"After the Chunin Ninja Exams end, I'll wait for you on Hokage Rock every morning!"
"There are too many of us. Eating in the courtyard is fine, but it's too cramped for Taijutsu."
The Konoha 12 nodded. Naruto and Sasuke, in particular, looked thrilled.
Naruto wanted to become strong enough to earn everyone's recognition.
Sasuke wanted to become strong enough to take revenge on that man.
They would treasure any opportunity to grow stronger.
Then everyone went home to rest and prepare.
Since it wasn't late yet, the girls didn't ask Zhou Cheng to walk them home this time.
Once almost everyone had left, Zhou Cheng noticed that Kurama Yakumo and Karin were still there.
Yakumo was staying with Kurenai for the time being.
Karin was staying in quarters Konoha had set aside for the Grass Ninja to use temporarily.
Curious about why they hadn't left, Zhou Cheng asked them:
"Is there something else you need?"
Kurama Yakumo looked at Karin, and Karin looked at Kurama Yakumo. Neither spoke.
Zhou Cheng couldn't help giving a wry smile. What were these two doing?
"What's wrong? If you have something to say, go ahead!"
In the end, Kurama Yakumo spoke first:
"Big Brother Cheng Zhou, I'm a Genjutsu specialist. Can I learn Tai Chi too?"
"My body is so weak. I'm afraid I won't be able to learn it!"
Zhou Cheng walked over and patted her head:
"Don't worry. Unlike other forms of Taijutsu, Tai Chi doesn't require you to be in peak physical condition!"
"On the contrary, Tai Chi can improve your physical condition!"
"So it's perfect for you!"
Kurama Yakumo's eyes lit up at his words. All her worries vanished, and she left happily!
Then Zhou Cheng turned to Karin.
Karin blushed and timidly voiced her concern:
"I'm not from