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"The grilled meat smells amazing! Wow! It's dripping with fat. Oh my god, who grilled this?" Jin said, swallowing as he returned to his courtyard.

"Jin, you're finally back! If you hadn't returned soon, White would have gone looking for you," Lanhui Zi said with a smile.

"Aunt Lanhui Zi, stop talking. Jin, you'll never guess who grilled this meat! Forget it, judging by how impatient you are, the grilled meat is more appealing, so I'll just tell you. Little Hinata grilled it especially for you!" White said enviously.

"It was nothing. I just used the Byakugan's ability for a while," Hinata answered shyly when she saw Jin looking at her.

"Hinata, you're really amazing! We'll study exactly how you did it tonight. But right now, I suddenly have a good idea. The weather is so hot. White, use your bloodline limit to make some ice, then put it in the juice. Everyone can cool off and feel refreshed. What do you think?" Jin immediately thought of White's ice-making ability.

"I'll give it a try. I think I can do it!" White said happily.

"Thump, thump, thump, thump, thump." Ice cubes were placed into all five cups. Jin praised loudly, "Who would have thought? We really are full of talent here. Then I should show you something too. But you all have to keep it secret! If anyone else finds out, I won't have a secret trump card anymore. Watch closely! Once you miss this chance, it's gone." "Swish!" Jin activated his one-tomoe Sharingan and stared at a pile of charcoal nearby. The charcoal grew redder and redder until it finally caught fire. The others stared in amazement at what had happened.

"That's incredible! You're all so powerful! I bet Kimimaro has a special trick too. Show everyone," Lanhui Zi said in surprise.

"Wait a moment. Everyone, copy this gesture and point it toward the sky." Jin raised his middle finger at the sky.

The other four did not know what it meant, but they did it anyway.

The Third Hokage had just spotted Jin's courtyard when he saw the five of them making a middle-finger gesture at the sky. He had no idea what it meant. After watching for a while and still failing to understand what they were doing, he cursed in confusion, "Damn, what does that mean? All five of them are making the same gesture together. Boring! I'm going to watch the bathhouse girls."

"Jin, my arm is already sore. Can I put it down first?" Aunt Meiko asked.

"It's fine now. The Third Hokage was looking over here just now. He's gone to look at someone else. Kimimaro, show everyone whatever special trick you have. I'm really looking forward to it!" Jin said, looking at Kimimaro. All he could do in his heart was apologize to Orochimaru for this loyal companion.

"Since we used our bloodline limits just to eat grilled meat... Jin started the fire, Hinata grilled the meat, and White put ice in the juice. Then shouldn't the raw meat be skewered first? So I had no choice but to turn my bones into bone needles to skewer the meat. Look! This is how you do it. Hey, why are you all throwing up? I haven't even finished demonstrating yet. Could you show me some respect?" Kimimaro looked at the four people sprawled on the ground vomiting, then added, "You ruined perfectly good grilled meat." With that, he began grilling meat using bone needles formed from his bones. The four vomited again.

"Kimimaro, your bone needles really are powerful! I have to admit that. To protect this secret, don't ever use them unless it's absolutely necessary," Jin instructed.

"Kimimaro, it looks like you're already full. Please go take care of those children," Lanhui Zi said.

"Ah! He's finally gone. Let's start grilling again. Hinata, we're counting on you! White, get me another cup of ice water. I feel absolutely terrible. Aunt Lanhui Zi, bring out some fresh meat," Jin arranged.

Half an hour later, the four finally got to eat delicious grilled meat to their hearts' content.

"Hinata, you should live here from now on. Don't go back home. I'll speak to Lord Hiashi about it. You can share a room with White," Jin said.

Lanhui Zi smiled. "You really know how to talk people into things! If my child grows up able to sweet-talk people like you, I'll have nothing to worry about."

"Don't worry, they definitely will. I'll make sure to teach them. Hehehe~" Jin said with a sly grin.

Could the night have passed without a word? The answer was no. But outsiders would never know what happened that night.

At noon the next day, Jin, Kimimaro, White, Hinata, and Naruto went together to register.

"Kimimaro, once you start school, graduate as soon as you can. I know how strong you are, so I won't interfere with you becoming stronger. Those little brats at home will depend on you from now on. Remember to check your body regularly," Jin instructed, though he constantly worried about Kimimaro's health.

"Jin, what about me? I'm no weaker than Kimimaro! You're not going to make me graduate early too, are you? No, I have to graduate with you. I want to protect you!" White said.

"I never planned to make you graduate early. We'll go to school together. You, Hinata, and I will form a team and do missions together," Jin explained.

"What about me, Boss? I want to be on the same team as Big Brother Kimimaro," Naruto said.

Jin said helplessly, "Maybe. I can't be sure. I'm only sure about my own affairs, so don't ask why. All right, registration is about to end. Let's go together."

"Wow, there are so many people! Today isn't the first day of school, is it? Did we come too late?" Naruto said.

"You jinx, say that again and I won't tell you where the pretty girls are."

"Got it, Boss. You're my real boss!" Naruto said.

"Hello, Teacher! The five of us are here to register!" Jin found the teacher before him somewhat familiar.

"You can call me Teacher Iruka. Didn't your parents come with you? What five strong children you are! All right, tell me your names, home addresses, and your parents' names," Iruka said.

The five of them gave their information one after another.

Iruka looked over their documents, his heart feeling somewhat heavy, and tears nearly fell from his eyes. "You're all good companions, right? You must take care of one another in the future. Uchiha Jin, thank you!"

"Teacher Iruka, if you want to thank me, treat us to Ichiraku Ramen," Jin suggested greedily.

"It doesn't look like anyone else will come to register today. My class is already full. All right, let's go to Ichiraku Ramen," Iruka said.

"Come on, everyone. Let's eat him out of house and home," Jin said with a smile.

An hour later. "Teacher, we're full!" Jin and Naruto said together.

"Lord Hiashi Hyuga killed the leader of the Land of Lightning's ninja. Now the Land of Lightning has come to demand an explanation!" Passerby A said to Passerby B.

Iruka shoved his noodles into his nose. No one knew which piece of news had shocked him.