"Becoming my apprentice isn't just something you say! Bow!"
With that, Uchiha Yin gave Kurotsuchi a stern look.
Kurotsuchi pursed her lips but obediently bowed.
Chapter 517: Treat Me to a Meal
Uchiha Yin smiled faintly as he watched Kurotsuchi. Aside from Kurenai and the other two, she was the first person whose bow he had accepted like this.
At first, he had only meant to keep her as a hostage. But the more he saw of Kurotsuchi, the more endearing he found her, and he no longer wanted her to be nothing more than that.
After all, Kurotsuchi had the makings of a ninja. If she lost her chance to grow because of him, he would bear some of the blame.
The thought made Uchiha Yin's heart soften.
That was why he had relented when Kurotsuchi asked him to consider taking her as his apprentice. Otherwise, with his temperament, he would never have agreed so easily.
The Third Hokage looked at Uchiha Yin and Kurotsuchi with open exasperation.
"Now that you've settled this apprenticeship business, hurry back. Stop getting in the way of my work!"
With that, he put his hands on Uchiha Yin's back and pushed him toward the door.
Uchiha Yin was far from pleased. He turned his head slightly and shot the Third Hokage a fierce glare.
The Third Hokage had clearly grown immune to that look.
He ignored it. "Come on, this is Kurotsuchi's first time in Konoha, isn't it? Take her around and show her the village!"
Uchiha Yin had not given it much thought, but the Third Hokage's words made him realize he was right.
He looked at Kurotsuchi. "Apprentice, would you like to look around?"
It was a question, but the way Uchiha Yin said it made it sound more like a