Chapter 31: Development of feelings (Ch 31)

Shino said it as a matter of course, but it touched Natsuki’s heart.

Look, this is the partner you can truly trust your life with!

Obviously no one asked him to do this, and Xia Mu never asked him for help, but he kept it in his heart and felt that it was unsafe for Xia Mu to sleep defenselessly on the table, so he came to wait early in the morning.

He really made me cry!

Xia Mu reached out and patted Shino’s shoulder, saying solemnly: “Shino, I was right about you. You are really a powerful and trustworthy partner. It is my honor to be your friend!”

Shino’s expression hidden behind his sunglasses changed a little, but his tone remained the same: “Natsuki, you are just as strong and trustworthy. I am really happy to be your deskmate, friend, and even partner. Thank you for trusting me, and I will trust you as well!”

Natsuki said no more, just nodded, and fell asleep under Shino’s protection.

After school in the afternoon, we went to Tiantian’s small training ground.

Tenten looked at Xia Mu and Shino suspiciously, and couldn’t help asking, “You two don’t have any special feelings for each other, do you?”

It’s over! The daily complaining monster is possessed!

Shino rarely retorted: “Ten-Ten, how can you think that? Natsuki and I are friends and partners who trust each other, so it’s natural for us to be closer. Besides, Natsuki obviously likes…”

He didn’t finish his words, but Tiantian understood and blushed for a moment.

Natsuki was also shocked, but luckily Shino didn’t finish what he said, otherwise there would be no surprise when he confessed to Tenten in the future.

He quickly changed the subject: “Ahem! Today I want to show you another of my research results: the Four Demon Techniques! I will teach it to Shino later, and Tenten can learn it if you want.”

As he spoke, he began to slowly form seals, and the next second there was a bang, and a pair of hands appeared on his shoulder blades.

“Ah! Xia Mu turned into a spider!”

Tiantian came up curiously and poked the extra arm with his fingers, as if he was curious about the structure of the arms.

Xia Mu simply grabbed Tiantian’s hand with one hand, and performed a finger dance with the other hand flexibly, indicating that these hands were not phantoms and could be controlled flexibly.

Shino nodded repeatedly: “It seems that your idea was successful!”

Xia Mu said matter-of-factly: “Of course! If I fail, wouldn’t it be a shame for your trust, Shino?”

As he spoke, the hands on his shoulder blades began to form seals, and then a pair of small and delicate hands suddenly grew out from the back of his neck. They were smaller than a kitten’s paws, but they could still form seals flexibly.

Tenten and Shino’s eyes lit up.

As long as you are not stupid, you will understand the effect of this trick.

Maybe the attack power of the transformed hands is not very strong, but they can be hidden in an inconspicuous place and quietly seal. In this way, there is no need to seal with the main body’s hands. You can attack with physical skills while performing ninjutsu at the face, and see what the enemy will do!

Tiantian immediately said, “Xiamu Xiamu, I want to learn this move!”

Shino also said: “Let’s start teaching now.”

Faced with two enthusiastic students, Xia Mu naturally couldn’t refuse: “Okay, okay, I’ll teach you now.”

Next, it was a one-on-two teaching. Xia Mu also taught Tiantian the Shadow Clone Technique, because it would be easier to learn the Four Demon Techniques if he learned the Shadow Clone Technique first.

However, Xia Mu was not honest. He taught Tiantian step by step, claiming that he was not proficient in making seals, and took advantage of him openly.

Fortunately, Tiantian just glared at him and didn’t refuse.

Shino had already memorized the seal and quietly went to the side to practice, leaving the space for the future couple. He didn’t need to eat dog food in front of them.

However, the three of them didn’t notice that the owner’s head was quietly leaning out of the front door to peek in.

When he saw that his daughter was being taken advantage of by Xia Mu, he was so angry that he bit his handkerchief, but he did not come out to stop it.

As a daughter slave, he naturally saw his daughter’s situation. Not only was his obedient daughter keen on cultivation, she also had a good impression of Xia Mu, almost to the point that Xia Mu directly called him father-in-law.

But he couldn’t stop it. Even if he didn’t like Xia Mu, he would respect Tiantian’s choice.

Moreover, after observing these days, he also understood that Xia Mu was extremely talented. Even the son of the Aburame clan leader was very convinced of Xia Mu. Such a genius liked his daughter and would give her a lot of care every day. When she became a ninja in the future, her safety would be more guaranteed. Only then could he really feel at ease.

Okay, okay, although this guy is annoying, I will just pretend I didn’t see him.

When the shop owner thought of this, his handkerchief was almost torn into pieces, but he had to go back to look after the shop.

When it was time for dinner, the owner had prepared food to entertain them. Although he said that he could not neglect the young man of the Oil Girl clan, he actually did not leave Xia Mu any food short, and even “accidentally” gave Xia Mu a few more pieces of meat.

I see it every day, and smile secretly with my hands covering my mouth, but in fact I am also happy in my heart.

Since her father has no objection, she doesn’t need to hesitate. She can’t miss a good partner like Xia Mu!

So she took the initiative and said, “Xia Mu, the Shadow Clone Technique is a little difficult. I haven’t mastered it yet. I haven’t mastered the Four Demon Techniques either. Can you come to my house after school to teach me? My family provides meals.”

Xia Mu naturally agreed: “Of course, as long as you and the shop owner don’t find me annoying.”

The owner snorted, but didn’t object in the end.

Shino said with a shrewd look: “Natsuki, I won’t wait for you after school. I will practice on my own first. When I am familiar with it, I will come to fight you.”

Good brother, you are so reliable!

Natsuki gave Shino a look of gratitude, which made him look very proud.

Tiantian saw it all and almost couldn’t hold back her laughter, but she had to hold it back because that person didn’t know yet that she already knew what he was thinking.

In the next half month, Xia Mu went to Tiantian’s house every day after school, and almost treated Tiantian’s house as his own home. He also got along much better with the store owner, because one time Xia Mu cooked and impressed the store owner. The only bad thing was that the owner often asked Xia Mu to cook.

What could Xia Mu do? How could he refuse his future father-in-law who wanted to taste his cooking?

Fortunately, Tiantian is a little bit timid and often uses cultivation as an excuse to not let Xia Mu cook, but in fact he is flirting with Xia Mu.

However, Tiantian is really serious about training, and under Xia Mu’s one-on-one instruction, he has successfully mastered the Shadow Clone Technique and the Four Demon Technique. In addition, he has become proficient in climbing trees and treading water, and his control over chakra has reached a very fine level. Now his strength is almost that of a Genin.

Although a seven or eight-year-old Genin is not that good, a genius like Sasuke might not even have the strength of a Genin now.

Tiantian himself does not have high talent, but it is already amazing that he can reach this level at this age.

In addition to Xia Mu’s careful teaching, the biggest reason is Tiantian’s own efforts. A hard-working girl is really beautiful. Anyway, Xia Mu likes Tiantian more and more.