Chapter 160: Torn Consequences (1)

Chapter 160: Torn Consequences (1)

"We were supposed to leave at 5!" Kurenai huffs and pouts while throwing her Sensei a look of sincere disappointment. Konan and Shizune, too, in their simple but effective outfits that gave them a better reach to their strapped weapons, keep silent but judgment and intrigue are clear in their gazes. After all, Kai is late by almost two hours.

It's well past dawn and Team 6 has seen a few teams already leaving for their mission, one of them being Team 2 led by Nawaki and a major source for Kurenai's annoyance as she drones on, "Sensei! Asuma and his team left an hour ago! His team has already completed four C-ranked missions!"

Kai replies with an audible yawn. He doesn't get sleepy so that should provide his thoughts on the matter. Instead, he continues to silently assess every one of his disciples while Kurenai's pout only flares out further.

"Well... I can tell you I got late because I'm a professional," Kai sighs and chuckles.

"Being late isn't being professional," Konan shrugs.

"Oh, I was being a professional fiance," Kai snickers and pats Shizune's forehead, "And good morning to you."

"Good morning," Shizune chirps happily.

Looking at Kurenai, Kai then questions, "And last I checked, Team 2 has yet to hunt beyond wilder groups of beasts terrorizing a village. Of course, our mission is to settle a matter with one particularly more savage... group of animals. I hope you all took appropriate rest."

The trio flinches at the well-understood 'intent' behind his work.

"Ara~ going on a mission, are we?"

Another voice attracts Team 6's attention.

Wearing a green flak jacket over 'his' black full-sleeved shirt and grey trousers as his jet-black hair cascades onto his shoulders and beyond, the chalk-skinned Orochimaru licks his lips slightly while viewing the group of... well, minors.

As if he simply did not see the ravenous intent behind the 'man's' gaze at this point that causes Kurenai, Konan, and Shizune to quiver in their open-toed sandals, Kai nods casually, "Yeah, it's been some time since I went out. Are... you going on a mission, too?"

Letting out a hum of approval in his usual raspy tone, Orochimaru adds, "Simple tasks. And these... must be your disciples. When am I getting a crack at them?"

His narrowed gaze made the trio feel their hearts almost leap out from their chests and escape as they wished for Kai to deny the notion entirely...

Yet, life is rarely so pleasant.

"They just passed Nagato's test. After that is Nono's test, yours and Sensei's test, and finally mine," Kai smiles, hinting at their knowledge of biology.

"My and Tsunade's 'level' is below yours?" Orochimaru barely sounded surprised but instead held pure curiosity.

"Sensei agrees to that," Kai grins, "If you ever need the actual reason why my level is beyond yours... all you have to do is knock on my door."

"Very good, then," Orochimaru remains quite pleased as he looks at the trio, "Learn well. You three have no idea just how a few shinobi of the village sorely wish to be... taught by your Sensei."

As Orochimaru walks out to the grand path connected to the village, Kurenai couldn't help but whisper, "Sensei... that man is creepy! Very different from Tsunade-sama."

"Oh, I wouldn't call... him creepy. But you know, he can still hear you," Kai chuckles with amusement and Kurenai frowns.

Yet, she pales quickly when she finds that Orochimaru, in the distance, suddenly stopped and is now looking back in her direction.

Even Shizune and Konan feel stifled and only let out sighs of relief when Orochimaru casually walked away at a stroll-like pace.

"Then you should have stayed back," Kurenai looks at the bluenette, "You're the one who wanted to remain in the academy for three more years, right?"

"Yeah, I did. And that plan proves to be a better one than this Constantly pestering Sensei for a higher-ranked mission just because your precious Asuma can't stop with his foolish braggings."

"He's at least more courageous than you. He didn't plan to hide in the academy for years in fear of fighting others during a mission," Kurenai retorts.

"Oh, well, when he dies in one of these courageous acts, you'll definitely find me speaking I told you so," Konan narrow her eyes.

Snorting in return, Kurenai scowls, "I always felt that your motives should be respected. You, Nagato-san, and Yahiko-san come from the same situation but you cannot be any more different! You want to learn how to fight but don't want to actually fight?! Why didn't you just join the hospital?"

"Why do I need to enjoy fighting just because I want to learn how to defend myself? Are you stupid? But that's not right, you're intelligent... so, you are not stupid. You're simply a fool."

"You're calling me a fool? You're the idiot always watching Sensei creepily!"

"He's my boss who also saved me from a war. I'll watch him however I like it, fool."

"Stop calling me a fool!"

"Fine, I'll lie then. You're the smartest person I know, Kurenai. So smart that you actually can't talk about anything else but what others are doing," Staring at Kurenai mockingly, Konan mimics the girl, "Oh, look at me, I'm Kurenai. I always want to give correct answers because I'm vain and can't think of being anything but an attention-seeking fool!"

Kurenai seethes and raises her voice, "I hope you lose a limb in this mission!"

"I hope you lose an eye and get all the attention you want!" Konan curses in return.

"I hope Sensei just disbands our team after this mission," Shizune's quiet voice startles the duo awake as the brunette is already lying on her bed while staring at the ceiling.

After a few moments of silence, Kurenai hesitates and speaks up, "Shizune"

"Save it," Shizune replies with a blank expression, "I always knew that you two are losers... but at least I felt jealous that you have a family. I feel much better now... I'll just join the hospital after this mission."

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Alternate Title: Always Fear the Quiet and Gentler One!

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