, let's go too."

Several Genin were already pouncing on them from behind.

"The ghost is coming!" Shin-chan's short legs moved incredibly fast, managing to escape their pursuit.

Yuhi Shinku stood there, watching the three small figures disappear into the street.

"You are geniuses personally praised by Third Hokage, so don't let me down."

Shin-chan- chan ran and ran until he reached the vicinity of a barbecue restaurant, but unfortunately it wasn't open yet.

A Genin jumped down from the roof and landed five meters in front of Shin-chan, blocking his way.

"Kid, you run pretty fast..."

Before he could finish speaking, Shin-chan turned into a side alley, his body swaying and he almost fell.

The Genin hesitated for a moment, then quickly gave chase.

At the end of the alley is a crossroads.

As Shin-chan rushed out, a Genin flanked him from both the left and right.

All directions are blocked.

Shin-chan stopped, looked to the left, then to the right, and then to behind.

"So many ghosts."

The Genin smile, "Admit defeat."

Shin-chan was about to raise his hands in surrender when he suddenly saw a beautiful older woman walking towards him from a distance.

Shin-chan raised his hand halfway, then lowered it again.

He instantly broke through the encirclement and ran straight towards the woman.

"Pretty big sister!" Shin-chan waved his arms and ran even faster than when he was being chased.

The three Genin were stunned at the same time. By the time they reacted, Shin-chan had already run up to the woman and started flirting with her.

"Beautiful older sister, what's your name?"

The woman looked down at the child who had suddenly appeared, and paused for a moment. "Little friend, are you lost?"

"No, I'm playing a ghost-catching game." Shin-chan turned around and pointed to the three Genin. "They're ghosts."

The woman glanced at the three Ninja in green vests, then at Shin-chan, and warned, "You'd better run, the demon is coming."

"Big sister, do you live nearby? Can I come visit you sometime?"

A Genin rushed over and reached out to grab him by the back of his collar.

Shin-chan hid behind the woman, circled her once, and ran out the other way, not forgetting to turn back and wave. "Goodbye, big sister, I'll come find you again next time."

Three Genin chased after her, each with a darker expression than the last.

"That kid—he's pretty fast."

"Shut up and keep chasing."

Shin-chan ran into a shopping street, where shops on both sides were not yet open.

The footsteps behind them grew closer.

He looked around and then ducked into a pile of Cardboard Box next to him.

Footsteps sounded outside, then they ran past.

Shin-chan waited a while, then peeked out.

Nobody's here.

He carried Shiro out of the Cardboard Box and then turned into another alley.

After running for who knows how long, Shin-chan had completely lost his sense of direction. "Shiro, are we lost?"

"Woof." Shiro stuck out its tongue and pointed in the direction.

Shin-chan turned his head and could vaguely see the outline of the Hokage Rock, not far ahead.

"We're almost there."

After finally climbing to the top, Shin-chan -chan plopped down on the ground, panting heavily.

A cool breeze blew down from the mountain.

After resting for a bit, Shin-chan simply lay down, looking up at the blue sky above: "I've arrived—"

Shiro lay beside him, also exhausted.

Just then, a voice came from the side.

"You've finally arrived."

Shin-chan turned his head.

Kakashi leaned against the railing of the Hokage Rock.

His hair was a little messy, and there were a few leaves stuck to his clothes, but he looked much better than Shin-chan.

"When did you arrive?" Shin-chan asked.

"It's been a while."

Where is Xiao Che?

"Uchiha Toru hasn't arrived yet."

Shin-chan -chan nodded, lay down on the ground, and didn't want to move.

"How did you get here?" Kakashi glanced at him.

"It ran away."

"I know." Kakashi's forehead creased with annoyance. "What I'm asking is, how did you escape from so many Genin?"

Shin-chan thought for a moment, "I have an older sister to help me."

Kakashi paused for a moment.

"Big sister?"

"Hmm, there are several older sisters." Shin-chan counted on his fingers, "One is walking on the street..."

"That's enough," Kakashi interrupted him, "I don't want to know anymore."

"Why?"

"Because it gives me a headache."

Shin-chan tilted his head and looked at Kakashi, not understanding what he meant.

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