That evening.
Chen Fan and Rin were guests at Kurenai’s house to celebrate their graduation.
“I still can’t believe I actually became Orochimaru-sama’s disciple…” Rin was still a little dazed.
“I’m the one who did the least,” Kurenai pouted.
“At least you actually did something.
I just stood on the sidelines the entire time.”
“Who says that?
You were cheering me on.” Chen Fan casually tossed a peanut into his mouth.
“So the three of us passed the exam together.”
“You both contributed quite a lot.”
Kurenai’s face flushed.
Did that really count?
But if Chen Fan said it did, then it probably did!
After all…
“From now on, the three of us are going to be a team!” A glint flashed through Kurenai’s eyes.
Three-person teams generally weren’t easily broken up.
Unless someone died along the way, the members would usually complete missions together for a long time.
A team could easily develop a strong bond between its members.
For example, the legendary Sannin Jiraiya had always pursued Tsunade.
If Jiraiya hadn’t been such a womanizer, perhaps…
he might have succeeded?
And as for us…
Kurenai’s cheeks flushed as she stared at Chen Fan for a moment before turning toward Rin.
Rin seemed to have thought of something as well and looked at Kurenai.
The two girls exchanged glances and smiled.
Kurenai suddenly said with a smile, “Chen Fan, Rin, wait here for me.
I’m going upstairs to change into something cooler…”
“It’s so hot today.”
As she spoke, she acted as though she really felt overheated, lightly tugging at her collar and fanning herself.
Rin’s eyelid twitched.
She immediately stood up, alert.
“Let’s go together.
I’m feeling a little hot too.”
Kurenai: “But Rin, did you bring a change of clothes?”
“Then I’ll just borrow one of yours.” Rin smiled slightly, refusing to back down.
As ninja, they normally wore standard ninja attire, especially during exams.
Although it looked perfectly fine, private clothes were obviously better for showing off one’s personal style.
There was no way Rin was going to let Kurenai have that advantage so easily!
“Fine.” Kurenai narrowed her eyes and spoke meaningfully.
“You can pick whatever you want from my clothes, but don’t regret it.”
Regret?
Why would she regret it?
Rin didn’t hesitate and followed Kurenai upstairs.
And then…
She really did regret it!
Especially after she actually changed into Kurenai’s clothes!
“These are huge!
They’re so loose!
How are you so much bigger than me?!” Rin stared in shock.
Why?
This didn’t make any sense!
Weren’t they supposed to be the same age?
Why was there such a huge difference?
Rin held Kurenai’s clothes against herself and compared them.
She immediately felt defeated.
Kurenai’s clothes hung loosely on her in several places, and one wrong movement could make her feel overly exposed.
It wasn’t that she was unwilling to wear them, but how was she supposed to face anyone like this?
Most importantly…
“I’m wearing Kurenai’s clothes!
If Chen Fan sees me, won’t he immediately realize how different we are?!”
Rin looked utterly devastated.
Kurenai smiled gently beside her, her smile becoming increasingly radiant.
Chen Fan, however, had no idea what the two girls were doing in Kurenai’s room.
He sat in the room, drinking tea and eating all kinds of snacks, including peanuts and sunflower seeds.
Since this was simply a team gathering, there was no need to be overly formal.
Not that Chen Fan was particularly good at being formal anyway.
Just then, a middle-aged man suddenly walked over.
“You’re Chen Fan, right?
I’ve heard my daughter mention you quite a few times.”
Kurenai’s father, Yuhi Shinku!
“Yes, that’s me.” Chen Fan smiled slightly.
He was an Elite Jonin of Konoha with considerable strength.
Although the so-called ‘Konoha Eight Colors’ were nothing more than a fabricated claim from his previous life, Yuhi Shinku’s strength was genuine!
He couldn’t compare to the likes of the Yellow Flash or the White Fang, but he was still one of the village’s powerful ninja!
Then…
“Could I have a spar with you?” A hint of excitement flashed through Chen Fan’s eyes.
Yuhi Shinku was equally enthusiastic and began chatting with Chen Fan.
“It’s pretty rare for my daughter to bring a classmate home.
You’re the first one, kid!”
“I’ve heard about your reputation too.
Even Kakashi couldn’t defeat you.
No wonder you became Orochimaru-sama’s disciple…”
“You three are on the same team now, so I’m entrusting my daughter to you.
Don’t you dare bully her, or I’ll come looking for you!”
“By the way, do you have any family at home?
Oh, you’re an orphan…
Don’t worry.
Your uncle and aunt are both very welcoming.
Come visit us whenever you have time…”
He said one thing after another with a warm smile, incredibly enthusiastic.
Chen Fan tried several times to ask, “Can I spar with you?”
But he never managed to get a word in.
By the time it got dark and Chen Fan and Rin were leaving, he still hadn’t found an opportunity to ask.
“Uncle, I’ll come again next time!” Chen Fan said seriously.
Next time, please make sure you spar with me!
Hearing this, Yuhi Shinku immediately burst into hearty laughter.
“Of course!
You’re welcome anytime!”
“Red, you feel the same way, right?”
“Of course!” Kurenai’s cheeks turned bright red, but she answered without hesitation.
“We’d both be happy to have you visit, Chen Fan!”
That one sentence made Rin extremely annoyed.
Kurenai was seriously shameless, using a graduation celebration as an excuse to pull out the whole ‘meeting the parents’ routine!
Absolutely shameless!
…
Two days later.
As scheduled, Chen Fan, Kurenai, and Rin arrived at Orochimaru’s residence.
“You’re here…” Orochimaru’s voice was hoarse, but there was a hint of barely contained excitement in it.
“Red, Rin, go to the training ground over there first.”
The two girls naturally agreed, and soon only Orochimaru and Chen Fan remained inside.
Orochimaru narrowed his snake-like pupils and carefully examined Chen Fan’s body.
“What you told me about ‘Eating Release’…
is it really true?!”