Konoha: The Soul King from the Uchiha Clan

Chapter 111 is just that cunning.

The following afternoon, Uchiha Gen, who had slept all morning, left the clan compound and headed to Kurenai Yuhi's house.

Yesterday, Uzuki Yugao came by and made a promise with Uchiha Gen to visit Yuhi Kurenai, who had lost her father.

As for Anko, she left the village with Orochimaru and is not in the village at all.

They met up with Yugao at the agreed location and chatted as they walked. Along the way, they could see that Konoha was noticeably more desolate.

Kurenai Yuhi's home is not in the center of Konoha, where housing prices are too high, but it's not far from the center, just two streets away.

As for Yugao's house, it is located on the outer layer of the central area of ​​Konoha, while Kurenai's house is located on the innermost layer of the central area.

In modern terms, Yugao's home is in the Fourth Ring Road, Kurenai's home is in the Third Ring Road, the central area of ​​Konoha is in the First and Second Ring Roads, and the Konoha Orphanage is in the suburbs of the Sixth Ring Road.

In the original story, the Uchiha clan's new territory was located outside the Fifth Ring Road, not far from the Sixth Ring Road in the suburbs.

Xi Rihong's home is a three-story red building in a quiet neighborhood. Across the street are a vegetable market and various shops, making life convenient.

After knocking on the door a few times, it opened quickly. However, what came into their view was not Hong's pretty and cute face, but a face wearing round sunglasses.

Ebisu?

If this guy is here, then Sarutobi Asuma must be here too.

Did Sarutobi Asuma enter Kurenai's heart when she was vulnerable after losing her father?

"Xuan, Yugao, are you here to see Kurenai?" Ebisu asked, adjusting his glasses.

Uchiha Gen rolled his eyes and walked straight in, too lazy to even answer. Wasn't that obvious?

"Yes."

Xi Yan politely replied and then followed him inside.

Ebisu scratched his head awkwardly, realizing he had said something pointless...

Uchiha Gen entered the living room and found Sarutobi Asuma there. He said something, and his eyes were red.

"Captain, Xiyan, thank you for coming to see me."

Kurenai Yuhi, dressed in white loungewear, stood up to greet him, forcing a smile on her face.

Yugao quickened her pace and passed Uchiha Gen, saying nothing more, but simply smiling and holding Hong's hand tightly.

"Are you alright?"

Uchiha Gen walked over, holding the back of his head, and casually found a place to sit on the sofa, nodding and greeting Asuma as he did so.

Large families and nobles generally still maintain the tradition of kneeling, while other ninjas tend to use more modern furniture.

Asma frowned at this casual attitude.

"fine."

"Actually, you don't need to come see me. I can pull through," Kurenai said firmly.

"I believe that. In my heart, you have always been a brave, independent, strong, and optimistic girl."

"This little hardship won't defeat you."

Asuma's brow relaxed upon hearing this, and he echoed the others.

After thanking him, Kurenai sat down next to Gen Uchiha, asking with a mix of trepidation and curiosity, "Captain, what's it like living alone?"

Kurenai's mother had also passed away, and she grew up with her father from the age of three.

"How should I put it..."

"I have free time and can do whatever I want. Although I don't have my parents' love, I've gotten used to it and it's not so bad."

"But it's precisely because there's too much freedom that if you indulge in it, you're prone to decadence, and if you lack self-discipline, you're prone to laziness."

"If you're not used to living alone, you can come and find me. I live alone too."

Asuma's expression changed drastically upon hearing this, his heart screaming, "Don't agree! Don't agree!"

Kurenai blushed, momentarily at a loss for words...

Is this genuine concern for her, or is he plotting something against her?

"Oh, sorry, I didn't mean what I said. It's really not appropriate for a man and a woman to be alone together."

"By the way, Hongdou also lives alone. We can invite her to live with us when she comes back."

"Hmm...why don't you come along, Xiyan?"

"It's not only more lively when our team is together, but it also makes things much easier."

Asuma could no longer contain himself upon hearing this.

"Xuan, you're dreaming! You want to live with the three beauties of our year all at once..."

"Ebisu, will you say yes?"

Upon receiving his boss's signal, Ebisu quickly shook his head and said, "I can't agree to that."

"The other male students in our year definitely wouldn't agree either."

"Xuan, did you see that?"

"Besides, there's no need for me to live with you. Why can't Hong live with Xiyan and Hongdou?"

"What's with adding 'you'?"

Uchiha Gen wasn't angry when he heard this. He just smiled and said, "They're getting anxious, they're getting anxious. Someone's getting anxious."

"Asuma, do you have feelings for Anko?"

The rebellious teenager Asuma was too embarrassed to admit it in front of so many people, and quickly denied it, his face turning red: "No, I didn't, don't talk nonsense."

"I was just concerned about my classmate and didn't want someone's malicious scheme to succeed."

"Hahaha……"

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Gen burst into laughter. Asuma at this stage was quite amusing.

In fact, he had no intention of living with Hong or the three women. It wasn't that he didn't want to, but the timing wasn't right.

Firstly, there's the issue of age; secondly, some secrets shouldn't be revealed at this time; and thirdly, it would definitely be inconvenient if the three women moved in.

These were just jokes, meant to lighten the mood, prevent Kurenai from overthinking, and give her a positive influence on her somewhat down mood.

"What are you laughing at?"

Asuma's face flushed even redder, and he stood up, angrily saying...

"It's nothing, I just remembered some happy things."

"What's making you happy?"

"I have no comment on that."

Asma: "..."

You're clearly laughing at me!

"I didn't. If you insist on thinking that way, there's nothing I can do," Uchiha Gen said, pursing his lips.

"Hoo hoo... I challenge you to a duel!"

Asma, panting heavily, shouted loudly.

Seeing that the two were arguing more and more intensely, Ebisu, Kurenai Yuhi, and Yugao Uzuki quickly tried to persuade them to stop.

Are you sure?

"Don't go home and tell your dad if you get beaten up," Uchiha Gen said, raising an eyebrow.

Asma, who was going through a rebellious phase, couldn't stand this kind of provocation.

Young people want to prove themselves the most, to prove that even if they are not the son of the Third Hokage, they can still carve out their own niche!

Little did they know how many people envied Asuma for being the son of the Third Hokage...

If Asuma hadn't been the Third Hokage's son, Ebisu might not have been willing to become Asuma's follower.

Denying one's family background and deliberately distancing oneself from it is clearly a sign of immaturity.

If you enjoy the benefits while denying them, that's hypocrisy.

"I'm already a Chunin, I'm all grown up, I won't go to the old man to complain."

"And I also want to see if the reputation of the Uchiha clan's genius is truly deserved..."

Asuma regretted his decision after saying the challenge.

As a ninja, how could I not understand the power of a Jonin?

Moreover, he had heard that the man in front of him had participated in the battle against the Nine-Tails and had survived such a war, which showed how powerful he was.

He has virtually no chance of winning a duel...

But what would it look like if he changed his mind on the spot in front of so many people, especially in front of the person he secretly admired?

Therefore, Asuma had no choice but to stubbornly endure the pain for the sake of saving face.

"Alright, I'll play along with you then."

If Asuma suffers a crushing defeat and his embarrassing moment is witnessed by the person he secretly loves, how can he still have the face to pursue Kurenai Yuhi?

Generally speaking, teenagers are very thin-skinned, and rebellious teenagers are no exception.

He didn't have time to keep an eye on Asma all day, so he deliberately provoked him.

Furthermore, when Kurenai saw Asuma's crushing defeat, although she might have anticipated it due to the difference in strength between Jonin and Chunin, Asuma's image was inevitably damaged to some extent in her mind.

With his image damaged, Asuma's chances of successfully pursuing Kurenai Yuhi have increased dramatically.

After all, women are naturally drawn to strength. Although Asma is already considered outstanding among her peers, the presence of such a remarkable figure before her makes all the difference.

It's fine if Zhuyu doesn't have any designs on it, but what if Zhuyu does...

Hehe, that's just how cunning he is!

Hearing Uchiha Gen's casual tone and attitude, Asuma felt a surge of anger rising within him, washing away all his regret.

Do you look down on him so much?

Asuma Sarutobi was, after all, a renowned genius among the Sarutobi clan, and among his classmates, becoming a Chunin was a top-tier achievement.

Why do you look down on me like that?

With such carelessness, he might have a chance to exploit it and win...

When the time comes, he will definitely mock and humiliate this arrogant maniac to vent his anger!

Thinking of that wonderful scene, Asuma couldn't help but grin like a lovesick fool...

Hehe, I suddenly realized that the plot I came up with yesterday is enough for today's update, so I'll develop the outline tomorrow.

(End of this chapter)