Yuhi Kurenai stood up, glaring at Konan without backing down.
"Did I step on your tail? Or is that guy your father, making you so impatient?"
Despite the significant disparity in their strength, Yuhi Kurenai showed no intention of retreating.
At that moment, Yuhi Kurenai's hands hidden under the table began quietly forming hand signs.
She knew all too well that facing Konan head-on would be like an egg striking a rock, with no chance of victory.
Therefore, to win, she had to take a risky move.
Even though Konan was invincible among her peers, Yuhi Kurenai had this confidence.
As long as her genjutsu was successfully activated, she could easily defeat her.
Would she win? Yuhi Kurenai: She would win.
Just then, the only remaining person in the classroom stepped forward, urging in a flustered, soft voice:
"Please don't do this." We are comrades; we should love and help each other."
Unfortunately, however.
Neither Konan nor Yuhi Kurenai paid any attention to Nohara Rin.
At that moment, Yuhi Kurenai suddenly shouted:
"Hell Viewing Technique!"
That's right, taking advantage of Konan's attention being partially diverted by Nohara Rin.
Yuhi Kurenai didn't hesitate at all and unleashed her strongest genjutsu at Konan.
But what Yuhi Kurenai never expected was that Konan's face didn't show the expression of fear she had anticipated.
Instead, she continued to look at her coldly, with what seemed like a mocking curve at the corner of her mouth.
With a "swish," Yuhi Kurenai's body was covered in white paper, leaving only her small face exposed.
Ignoring the uncomfortable sensation on her body, Yuhi Kurenai showed a surprised expression.
"How did you do that? Why are you immune to my genjutsu?"
Faced with Yuhi Kurenai's question, Konan chuckled.
"Heh, is that childish stuff your reliance? I'm considering whether to apply for a change of teammates. I don't want to be held back by certain people."
Hearing this, Yuhi Kurenai's face immediately showed an extremely angry expression.
Her eyes stared straight at Konan, as if they were about to spit fire.
However, now firmly bound by the Paper Style, Yuhi Kurenai was undoubtedly like fish on a chopping block, at the mercy of others.
So, Yuhi Kurenai just glared at Konan without continuing to provoke her verbally.
Soon, Yuhi Kurenai felt her breathing becoming somewhat difficult, as the white paper on her body slowly pressed against her.
Her face instantly showed a panicked expression.
"You crazy woman, are you really planning to kill me?"
To this, Konan just coldly threw out a sentence.
"Apologize."
Seeing that Konan had no regard for their classmate bond or teammate friendship, Yuhi Kurenai had no choice but to lower her head and say:
"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have opposed you. Please be magnanimous and forgive me this time."
Left with no choice under the circumstances, Yuhi Kurenai had no option but to lower her proud head.
However, Konan still didn't retract her Paper Style, instead continuing:
"Not to me."
Hearing this, a strange expression appeared on Yuhi Kurenai's face.
What exactly was the background of this teacher she had never met before? Why was Konan so protective of him?
Could he actually be Konan's biological father...
If Konan knew what Yuhi Kurenai was thinking right now, she would definitely strangle this girl without hesitation.
After Yuhi Kurenai offered a sincere apology to Hayato Ren, Konan finally withdrew her paper.
Regaining her freedom, Yuhi Kurenai sat on the chair, breathing heavily in large gasps.
This was the first time she had ever felt that breathing could be such a blissful thing.
Meanwhile, Nohara Rin had been wearing a stunned expression since earlier.
Why did it seem like her two teammates weren't getting along at all?
Just as Yuhi Kurenai was looking at Konan with a wary expression, the classroom door finally opened.
Hayato Ren made his grand entrance.
Konan's face immediately broke into an incredibly radiant smile.
Seeing this scene, both Yuhi Kurenai and Nohara Rin wore expressions full of astonishment.
Having been classmates for so many years, neither of them had ever seen any expression on Konan's face before.
It was as if Konan had facial paralysis.
This contrasting smile momentarily made Yuhi Kurenai and Nohara Rin unable to believe their eyes.
Yuhi Kurenai reached out and pinched her own thigh, letting out a "Hiss~" of pain.
The pain coming from her leg clearly told her this wasn't an illusion.
So, Konan could actually smile.
Ignoring the astonished expressions on her two companions' faces, Konan walked with light, quick steps and swiftly arrived before Hayato Ren.
"Brother Ren, you really came to be my teacher. Am I dreaming? I feel like I'm about to faint right now."
Hayato Ren reached out and patted Konan's head, gently teasing:
"At work, please address me by my position. Call me Sensei."
Konan immediately called out in a sweet voice:
"I understand, Ren Sensei~"
Watching the interaction between Konan and Hayato Ren, Yuhi Kurenai rubbed her arms and complained to Nohara Rin beside her:
"I'm getting goosebumps. How come I never knew this girl could act so cutesy before? I thought she had some real capability, but she's just a sycophant after all."
Nohara Rin responded somewhat troubled:
"Kurenai, you shouldn't speak about Konan like that. We're going to be companions from now on, we should be united and friendly."
"Hmph, you might consider her a companion, but she won't appreciate it. Has that girl ever looked at us properly even once? Isn't she always completely obsessed with her 'Brother Ren'? It's disgusting..."
...
The empty rooftop unexpectedly welcomed four uninvited guests.
Nohara Rin looked at the door lock that had been cut in two on the ground, wearing an expression that suggested she wanted to say something but hesitated.
Didn't this count as damaging public property? This wasn't good behavior, right?
Hayato Ren noticed Nohara Rin's concerns, so he spoke up to reassure her:
"It's fine, the rooftop has always been my territory. Relax."
Hearing this, the doubts in Nohara Rin's heart still hadn't dissipated.
However, Yuhi Kurenai beside her had developed some favorable feelings toward Hayato Ren.
She had long wanted to explore this particular area, but had been blocked by the locked door.
Hayato Ren's unrestrained attitude was quite compatible with Yuhi Kurenai's personality.
Yuhi Kurenai had originally thought her teacher would be as rigid and old-fashioned as Ito.
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