“Class Three, come out. I am your guiding Jonin.”

Iruka had just left the classroom when a Jonin in a green vest appeared at the door.

“Class Five, follow me.”

As soon as Class Three exited, another Jonin appeared at the door.

The classroom, which had been nearly full of students, quickly saw its numbers dwindle.

Before long, only a dozen or so students remained.

Unlike Kakashi Hatake, who had a habit of being late, Yuhi Kurenai didn’t keep her students waiting.

Soon, a sultry black-haired woman appeared at the classroom door. With red eyes like Liu Sheng’s, she scanned the room and then focused her gaze on Liu Sheng, smiling as she said, “Class Eight, come out. I am your guiding Jonin.”

Before Liu Sheng and the others could get up, a big-bearded man appeared at the classroom door, also looking toward Liu Sheng. “Class Ten, come out.”

As Kurenai's admirer, Asuma Sarutobi had clearly left the Hokage's office at the same time as her.

“We’re heading out first, Sakura. Remember to come find us during the break.”

“Mm, goodbye.”

After Liu Sheng and the others stood up, they greeted the smiling but forced Sakura before leaving the classroom.

“Kurenai, should we let these kids get to know each other?” Asuma Sarutobi asked, and anyone with sharp eyes could see what he was thinking.

Nara Shikamaru, who was following behind, happened to overhear this and couldn’t help but frown.

Why did their guiding Jonin seem a bit unreliable?

Kurenai glanced at Asuma, who had lit another cigarette without her noticing, and frowned slightly. “No need. You’ve seen their relationships. Also, Asuma, could you please not smoke in front of a lady?”

“Sorry, sorry…”

Asuma hurriedly stubbed out his cigarette, and that humble demeanor caused his image as a Jonin to collapse in an instant in the eyes of Classes Eight and Ten.

Ino looked completely exasperated.

Not only was she not in the same group as Liu Sheng, but their guiding Jonin was also a smoker!

Liu Sheng, however, pondered thoughtfully. Hadn’t their relationship made any significant progress?

If he recalled correctly, in the original story, when Uchiha Itachi returned to the village, Kurenai and Asuma were out on a date and happened to run into Kakashi, right?

But that was right after the Konoha Collapse Plan had just ended.

Could it be that their progress only came after Sarutobi Hiruzen died in battle?

The thought of this possibility made Liu Sheng look at Asuma with a hint of disdain.

Wow, so he was trying to play the tragic lover to win her over. What a pathetic admirer.

“Hey… kids, what kind of looks are you giving me?”

Liu Sheng and the others’ gazes felt like needles, causing Asuma to flush as he sensed their stares.

Ino, unable to hold back, wore a sympathetic expression that almost broke Asuma.

It was at this moment that he realized what he had done in front of his students.

Well, there goes his authority as a teacher.

“Liu Sheng, goodbye. Remember to come to the flower shop to find me when you have time.”

After leaving the teaching building, Ino waved goodbye to Liu Sheng, and Classes Eight and Ten parted ways.

Kurenai didn’t take Class Eight to a training ground at the school; instead, she led Liu Sheng and the others out of the ninja school, leaving the center of Konoha to arrive at an abandoned outdoor training ground.

This training ground was similar to the one used by Team Seven in the original story.

To be precise, outdoor training grounds were almost all the same.

Arriving at a wooden post, Kurenai turned to face Liu Sheng and the others, smiling as she said, “Before you can stand on your own, we’ll be spending a lot of time together. Let’s introduce ourselves.”

“I’ll give you a demonstration… My name is Yuhi Kurenai, and you can call me Teacher Kurenai from now on. My strongest ninjutsu is genjutsu, and I enjoy shochu, vodka, and mustard octopus. My least favorite food is cake, and my dream is to become a female ninja like Tsunade.”

After finishing her introduction, Kurenai’s gaze landed on Liu Sheng.

Unlike Kakashi, Asuma, and Guy, who were elite Jonin, Kurenai was a 'newcomer' who had just recently been promoted to Jonin.

After learning that several of them would become guiding Jonin, during a gathering organized by someone, Kakashi and the others didn’t take Kurenai seriously, betting on whose students would be better without including her.

Though she didn’t express it outwardly, Kurenai felt quite dissatisfied inside.

After receiving her student list from the Third Hokage, Kurenai was most interested not in Hinata, the Hyuga heiress, or Shino from the Aburame clan, but in Liu Sheng, the top student.

Seeing Liu Sheng in the same class as the heirs of various ninja clans yet consistently outperforming them for years, Kurenai placed her hopes on Liu Sheng.

She was determined to cultivate an excellent student who could slap Kakashi and the others in the face during the upcoming Chunin Exams or other competitions.

Of course, Liu Sheng had no idea what Kurenai was thinking.

Upon noticing Kurenai’s gaze on him, Liu Sheng immediately introduced himself: “My name is Liu Sheng. I know several types of ninjutsu, but my strongest is Water Release. I like spicy food, dislike sour and bitter things, and my dream is to become an outstanding ninja.”

The first part was true, but the latter part was Liu Sheng being dismissive toward Kurenai.

Liu Sheng’s real dream was to uncover all sorts of precious items and become an all-powerful Six Paths-level strongman.

This was the goal he set for himself after awakening the game system, which was also his main quest!

“My name is Hyuga Hinata. I excel in my family’s Gentle Fist and sensory techniques. My favorite foods are red bean paste, cinnamon rolls, and cold dishes. I dislike shrimp and crab, and my dream… is also to become an outstanding ninja.”

At this moment, Hinata also completed her self-introduction.

Though her voice was soft, she didn’t lower her head or show any signs of timidity.

Her dream wasn’t to gain her father’s approval; due to the butterfly effect caused by Liu Sheng, Hinata didn’t disappoint Hiashi Hyuga.

After all, over the years, Hiashi and Yamanka Inoichi had secretly observed Liu Sheng and the others’ training more than once.

They were very clear about their daughter’s true capabilities.

Compared to other ninja clan children, their daughter was already quite outstanding.

Under Liu Sheng’s influence, Hinata was no longer as self-conscious as in the original story.

However, her dream wasn’t actually to become an outstanding ninja.

As for what her dream was, no one knew.

After Hinata finished her introduction, Aburame Shino began his self-introduction: “My name is Aburame Shino. I excel in my family’s secret techniques. My favorite foods are vegetable salad and winter melon, and I dislike foods with strong flavors. My dream is to discover new species of insects.”

“Very well, I now know your specialties and hobbies.”

Kurenai nodded in satisfaction and smiled. “However, I still don’t know enough about your abilities, so I will test your strength and teamwork.”

“Gather here tomorrow morning at eight o’clock. I want to conduct a survival exercise with you.”

“Now, you are dismissed.”

After saying this, Kurenai vanished like a fleeting shadow.