Rin Nohara Eats Human Flesh

Qian Yun was still spacing out when a tall, skinny boy suddenly leaned in.

"Hey! You idiot, I'm your opponent!

I hope your strength is as eye-catching as your height!"

Qian Yun blinked, then pointed at Asuma and spoke slowly.

"He's the Third Hokage's son. If you cause trouble for our team, the Third Hokage will definitely cause trouble for you—maybe even for your clans!

For all you know, the Third Hokage is watching through the Telescope Technique right now. He may have even sent an ANBU squad to pay your homes a visit!

Don't say I didn't warn you. People often go missing in the village. What do you think the real reason is?"

Eek...

The three middle-aged genin trembled all over. After exchanging glances, they actually dropped to their knees in unison and repeatedly kowtowed as they begged for mercy.

That would have been one thing, but before leaving, the three of them presented a special homemade loving lunch.

The three fled, and Qian Yun picked up the lunch and started eating.

"Ah, you're way too awful!

If that kind of rumor gets out, how am I supposed to face people from now on?"

Asuma complained nonstop while Qian Yun ate his lunch with vacant eyes.

At the same time, Aburame Shiken was being lectured in the Hokage's office.

"It's been a whole month. Not only have your subordinates failed to improve, they look like they've become even stupider!

Look at that foolish face of his, then look at those eyes like he never wakes up!

Don't tell me that all he's done this past month is surveillance missions, without any training at all!"

Aburame Shiken broke into a sweat. What the Third Hokage said was the truth.

Yamanaka Kei and Nara Hai did not want to take night shifts, and he himself wanted them even less.

Back with Qian Yun's team, they ran into Genma Shiranui's team this time.

Genma Shiranui grinned wickedly. "We saw everything just now. Asuma, you usually act all high and mighty, but when it matters, don't you still rely on the Third Hokage?

No one on our team is afraid of you. In fact, we've wanted to beat you up for a long time!"

Ebisu said, "My Fire Release isn't any weaker than his. Today, I'll let him have a taste of my strength!"

Might Guy said, "Leave Qian Yun to me. I'll definitely win!"

Seeing this, Qian Yun hurriedly shouted, "Wait!

Guy, I admit you're strong!

I was injured during a recent mission and haven't recovered yet. I'm definitely no match for you right now!

How about this? Compete with Kurenai in genjutsu instead. That would be fair!

And Ebisu, could it be that your genjutsu is weak?

If people found out that you were too afraid of Kurenai Yuhi to duel her, how would you ever hold your head up in the village?

A lot of girls would probably look down on you too, right?"

"Impossible! How could the great Ebisu fear a genjutsu duel?

Come, genius genjutsu girl Kurenai Yuhi. Let us have a fair and honorable contest!"

As soon as that idiot Ebisu finished speaking, he began forming hand seals. Might Guy had no choice but to follow suit.

Genma Shiranui suddenly felt like life had lost all meaning. Why did his two teammates not have brains?

"I say..."

Genma Shiranui had just been about to stop Ebisu's foolish behavior when Asuma charged over.

Fire Release: Ash Pile Burning!

Asuma opened with a big move. Though it only covered an area of five meters, it was enough to block Genma Shiranui.

The two began exchanging blows. Qian Yun actually took out a blanket and lay down, even sticking a blood-stained bandage on his forehead.

Anyone who saw him would be very likely to think he was truly injured.

Might Guy's genjutsu was like his Three-Body Technique. It was terrible enough on its own, yet it even became an obstacle for Ebisu.

In just one minute, Ebisu was defeated.

Over on Asuma's side, he and Genma Shiranui had finished their ninjutsu clash and begun fighting with taijutsu.

Genma Shiranui was clearly superior, but Kurenai Yuhi began throwing shuriken in support.

The moment she moved, Might Guy stepped up to stop her. The two of them were about to lose.

Qian Yun could not stand watching any longer. He suddenly threw out a pebble that transformed into a shuriken, then the shuriken used the Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique.

After a storm-like barrage, Might Guy and Genma Shiranui were defeated.

Genma Shiranui shouted, "You scheming bastard! Didn't you say you were injured?"

Qian Yun looked embarrassed. "Uh... well... it's lunchtime. I think everyone should eat lunch first, then discuss the duel afterward!

I didn't mean to interrupt your duel. Kids won't grow taller if they go hungry!

I meant well!"

Genma Shiranui was about to blow up when Kakashi's team came looking for them.

"Hey! Might Guy, I, Obito, want to duel you. Don't even think about running away this time!"

Uchiha Obito was furious. Everyone turned to look and saw that his face was bruised and swollen, as though he had been beaten up.

There was no need to ask. He must have run into Might Guy earlier.

Sigh!

Everyone sighed in unison, even Kakashi.

Obito had never been a match for Might Guy.

Genma Shiranui suddenly grinned. "You smug Kakashi, do you still think you're the strongest in our class?

That guy has been hiding his strength. He knows the Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique too!

As far as I can tell, he's overtaken you and definitely surpassed you!"

After saying that, Genma Shiranui signaled to Might Guy and Ebisu, then left with a sly grin.

Genma Shiranui's team left. Kakashi and Obito looked toward Qian Yun.

"Uh, well... Genma is trying to sow discord!

Lord Kakashi, you know me. You taught me the Three-Body Technique. How could I possibly be your match?"

"Liar!"

Asuma and Obito roared at the same time. Ever since Qian Yun had made Kurenai face two opponents alone, Asuma had been holding back his anger.

Qian Yun sweated, thinking, I just wanted to slack off and take a nap. Why is that so difficult?

"It's already lunchtime. Can you really bear to make two girls go hungry with you?"

At those words, Asuma immediately calmed down and looked at Kurenai Yuhi.

Obito also seemed inclined to give up.

However, Kurenai Yuhi grinned wickedly. "Qian Yun, I don't mind delaying lunch!"

Rin Nohara wore the same expression. "Kakashi will absolutely not lose. This is the price for deceiving him!"

Qian Yun broke into a sweat again. It was as if two teams were about to gang up on him alone.

"I was injured during a mission. Don't you have even a little sympathy?"

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh...

Qian Yun still wanted to talk his way out of it, but Kakashi suddenly threw shuriken and used the Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique.

The angle was rather tricky. Lying down, Qian Yun had no way to dodge. If he did not move, he would be injured.

It would not kill him, but he would definitely bleed.

Bang!

He escaped with the Substitution Technique, and Kakashi gave chase.

Qian Yun frowned. This guy was too fast. He was clearly not playing around.

As he used the Body Flicker Technique, he grabbed a handful of leaves from a bush, swiftly transformed them into shuriken, and even used the Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique in an instant.

Every action flowed seamlessly into the next, so fast that the people nearby did not even see what had happened.

Kakashi used the Body Flicker Technique to evade, only for another wave of shuriken to fly toward him.

Rin Nohara said, "This is unbelievable. He can actually suppress Kakashi!"

Obito said, "See? I told you that idiot Kakashi isn't the strongest in our class anymore!"