Konoha: You're letting me build up my bonds, but you're offending the entire ninja world.

"Okay, okay, I misspoke." Shimura Gengetsu reached for Kurenai's long legs, and she lay down beside him, the two whispering to each other.

Perhaps not wanting to see them being so affectionate, the two were quickly sent away to pick up the pre-ordered birthday cake.

Kurenai took the boy's arm; Shimura Gengetsu was 1.8 meters tall, which was a perfect match for her 1.69 meters.

Before, as a minor, Kurenai could only act recklessly at home, but now she can finally do so openly.

The two walked towards the cake shop on the commercial street, just like any other loving couple.

Just then, a man wearing a Jonin vest and with very thick hair saw them and stared at them in disbelief.

Kakashi, who was next to him, also looked over and slapped his forehead.

How could I run into this?

"red?!"

Kurenai heard someone calling her and instinctively looked over.

"Huh? Asuma, you actually went back to the village?"

Asuma quickly moved closer, and Kakashi reluctantly followed.

Seeing Kurenai still clinging to the arm of the boy who was a million times more handsome than him, Asuma asked, trembling:

"He...he is..."

"Oh, Xuan Yue is my boyfriend."

Click!

Asuma's entire body turned ashen, and his heart was utterly shattered.

Chapter 122 The Cultivation Arena, Uchiha Izumi Opens His Eyes

Kakashi sighed helplessly.

He had anticipated this outcome, so after Asma returned to the village, he avoided discussing Kurenai Yuhi.

But who would have thought that we'd run into each other on the very first day?

What a fate... or perhaps a tragic one.

However, since they had run into each other, Kakashi took out a gift he had prepared beforehand from his ninja tool bag and handed it over. He had originally planned to deliver it in the evening.

"Happy birthday, Xuan Yue. From today onwards, you are officially an adult."

Kakashi's gift was a beautiful brooch. Shimura Gengetsu accepted it, first thanked him, and then shook his head as if disappointed.

"Things have really changed. You won't even call me captain anymore."

Kakashi was speechless, but Sarutobi Asuma caught the key information and looked up in disbelief.

"Kakashi, what did you say?"

"He's only just come of age?"

Sarutobi Asuma already thought Shimura Gengetsu looked too young, but he never expected that he had just come of age.

"Kurenai, do you know what you're doing?" Asuma looked at Kurenai and asked with a pained expression.

"You two...are almost ten years apart!"

Red eyebrows furrowed, but before she could retaliate, Shimura Gengetsu spoke first.

"Sarutobi Asuma, do you think you can interfere with everything just because you're the Hokage's son?"

“What’s between me and Hong is none of your business.”

"I'm only doing Kakashi a favor today. If you say another word, I'll make sure the Third Hokage loses another son."

Asma's face visibly turned red.

Who is he? Hiruzen Sarutobi's youngest son. No one has ever dared to speak to him like that since he was a child.

"Ugh~! Ugh~!!"

Kakashi quickly covered Asuma's mouth, ignoring his struggles, and apologized to Shimura Gengetsu and Kurenai Yuhi, "I'm sorry, Gengetsu, Kurenai, Asuma just got back and doesn't know the situation yet. I'll explain it to him."

Kurenai gave her old classmate face and didn't pursue the matter further, but she still warned Asuma with a cold face: "Asuma, I've always said I don't like you, so don't bother me anymore. As for the age difference between me and Gengetsu, that's none of your business. As long as he doesn't mind that I'm old, I don't care what others say."

After saying that, Red pulled Shimura Gengetsu aside and bypassed Kakashi and Asuma.

Kakashi only breathed a sigh of relief and released Asuma after they disappeared around the street corner.

"Kakashi, what are you doing?"

Asuma roughly shoved him away. "Do you also think I'm afraid of that brat? No, who is he? How come he looks more like the Hokage's son than I do?"

Facing Asuma, who still had the same fiery temper as before, Kakashi felt utterly exhausted.

"What are you doing? I was saving you."

Kakashi was annoyed. He was sure that if he hadn't stopped Shimura Gengetsu, Asuma would be hanging on the wall by now.

"let me tell you..."

Kakashi recounted all of Shimura Gengetsu's glorious past achievements, leaving Asuma speechless with astonishment.

"Is he really that amazing?"

"That was Xuan Yue a few years ago. No one has seen him make a move in the past few years. Those who have seen him are all dead."

Kakashi's gaze turned somber as he recalled the information about Shimura Gengetsu.

Neither the mission targets nor the ninjas responsible for their protection survived.

The only way to determine who killed them was by looking at their distinctive, specially made kunai.

The title of "Konjac Reaper" is well-deserved.

Asma looked dejected.

In terms of background, he's not much worse off than her.

Comparing appearances... I won't do that, it hurts my self-esteem.

In terms of ability, at his age, he seems to have wasted his life.

No wonder Kurenai Yuhi would fall for a boy so much younger than herself. The bond between teammates, the long-term companionship, and her outstanding qualities—anyone would be confused.

"Give up now." Kakashi patted Asuma on the shoulder. "Don't cause yourself trouble, or even the Third Hokage can't save you."

He knew that the rivalry between the Third Generation and Shimura Gengetsu had intensified over the past two years, and as a lowly Karami, he only wanted to protect himself and didn't want to get involved in the struggle.

"I see."

Asma, distraught, pushed Kaka's hand away and walked away into the distance alone.

On the other side, Gengetsu Shimura was also comforting Kurenai Yuhi.

"Don't listen to that monkey-like guy's nonsense. So what if we're ten years apart? I like older ones. Besides, we still have the Yin Seal. Once we learn the Yin Seal, it doesn't matter how old we are."

Gengetsu Shimura went to great lengths to obtain the Yin Seal.

Tsunade and Shizune are two street hustlers in the ninja world; wherever there's a casino, you're likely to find them.

In addition, in order to evade her creditors, Tsunade used all of her remaining ninja skills to conceal her whereabouts, making it extremely difficult to find her even with the help of Root and Anbu.

Shimura Gengetsu was able to find Tsunade when he took Uchiha Hikaru to the Land of Wind to look at the sand and they happened to meet in a casino.

As her most prized ninjutsu, Tsunade naturally wouldn't easily hand it over.

But when Tsunade saw Shimura Gengetsu produce the IOU for nearly 100 million yen, she wavered.

Ultimately... she chose to sell the Yin Sealing Technique and its accompanying Creation and Regeneration to Shimura Gengetsu for 100 million ryo.

Just kidding. Why should you pay back money you borrowed through your own abilities? These IOUs are in Shimura Gengetsu's hands, so what's the difference between them and that they've already been paid back?

Of course, using 100 million taels to turn the tide is the most correct choice.

Shimura Gengetsu was also stunned by Tsunade's thought process, but for the sake of his wives at home, he still reluctantly took out the 100 million ryo.

What the hell.

He's always the one who preys on others; this is the first time he's been preyed upon.

Gengetsu Shimura silently noted this debt down, knowing he would definitely get it back double in the future.

The girls who obtained the Yin Seal were naturally overjoyed, and during that time he was treated like a king at home, living a very comfortable life.

Unfortunately, this technique is indeed very difficult to master. It has been more than a year since we got it, and no one in the family has been able to learn it yet.

Well, aside from himself, but he doesn't need to use those two techniques at all. They're no different from his passive skills. When he releases the Yin Seal, he still has black tattoos on his face, which ruins his appearance.

Sure enough, the mention of the Yin Seal caused her pretty face to fall.

"Lady Tsunade's technique is really too difficult. I estimate it will take another six months to complete the sealing structure."

"I need to replenish my chakra, but my chakra reserves..."

Thinking about her unremarkable talent, Hong became even more worried.

The principle of the Yin Seal is to achieve the sealing function by forming a special rune on the forehead. This mark is usually in a dormant state, and the user can gradually seal their excess chakra into this mark and call it in the process of battle.

Through subtle sealing adjustments, these stored chakra can be released in minute quantities, allowing them to act on the body's cells, thereby maintaining cell vitality, delaying aging, and ultimately keeping one's appearance youthful.