Minato Namikaze knew how hard things were for civilian-born ninja, so of course he would not refuse.
Besides, it was his girlfriend's request. He would hardly deny her such a small favor, so he readily agreed.
"Sure. If there's anything you don't understand, Rin, you can ask me."
Minato Namikaze smiled gently at Rin as he spoke.
"Um... Uncle, I want to become Lord Uchiha Yin's student. Could I?" Rin Nohara hesitated for a moment before asking softly.
Rin knew how lucky she was to have met Uchiha Yin today. Once the day had passed, her chances of becoming his student would be even slimmer.
So she decided to take the plunge.
If she did nothing, she had no chance of succeeding. If she tried, there was at least a chance, however slim.
Rin Nohara's voice was soft, but most of those present were powerful ninja. How could they not hear her?
Now Minato Namikaze was the one left feeling awkward.
He had never expected Rin Nohara to "reject" him.
Of course, he knew she had not meant it that way.
But Nohara Na had only just asked him to guide Rin Nohara, and the very next moment, Rin wanted to become Uchiha Yin's student.
Wasn't that a slap in the face?
Chapter 323: Yes
"Hahaha! Minato, I can't believe your little niece turned you down!" Jiraiya burst out laughing.
"Master," Minato Namikaze said helplessly.
"All right, my dear student, I'll stop laughing." Whether Jiraiya meant to or not, his clowning dispelled the awkwardness.
No one minded much anyway. Rin Nohara was just a little girl, and children spoke their minds.
Hearing Rin call him her brother-in-law had pleased Minato Namikaze, but her request put him in a difficult position.
He and Uchiha Yin had been classmates, but taking on