Uchiha Yin couldn't help thinking to himself.
Asuma was someone worthy of respect, but in the original story, the fact that he had ended up with Kurenai Yuhi had still stunned everyone.
He had even gotten Kurenai Yuhi pregnant before they married, leaving her to give birth to Mirai Sarutobi alone.
Asuma Sarutobi had sacrificed himself for Konoha, and that was admirable, but it had been terribly unfair to Kurenai Yuhi.
Now that Uchiha Yin was here, Asuma could go take a hike.
What? What would Uchiha Yin do if he faced the same situation as Asuma?
He would kill the enemy outright.
Uchiha Yin was far stronger than Asuma, and he would never let himself end up in the same predicament.
"I know, Teacher. I only snuck a drink once." Kurenai Yuhi seemed startled by Uchiha Yin's tone. Her playfulness faded as she spoke.
She knew he meant well, but she still felt a little uncomfortable.
"Next time you sneak a drink, bring me some. I'd like to try your father's shochu and see how it compares to vodka," Uchiha Yin teased when he saw her expression.
"Master!" Kurenai blushed, clearly hearing the teasing in his voice.
The mood, which had turned serious after Uchiha Yin's warning, immediately lightened again.
Kurenai felt a warmth in her heart.
If anyone else had learned what Kurenai had done, they might have lectured her endlessly.
But to Kurenai, who was still a child, nothing was more annoying than that sort of lecture.
It was a rebellious streak. Children weren't the only ones who had it; everyone did, to one degree or another.
By balancing his warning with a joke, Uchiha Yin had put Kurenai at ease while making sure she took his words to heart.
Kurenai could tell how much thought he