Shino Aburame fell into thought.
Ye Fan's words had just given him a great deal of inspiration.
He needed to digest them properly.
Beside him, Kurenai Yuhi's gaze toward Ye Fan began to change.
This young man had simply shocked her too much.
He was so insightful and perceptive; she truly could not understand why so many people called him "trash."
At that moment, Kurenai Yuhi suddenly felt that Ye Fan resembled someone—Shikamaru, from the team led by Asuma Sarutobi.
It was said that Shikamaru Nara was a highly intelligent young man, exceptionally strategic and insightful. Like Ye Fan, he usually appeared lazy and greatly disliked troublesome matters.
"Ye Fan, do you have any good suggestions for Hinata?"
Now that she knew of Ye Fan's intelligence, Kurenai Yuhi decided to strike while the iron was hot and ask more questions.
As it happened, Hinata's situation had always troubled her as well.
Hinata was kind-hearted and introverted. She clearly worked hard every day, yet her strength was always difficult to improve.
That had only made her increasingly insecure.
Hinata Hyuga, who had been training, must have heard her name mentioned. She abruptly turned her head, but quickly looked away again.
With her head lowered and her back turned, she looked like a child being punished for doing something wrong.
Hinata's actions made Kurenai Yuhi's heart ache.
Hinata Hyuga was clearly the eldest daughter of the Hyuga Main House, yet she seemed like an abandoned child.
"Hinata, could you come over here?"
Ye Fan suddenly raised his voice and called out to Hinata Hyuga.
Hinata Hyuga's body visibly trembled. After hesitating for a moment, she finally walked over, though she kept her head lowered, her eyes fixed on the tips of her shoes, looking completely at a loss.
"Hinata..."
Kurenai Yuhi wanted