Naruto: What do you mean you're from the Head-Touching Village?

"I can't go because I haven't finished handling the handover of my work."

After Kurenai Yuhi finished speaking, she fell silent.

As if he had suffered a huge blow, he was completely dejected and staggered back to his room.

"Uncle Shinku, who are Kurenai Yuhi's teammates?"

Knowing that Kurenai would be better soon, Akira Shun turned to Kurenai and asked.

"Uzuki Yugao and Shizune."

Hmm? They're all acquaintances?

Akira raised an eyebrow. One of these two was a disciple, and the other, like him, was Tsunade's guardian.

Wait a moment...

Wouldn't it be tiring to mute it?

She had to participate in Konoha Village's class system, find time to learn Tsunade's medical skills, and take care of Tsunade's daily life.

Just thinking about it made Akira feel suffocated. He could help take care of Tsunade, but he couldn't really help her learn medicine. He couldn't take Shizune's place in learning.

......

Time quickly passed and it was afternoon.

Kurenai was the first to arrive at the meeting point. She sat on a large rock, looking at the sky above her head, her mind filled with a sense of confusion.

However, after Uzuki Yugao and Shizune arrived, Kurenai Yuhi's previously somewhat depressed face immediately broke into a smile, and she quickly ran over.

They were not only classmates who studied together for three years, but they were also people who frequently came into contact with Akira Shun. Over these three years, the three girls had become very familiar with each other.

"Why hasn't our homeroom teacher arrived yet?"

After everyone had gathered, Kurenai suddenly asked a question. Before the other two girls could answer, a voice came from behind them.

"No, I arrived a long time ago."

Upon hearing the sound, all three turned to look.

"Teacher Shun Akihito?"

"Why is it you?" x2

Kurenai and the other two stared at Shun Akihi in astonishment, their faces filled with disbelief.

"Well, there was a slight problem with Uncle Shinku's handover of his work, so I'm here to help you complete the test."

"Autumn Shun explained."

"test?"

Kurenai and the other two exchanged glances; none of them had ever heard of this test.

"Alright, let's put this topic aside for now. You can all introduce yourselves first, starting with you."

As Qiu Rong spoke, she jumped onto the large rock.

The girl pointed at, Uzuki Yugao, didn't show any change in expression. She took two steps forward and began to introduce herself: "My name is Uzuki Yugao. My hobby is flower viewing, and I dislike..."

She paused for a moment before continuing, "There's nothing I hate; my dream is to become stronger!"

"Very good, next." Akira Shun pointed to Shizune.

"My name is Shizune. I like things like cultural heritage and brown rice. I hate pork and people who are always drunk and need me to take care of them."

Such a clear direction!

After mentally complaining, Akira Shun pointed at Kurenai Yuhi, whose self-introduction was unchanged from when she enrolled.

Soon, all three of them finished their self-introductions.

"Shun, aren't you going to introduce yourself?"

At that moment, Kurenai looked at Shun Akihi, a hint of a smile in her eyes.

"Use your job title when you're at work!" Akira Shun said with a serious expression.

Kurenai was startled by Shun's serious demeanor. After hesitating for a moment, she said, "...Okay, Shun-sensei, aren't you going to introduce yourself?"

Akira Shun waved his hand: "I'm not your teacher, why do you know so much about me? Let Uncle Shinku introduce himself when he arrives."

The three of them: "..."

Qiu Ri Shun clapped his hands, drawing the attention of the three to him.

"Alright, let's begin the formal test now. The test is very simple. See the two bells in my hand?"

As Qiu Rishun spoke, she shook the two bells in her hand, which made a clear "lingling" sound.

"The three of you will try to grab the bell. If you manage to grab the bell within the time limit, you pass the test. If you fail, you will be kicked out of the team and will not get any food in the afternoon."

As soon as the words were spoken, the expressions of the three girls changed noticeably.

With only two bells for three people, doesn't that mean one of them will definitely fail the test and be eliminated?

Qiu Ri Shun glanced at the three of them: "Any more questions?"

Kurenai Yuhi raised her hand: "Yes!"

"Okay, no questions allowed."

The three of them: "..."

Autumn Sun jumped off the rock and tied the bell around his waist.

"Ready? Then, let the test officially begin!"

As soon as Qiu Ri Shun finished speaking, he had already used the Body Flicker Technique to quickly get away from the three of them.

Even though they thought there was something wrong with the test, Kurenai and the other two exchanged a glance and quickly chased after it.

Akira Shun didn't try to escape with all her might, otherwise the three of them wouldn't even be able to smell the exhaust fumes, which would contradict the purpose of the test.

He maintained a delicate distance, dodging the three while observing their movements.

No one slacked off.

Kurenai Yuhi and Yugao Uzuki, one a magician and the other a melee fighter, performed the best. Moreover, because they often trained together, their teamwork was excellent.

In comparison, Shizune was a little behind. She studied medical ninjutsu, so she naturally couldn't keep up with the other two. However, she was also trying her best in her own way, such as directly releasing poison to block Akihi Shun's path.

Kurenai and Yugao would also intentionally cooperate with Shizune, and soon Shun was completely surrounded by Shizune's poison gas.

Upon seeing this, smiles appeared on their faces as they rushed towards the autumn sun.

Ultimately, before time ran out, Kurenai Yuhi and Yugao Uzuki, both with good physical abilities, successfully grabbed the bell.

"Mute, I'll give it to you."

Kurenai and Yugao spoke at the same time, handing the bells in their hands to Shizune.

"It's okay, even if I'm eliminated, I can still learn from Lady Tsunade."

Jingyin quickly waved her hand, her face full of gratitude.

As the three were politely declining each other's offer, a calm voice rang out from the side.

"All three of you have passed the test."

Standing beside Shun Akihi, Yuhi Shinku announced the test results.

"Father? Why?"

Kurenai looked at Shinku Yuhi with a puzzled expression.

"When at work, you should be addressed by your job title!"

Kurenai Yuhi: "..."

Very familiar line.

"Teacher Shinku?"

Upon hearing this title, Kurenai Yuhi nodded and began to explain the true purpose of the test.

After Yuhi Shinku finished explaining, the three of them looked at Akihi Shun with a hint of resentment in their eyes.

Faced with these complaints, Qiu Rishun simply chuckled dryly twice.

.......

Inside the Hokage's office.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the report coming from the border, took a puff of his pipe, and frowned.

The friction is getting worse... if this continues...

Hiruzen Sarutobi rubbed his temples, leaned back in the Hokage chair, and looked worried.

"Old man, what are you thinking about?"

Jiraiya casually glanced at the reports and sat down next to Hiruzen Sarutobi with a nonchalant air.

"I'm thinking about those kids. If the war starts, they won't have an easy time either, especially Akihito Shun. He's already a Chunin. If the war starts, he might be sent to the front lines earlier than other ninja academy students. But how old is he? He's a year younger than those who graduate normally! He's only eight years old!"

At this point, Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed: "Ah~ you know, this kind of policy, along with public sentiment and many other factors, cannot be decided by the personal will of a Hokage like me or anyone else."

After Hiruzen Sarutobi finished speaking, Jiraiya's expression changed.

"Didn't you tell me to go to the Land of Grass to find that undercover agent? How about I take Akihi Shun with me and let him get used to it? Anyway, we're just in the friction phase right now."