A Somewhat Jerky Asuma

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His ridiculous hopping made some people laugh, while others looked worried.

“Asuma!”

Kurenai Yuhi hurried over, her face full of concern, hoping to help.

But she had barely moved when a small figure flashed in front of her and blocked her path. His quiet warning stopped her in her tracks.

“Don’t go any farther. There are tens of millions of insects just a few steps ahead of you. Once they attack, they won’t distinguish friend from foe.”

“Ahead of me?”

The earth in front of her looked no different from ordinary soil. Kurenai could not understand how Yangxing had noticed anything.

Meanwhile, Yangxing’s appearance brought a subtle change to the situation.

Someone’s gaze turned toward him, and the moment that person noticed Yangxing, his expression shifted.

“Who is this?” Taro Aburame frowned. He had not expected Yangxing to be here. Without hesitation, he raised a hand.

“Stop attacking. Return.”

Countless insects emerged from the soil and returned to Taro Aburame’s body. Facing Yangxing, Taro merely gave a slight nod before turning to leave. This time, he did not waste a single word.

“What’s wrong with him?” Kurenai asked, puzzled.

Yangxing put both hands behind his head and offered no real explanation.

“Maybe he got hungry and decided to go home for a meal.”

Kurenai did not believe that nonsense. Although she was surprised that the jonin had suddenly stopped attacking, the sight of someone nearby soon drew her attention elsewhere.

Seeing Asuma’s injuries, she hurried over to him.

Unfortunately, Asuma’s wounded pride led him to take his anger out on her.

“Get away! Don’t touch me!”

He shoved Kurenai aside and stubbornly struggled to his feet, his whole body covered in injuries. Gritting his teeth,