Dozens of "cute baby" soldiers rushed at Finn, flames shooting from their tiny hands as they charged desperately toward him.
Finn stared at them, amused. "What in the world are these little things?" he muttered before taking a step forward and kicking one of the baby soldiers across the battlefield.
The first few who reached him were instantly knocked back by swift kicks. They flew through the air, landing in heaps.
"Haha, now this is interesting!" Finn laughed, letting go of Ai Yin for the moment. With Tashigi, still in her baby form, held securely in one arm, he waded into the fray, punching and kicking with casual ease.
Within seconds, the entire group of baby soldiers lay on the ground, wailing in defeat.
It was only then that Ai Yin snapped out of her stupor, the shock of Finn's earlier actions still fresh. "Ah!" she cried out, her fury boiling over. "You bastard! I'll never forgive you for this!"
Realizing Finn had let her go, Ai Yin spun around, trying desperately to free herself from the military whip that bound her. She twirled three or four times, struggling, but before she could make any progress, Finn returned, having successfully dispatched the baby soldiers.
Finn grabbed one end of the whip and pulled, tightening it around Ai Yin once again. "Now, listen up, beautiful. If you don't restore Tashigi to her normal self, you won't be going anywhere."
Ai Yin's face contorted with anger as she struggled against the bindings. "You bastard! Don't think for a second I'll ever give in to you!"
Finn grinned, undeterred by her fury. "Alright, fine. But if you don't change her back, I'll just have to kiss you again," he teased, leaning in closer.
Ai Yin's eyes widened in disbelief. "You wouldn't dare—"
But before she could finish her sentence, Finn darted forward, his lips dangerously close to hers. "Bastard!" she shrieked, her voice trembling with both rage and embarrassment.
In the past, Ai Yin had always been in complete control, commanding respect and obedience from her students. But today, she found herself at the mercy of one—this audacious, brazen student who seemed to have no limits.
"You're quite stubborn, aren't you?" Finn taunted, his voice low. "Well, let's see who gives in first."
Ai Yin glared at him, her face flushed with anger. "You're insane!"
Meanwhile, Tashigi, still in baby form, sat quietly on Finn's arm, watching the scene unfold. Her wide eyes were filled with confusion and awe at Finn's bold actions. Although she thought her master was being a bit overbearing, she also understood that he was doing all of this to help her.
"Master..." Tashigi whispered, touched by Finn's determination to undo Ai Yin's Devil Fruit effect.
"Shut up!" Ai Yin shouted, her breaths coming in ragged gasps. "I'll undo it! I'll undo it!"
Finn smiled smugly. "I'm not interested in promises, only results." He gave the whip another playful tug, causing Ai Yin to spin slightly.
The other students looked on in shock and disbelief, their hearts burning with a mixture of anger and envy. Finn didn't pay them any attention, though. His focus remained on Ai Yin.
"I told you, stop with the empty words. If you mean it, do it now," Finn demanded, his voice firm.
Ai Yin's eyes flashed with frustration as she shouted, "You idiot! My arms are tied! How am I supposed to do anything?"
Finn paused, blinking in surprise. He looked at Ai Yin, tied up like a prisoner, and suddenly realized his mistake. His face flushed with embarrassment. "Oh... uh, right. Why didn't you say so earlier?"
Ai Yin shot him a glare. "Did you ever give me a chance to explain?"
Finn chuckled awkwardly. "Alright, alright, let's get you untied."
With a quick flick of the whip, Ai Yin spun free, her arms finally released. As soon as she was free, she crossed her arms and glared at Finn, her eyes burning with fury.
"You bastard..." she muttered through clenched teeth, her fists trembling as if she was restraining herself from punching him.
Finn shrugged. "Hey, a deal's a deal. Now, fix Tashigi."
Reluctantly, Ai Yin raised her hand, and a blue flame shot from her palm, hitting Tashigi. In an instant, Tashigi returned to her normal form, sitting awkwardly on Finn's arm.
"Ah, my little girl's all grown up," Finn teased, still holding Tashigi as if she were a child.
"Master..." Tashigi blushed deeply and quickly jumped off his arm, regaining her composure.
"Ding! Congratulations, host. You have received the reward: Mastery in Medical Ninjutsu!" Finn's system chimed, and a satisfied grin spread across his face.
Ai Yin, humiliated by the events that had just unfolded, turned abruptly and stormed off. She couldn't bear to face Finn any longer.
"Master... I think Instructor Ai Yin is really upset," Tashigi said softly, tugging at Finn's sleeve.
Finn, still basking in his victory and the rewards, looked at Ai Yin as she walked away. His gaze shifted to her legs, and something caught his eye—a deep X-shaped scar.
"That scar... it's an old wound," Finn thought, his brow furrowing. He couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy.
Determined to make amends, he sprinted after Ai Yin, stopping her in her tracks.
"What now?" Ai Yin snapped, clearly frustrated and ready for another fight. She crossed her arms defensively, stepping back as Finn approached.
"Don't get the wrong idea, beautiful," Finn said calmly. "You helped me get a nice reward, so it's only fair that I repay the favor."
Ai Yin blinked, confused. "Repay me? You've been nothing but a pain!" she retorted, but her voice lacked its earlier conviction.
Finn smiled and pointed at her leg. "That scar... I can heal it for you. Let me use my new ability to remove it."
Ai Yin stared at him, her heart racing as a mix of disbelief and anger surged through her. "You... you can't be serious."
But before she could protest further, Finn's hands began to glow with a soft, healing light. Without another word, he gently touched the scar on her leg, and in moments, the old wound began to fade.
The students watching from a distance gasped in awe, unable to believe what they were seeing.
Ai Yin was speechless, her anger momentarily forgotten as she stared at her leg in shock. The scar that had been there for years was gone.
Finn stepped back, grinning. "See? I told you I'd repay you."
Ai Yin's face softened, but her pride wouldn't allow her to express gratitude. She turned her back on him, muttering under her breath. "Bastard..."