"Kakashi graduated early." Asuma said.
Kakashi's father was White Fang, so it was normal for his son Kakashi to graduate early.
"Kurenai, if I wanted to graduate early, I could do that too." Asuma turned to Kurenai and said.
His father had hired someone from the clan to teach him.
Although he and Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't have a good relationship, he had still learned a lot from the clan's seniors.
His uncles and aunts in the Anbu were also good to him, both of them being elite Jonin.
"Then how are your genjutsu skills?"
Kurenai turned towards Asuma and asked curiously.
"Uh… I'm better at Fire Release." Asuma scratched his head and said.
The Sarutobi clan, like the Uchiha clan, is skilled in Fire Release ninjutsu.
Moreover, the Sarutobi clan has a secret Fire Release ninjutsu, Fire Release: Great Flame Technique, passed down through generations.
They also have a summoning inheritance, allowing them to make a contract with monkeys.
"I see."
Hearing this, Kurenai was greatly disappointed.
But thinking about it, that makes sense. After all, she had never seen Asuma use genjutsu.
Asuma only made sure his genjutsu scores were within the passing range in class.
"Kiyoshi's genjutsu is very good. He might be able to graduate early if he wanted to, but I don't know how well he's mastered the three Basic Techniques."
Kurenai said, suddenly changing the topic to Kiyoshi.
Hearing Kurenai's words, Asuma frowned, why was it always Kiyoshi?
"He's from the Uchiha clan, of course his genjutsu is good. Kurenai, if you want to learn Fire Release ninjutsu, you can come to me, I know a thing or two."
Asuma patted his chest, his tone heroic.
Most of the students in Ninja school only know E-rank ninjutsu.
But he, Asuma, has already learned D-rank Fire Release ninjutsu under his uncle's guidance.
He's just been keeping a low profile at Ninja school.
"Forget it, I'm more interested in genjutsu." Kurenai shook her head.
She continued to chat with Asuma for a few words.
When she saw Kakashi walking away and the crowd dispersing, she bid farewell to Asuma and trotted to Kiyoshi's side.
"Kiyoshi, don't forget today's tutoring, I've already paid." Kurenai said to Kiyoshi.
Kurenai had felt that Kiyoshi had become much colder to her after buying a katana so she felt the need to remind him.
"Don't worry, I'm not the kind of person who doesn't keep promises." Kiyoshi shook his head.
Slow and steady wins the race.
When Kurenai grows up, she will provide even more.
Hearing Kiyoshi's answer, Kurenai nodded in satisfaction, revealing a smile.
Asuma said, "I… Isn't it just genjutsu? Kurenai, I can teach you too."
Seeing Kurenai run to Kiyoshi's side, Asuma immediately refused to be outdone.
Kurenai said, "Really? Didn't you say you couldn't?"
Kurenai looked over with a suspicious expression.
Seeing Kurenai's suspicious gaze, Asuma patted his chest and said confidently, "If Kiyoshi doesn't use the Sharingan, my genjutsu might not be inferior."
Asuma looked at Kiyoshi and continued, "Kiyoshi, do you dare to compete in genjutsu with me next month, and let Kurenai see who's genjutsu is stronger."
Asuma observed Kiyoshi's reaction. He had also added a condition.
That is, Kiyoshi can't use the Sharingan.
Otherwise, he wouldn't do a stupid thing like challenging an Uchiha with the Sharingan in genjutsu.
If Kiyoshi uses the Sharingan, then his chances of winning will basically be zero.
"Asuma, is it because Kiyoshi is from the Land of Lightning that you have some opinions about him?" Kurenai frowned slightly.
Every time Kiyoshi is mentioned, Asuma belittles him in various ways.
Asuma is the son of the Hokage, a genuine crown prince, but he shouldn't be so xenophobic and look down on foreigners.
No matter what, Kiyoshi has Uchiha blood flowing through him, and he is a companion to everyone in the village.
"Ah, no, I don't mean to look down on foreigners."
Asuma quickly waved his hand. But he couldn't say the real reason.
He can't say that he was feeling uncomfortable because his childhood friend Kurenai was paying attention to Kiyoshi, right?
"Asuma should be someone who likes challenges and has a pursuit of self, I can accept the genjutsu sparring." Kiyoshi suddenly said.
The current Asuma is still a bit unruly and a delinquent.
He also has a bad relationship with his father Sarutobi Hiruzen, and will leave Konoha to go to the Daimyo's place in the future.
It's normal for him to be jealous because of Kurenai now.
Also there is a reason the three-person team is often configured with two men and one woman.
It is because the people above consider that men who are in their adolescence are eager to prove themselves in front of women, which is conducive to mutual competition and growth.
Of course, this is definitely not the whole reason, but is is still part of it.
"Okay, you said it!"
Asuma hadn't expected Kiyoshi to agree so readily, and was overjoyed.
Then he hurriedly bid farewell to Kurenai and ran towards the Sarutobi clan's direction.
Kiyoshi guessed that Asuma wanted to temporarily train for a month.
After all, the Sarutobi clan doesn't lack resources.
But Kiyoshi was confident in defeating Asuma.
The Sharingan doesn't only have an effect when it's activated.
Even when it's deactivated, a special chakra radiates throughout the body and under its influence, the body's quality improves.
Kiyoshi's chakra control is better than Asuma's.
This is also why Kiyoshi could guide Kurenai. It's because genjutsu is about invading the subject's brain nerves, requiring extremely delicate control.
He has quite a bit of experience in this area. This alone is enough to determine the outcome.
Not to mention that he also has the genjutsu Lightning Release: Flash Pillar distributed by the Uchiha clan.
That was the genjutsu that Hazuki had taken him to get some time ago.
"Kiyoshi, Asuma is just that kind of person. He doesn't have any malice, don't take it to heart."
Kurenai shook her head helplessly.
The things that this crown prince decides will not be easily changed.
"It's okay."
Kiyoshi shook his head.
Asuma's talent in Wind Release and Fire Release is not bad, maybe he can acquire some traits by defeating him.
"Let's go to my house for tutoring."
Kiyoshi looked up at Kurenai and said, turning to leave this place.
Since Rin had taught Kiyoshi the skills of tree climbing and water walking, there was nothing to teach.
That's all there is to Ninja school's practical use of chakra.
The others are either theoretical knowledge or shuriken throwing techniques.
So, there is no need to gather together for training after school every day.
"Okay."
Kurenai nodded and followed Kiyoshi's pace.
…
The sky was slightly dark, and the afterglow sprinkled a layer of warm orange on the tiles.
The branches of the old tree in the mansion trembled gently in the wind, dyeing them deep red in the setting sun.
Kurenai was preparing to say goodbye to Kiyoshi, ending this day's training.