I'm Only Eight Years Old

Elder Gen's eyes glinted with sharp light. "As expected, Mei Terumi, you possess exceptional capacity. Perhaps... you can restore prosperity to the Mist Village."

A trace of gloom appeared in his eyes.

The current Mist Village had fallen into a state of utter decay.

With the Seven Ninja Swordsmen having fled, the village's remaining ninja were overwhelmed, and they felt neither attachment nor loyalty to their home.

If this continued, even if powerful ninja were born, they would sooner or later abandon the Mist Village to become rogue ninja. This... was almost a dead end.

"Elder Gen, this wasn't my idea."

Mei Terumi waved her hands repeatedly, her pretty face flushing red. "It was him."

She pointed toward Hyuga Kagami while relaying the conditions they had previously agreed upon to Elder Gen.

"Oh?"

Elder Gen's gaze shifted to the three of them, finally landing on Hyuga Kagami, who stood there with an unruffled expression, radiating an aura all his own. "You are... from the Hyuga Clan?"

"A ninja from Konoha?"

He couldn't help but feel startled. "Has Konoha produced another new genius? What an enviable village."

"Ever since Senju Hashirama, geniuses have constantly emerged to help Konoha turn the tide, keeping it standing at the pinnacle of the ninja world!"

As for Konoha, there wasn't a single village that didn't covet it.

But after so many years, no one had ever been able to conquer it.

His voice paused. "However, these conditions are not impossible to meet. They are merely lists of spies, after all!"

Hyuga Kagami glanced at Mei Terumi and said indifferently, "Every village has its own geniuses. Isn't Mei Terumi herself a powerful genius? Her becoming a Kage-level powerhouse in the future is a certainty."

Mei Terumi would not only become a Kage-level powerhouse, but her powerful offensive methods could even melt Uchiha Madara's Susanoo!

"That is true."

Elder Gen did not dwell on it further. "You should go and rest for now. If there is a plan, I will notify you immediately."

His eyes were deep, making it impossible to guess what he was thinking.

Hyuga Kagami felt a sense of respect for such an old man.

He had dedicated his entire life to the development of his village.

It was just a pity that he hadn't lived in a better era; if he had been active during Mei Terumi's reign, he might have been able to truly display his full potential.

Before long, Mei Terumi led them to their living quarters. It wasn't large, but it was clean enough, and the three of them were not picky.

However, Mei Terumi did not leave.

"Oh~"

Hatake Kakashi wore a knowing look. "Then the two of us will take our leave. Kagami-kun, good luck!"

He winked, looking full of anticipation.

It wasn't until they returned to their room that Hatake Kakashi's face instantly fell. "Why, why!"

"Kagami-kun is only eight years old and already has the potential to start dating, yet I'm already seventeen!"

Sigh!

It really is infuriating to compare people!

"Captain Kakashi, is finding a partner really that important?"

Uchiha Itachi looked puzzled. In his view, the most important things were the peace and development of the village!

Hatake Kakashi's expression gradually returned to calm, and he said with a hint of depth, "Itachi, you haven't reached that age yet, so you can't understand. But if you truly meet someone you like, you will want to spend your whole life with her."

"But unfortunately, I haven't met her yet."

On the other side.

Mei Terumi's smile was radiant.

In Hyuga Kagami's eyes, this wasn't looking for a partner at all.

She was clearly looking at prey!

"So... Kagami-kun... do you want to date?"

She looked confident, but her delicate hands were trembling slightly, and her heart was pounding; she was far from as calm as she appeared.

Hyuga Kagami took in all of Mei Terumi's reactions.

The corners of his mouth curled up. So, the Mei Terumi before him wasn't as composed as she seemed either.

"Sorry, I'm still a minor. Marriage is against the law."

Hyuga Kagami shrugged.

Although this body had developed to look like it was fifteen or sixteen, he had no intention of dating right now. Dealing with marriage was a massive headache!

Dating Mei Terumi?

That would basically turn me into the logistics department for the Mist Village, wouldn't it?

And there's absolutely no benefit in it!

"You're only a few years younger than me, alright!"

Mei Terumi cast a cautious glance at Hyuga Kagami's solid pectoral muscles, her pretty face flushing like a rosy cloud. "You hateful guy, I've already been this proactive, are you still going to make excuses?"

"It's not just a few years; I'm only eight years old right now."

"..."

Pfft!

Mei Terumi's face was filled with astonishment, but she immediately let out a cold snort. "You're clearly about the same age as Kakashi; that guy from the Uchiha Clan is the one who looks like he's eight!"

Before her, Hyuga Kagami stood over 1.7 meters tall, his White Eyes carrying an inherent sense of determination and depth.

His thick eyebrows and features possessed a certain wildness!

It was as if nothing in this world could ever bind him.

Hyuga Kagami shrugged helplessly. "In fact, Uchiha Itachi is my classmate and friend; we're in the same grade."

But unfortunately, Mei Terumi didn't believe him.

Instead, it only ignited her competitive spirit!

"You hateful guy, no one has ever rejected me like this!"

This novelty of the chase made her heart flutter uncontrollably.

But just then, a sudden roar erupted!

"Mei Terumi!"

Koto Kenichi was about to go insane!

The woman he loved had actually brought several men back to the Mist Village, and what's more... she was looking at one of them with special favor, even showing signs of affection?!

He absolutely could not accept this!

"How could you bring other men into the Mist Village? You are a ninja of the Mist Village; it is absolutely impossible for you to be with a ninja from another village!"

"Only I am the most suitable candidate for you!"

BOOM!

The wooden door was kicked open violently, revealing a plain-looking young man panting heavily, his eyes burning with rage!

He looked like a beast ready to devour someone!

"Koto Kenichi, whoever I am with has nothing to do with you!"

Mei Terumi's beautiful eyes turned cold as she lifted her smooth chin slightly.

Her gaze was filled with frost!

"Furthermore, bringing Hyuga Kagami and his group into the village was done with the approval of Elder Gen!"

"Hyuga Kagami?"

Koto Kenichi froze for a moment.

His eyes bloodshot, he stared fixedly at Hyuga Kagami. "So... you're a guy from the Hyuga Clan? But so what?!"

"Guys from the Hyuga main family never leave the village. At best, you're just a member of the branch family, a piece of trash imprisoned in a cage. How could you possibly be worthy of her!"

He roared, "Only I, Koto Kenichi, am worthy of you!"