After the team assignments were finished, everyone sat in the classroom, waiting for their respective Jonin team leaders to arrive.
Time ticked by, until at last a voice came from outside. "Team 1, XXX, XXX... I'm your Team Leader. Please come outside..."
Another voice followed right after. "Team 2..."
And so, one ordinary team after another was led away by Chunin instructors or Special Jōnin.
The number of people in the classroom visibly dwindled.
The nine rookies looked rather bored as they continued waiting for their own Team Leaders.
Just then...
The mature, alluring Kurenai Yuhi was the first to appear at the classroom door. In a gentle voice, she said, "Team 8, come with me~"
"Yes, sensei~" Hinata Hyuga nodded obediently, then stood up and followed Kurenai Yuhi.
Inuzuka Kiba rubbed his nose and muttered, "Finally. I was getting sick of waiting... sniff, sniff~"
"Woof, woof~" Akamaru barked twice from atop his head, seemingly answering him, a hint of wariness in his eyes.
"Really?! Akamaru~"
After hearing that, Inuzuka Kiba immediately perked up. "Sensei's dangerous, huh?! That's a Jonin for you. That's exactly the kind of person we need to teach us real skills..."
With that, he strode after them. Since Hinata, his boss's girl, had already followed, he naturally couldn't fall behind as a subordinate.
A new teacher?! I hope she won't disappoint me.
Last came Aburame Shino, his hands in his pockets, silently following behind. He was as taciturn as ever, but his eyes betrayed his anticipation for the future.
Hidden in the shadows, Qingwu let out an admiring sigh when he saw Kurenai Yuhi. "Tsk, tsk, tsk~ Kurenai Yuhi's figure and that fully ripened allure are just... wow!
"She's got me drooling. Coming here today was worth it. What a shame I never happened to run