- Ahhhh," Tsumi finally found her voice, having previously opened her mouth at such a blatantly welcoming attitude towards an emerging competitor from the main pillars of support in the family, "a personal apprentice?! Daddy! What about me!? - The daughter turned to me with genuine indignation, almost breathing fire.
- What about you, Katsumi-chan? - I shrugged my shoulders. - I'm teaching you anyway, even though you don't listen to me, you're capricious and scandalized, unlike Anko-chan, who is much more diligent and efficient. Why do I need such a troubled personal student?
- Mom! Dad won't take me on as a private student by bringing in some girl from outside again! I'm better! - Katsumi instantly started sniffing her nose and teary-eyed, turning to Linley.
- What can you do, dear," his wife got up from her knees and waved her hands demonstratively, "being superior to the clan girls has made you lazy and proud, except there will always be someone better, like Anko-chan.
- Whoa, that's my dad! Stop clinging to him," my daughter roared and ran up to me, grabbing my pants and pulling me away from her student, "first those two women and now you!
Rolling my eyes, I habitually unhooked her and set her to the side.
- Tsumi-chan, be polite.
- Ha, you may be Ryo-sensei's daughter, but that's it, there can be many children," Anko made an arrogant face, just like at the rehearsal, and put her hands to her sides, "I'm a personal student - that's much cooler, and I'll grow up to be as strong as sensei!
- Oba-chan," Katsumi turned to her last hope.
- I'm sorry, sweetie, but it's Ryo's decision and I can't influence it," Saya shrugged, showing her helplessness in this matter.
With a sob, she turned around and ran back into the house, making us look at each other worriedly, wondering if the mentors had misjudged her character and if the skit she'd just performed hadn't had the desired effect.
But a few seconds later there was the sound of little feet stomping, and I felt my eyelid twitching as Nyarla, who had grown a little stronger and stronger on the abundant food and my chakra, ran after Tsumi, who had returned. That little brat has brought backup with her!
- I challenge you to a fight! - With a defiant pose and a wry face in an attempt to look formidable, and no trace of tears despite her recent demonstration, she jabbed her finger at Anko. - And when you lose, I'll be your personal apprentice!
I sighed in relief and furtively winked at my apprentice without the red-haired, belligerent babe noticing. Still, the clan mentors had correctly calculated Katsumi's reaction and if she loses now, she won't calm down by getting into a rivalry with the younger Mitarashi.
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