Chapter 23 Testing the Depth? Teacher KurenaiPlayed Herself!
In the woods outside the training ground, Kurenai Yuhi leaned against a tree trunk. Her wine-red eyes seemed to be looking at the scenery, but her peripheral vision was locked onto the blonde silhouette not far away.
Ever since she unexpectedly awakened the [ninja world sky screen] and saw those bullet comments in her mind mocking Asuma as "useless" and "unable to keep his wife," the originally easygoing Kurenai Yuhi's mindset had changed.
She didn't want to sit and wait for fate's arrangement anymore; she decided to take the initiative.
Especially after seeing Anko just show a bit of her thigh and get a divine skill to suppress the Cursed Seal after being fantasized about, the thoughts in Kurenai's heart could no longer be suppressed.
"I have to try."
Kurenai adjusted her tight mesh undergarment, took a deep breath, puffed out her chest, and then stepped out with her long legs, blocking Narutowho was wandering around.
"Uzumaki Naruto." Her voice carried a hint of raspiness and magnetism.
Naruto braked suddenly, looked up, and his eyes immediately lit up.
"Eh? Isn't this Teacher Kurenai?"
[Wow, she's really got it. Those big wavy curls, those wine-like eyes... Is this the scent of a mature woman? Much more exciting than a green apple like Hinata.]
[But why is she looking for me? I don't have any interaction with Team 8. Could it be... my handsomeness can't be hidden anymore?]
Hearing these thoughts, Kurenai's mouth twitched. This kid's narcissism was unparalleled. However, as long as he had thoughts like "exciting" and "scent" in his head, her heavenly curtain would glow slightly.
This was a good sign.
"Don't be nervous." Kurenai stepped half a step closer, her faint fragrance surrounding Naruto. "I am Hinata's instructor. I heard you take good care of her. As a teacher, I want to test... if you are qualified to protect her."
As soon as she finished speaking, Kurenai's body dissolved into countless red flower petals and scattered.
In an instant, the world changed. The woods became dark and distorted, and the air had a dangerously sweet scent. A large tree rose from the ground, and snake-like roots instantly bound Naruto's limbs, tying him in mid-air in a spread-eagle shape.
Demonic Illusion: Tree Bind Death.
Kurenai's figure emerged from the tree trunk, her upper body leaning forward, almost touching Naruto. She held a Kunai in her hand, her gaze blurred and dangerous.
"This is the level of the Chunin Exams, Naruto. If you can't even break this kind of Genjutsu, how can you protect Hinata?"
Kurenai's intention was to create a sense of crisis through physical contact to stimulate the boy's protective desire.
But she underestimated the imagination of Naruto's modern soul.
Naruto, who was tied up tightly, wasn't afraid at all. He blinked, his gaze moving back and forth between Kurenai's nearby neckline and those tentacle-like roots, and the bullet comments in his mind exploded.
[This... is Tree Bind Death? Is this Ninjutsu even proper?]
[Bondage? Tentacles? Even in a place like this dark room? Teacher Kurenai, you know too much!]
Kurenai's hand holding the Kunai trembled.
[Look at the angle these roots are binding the wrists; it limits movement while exposing the chest... Isn't this the starting position for Kikkou-shibari! I didn't expect you to be this kind of Teacher Kurenai!]
[And in a Genjutsu space, everything is fake anyway, so... would it be okay to do something excessive? Like, tearing off these bothersome clothes...]
[Since you want to test my qualifications, then I also have to reverse-test the teacher's... depth. The feel under this tight skirt must be very smooth, right?]
With a boom, Kurenai Yuhi felt her cheeks burning.
The [ninja world sky screen] in her head vibrated wildly, every word carrying a strong sense of humiliation and... imagery. This guy actually wanted to tear her clothes in a place like this?!
And reverse-test her depth?!
As Konoha's famous ice beauty, Kurenai had never heard such explicit, crude words in her life. She was so ashamed she wanted to immediately release the Genjutsu and give the kid a kick.
But—
[Ding!]
[Detected that the host's active inducement led the key character Uzumaki Naruto to generate strong impulses to break taboos (including high-intensity tentacle/clothes-tearing fantasies).]
[Evaluation: Frantically testing on the edge of high risk; this is the awareness of a mature hunter. You have successfully ignited the most primitive destructive desire in his heart.]
[Reward Explosion!]
[Obtained Kekkei Tota: Spiritual Power Materialization (Elementary). Your Genjutsu will be able to interfere with reality and cause real damage!]
Seeing those four golden words "Kekkei Tota," Kurenai's breathing stopped.
That was a power that only the legendary Tsuchikage Ōnoki possessed! Although it was only elementary, being able to turn Genjutsu into real damage... in other words, if she wanted, this "Tree Bind Death" could actually strangle someone to death!
In front of this power that could change a Ninja's status, that bit of shame... seemed bearable?
Kurenai gritted her teeth, forcibly suppressed the blush on her face, and decided to play the part to the end.
"Hmph, nice eyes." She tried to maintain a haughty appearance, her finger boldly hooking Naruto's chin. "It seems you haven't admitted defeat yet?"
Just as she was about to say a few more formal words before stopping, Naruto's gaze changed. It was no longer lecherous, but a golden wave that almost solidified.
This was the system reward arriving.
[Ding!]
[You still pursue beautiful things in Genjutsu; not only are you not afraid, but you also try to turn the tables.]
[Obtained system reward: Genjutsu Resistance +100% (Invalidates Charm/Binding types).]
Crack.
Kurenai watched in shock as those Genjutsu roots snapped like dry straw. Naruto didn't even form any seals; he crushed the Genjutsu space solely with "mental excitement."
The Genjutsu shattered like a mirror.
Returning to the real world, the posture of the two was very awkward.
The roots in the Genjutsu suddenly disappeared, and the leaning Kurenai lost her support and fell directly toward Naruto. Naruto, who had just been bound, subconsciously reached out to catch her.
Smack.
A warm and soft beauty entered his arms.
Without fail, to steady her, Naruto's palm happened to press on a soft and elastic place.
Time seemed to stand still. Only the somewhat heavy breathing of the two remained in the woods.
Kurenai's wine-red eyes widened as she looked at the smirking face in front of her.
[Hmm... confirmed.]
The voice in Naruto's head sounded lazily, with a hint of aftertaste.
[Indeed... she's really got it. This heavy hand-feel, as expected of Teacher Kurenai. It seems I'll have to find chances to be "tested" more often in the future. For the future of Konoha, I am willing to endure this Tree Bind Death ten thousand times!]
Kurenai Yuhi went stiff all over.
[Ding!]
[Due to substantial physical contact, the synchronization rate has soared!]
[Detected that your body has encountered an "irresistible force" attack.]
[Additional Reward: Chakra Nature Transformation: Yin Release (Ultimate).]
"You... let go!"
Kurenai finally reacted, springing away from Naruto's arms as if she'd been electrocuted. Her usually calm face was now so red it looked like it was about to drip blood.
She hurriedly adjusted her disheveled collar, not daring to look Naruto in the eye at all.
"Te... Test over." Kurenai's voice trembled slightly, lacking any semblance of a Jonin. "Consider yourself passed. Protect Hinata well."
After saying that, with a puff of red smoke, this examiner who had just wanted to be a hunter actually fled.
Leaving Naruto standing there, looking down at his palm and grasping the air with lingering desire.
"Why did Teacher Kurenai run so fast?"
Naruto curled his lip, looking innocent. "I haven't even asked what happened just now. But... tsk tsk, this Genjutsu is really good stuff. Next time, I'll have Hinata learn this Tree Bind Death too..."
[Ding!]
[Congratulations to the host: Your "fearless of authority (audacious)" behavior has broken through elite Jonin Kurenai Yuhi's mental defenses.]
[Evaluation: Even daring to lay a hand on a teacher, you are moving further and further down the path of a scumbag.]
[Obtained: Chunin Exams Special buff: Female Examiner Favorability Bonus (Within the scope of this exam, female NPCs' initial hostility toward you is reduced by 50%).]
Naruto He whistled,Hands in pockets,In a great mood.
Deep in the woods, Kurenai leaned against a tree trunk, panting heavily. She pressed one hand against her racing heart and looked at the Yin Release Chakra surging in her other palm, giving a bitter smile.
"Is this... the price?"
She touched the place that had been touched just now; that tingling sensation seemed to still remain on her skin.
"What a... dangerous kid."
But there was no disgust in her eyes; instead, an ambition that had never existed before was ignited.