Shino Aburame's unusual action immediately drew everyone's attention.
Yet Ye Fan kept a mysterious smile on his face, as though Shino Aburame's reaction had not surprised him at all.
"Shino, what's wrong?"
Kiba Inuzuka asked curiously.
He had been waiting to see what was inside the box!
Shino Aburame said nothing. Instead, he looked toward Ye Fan beside him with a questioning gaze.
His palm pressed even more tightly against the wooden box, as though preventing whatever was inside from escaping.
"Brother Ye Fan, what exactly is in that box?"
Kiba Inuzuka grew increasingly curious and turned to Ye Fan.
Ye Fan smiled lightly and revealed the answer.
"The box contains a medicinal powder I specially prepared for Shino."
"Medicinal powder?"
Kiba Inuzuka froze, his curiosity growing.
What kind of medicinal powder could provoke such a huge reaction from Shino?
Seeing everyone looking at him, Ye Fan continued his explanation.
"This is a medicinal powder specifically used against insects."
"What?"
This time, it was Kurenai Yuhi who spoke.
She looked at Ye Fan in surprise, unable to understand what he intended by giving such a gift to Shino Aburame.
Ye Fan understood Kurenai Yuhi's question and explained again.
"I once said that while Shino's fighting style is well-rounded, he will be at a great disadvantage if he encounters a ninja who specifically counters him. The powder in this box can restrain Shino's Chakra Bugs. When the box was opened just now, Shino must have already sensed it."
As Ye Fan finished speaking, everyone's gaze fell on Shino Aburame once more.
Although Shino Aburame wore sunglasses, the shock and unease on his face were still apparent.
The instant the box had opened, he had clearly felt the Chakra Bugs within his body stir frantically, as though they wanted to flee from