"L-Lord Qin Yu," Sarutobi Mirai stammered.
As the descendant of the Third Hokage, calling a young man "Lord" felt somewhat awkward to her.
Still, this was clearly the best way to ease the situation.
"I don't have anything good to give you. This Goblin Horn is just a little trinket. If you run into any danger, blow it, and it will save you." Qin Yu casually took out a horn carved from bone and handed it directly to Sarutobi Mirai.
Yūhi Kurenai and Asuma Sarutobi could not help but freeze, surprise flickering across their faces.
It was their first time seeing such a strange object.
Could it have a Flying Thunder God mark on it?
Having lived through that era—
And having personally witnessed the Flying Thunder God techniques of both the Fourth Hokage and the Seventh Hokage—
They assumed that once the horn was blown, Uchiha Qin Yu would swoop in to save her.
"What is it? You don't like it?" Qin Yu rubbed the tip of his nose.
He was acting as a senior now, like handing out red envelopes when meeting relatives during the New Year.
It did seem a little old-fashioned, but Qin Yu's seniority was what it was.
"No, Mirai, hurry and thank Lord Qin Yu," Yūhi Kurenai urged.
Sarutobi Mirai snapped back to her senses and timidly accepted the little horn. "Thank you, Lord Qin Yu. But my students..."
Looking at Kakei Sumire and the other two still unconscious on the ground, Sarutobi Mirai knew full well that they had been caught up in an undeserved disaster today.
"Don't worry. They've only fainted. Getting knocked around a little early on will also be good for the upcoming Chūnin Exams," Asuma Sarutobi hurriedly said, trying to smooth things over.
"But Lord Qin Yu, did you