As Kakashi disappeared into the distance, his chakra surging, he couldn't help but think, When did I ever agree to give Youyu wine?! I was almost cut down by that maniac just now, and now he expects me to owe him bottles of wine?! Kakashi, feeling both humiliated and exasperated, vanished in a blur of motion.
"Why are you two holding me back?" Youyu grumbled, glancing at Kurenai and Rin on either side. "That brat! Next time, I'm definitely cutting him down."
"Calm down, Youyu," Kurenai said gently. "I'll bring you some good wine tomorrow, alright?"
"Yeah, and I found my family's stash too," Rin added with a smile. "I'll bring it for you."
Hearing this, Youyu let go of his frustration over Kakashi's escape.
Meanwhile, the students who had watched the entire scene from a distance began murmuring among themselves.
"Did you see that? Youyu defeated Kakashi in one move!"
"He's insanely strong, even though Kakashi's already a Chuunin."
"And that dark purple slash… It even cut through a tree! Imagine if that had hit someone."
Asuma listened, his own newly found confidence shrinking. Forget it, he thought, if someone wants to challenge Youyu, they can go ahead—I'd rather not end up in two pieces.
When Shisui, Kakashi, and the other Anbu reached the Hokage's office, they reported every detail to the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, and their expressions remained tense. At first, Shisui had been surprised by the mission, wondering why it required two Jounin and Kakashi, a proven Chuunin. But now he understood—there was a monster in the academy.
After hearing their report, Sarutobi Hiruzen muttered to himself, "Youyu, you little menace…" He couldn't believe that Youyu had almost mistaken the Anbu as spies and was seconds away from cutting them down.
As the ninjas departed, Hiruzen stared out the window, his gaze thoughtful. Youyu's strength and raw talent reminded him of someone else: Sakumo Hatake, the "White Fang of Konoha." Sakumo's skill with a blade had been unparalleled, and Hiruzen could only hope that Youyu might follow a similar path, adding strength to the village when times were uncertain.
Back in Konoha, at Youyu's home, he lounged on his couch, musing over the events of the day. "I really drank a lot today," he muttered, recalling how close he'd come to cutting Kakashi. Reflecting on the rewards he'd received from the system, he felt justified in his efforts.
Maybe I should try cutting Obito a few more times, he mused. If I got such a good reward from just a few cuts, maybe there's more to gain. With a mischievous grin, he wondered about testing this theory the next time he saw Kakashi.
Meanwhile, Obito nursed his wounds at home, feeling both physically and emotionally exhausted from the ordeal of being Youyu's "test subject." He only hoped the torment had finally ended.Here's the continuation from where it left off:
A few days later, back at the Ninja Academy, Tanaka's class had resumed as usual. But Youyu's recent feat of defeating Kakashi with one move had already spread throughout the academy, making him even more famous. Kakashi, as the son of Konoha's "White Fang," had been hailed as a genius from the start, and his rapid rise to Chuunin had solidified his reputation. However, Youyu's display had quickly overshadowed him in the minds of the students.
Now, other classes and even upper-year students would occasionally sneak glances into Tanaka's classroom, curious about the "genius" who defeated Kakashi. Some students even skipped classes just to catch a glimpse of Youyu. But to their surprise, whenever they looked, they would find Youyu either drinking or sleeping at his desk, showing no interest in studying or training.
As days passed, the hype around Youyu settled. The academy returned to its usual rhythm, though a few students couldn't shake the image of his dark purple slash and the power he had demonstrated.
Meanwhile, Obito found himself in an embarrassing situation. He had bandages covering various parts of his body, each one a reminder of Youyu's "practice sessions" over the past few days. After that initial encounter, Youyu seemed to make it his mission to find Obito, pulling him aside and subjecting him to "practice cuts" every few days. Although the cuts were light and didn't seriously injure him, Obito was still covered in small, shallow wounds.
Obito sighed in relief when three days passed without any "practice" from Youyu. Finally, he thought, maybe he's lost interest. But he couldn't help muttering, "All I did was challenge him once… is that really worth this much payback?"
One day, in a secluded corner of the school, Obito was cornered by Youyu again. "Youyu… what are you doing?" Obito asked, his voice shaking slightly.
"Relax," Youyu replied, hiccuping from the effects of his latest drink. "I've got a new plan. I'm completely prepared this time. It's a sure deal!"
Obito looked like he was on the verge of tears. He couldn't understand a word of what Youyu was saying, but it sounded ominous. Just then, a familiar voice called out, "Obito!" Rin arrived, looking at the scene with a gentle smile. "Obito, don't worry. I'm here to keep an eye on Youyu. If he accidentally hurts you, I'll use medical ninjutsu."
Obito's expression shifted from relief to despair as he realized Rin was actually there to help Youyu. Kurenai, who had been hiding nearby, activated an illusion technique, ensuring Obito couldn't escape.
"You're prepared," Obito muttered, defeated. He braced himself as Youyu, encouraged by Rin and Kurenai's presence, continued his "testing." Though his cuts remained superficial, Obito found himself in the infirmary afterward, his body covered in bandages yet again.
Back at the academy, Tanaka noticed that Youyu had been unusually quiet. Recently, he had even approached Youyu with small requests for assignments, feeling a rare burst of confidence. But looking at the state Obito was in, Tanaka realized he had been wrong. Youyu is a menace!
After the class had left, Tanaka approached Kurenai and Rin. "Could you two wake Youyu, please?" he asked politely. Hokage-sama had requested to see him.
"Of course, sensei," they replied, gently shaking Youyu awake.
"Huh? Who called me?" Youyu asked sleepily, rubbing his eyes as he looked around. Sarutobi Hiruzen, who had been watching from his desk, felt a mix of annoyance and amusement. He had wanted this meeting to be a positive introduction, but seeing Youyu's drunken stupor, he felt his resolve waver.Here's the rest of the passage translated to finish off the scene:
Sarutobi Hiruzen tried to maintain a calm demeanor, but as he looked at Youyu's sleepy and slightly disheveled appearance, he couldn't help but feel frustrated. This was the first official meeting between them, and while Hiruzen had kept a close eye on Youyu's progress over the years—monitoring his enrollment, his clashes with teachers, and even secretly advising him against drinking—he had hoped this face-to-face encounter would go a little more smoothly.
Taking a deep breath, Hiruzen forced a smile. "Youyu, do you know why I've called you here?"
"Huh? Oh, sure, I'm ready for whatever… um, wait, why am I here again?" Youyu blinked, rubbing his eyes as he tried to process his surroundings.
"That's enough, Youyu," Hiruzen sighed, barely containing his exasperation. "You've shown remarkable skills, but the academy reports tell me that your behavior is… unique."
"Unique? Guess that's one way to put it," Youyu chuckled, clearly not grasping the gravity of the meeting.
"Listen carefully," Hiruzen said, leaning forward. "Your strength is undeniable, and the potential you've shown is… unusual, even for Konoha. But with great power comes responsibility. I want you to start using your talents to support your peers and help strengthen the village—not just for your own enjoyment."
Youyu's expression sobered a bit, though a faint smile remained. "Sure, Hokage-sama. If it benefits Konoha, I'll think about it."
Seeing Youyu's somewhat genuine response, Hiruzen felt a glimmer of hope. "Good. And perhaps consider moderating your drinking."
Youyu laughed, muttering under his breath, "We'll see about that."
Hiruzen nodded, dismissing Youyu with a wave, watching as he left the office. Despite his frustration, he couldn't deny feeling intrigued by the young prodigy's potential. Youyu's raw talent reminded him of the legendary "White Fang" Sakumo, and he couldn't help but wonder just how powerful this unconventional student might one day become.
With a sigh, Hiruzen turned back to his paperwork, a mixture of hope and caution in his mind regarding Konoha's new "genius."