After a moment's thought, she said, "The Gaara we met just now is a Jinchūriki! The Jinchūriki of Shukaku, the One-Tail!" Sakura and Ino both looked miserable. They had been sure there would be no problem, but now they felt as if reality had slapped them in the face.
Their impression of Jinchūriki still came from Lord Minato, so they weren't afraid. Even so, they instinctively believed Jinchūriki were incredibly powerful.
Uchiha Yin found their expressions amusing. Still, he was their teacher, so he offered some reassurance. "Don't worry. That kid's still young. He can't control all of the Tailed Beast's power yet. You still have a chance!"
Sakura and Ino looked dejected, but deep down, they stubbornly believed they were capable. Yin's words lifted their spirits, and they broke into smiles. "Don't worry, Master Yin. We'll do our best!"
Hinata spoke with rare resolve. "Master Yin, we'll do our best. Hopefully, we can avoid facing him later!"
Chapter 851: The Exam Begins
Sakura and Ino had been about to protest that they had no reason to avoid him. But after thinking it over, they realized that with so much unknown about their opponent, keeping their distance was the best choice. Neither said another word.
Yin was pleased to see that. He had worried about the three girls, but Hinata was quick on her feet. Together, they shouldn't suffer any major setbacks.
With that in mind, Yin reminded them once more to stay safe, then left them to train together. They were the ones who would have to take the exam, after all. No matter how much he said, it wouldn't change that.
The three spent a pleasant day together. Before long, dusk fell, and they each went home to rest.
Konoha was as quiet as ever that night, but