Red sand dust

The requirements for qualified candidates for wing armor are not low. Flying is a very strenuous activity and consumes a lot of physical strength.

The Kurama family is famous for their mental power and illusions, but their physical fitness is notoriously poor.

Especially this generation of Kurama Yakumo, who is said to have inherited the extremely rare bloodline limit of the Kurama family, can't even stay in the ninja school, and can't persist in more rigorous training.

It happened that the Kurama family recommended this little girl after spending a lot of money to buy a spot.

It was hard for Tsunade to go back on what she had promised before the auction, but if she really sent Kurama Yakumo to Sunagakure Village for training, forget it if he failed to learn. If there were any shortcomings, it would not look good on everyone.

Tsunade was quite impressed by this little girl who was weak in body but very skilled in illusions. Her uncle had hinted more than once that he would fight for a place as an official ninja for his young niece at all costs.

After receiving the benefits, Tsunade, who couldn't resist, finally agreed to arrange for Kurama Yakumo to train as a teacher in the ninja school.

Selection of ninjas is a very serious matter and must be done according to the rules. As the fifth generation of Hokage, Tsunade has the power to promote people who do not meet the conditions to ninjas. However, Kurama Yakumo's physical condition is really bad. Even if she is "extra-legal", it is estimated that it will be difficult for her to come up with anything. The performance of persuasion comes.

Originally, I was criticized by the consultants and elders for being inexperienced and unable to perform my duties. It would be too embarrassing if I was caught again.

Shizune, the secretary, fearfully handed over the list to her boss, expecting to be scolded. Unexpectedly, Tsunade just leaned back on the chair with a melancholy look on her face, squinting her eyes slightly and not knowing what she was thinking.

"Tsunade-sama, are you okay?"

"What can happen to me?"

The Hokage Godaime, who seemed to be disturbed in his thoughts, stood up after sighing and walked out of the office door.

"Where are you going?"

"I'm exhausted, let's go have a drink..."

"This... there are still a lot of things waiting to be dealt with!"

“Anyway, there’s no end to the work, let’s talk about it later!”

Waving her hands lazily, and walking out, Tsunade disappeared around the corner of the stairs with a distant voice.

…

Although the family decision-making that Kurama Yakumo worked so hard to promote has not yet been fully exposed, some people who care already know about it.

Kurenai Yuhi, who has always paid close attention to her former students, found out that Kurama Yakumo was on the list of candidates for the winged armor purchased by Konohagakure. She took the time to visit the Kurama family and wanted to persuade this stubborn little girl not to do such a dangerous thing. things.

Since the family's children gradually faded out of Konoha Village due to health reasons, the Kurama tribe moved the main body out, leaving only a few people behind.

The Kurama family, unable to make a living entirely from ninjas, bought a large piece of land on the edge of a small town not too far from Konoha Village and built a new clan territory after achieving success in several other fields.

The new clan land, which is like a satellite village of the town, occupies a vast area, with a small fortress with a wall about thirty meters high in the center.

The small village surrounded by mountains and rivers does not look like the stronghold of a ninja family. It looks like an ordinary prosperous village.

Yuhi Kurenai, who had been here many times, had no intention of admiring the pastoral scenery that was completely different from Konoha Village. She was full of worries and wanted to talk to Kurama Yakumo as soon as possible, but found that she came at the wrong time.

Kurama Unkai, who is in charge of the general affairs of the clan, received the Jonin who helped his niece a lot.

"Yakumo went out for a run and hasn't come back yet..."

"at this time?"

It was already evening. In the Land of Fire in late spring and early summer, the afternoon was not so comfortable. Yuhi Kurenai asked eagerly,

"No one is following to take care of you? It wouldn't be good if you get injured..."

"I have been persisting for almost two months. I am very persistent in exercising in the morning and evening, and we can't stop me! Fortunately, there are no problems..."

"That's really..."

A somewhat surprised Yuhi Hong said,

"In the past, a child who would collapse if he exercised even slightly strenuously is now a young girl with aspirations..."

"I'm over fifteen, I've grown a little, and my body is obviously much better than last year..."

"What is the effect of practicing?"

Kurama Yunhai smiled bitterly and shook his head:

"Yakumo is the only one who still refuses to admit defeat. He is practicing and so on. Everyone sees it and is worried about it!"

There are many children who work hard, but their efforts do not necessarily mean they will be rewarded.

The wayward niece wanted to be a ninja, and even ignored the opposition of her clan members and used illusions to get people who were willing to help her realize her wish. Kurama Unkai was not too angry, only a little sighing.

The only heir to the family's limited lineage of blood who once had high hopes was now just a little girl with poor health and a tendency to lose her temper. Kurama Unkai had long looked down on the family's ambitions.

However, both parents died, and the distressed niece was left with a group of mediocre clan members. The only close relative, Kurama Yunhai, who was his uncle, could only help by spending money to clear things up. Her buying the qualifications of a qualified candidate for the wingsuit armor was the greatest help.

After exchanging a few pleasantries with Kurama Unkai, Yuhihi Hong left in a hurry and came to the clearing in the mountains behind the village. In a hastily opened training ground, seven or eight six- and seven-year-old children were playing, skipping ropes, and climbing trees. This is a place where young children from nearby villages play ninja games, and many students from ninja schools come here to practice.

At this moment, Kurama Yakumo, who was obviously much taller, was running in a circle, sweating profusely.

To say "running", in the eyes of outsiders, it seems like taking painful steps and stumbling forward.

From time to time, a naughty child would look at the elder sister who often came here to exercise with a strange look on her face. She was obviously swaying as if she was about to fall, but she clenched her teeth and persisted.

Kurama Yakumo, who didn't pay attention to other people's eyes at all, after using up the last of his energy, sat down on the ground with trembling legs and panted heavily.

Yuhi Hong, who was observing secretly, had a look of reluctance on her face, but after thinking about it, she still gave up.

Putting aside his original plan to advise his former student to withdraw, he estimated that Kurama Yakumo was not in any danger and left quietly.

"I am such an incompetent teacher!" Without the ability to help students realize their ideals, they will only advise hard-working children to give up! 』

He couldn't help Kurama Yakumo in the past, and it's the same now. It may not be a good thing to obstruct him under the guise of thinking about others.

Looking at the little girl who seemed to be trying to catch her breath while running hard, Kurenai Yuhi vaguely remembered that her father died in the Nine-Tails Rebellion more than ten years ago. She was also like this, and her performance seemed to be worse than Kurama Yakumo!

"You have indeed grown up, and you no longer need me to protect you..."