Coming to see Tenten often, building a presence, and then naturally going to find Team Guy when Tenten graduates, won't that mean getting to know Might Guy?
However, it's still many years until Tenten graduates. He still has to wait.
It would be great if he could meet Might Guy someday. He could just shamelessly go up and make friends, casually ask for some Taijutsu knowledge, and then ask to learn Eight Gates once they become familiar.
The key is, he can't just run into him!
Konoha is called a village, but it's actually very large. How can you just casually run into someone?
It's not impossible to deliberately inquire, but a child suddenly asking about an unfamiliar Jonin would easily arouse suspicion. It's not unheard of for kids to be spies these days.
In short, the Tenten route is the most reliable. He must seize this opportunity well.
And just as Tenten said, if he has good Ninja Tool designs in the future, he can bring them to sell again. Doesn't that solve the problem of living expenses?
Killing two birds with one stone, isn't it great!
Hearing this, Tenten blushed a little and subconsciously nodded in agreement: "Mm, we are friends now. You can come find me whenever you want."
Xia Mu was satisfied and said goodbye with a smile: "Then I'll go home now. See you later."
After leaving the Ninja Tools shop, Xia Mu finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Seeing that it was getting late, he hurried home. After only a few steps, he felt something was wrong. He suddenly turned around and saw Shino, heavily bundled up, was behind him.
"Shi... Shino? Why are you here?" Xia Mu felt inexplicably guilty.
"Sorry, Xia Mu, I know everything."
Shino's sunglasses were gleaming, "I wasn't deliberately following you. I just saw you were acting strange and was a bit worried, so I followed. I wasn't intentionally trying to find out your secret, you have to believe me!"
Xia Mu was a bit dumbfounded: "My secret? What secret?"
Shino had an expression that said 'don't try to hide it from me': "You were following a girl in a pink short jacket, just like Hinata often follows Naruto. And you smiled very lewdly today, just like Naruto when he fantasizes about Sakura Haruno liking him. So, you like the daughter of this Ninja Tools shop owner! Don't worry, I won't tell anyone!"
I f*cking didn't...
Xia Mu didn't expect to be misunderstood by Shino and didn't know how to explain for a moment.
Thinking about it now, it seems his behavior is quite shameful.
First following Tenten, then approaching her with the excuse of selling Ninja Tool designs, and complimenting the girl's cuteness as soon as they met. Isn't that just like Naruto?
But Xia Mu complimented Tenten's cuteness partly because Tenten is indeed cute, and partly to coax a little girl.
Now that Shino said it like that, the feeling has changed. It really feels criminal!
Tenten is only seven years old, okay?!
"But then again, it doesn't seem impossible!"
Xia Mu rubbed his chin and started thinking carefully.
Speaking of Konoha's Four Village Flowers, Sakura Haruno is a useless love-struck girl, Ino Yamanaka is a face-lover, Hinata is timid and weak and completely devoted to Naruto, only Tenten has the best personality.
Although many Naruto fans ship Tenten and Neji Hyuga as a couple, there is actually no description of romantic feelings between the two. Perhaps there was some affection, but it hadn't developed into love before Neji Hyuga died. Tenten also didn't get married later, which many Naruto fans find very regrettable.
However, even if Neji Hyuga hadn't died, he probably wouldn't have considered marriage.
Neji himself was a victim of the rules between the main and branch families. Why would he marry and have children? Would he just watch his children be branded with the Cage Bird Curse Mark and continue to be slaves to the main family?
Rather than that, it's better to live out one's life alone!
As for Naruto's promise to change the Hyuga Clan after becoming Hokage, what did he change? It was nothing more than his status and strength being high, so the Hyuga Clan gave him face and didn't brand Boruto and Himawari with the Cage Bird Curse Mark. Isn't the Hyuga Clan still the same?
Tenten and Neji Hyuga are destined to have no outcome!
Since that's the case, maybe I have a chance?
You know, Tenten is really great, and she's also a rich woman. It's not shameful to rely on a rich woman's support!
To go a step further, when Tenten graduates, she will be Might Guy's disciple. As Tenten's partner, wouldn't it be even more justifiable to want to learn Eight Gates?!
Thinking of this, Xia Mu reached out and patted Shino's shoulder, saying solemnly: "Shino, thank you. Originally, I didn't think that much. I just went to sell Ninja Tool design blueprints. But now that you've said that, I suddenly feel that Tenten is really cute, so I'm definitely going to rely on this rich woman. You have to help your brother out!"
Shino was stunned. Hearing Xia Mu's meaning, did he misunderstand?
But, it seems he didn't misunderstand after all. Xia Mu is really going to pursue that girl in the pink short jacket!
So Shino nodded and agreed: "Alright, if you need help in the future, just say the word. When it comes to a friend's lifelong happiness, I won't hesitate!"
"Haha! Thanks, thanks! Let's go eat Ichiraku Ramen, it's my treat!"
The next day, it was after school again.
Xia Mu dragged Shino to Tenten's family's Ninja Tools shop.
The Ninjutsu Shop Owner saw Xia Mu and immediately puffed out his beard and glared: "Kid, you're coming quite often! I'm warning you, don't have any ideas about my Tenten!"
Xia Mu chuckled and pointed at Shino: "Shopkeeper Uncle, this is my friend, Shino Aburame."
Shino Aburame? The Aburame Clan! Looking at his attire, it really is!
The Ninjutsu Shop Owner immediately changed his expression and asked with a smile: "Hello, welcome. May I ask what Ninja Tools the guests need?"
Shino coolly said: "We're looking for Tenten."
Xia Mu quickly added: "I figured those two Shuriken must have been made in one day, so I came to see the effect. Is Tenten back?"
The Ninjutsu Shop Owner wanted to refuse, but since Tenten recognized Xia Mu as a friend, and with someone from the Aburame Clan accompanying him, it was really hard to object. Moreover, as an ordinary person, the Ninjutsu Shop Owner actually hoped Tenten would make more friends, especially with children from Ninja families, including the Aburame Clan. Tenten should receive some care once she becomes a Ninja.
So he said: "Those two Shuriken are indeed ready. Tenten just got back and is preparing to test them in the backyard. Follow me."
Saying this, he led the two towards the backyard.
Xia Mu looked around as he walked. He could only say they were indeed a rich family. The Ninja Tools shop outside didn't look big, but the backyard area was not small, and they even specifically set aside an empty space for Tenten as a small training ground.
At this moment, Tenten was holding a Shuriken, aiming at the wooden target in front. Hearing the voices, she immediately looked over.
"Huh? Xia Mu, you're here! And this is..."
"This is my friend and deskmate, Shino Aburame. We came to see the effect of the new Shuriken."
Xia Mu saw Tenten's face was flushed, and the more he looked, the cuter she seemed. He hadn't noticed before because he had no intentions, but now he really couldn't control his smile.
He also casually dismissed the Ninjutsu Shop Owner: "Thank you, Shopkeeper Uncle. You can go back and mind the shop now."
The Ninjutsu Shop Owner glared fiercely at this guy. Seeing his precious daughter ignore even her dad, with her face still red, he felt heartbroken for a moment.
His own good daughter was being targeted at such a young age!
This kid deserves to die!.