"Yes, Teacher," Rin Nohara said, following Kurenai Yuhi's lead.
Rin was not nearly as unfazed by the occasion as Kurenai was.
When she had gone home, her family had filled her head with all sorts of advice.
Rin kept a humble view of herself. She came from no ninja clan; she was only a commoner.
Even she felt incredibly lucky to become Uchiha Yin's disciple.
Looking back on that day, Rin still found it hard to believe.
The host, Uchiha Fugaku, cleared his throat softly. His deep voice carried across the hall.
"Today, I thank everyone for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend the apprenticeship ceremony of Uchiha Yin, Fifth Elder of the Uchiha Clan..."
Uchiha Fugaku went on at length.
He was using the opportunity presented by Uchiha Yin's apprenticeship ceremony to strengthen the Uchiha Clan's voice in Konoha.
The ceremony should have been complicated, but at Uchiha Yin's suggestion, they had kept everything simple.
Uchiha Yin sat at the head of the hall. Rin Nohara and Kurenai Yuhi stepped forward, respectfully set out the incense altar, lit incense, and bowed deeply.
Kurenai and Rin bent their knees and knelt before Uchiha Yin.
Then they raised their Apprenticeship Invitations above their heads and presented them to Uchiha Yin with both hands.
Uchiha Yin accepted them, and the two little girls kowtowed three times to acknowledge him as their teacher.
Kurenai and Rin each took a cup of tea from the ceremonial attendant and respectfully offered it to Uchiha Yin with both hands.
Chapter 326: The Apprenticeship Ceremony
The moment Uchiha Yin took a sip, a system voice sounded in both Kurenai's and Rin's minds.
``` Ding! Congratulations, Host. You have completed Side Quest One: Become Uchiha Yin's disciple. Rewards: Genjutsu Proficiency +1, All Attributes +1. Side