Time flew by, and soon two years passed.
Bai was now six years old.
Today was the start of the Academy term.
As Bai anticipated, half of the kids they used to play with didn’t enroll.
Not everyone yearned for a shinobi’s life; living a peaceful, ordinary life was also a form of happiness.
Of course, Bai preferred returning to simplicity only after becoming invincible; otherwise, he’d die when Pain invaded the village in the future!
During peacetime, the Academy entrance exam was quite strict; back then, even Might Guy almost failed it.
Naturally, it was a piece of cake for Bai, and since he was openly recognized as a minor genius now, being assigned to the same class as Ino and the others wouldn’t be an issue.
After saying goodbye to Ino and the group, Bai walked over to Kurenai’s side.
Today, Kurenai had accompanied Bai to the Academy.
Thanks to Bai’s deliberate efforts, he and Kurenai were now virtually indistinguishable from real siblings.
Honestly, Kurenai was quite easy to charm.
Like Bai, Kurenai was alone with no dependents.
By utilizing his advantages, Bai easily made Kurenai develop genuine family affection for him—the brother-sister kind.
Kurenai had even suggested Bai move into her house so she could take better care of him, but Bai declined.
A man had to be honest with himself: Bai admitted he held improper desires toward this gorgeous beauty beyond mere family affection.
If they lived together, with his current kid body, he’d be locked in the brother-zone forever.
Keeping some distance gave him a slim chance of twisting that sisterly affection into romance down the road.
Bai wasn’t obsessed with making Kurenai his woman—being siblings for life was fine too, but he wanted to leave the door open.
Lust was lust.
For Bai, building a harem of wives and concubines was the ultimate life achievement second only to glorious military conquest and immortal fame!
As for the age gap…
The Strength of a Hundred Seal could solve that problem perfectly!
Standing beside Kurenai was an oval-faced kunoichi wearing a fishnet inner shirt.
Her features were heroic yet charming, with a refreshing smile, fair smooth skin, and a curvaceous body under the fishnet armor that was downright stacked and generous.
Yet Bai, the horny pervert, couldn’t bring himself to like this beautiful kunoichi at all.
Her personality was simply too terrible!
Anko Mitarashi, former disciple of Orochimaru, and the very woman who got Kurenai dead drunk during her Special Jonin promotion!
Seeing Bai come out, Kurenai stepped forward, patted his head, and said confidently, “With Shiro-chan’s strength, you definitely passed the exam without a hitch!”
“Not necessarily!” Before Kurenai could say more, Anko Mitarashi leaned in, her glossy lips nearly touching Bai’s face.
Her warm breath fanned across his skin as she teased, “Look at this kid’s gloomy expression—did he capsize in a shallow ditch?”
“Haha!” Bai didn’t get angry.
Meeting Anko’s eyes head-on without dodging, he retorted, “Hello, Auntie Sweet Potato!”
As Bai’s words fell, Anko’s smile grew even brighter, but a cold, snake-like glint flickered in her eyes!
Anko placed her right hand on Bai’s shoulder.
Bai could feel a venomous snake twisting inside her sleeve, ready to strike—a blatant threat.
Yet Bai maintained his bright smile, staring back at Anko with a provocative, playful spark in his eyes.
First off, both Anko and Bai were used to trash-talking and insulting each other; they wouldn’t actually brawl.
If anything, this was just their unique way of greeting each other.
Second, even if they fought for real, Bai wasn’t afraid!
Three years had passed, and Bai was already at Chunin-level strength, with a chakra capacity far exceeding ordinary Jonin—at least four or five Kakashis worth!
Anko was also just a Chunin.
Although Bai lagged slightly in combat experience and tactical depth, the odds of winning were still 40-60!
Of course, that assumed Anko wasn’t fighting to the death.
If she lost her mind and summoned those Kage-level giant snakes from Ryuchi Cave, current Bai would have to back down obediently.
Seeing their hostile standoff, Kurenai shook her head helplessly and pulled them apart, sighing, “For my sake, both of you stop arguing!”
As she was pulled back, Anko glared viciously at Bai and threatened, “If you dare call me Auntie Sweet Potato again, I’ll make you regret it!”
“Then eat fewer sweets!” Bai shot back instantly.
“Besides, are you a child?
If you want to threaten me, bring something real!”
“Heh!” Hearing this, Anko suddenly let out a bizarre grin.
Glancing at Kurenai, her mood brightened significantly.
Turning back to Bai, she said mysteriously, “You’ll find out soon enough!”
“Alright, alright, Anko, hush.
Shiro-chan is just a kid, why do you keep bickering with a child!” Seeing them about to go at it again, Kurenai acted as peacemaker, then turned to lecture Bai: “You too, Shiro-chan!
Anko is your senior and a girl, you should call her Sister Anko, got it!”
Both Anko and Bai offered perfunctory nods, completely letting it go in one ear and out the other.
Kurenai was powerless, feeling amused yet exasperated.
“To celebrate Shiro-chan’s successful enrollment, let’s go to the BBQ restaurant!
My treat!”
“I have some other stuff to handle tonight, so I won’t go!” As soon as Kurenai spoke, Bai declined.
“You’re just a brat, what could you possibly have to do at night?” Anko asked in confusion.
Bai rolled his eyes at Anko: “None of your business!”
“You!” Anko choked on her breath, gritting her teeth.
Seeing this, Kurenai quickly restrained Anko and said, “Alright then, Anko and I will go together.
It’s been a while since we hung out anyway, and since you’re preparing for your Special Jonin promotion, I can give you some advice!”
Saying so, she forcefully dragged Anko away.
Kurenai actually knew that Anko and Bai were naturally incompatible, right from the moment they first met.
When Anko first met Bai, seeing his big eyes and fair, handsome face, she felt like teasing the adorable boy.
Unexpectedly, Bai was no pushover—calling her “Auntie Sweet Potato” froze Anko for a good few seconds.
Ever since, every meeting between Anko and Bai was a clash of sharp tongues, to the point where Kurenai didn’t even know if they had a good relationship or a bad one.
But Kurenai couldn’t help it; these two were her closest companions—one her best friend, the other her “little brother.” What else could she do…
Watching the departing backs of Kurenai and Anko, Bai shrugged.
He wasn’t rejecting them on purpose; he really had business tonight!
Earlier, he had also turned down Ino’s invitation to go to the BBQ restaurant.
Based on previous experience, the second cheat selection was happening today.
Bai wanted to get his second cheat as soon as possible without letting anyone notice anything unusual.
After all, Bai couldn’t guarantee that the second cheat choice would be as quiet and subtle as the Sage Body.