"That's not the point! Look at the oath he swore!"
Another, older ninja pointed at the section about the blood oath, his expression solemn.
"He swore on his blood and staked his life, all to uncover the truth behind the Night of the Nine-Tails and give those orphans answers... That kind of responsibility isn't just remarkable for a seven-year-old. Plenty of adult ninja couldn't manage it!"
"Yeah, and he mentioned Kurenai Yuhi... That hardworking girl from the Genjutsu class. Her father died during the Night of the Nine-Tails, didn't he?"
"Right! He's the one! Young Master Genya made that promise to her in front of everyone! My god, that scene... I heard he drove a kunai straight through his palm to swear the oath! Blood spilled all over the ground, and he didn't even flinch!"
"Damn! He's ruthless! Even toward himself!"
"That's not all. Haven't you heard? He went home with Kurenai Yuhi afterward! Kurenai dressed his wound herself!"
"Whoa! That happened too?!"
"It's absolutely true! Young Master Asuma of the Sarutobi Clan went green in the face. He nearly passed out from anger!"
"Well, well. Now Kurenai Yuhi's famous too..."
Sure enough, as Genya's famous words spread like wildfire, the name Kurenai Yuhi became known throughout Konoha in a completely unexpected way.
"Kurenai Yuhi? That pretty Chunin with the red eyes?"
"Yes! That's her! Young Master Genya personally promised to seek justice for her father and everyone who died during the Night of the Nine-Tails!"
"I heard Young Master Genya treats her differently. He even went all the way to her house to have his wound dressed!"
"That's not even the half of it! My cousin's teammate's little sister was nearby at the time. She heard Young Master Genya call her Big Sister Kurenai in the sweetest voice. He