As a genuine daughter-con, Yuhi Shin Kurenai had naturally known about Yuhi Kurenai's teacher identity for quite some time.
Given Hayato Ren's status and strength within the village, he was completely qualified to serve as Yuhi Kurenai's teacher.
However, seeing Yuhi Kurenai's mysterious demeanor, Yuhi Shin Kurenai deliberately put on a curious expression and asked:
"Who is it?"
"It's a handsome guy named Hayato Ren, and he's really nice too. It's just that I don't really like one of his teammates named Konan."
"Why don't you like that girl named Konan?"
"That Konan seems to have special feelings for Ren Sensei, so she doesn't like me and Rin. She seems to think our team only needs her and Ren Sensei. Oh, Rin is also my teammate, but her personality is much better than Konan's."
Hearing this, Yuhi Shin Kurenai couldn't help but rub his forehead.
[Kids these days really have too much free time. Back in my day, who had the energy to think about these things? Just having enough to eat every day was already quite good. Wait, did Kurenai say Hayato Ren is very handsome? Could it be...]
Yuhi Shin Kurenai's heart suddenly tightened. Although in the past, there had been no examples of team leaders and students being together in the Leaf,
now there was Tsunade. And Hayato Ren was the other protagonist in that incident.
This couldn't help but make Yuhi Shin Kurenai feel a sense of trepidation - could his precious daughter be about to be taken away?
So he tentatively asked:
"Kurenai, what do you think about the boys around you?"
"What do I think? They're all a bunch of people who aim high but can't deliver - either acting cool all day or bouncing around. Especially that guy named Asuma, who actually smokes. When he passes by, the smell of smoke is so choking, it's really annoying."
Seeing the genuine disgust on Yuhi Kurenai's face, Yuhi Shin Kurenai felt relieved.
That's right, with Yuhi Kurenai's drinking habits and her need to focus on studying Illusionary Arts, how would she have the mind to get involved in romantic affairs?
...
The next afternoon, Hayato Ren yawned as he looked at the three girls before him and said:
"Do you three know your Chakra natures?"
Konan and Yuhi Kurenai nodded and answered simultaneously:
"Wind, Earth, Water, Yang."
"Wind, Water, Yin."
Meanwhile, Nohara Rin showed a slightly embarrassed expression.
Coming from a civilian background, she naturally couldn't afford the cost of a Chakra Paper.
Faced with Hayato Ren's question, she naturally couldn't answer.
Hayato Ren didn't say much, simply taking out a piece of Chakra Paper and handing it to Nohara Rin.
Nohara Rin took the Chakra Paper and began channeling Chakra into it.
Immediately, the Chakra Paper split in two - one half began to burn while the other half became moist.
This meant that Nohara Rin naturally possessed Water and Fire Chakra natures.
And judging from her ability to perform Medical Ninjutsu in the original story, she should also have Yang Chakra nature.
After briefly assessing his three students, Hayato Ren continued:
"Alright, today we'll be taking on a simple mission."
Upon hearing this, Yuhi Kurenai immediately became excited, waving her small fists as she cheered enthusiastically:
"Teacher, are we going outside the village to defeat enemy ninjas? My kunai are thirsting for action!"
Looking at the overexcited Yuhi Kurenai, Hayato Ren only responded meaningfully:
"You'll find out when the time comes."
...
In a farmland on the outskirts of Leaf Village.
Konan, Yuhi Kurenai, and Nohara Rin had all taken off their shoes and socks, stepping into the sticky mud as they bent over to begin transplanting rice seedlings.
Since it was already afternoon, the sun wasn't particularly intense.
However, the labor during this period still left the three girls glistening with sweat.
Meanwhile, Hayato Ren leaned against a tree in the shade, chewing on a blade of grass as he watched the three girls work.
After more than two hours of effort, the three girls finally managed to transplant all the seedlings before dark.
By now, they were covered in mud from head to toe, looking like mud monkeys.
This formed a stark contrast with Hayato Ren, who remained spotless beside them.
Even Konan, who usually supported Hayato Ren, and the gentle-natured Nohara Rin couldn't help but look at Hayato Ren with resentful expressions.
Yuhi Kurenai directly approached him, grabbing the corner of his clothes with her mud-covered hands as she demanded:
"Tea! Cher! We worked so hard while you just watched the scenery from the side. Is this really appropriate?"
Hayato Ren glanced at the fuming Yuhi Kurenai and responded:
"You've dirtied my clothes. Remember to take them back and wash them later."
"Is this about clothes? I want to report you for bullying students!"
"Then go ahead and report me. Let's see who would care. The Hokage is my teacher's teacher, the former Anbu commander is my friend, and the Ninja Academy's head teacher is my subordinate. Who do you think you are, daring to report me?"
After saying this, Hayato Ren tapped Yuhi Kurenai's forehead with his finger, revealing an arrogant smile.
"In this world, it's all about strength and connections. Which faction are you from? Oh, just a nobody..."
Under Hayato Ren's verbal assault, Yuhi Kurenai crouched down, cosplaying as a mushroom.
This was her way of protesting against the darkness of Leaf Village.
At this point, Hayato Ren also crouched down, whispering in her ear:
"Don't be upset. Although you worked very hard, the payment is quite small. And what's more, that pitiful payment still needs to be shared with me."
Hearing this, Yuhi Kurenai stopped being withdrawn and completely lost it. She grabbed a large handful of mud from the field, ready to throw it at Hayato Ren.
After a chase back and forth, aside from the small smudge of mud Yuhi Kurenai had previously rubbed on him, Hayato Ren had no other stains on his body.
Instead, Yuhi Kurenai now looked even more disheveled than before.
Hayato Ren picked up a twig and gently poked the collapsed Yuhi Kurenai, then said:
"Alright, that's all for today. You're dismissed. I'll distribute the mission rewards tomorrow. Same time and place tomorrow - no tardiness allowed."
After speaking, Hayato Ren and Konan headed home together.
Meanwhile, Yuhi Kurenai slowly got to her feet with Nohara Rin's assistance.
Watching Hayato Ren's retreating back, Yuhi Kurenai gritted her teeth and muttered:
"I won't let that guy get away with this. This is absolutely outrageous."
In just one afternoon, Hayato Ren had successfully replaced Konan to become number one in Yuhi Kurenai's heart.
The number one on her must-kill list...