37Hong: Just tell me, do you dare to bet?!AI Model: gemini-3.0-flashChapter 37 Kurenai: Just Say It, Do You Dare to Bet?!
If guessing Sasuke's victory just now could be explained by saying "because Naruto is his teammate and knows he has a hidden trump card,"
then predicting Kankuro would end the fight within nine seconds completely exceeds the realm of coincidence.
"You... you knew he was a Puppet Master all along, didn't you?!"
Kurenai Yuhi growled through gritted teeth.
"So what if I did? Is there a connection between the two?"
Naruto wagged his finger in front of her: "Private Medical Ninjutsu Tutor, one month, on call."
Kurenai really wanted to finish off this blond-haired brat right then and there.
But her three students were here, and at this moment, they were scrutinizing her with subtle and complex looks.
Kiba's worldview seemed to be on the verge of collapsing.
As for Shino and Hinata, they also hadn't expected that their gentle and reliable Kurenai-sensei would actually lose her bet with Naruto.
Being slapped in the face by a Genin on the spot was no longer just a matter of the bet's punishment.
She had never experienced such humiliation before.
"Don't get happy too soon..."
Kurenai Yuhi looked coldly at Naruto, "What's so great about being good with your tongue? When it's your turn to take the stage later, don't get beaten so hard you run away in a panic!"
"Tsk, someone's getting worked up."
"Who are you calling worked up?!"
The big screen rolled just then, and the match list for the fourth round slowly emerged.
Sakura Haruno VS Ino Yamanaka
Sakura and Ino were both stunned at the same time, clearly not expecting to become each other's opponents.
The two of them walked onto the field together, their steps a bit unsteady, their clothes damaged, and blood seeping through their bandages.
Clearly, the injuries they sustained in the Forest of Death were not light and had not yet fully healed.
Sakura looked up at Ino in front of her.
Memories surged forth uncontrollably.
When she was a child and was mocked for her broad forehead, it was Ino who stood in front of her and drove away those bullies.
In the Forest of Death, when she was driven to desperation by the Otogakure, it was Ino who chose to stand up for her again.
And so many other scenes from the past.
"..."
Sakura's throat tightened.
She clenched her fists tightly, took a deep breath, and finally made up her mind.
"Ino."
This call also interrupted Ino's hesitation.
"Having come this far... I no longer want to fight you for Sasuke."
"Sasuke...?"
Ino looked up blankly.
Yes, so much had happened since the Chunin Exams began.
So much so that her focus was no longer really on Sasuke.
What was wrong with her?
Even though she clearly liked him so much... Sakura continued: "You and Sasuke don't match at all, and I've become stronger than you; I don't even care about you anymore!"
For a moment, Ino wavered.
Ever since Sakura joined Team 7, it seemed she and Sasuke were the more compatible pair.
But the unwillingness in her heart still made her clench her fists.
"What big talk! Don't be so arrogant, you crybaby broad forehead idiot!!"
...In the stands.
Kiba couldn't quite understand.
"Why did Sakura say that? Weren't they good sisters before? Is it worth it for Sasuke? Tsk!"
Hinata also nodded.
"It feels... a bit too much."
"She probably doesn't want Ino to hold back against her," Naruto explained to Hinata while flipping through his book. "In short, it's just women's boring games."
Looking at the Blond-haired Youth before her, Kurenai felt very annoyed.
This kid... always looked so confident and all-knowing, as if he understood everything.
He's just a Genin brat, why is he posing?
Damn it!
"Oh, I see."
Hinata realized. "Then Naruto-kun, who do you think will win?"
Remembering Naruto's two consecutive correct predictions, she was now very curious about the result.
"Neither will win."
"Neither?"
"They will both be eliminated."
Kurenai Yuhi was stunned, and then it was as if she had heard some absurd joke.
"Are you out of your mind? This is a one-on-one duel, how can both be eliminated?"
She sneered, "The loser is eliminated and the winner advances. Don't you even understand such simple rules?"
It was like flipping a coin.
It's either heads or tails, yet this blond-haired kid thought it would land on its edge.
"Sigh, Genin mindset."
"What did you say?!"
This sentence felt like another sharp twist on Kurenai's nerves.
"Fine, very well!"
"Since you're so confident, how about we bet again?"
Veins throbbed at her temples as she took a step forward, looking down at Naruto.
"Betting again?"
"Just this last match! If you lose..."
Kurenai gritted her teeth, saying each word deliberately: "The previous bet is canceled!"
Seeing the beautiful woman getting so worked up, Naruto couldn't help but think of a certain gambler.
However, the Planetary Devastation between the two had a fundamental difference in both scale and weight.
He had originally intended to let Kurenai Yuhi off the hook and didn't plan to get any more benefits from her.
But coincidentally, she came knocking on his door herself.
Naruto sighed and closed the book in his hand.
"Kurenai-sensei, this really isn't very good of you."
"Stop posing! Just say it, do you dare?"
Kiba didn't dare to interject at all anymore.
Shino silently focused back on the arena, pretending he didn't exist.
Hinata looked at Naruto nervously and whispered, "Naruto-kun... how about we forget it?"
Naruto shook his head.
Meat delivered to the mouth, why would anyone not eat it?
"Hinata, stand up. Kurenai-sensei..."
"I'll bet with you. But if you lose, you'll take Hinata's place as my lap pillow until the Preliminaries end."
The air went silent for a moment.
Kiba was completely petrified.
Shino and Hinata: "???"
"W-what did you say?!"
"If you don't dare, forget it. Kurenai-sensei, it's not shameful to surrender now."
Naruto looked perfectly calm.
Kurenai Yuhi took a deep breath.
Then another deep breath.
This was the Chunin Exams, with so many people watching.
If she really lost, she would have no face left to be a Ninja in Konoha.
But could she possibly lose?
Both eliminated? A draw?
A one-in-ten-thousand chance couldn't be ruled out.
But was she going to be a coward before a Geninfor that tiny chance?
Absolutely impossible!
"...Fine, I agree."
These words were practically squeezed out from between her teeth.
Kurenai looked up, staring intently at Naruto.
"But let me be clear—if you lose, I won't just cancel all previous bets."
"I also want you never to appear before Hinataagain, and stop corrupting my student!"
Hinata's face turned pale instantly.
"K-Kurenai-sensei... h-how can this be... I-I..."
Naruto thought about it and nodded.
"Deal."
"Naruto-kun ((‵□′))"
On the field.
Sakura and Ino had already assumed their starting stances.
"Ino."
"Let's settle this fair and square!"