Chapter 4: Asuma Puts on a Mask
In the small grove behind the house.
"As a ninja, the most commonly used tools are shuriken and kunai..."
Kurenai Yūhi mimicked her class teacher, bobbing her head as she lectured.
Shuriken, commonly known as throwing stars, are projectile weapons.
Kunai, shaped like throwing knives or daggers, can be used as close-combat weapons or thrown projectiles.
These two ninja tools are essential items in a ninja's hip pouch.
There are also many advanced techniques, such as the Manipulated Shuriken Technique or the Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu.
"Today, we're learning to throw kunai."
Kurenai Yūhi took out a kunai and said.
The real reason was that she had only recently enrolled, and the Ninja Academy had only taught kunai throwing so far, and she wasn't entirely confident herself.
Especially in front of Hoshikawa, she felt a slight nervousness, afraid of failing.
Kurenai Yūhi put on a serious face, then forcefully threw the kunai.
Thunk!
The kunai hit the wooden post but missed the target.
Kurenai Yūhi's face immediately flushed.
She met Hoshikawa's gaze and argued, "I... I was aiming outside the target."
Oh, right, right, right. Say two more words, and I'll believe you.
Hoshikawa suppressed a laugh and nodded.
He was professionally trained; no matter how funny it was, he wouldn't laugh.
"Now, for the real kunai throwing!"
Kurenai Yūhi looked at the wooden post, then threw another kunai with a serious expression.
Under the girl's silent prayer, the kunai hit the bullseye, a perfect score.
Hmph, I actually shoot quite accurately.
Kurenai Yūhi couldn't hide her smile and asked, "How was that?"
So cute.
Hoshikawa smiled and praised, "Very impressive."
"Your turn!"
Kurenai Yūhi was quite pleased with his understanding. She walked up to him and handed him a kunai.
Hoshikawa held his breath, focused, then flicked his right hand, throwing the kunai.
If nothing unexpected happened, something unexpected was about to happen.
He missed the wooden post.
Seeing this, Kurenai Yūhi felt a little relieved.
It seemed his talent points were all in chakra molding.
Hoshikawa found it normal, though.
In his previous life, he could only skip stones three or four times at most.
But it didn't matter; he still had his entries.
As long as he persisted until an entry appeared, everything would be fine.
"It's normal for your first time to be a little off; just practice more."
Kurenai Yūhi comforted him and took out another kunai.
Hoshikawa took the kunai and continued throwing.
Time passed by little by little.
In less than an hour, Hoshikawa felt his physical strength drained and plopped down on the grass.
But he was in a wonderful mood because the system had a new prompt.
[E-rank Talent Entry: Tool Throwing (Not Yet Acquired).]
[Trigger Condition: Shuriken and kunai throwing reaches introductory level.]
[Current Progress: 1%.]
A good progress bar, making my Emperor Engine hum.
Only shuriken and kunai?
No wonder it's just an E-rank entry.
Hoshikawa panted, lost in thought.
"Your body is a bit weak."
Kurenai Yūhi delivered a brutal truth, saying, "I can train all morning normally."
"It's because I haven't trained before."
Since it concerned a matter of time, Hoshikawa felt he should explain.
But Kurenai Yūhi was right; this body was quite frail.
Although his past self was also a squishy university student, running a kilometer in his physical fitness test felt no different from getting punched by Saitama.
For a ninja, besides chakra and ninjutsu, physical training is also extremely important.
Moreover, Hoshikawa believed that physical training should trigger corresponding entries.
Just then, footsteps sounded.
"Dad!"
Kurenai Yūhi's small face lit up with excitement.
She scurried forward and took the dango from Yūhi Shinku's hand.
"Here."
Kurenai Yūhi didn't eat it immediately but first offered a skewer to Hoshikawa.
"Thanks."
Hoshikawa took a bite and found it extremely sweet.
He could finally understand why Anko Mitarashi could turn into a sweet potato.
"You're both young; it's not good to train for too long."
Yūhi Shinku glanced at the wooden post and the scattered kunai. "That's enough for today. Rest well; you have school tomorrow."
School, huh.
Hoshikawa looked at Kurenai Yūhi, her pink tongue licking the dango, lost in thought for a moment.
He wondered which classmates he would meet.
As someone familiar with the original story, he was quite excited to see the living supporting characters.
As for the main protagonists, they hadn't been born yet.
Time quickly moved to the next day.
Kurenai Yūhi was woken by a familiar sound.
She got out of bed and opened the window, only to see Hoshikawa practicing kunai throwing.
So diligent?
Kurenai Yūhi's small mouth couldn't help but gape slightly.
Although children in the ninja world matured earlier, they weren't usually this self-motivated.
In her opinion, attending classes diligently was already enough.
Outside of class, after so much learning, one should relax and play to their heart's content.
Kurenai Yūhi bit her lip.
She felt the crisis of being surpassed.
If she really lost to Hoshikawa, her dream of being the big sister would fall apart.
No!
Kurenai Yūhi's eyes seemed to burn with fire.
"Good morning, Kurenai."
Hoshikawa wiped the sweat from his forehead and looked at her.
She was wearing white pajamas, her dark hair slightly curly and a bit messy.
Unfortunately, she was too young, and her figure was flat.
In the original story, she was quite the mature woman.
"From now on, you have to call me to train with you!"
Kurenai Yūhi put her hands on her hips and said, "You can't secretly work hard by yourself!"
"No problem."
Hoshikawa agreed with a smile.
Training alone certainly wasn't as good as training with a pretty loli; it was truly a pleasure to the eyes.
Again, for the record, he wasn't a loli-con.
"Kurenai."
After breakfast, Yūhi Shinku handed them both bento boxes and reminded them, "Remember to take Hoshikawa to see your teacher."
"Ugh, you already said that yesterday."
Kurenai Yūhi pouted, "I know!"
"Uncle Shinku, goodbye."
Hoshikawa greeted him and followed the skipping Kurenai Yūhi.
He walked along, looking around.
In his previous life, he had seen Konoha Village in the anime, but the real Konoha Village felt completely different to him.
"Hm?"
Hoshikawa let out a soft exclamation.
Ahead of them, on the left wall, stood a young boy.
He wore a white short-sleeved vest, his arms crossed, and a cool expression on his face as he gazed at the sky.
Only when Kurenai Yūhi walked past without looking up did he finally clear his throat a few times.
"Asuma? What are you doing up there?"
Kurenai Yūhi heard the sound and noticed him.
Sarutobi Asuma was the Second Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi's, second son.
In the original story, he was the one who married Kurenai Yūhi and eventually died at the hands of Hidan from the Akatsuki.
Hoshikawa couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.
Without that distinctive stubble, he wouldn't have connected him to Sarutobi Asuma.
Was he already interested in Kurenai Yūhi so early?
But it was normal.
Sakura Haruno and Ino Yamanaka also made advances towards Sasuke Uchiha while in the Ninja Academy.
Sarutobi Asuma leaped down, landing steadily.
He looked at Hoshikawa, hands in his pockets, and asked, "Kurenai, who is this? I haven't seen him before."
He had already noticed him while on the wall and felt a strong sense of crisis.
He wouldn't allow anyone handsomer than him to be near Kurenai Yūhi.
"He's Hoshikawa."
Kurenai Yūhi didn't suspect a thing and said, "He's the transfer student joining our class today."
"Oh?"
Sarutobi Asuma was slightly startled and asked, "Then how do you know him?"
"Because Hoshikawa lives at my house."
Kurenai Yūhi tilted her head and said.
"..."
Sarutobi Asuma froze on the spot.
Seriously, buddy, I haven't even held her hand, and you're already living with her?
This sucks!
Sarutobi Asuma immediately put on a mask of pain.
(End of this chapter)
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