Konoha Village.
In an open area above the Hokage Monument.
Shinku Yūhi, Mirai Uchiha, Asuma Sarutobi, and Kurenai Yūhi were sitting cross-legged on the ground.
A soft breeze blew as Shinku Yūhi spoke slowly:
"I am your jōnin instructor, Shinku Yūhi.
"My rank is jōnin, and my specialty is genjutsu.
"I hope we get along well from now on."
After speaking, Shinku Yūhi gestured to Mirai Uchiha and the others:
"Now, introduce yourselves."
"Ahem! My name is Asuma Sarutobi, I specialize in Fire Release and Wind Release. My favorite foods are sausages and cold soba noodles with yam. I'm very interested in shogi.
"What I hate the most is being called 'the Hokage's son,' and my goal is to surpass my father and make a name for myself.
"And also... I hope to spend every day with the girl I like."
Asuma Sarutobi introduced himself in a very formal manner.
In front of Shinku Yūhi, he felt he had to make a good impression.
"Good introduction," said Shinku Yūhi, clapping his hands with a smile. "Asuma, you're still young. You should smoke less, it's not good for your health."
Hearing Shinku Yūhi's warning, Asuma Sarutobi nodded nervously.
I'm doomed.
These jōnin are really sharp. I took a bath on purpose, but I didn't expect them to notice I smoke anyway.
I hope this doesn't affect the impression they have of me.
"My name is Kurenai Yūhi, my specialty is genjutsu.
"What I like the most is training with a certain annoying boy, and my favorite food is what that same annoying boy prepares.
"What I hate the most is when people get too pushy with me.
"My goal is to become as excellent a ninja as my father."
Upon hearing Kurenai Yūhi's introduction, Shinku Yūhi's eyelid twitched.
Why do I feel like Asuma Sarutobi is about to fall into depression?
"Mirai Uchiha.
"There are many things I like, and many I dislike.
"I'm good with the sword and genjutsu. My goal is to protect everything I cherish."
How brief, thought Shinku Yūhi to himself, though it didn't surprise him too much.
It would be a miracle if a member of the Uchiha clan gave a long speech in a presentation like this.
"I've already carefully observed your approximate skills during the graduation exam, so for now, the team leader will be Mirai Uchiha.
"When I'm not around, all orders will come from Mirai."
Upon hearing Shinku Yūhi's decision, Asuma Sarutobi reluctantly nodded.
"Very well, to celebrate the formation of Team Shinku, today I'm inviting you all to a barbecue."
Shinku Yūhi laughed heartily and, with a broad gesture of his hand, headed towards the village.
Mirai Uchiha, Kurenai Yūhi, and Asuma Sarutobi followed him.
Kurenai Yūhi ran beside Mirai Uchiha:
"Hey, everything I said earlier was just to make Asuma lose hope, don't take it seriously."
"Yes, yes, I know."
Mirai Uchiha waved his hand indifferently.
It's the tsundere handbook, I get it.
"Humph!"
Seeing Mirai Uchiha's carefree attitude, Kurenai Yūhi pouted and, irritated, gave him a light tap on the arm.
Watching the two joke around in front of him, Asuma Sarutobi felt his heart shatter into a thousand pieces.
Seriously...
Why does that damn Mirai Uchiha have to be on my team?
...
"Target sighted, fifty meters ahead!"
"Received, number 2 in position."
"Number 3 in position."
"Now!"
With the command, three shadows shot out from the darkness.
An orange cat lying on its back in the sun let out a pitiful meow.
"We scared you, didn't we? Don't be afraid, we won't hurt you."
Kurenai Yūhi picked up the cat and comforted it, gently petting its fur.
Mirai Uchiha and Asuma Sarutobi stood on either side, already accustomed to the scene.
Shinku Yūhi approached with a smile:
"Very good, your coordination is improving."
"When we submit the mission report, I'll invite you to a barbecue."
"Father, can't we take on missions that are a little more difficult?" Kurenai Yūhi's tone was one of complaint.
It had been a month since they graduated from the Ninja Academy.
During that month, their team had completed more than a dozen missions, but all of them were D-rank missions, like looking for dogs and cats, cleaning trash, or babysitting.
It wasn't anything like the ninja missions she had imagined.
"Yes, Shinku-sensei, with our strength, doing this type of mission every day is a waste of time," Asuma Sarutobi immediately said after Kurenai.
"Mirai, what do you think?"
Shinku Yūhi didn't respond immediately but directed his gaze toward Mirai Uchiha.
"It doesn't matter the mission, you have to take it seriously.
"Blindly searching for higher-difficulty missions isn't wise. The most important thing is whether we can continuously gain experience from each task," Mirai Uchiha said calmly.
He didn't feel bothered.
Anyway, with the system he had, his strength grew every day.
Doing some lower-level missions allowed him to calmly go through his early development stage.
Thinking about this, Mirai Uchiha activated his mind, and a semitransparent panel that only he could see appeared before his eyes.
[Name: Mirai Uchiha]
[Constitution: 37]
[Mental Strength: 33]
[Chakra: 26]
[Kekkei Genkai: Sharingan]
[Ninjutsu: ...Magen: Jubaku Satsu (Demonic Illusion: Tree Binding), Doton: Doryūheki (Earth Style: Earth Wall)]
[Others: ...]
After a month, all his attributes had changed significantly.
His physical condition had increased by 11 points, with notable improvements in strength, speed, and endurance.
His mental strength had increased by 8 points, further enhancing the power of his Sharingan.
His chakra had increased by 9 points, and according to his calculations, he was now close to that of an elite chūnin.
In just one month, his strength had improved in every aspect again. Such a growth speed was already monstrous.
That's why Mirai Uchiha always remained very calm.
"Mirai, your way of thinking is correct. With that mindset, I'm sure you'll become an excellent ninja in the future."
Shinku Yūhi couldn't help but praise Mirai Uchiha.
Originally, he had thought that, given these simple and boring missions, Mirai Uchiha, being from the Uchiha clan, would be the first to lose his patience.
But he didn't expect the reality to be the complete opposite.
It seems that Kurenai's good impression of Mirai isn't just because of his physical attractiveness.
"Dammit..."
Seeing Mirai Uchiha being praised, Asuma Sarutobi clenched his fists.
Damn it, he's surpassed me again.
How come I didn't come up with such a brilliant response?
Since becoming teammates with Mirai Uchiha, Asuma Sarutobi had felt completely overshadowed every day.
When will days like this end?!
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