Bagua

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"Mei Terumi, it really was you?"

Watching Mei Terumi's departing figure, Uchiha Yue stood there stunned for a long time before finally letting out a deep sigh.

In fact, back when Uchiha Yue slaughtered those Kirigakure, he had already determined Hoshino Aki's true identity: the future Fifth Mizukage, Mei Terumi. This was because among the Kirigakure killed by Uchiha Yue, there was no strong female Kirigakure ninja like Mei Terumi. Therefore, after ruling out some unknown factors, Uchiha Yue confirmed Hoshino Aki's true identity, which was also Mei Terumi's true identity.

However, the time when Uchiha Yue began to suspect that Hoshino Aki was actually Mei Terumi should be traced back to the very beginning of the Chunin Ninja Exams. At that time, Uchiha Yue noticed that Mei Terumi's Chakra was somewhat familiar, and he began to suspect Mei Terumi identity. However, at that time, Uchiha Yue did not have sufficient evidence to prove that the Hoshino Aki he encountered was the future Fifth Mizukage, Mei Terumi.

However, seeing Uchiha Yue sighing silently there, Hatake Kakashi clearly misunderstood something.

Especially as Uchiha Yue stared at Mei Terumi's departing figure, Hatake Kakashi murmured to himself, "Yue, you have good taste."

"Um?"

Upon suddenly hearing Hatake Kakashi's muttered words, Uchiha Yue was startled again and asked, "Kakashi, what are you doing?"

"I am Yue. You have good taste."

Upon hearing this, Hatake Kakashi gave him a knowing look and slowly said, "I think you should know that Kirigakure ninja Mei Terumi, right? I seem to remember that we went on a mission together, and that Kirigakure ninja, Mei Terumi, was hiding by your side. But, Yue, I must remind you, Mei Terumi is Kirigakure ninja, she's our enemy, and there's no way you two can have a future together!"

Hatake Kakashi widened his fists in a daze, then clapped his hands lightly and continued, "Ah! Yue, I know why you're so strict with yourself and have to train so hard every day! So, you want to wait until you're famous throughout the Shinobi World to arrange a marriage with Kirigakure, right? You've been planning to pursue that Kirigakure Mei Terumi and bring her back to Konoha, haven't you?"

"Well.."

Hatake Kakashi finished speaking, Uchiha Yue looked at Hatake Kakashi and suddenly felt like he didn't recognize him. He hadn't expected Hatake Kakashi to be so precocious, capable of making even simple things seem incredibly complicated. Then, Uchiha Yue Hatake Kakashi a rather helpless glare and said, "Kakashi, don't talk nonsense. I have no feelings for Mei Terumi!"

"Tch, don't lie to me!"

At this moment, Hatake Kakashi raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "If you're not interested in Mei Terumi, then why don't you defeat her? Yue, I know your strength very well. You didn't even activate your Sharingan just now, so you definitely didn't intend to defeat her. Besides, aren't we comrades? Since we're comrades, then don't hide the truth from me. Don't worry, I won't tell Minato-sensei and Kushina- sensei!"

At this point, Hatake Kakashi stepped forward and patted Uchiha Yue on the shoulder, continuing, "However, if you want to Mei Terumi, you still have a long way to go! Work hard to increase your strength! Gaining the approval of our village and Kirigakure isn't an easy task! If you really have the ability to marry Mei Terumi, that Kirigakure ninja, remember to invite me to your wedding banquet!"

"Kakashi, you... you really defeated me!"

Upon discovering that Hatake Kakashi had completely misunderstood something, Uchiha Yue was at a loss for words.

Moreover, at this moment, Uchiha Yue realized that the more he explained, the more irritating Hatake Kakashi looked.

It was as if he was saying, "Uchiha Yue, don't take advantage of my lack of education and try to fool me!"

Immediately afterwards...

Uchiha Yue realized he couldn't explain it clearly, so he simply stopped discussing it with Hatake Kakashi and prepared to head to the third floor of the Ninja Academy to complete the first round of the Chunin Ninja Exams. However, Uchiha Yue underestimated Hatake Kakashi's gossipy nature. Just as Uchiha Yue was leading Hatake Kakashi to the Ninja Academy, a single sentence from Hatake Kakashi nearly choked Uchiha Yue to death.

"By the way, Yue, if you like Mei Terumi, what about that girl from the Hyuga Clan?"

"Hyuga Clan?"

Upon hearing Hatake Kakashi's words, Uchiha Yue was exasperated and asked, "What do I have to do with the Hyuga Clan?"

"It's Hyuga Anya!"

When they reached Uchiha Yue, Hatake Kakashi, acting as if it were the most natural thing in the world, said, "Back then, Kushina- sensei told me everything about you and Hyuga Anya. I heard you were developing Ninjutsu for Hyuga Anya and eating Hyuga Anya homemade bento boxes. Do you think you had absolutely no connection with Hyuga Anya?"

As Hatake Kakashi accompanied Uchiha Yue on their journey, he counted on his fingers and continued, "And there's Yuri Kurama, the girl you brought back from the Land of Medicine, the one who became your junior sister. She seems to have feelings for you too, right? Tsuki, there's something I need to remind you of. You'd better be more faithful in matters of the heart, otherwise you'll be the one who suffers in the end! Understand?"

"I... I understand,"

At this moment, Uchiha Yue really didn't want to talk to Hatake Kakashi anymore, but Hatake Kakashi's gossip instincts were completely ignited. He talked to Uchiha Yue about Mei Terumi, Hyuga Anya, and Yuri Kurama the whole way. In the end, Hatake Kakashi even dragged Shizune into it, finally completely breaking down Uchiha Yue's defenses.

It was at this moment that Uchiha Yue realized that although Hatake Kakashi appeared somewhat arrogant, his gossipy nature and emotional intelligence were beyond the imagination of ordinary people. At the same time, Uchiha Yue also understood why Hatake Kakashi loved Icha Icha so much. It turned out that Hatake Kakashi had always been an expert on relationships, which explained why he was so engrossed in reading Jiraiya's Icha Hatake Kakashi series, practically never putting the book down.

Therefore, when Uchiha Yue looked at Hatake Kakashi again, he couldn't help but silently complain to himself:

"Kakashi, do you know how well you understand women? Does Rin know that?"