Traveling through Naruto with Heroes of Might and Magic

Chapter 111 Asma: Want one?

"Senior Hong!" Qingwu smiled faintly.

There are differences in closeness; so far, he is not familiar with Asuma or Kurenai.

Tenzo also greeted them, bowing somewhat reservedly to the two: "Asuma-senpai, Kurenai-senpai."

"Well, don't be so polite!" Asuma waved his hand casually, "We're all on the same side."

He paused, as if remembering something, and pulled out a cigarette case from his pocket. "Want one?"

"Huh?" Tianzang was dumbfounded.

"I don't smoke!" Qingwu glanced regretfully at the cigarette pack.

In another life, I did smoke, but... once I finally "quit," I never thought about "picking it up" again.

"Asuma!!"

Kurenai raised her delicate eyebrows, clearly displeased with Asuma's act of offering a cigarette to a "child".

"Hehe..." Asuma scratched his head and awkwardly put away his cigarette case.

"Qingwu," not long after the four set off, Kurenai Yuhi leaned closer and asked in a low voice, "Kakashi... how's that guy doing now?"

Kakashi was a year younger than Kurenai and the others, but he graduated earlier.

However, since they were classmates and grew up together, they had all tried to comfort Kakashi about his experiences and changes.

However, apart from Might Guy, who could occasionally talk to Kakashi, Kakashi completely ignored the other classmates.

"The captain... he's much better now." Qingwu knew what Yuhi Kurenai was asking.

"well……"

Girls are always emotional, Kurenai sighed, "That guy... his fate is really unfortunate."

Qingwu nodded; Kakashi's past was no secret.

He's practically a cursed lone star!

"When we were in the Land of Tea, the captain seemed to have let go of some of his psychological burden after killing that Jonin from Iwagakure, Suma Shi."

"Is that so... I've heard of that person, the one from Kannabi Bridge back then... Never mind, let's not talk about it."

Kurenai sighed, "Qingwu, you are a member of the Shadow Guard and someone Kakashi approves of. If you have the chance, keep an eye on him and don't let him do anything foolish."

"..." Qingwu recalled the scene he witnessed when he descended from the sky that day. On that day... Kakashi had probably already resolved to die.

"Don't worry, senior!" Qingwu said, "The captain is stronger than we thought."

Kakashi himself is a very relaxed person.

Having gone through life and death with the Shadow Guard, things have changed a lot.

Perhaps it's because she doesn't yet know how to get along with her former classmates, but Qingwu believes that day will come soon.

Because the atmosphere of the Shadow Guard is different from that of the previous "dark" Dark Division.

The environment can subtly change a person...

"You and the captain are both...gentle people," Qingwu said with a smile.

Kurenai paused for a moment, then smiled. "I think you're much gentler than we imagined."

Starting with Kakashi, the two quickly became acquainted.

Kurenai Yuhi recounted amusing anecdotes from last year's Chunin Exams, while Seigo shared stories of what happened during the Shadow Guard's mission.

...And watching Qingwu and Xiri Hong walking together... they chuckled softly, oblivious to everyone else.

The cigarette in Asuma's mouth... doesn't smell good anymore!

He stubbed out his cigarette, turned his head and said, "Kid, how about we have a competition?"

"Huh?" Tenzo was once again dumbfounded when he saw Asuma.

Asuma was probably thinking of showing off his "muscles" in front of women. "Kid, training is the most important part of being a ninja. You can't slack off at any time."

"..." Tenzo didn't know what to say, so he could only bow and say, "Yes, Asuma-senpai!"

"Very well, let's have a contest of Body Flicker Technique!" Asuma finished speaking and leaped up to the treetop with a whoosh.

"Wind Release: Gale Palm!"

Then he used Wind Release chakra to empower himself, and disappeared from sight in a moment.

"..." Yuhi Kurenai and Seigo were startled and stared at the treetops in silence for a long time.

"call out--!"

Tianzang leaped onto the treetop and gave chase.

"Pfft..." Kurenai Yuhi suddenly burst out laughing.

Asma had been pursuing her for more than a year or two, so she knew, of course, that Asma wanted to impress her.

But at the same time, she also felt...it was so childish and stupid!

Everyone's gone, doesn't that mean Qingwu and I won't have a chance to be alone? But...

Kurenai Yuhi blushed slightly as she turned to look at Seiwu, thinking to herself: Luckily, Seiwu is several years younger, otherwise...

……

September of Konoha Calendar Year 53

The capital of the Land of Fire.

The third day of the selection process for replacement members of the Twelve Guardian Ninjas.

Qingwu stood in the center of the arena, his breathing steady, with only the dust on the corner of his clothes proving that he had just gone through a battle.

Opposite him, Danzo's elite ANBU were kneeling on the ground.

His right hand was twisted unnaturally, the mask was mostly shattered, revealing a pale face and a venomous look in his eyes.

The stands were completely silent.

The daimyo of the Land of Fire, envoys from other countries, nobles, samurai... all eyes were on the fourteen-year-old boy.

Just now, in full view of everyone, Qingwu eliminated the second "troublemaker" sent by Danzo.

"alright."

The voice of the great name broke the silence.

He slowly rose, and with a 'whoosh,' opened the closed folding fan in his hand:

"Lord Qingwu, you have defeated all your opponents. According to the rules... you are qualified to become a new member of the Twelve Guardian Ninja. Are you willing?"

As soon as the daimyo asked the question, everyone held their breath and stared at the boy in the arena.

Guardian Ninja – a position many dream of!

Many people came to this selection, not only ninjas representing Konoha, but also some neutral ninjas, and even monks from temples participated.

However, Qingwu's answer left everyone who had been listening wide-eyed in astonishment.

"I have duties as a member of the Shadow Guard, and as for protecting the ninjas... I'll resign!"

Qingwu's demeanor was somewhat frivolous.

This caused some nobles to whisper among themselves:

"Not a Guardian Ninja?"

"Then what's the point of going on stage!"

"You show-off brat!"

"I think there's something wrong with Konoha's... education system."

"That's incredibly rude!"

Daimyo gestured to silence the noise around him, his expression showing no surprise whatsoever.

"Even so, Lord Qingwu's display of martial prowess has boosted the morale of our nation and deserves a reward!"

Qingwu gave a slight, neither humble nor arrogant, bow, and said, "Thank you for your kind name!"

Da Ming nodded slightly, said nothing more, didn't even glance at the loser, and turned to leave.

The nobles and officials also dispersed one after another.

……

That night, at the temporary lodging.

"That felt so good! So satisfying!"

Sarutobi Asuma slapped Seigo on the shoulder and laughed heartily:

"The old man mentioned to me that Danzo wanted to put people into the Guardian Ninja, but I didn't expect that you would take care of them all without me even having to lift a finger."

Kurenai exclaimed in amazement, "Just how strong are you now, Qingwu? You haven't used any ninjutsu at all during the selection these past few days..."