blogombal Chapter 11 Kakashi's Suspicion
Chapter 11 Kakashi's Suspicion
Sasuke and Naruto, who had also witnessed all of this, walked over at that moment.
Naruto couldn't help but complain, "Those people from other villages seemed really unapproachable. I'll definitely show them what I, Naruto Uzumaki, am capable of during the Chunin Exams!"
This drew a sneer from Sasuke: "Those who are sent to Konoha to participate in the Chunin Exams are definitely the best ninjas from their respective villages. You'll be lucky if you don't get beaten up badly."
"What did you say?!" Naruto was furious and was about to step forward to argue when Mavis quickly grabbed Naruto's arm, glanced at Sasuke with some disapproval, and helplessly tried to break up the fight, saying, "Don't mind him, Naruto. Sasuke is just stubborn but soft-hearted. Actually, he meant that you should be careful of ninjas from other villages and not be reckless."
Sasuke felt incredibly awkward when Mavis read his mind and said it out loud right in front of Naruto. His ears, which were barely visible under his hair, turned slightly red.
He retorted defiantly, "Hmph, who cares about this guy? I'm just telling the truth."
Seeing Sasuke's awkward expression, Naruto's eyes widened slightly. He looked at Sasuke in disbelief, then at Mavis, his mouth agape in astonishment. Could it be? Could it be? Sasuke actually cares about him?!
In an instant, Naruto's anger vanished without a trace. The corners of his mouth curved into a wider smile. He crossed his arms, raised his chin smugly, and said, "Since that's how it is, then this great one will be merciful and let you off the hook, hahahahaha—"
Seeing Naruto's increasingly arrogant attitude, Sasuke's initial embarrassment gradually turned into anger and resentment. This guy! Sasuke couldn't help but clench his fists tightly.
Seeing that the two seemed about to start arguing again, Mavis quickly said, "Alright, alright, let's hurry up and go find Kakashi-sensei."
Mavis was utterly exasperated by Naruto and Sasuke's constant bickering, despite their mutual care for each other. It was exactly like Natsuki's bickering!
Is this the current popular way for partners to get along?
Mavis, who had almost never argued with her companions and had always cared for them like a little sun, couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
Jelf looked at Mavis, who seemed helpless but was actually relaxed. He felt as if he was also moved by the smile in Mavis's eyes. He didn't even realize that his eyes softened for a moment.
Mavis, who had successfully stopped an argument between Sasuke and Naruto, seemed to sense something and looked at Zeref.
Jelf lowered his eyelashes instinctively, concealing the emotions in his eyes, and Mavis therefore missed the fleeting tenderness in Jelf's eyes.
When Zeref, Mavis, Sasuke, and Naruto arrived at the training ground, Sakura was already there. Seeing that the four of them had come together, she went up to greet them: "You're finally here! I thought you were going to be late like Kakashi-sensei."
"Damn it, Kakashi-sensei is always late, it's so unfair!" Naruto couldn't help but complain, but although he was complaining, he had actually been forced to get used to it.
Mavis, who rarely participates in missions, couldn't help but ask, "Why is Kakashi-sensei always late? Aren't ninjas supposed to be very strict about following ninja rules?"
The way she said it made it sound like Mavis herself wasn't a ninja. Sakura found it a bit strange, but she didn't investigate it further.
Hearing Mavis's question, Sakura said with a helpless expression, "She always says things like she's lost on the road of life. Honestly, who would believe that?"
As soon as Sakura finished speaking, everyone felt a gentle breeze, and Kakashi's figure appeared in front of them in the blink of an eye.
Kakashi lightly tapped Naruto and Sakura on the head with both hands, one on each side, and said sternly, "You're secretly talking badly about your teacher?"
"It was Kakashi-sensei who was late first, we didn't say anything wrong."
"Yes, yes!"
Kakashi has been teaching Team 7 for some time now. Naruto and Sakura naturally understand Kakashi's temper and are no longer as easily intimidated by him as they were at the beginning. Therefore, they are now just scratching their heads and complaining.
After the casual conversation, Kakashi straightened his expression, glanced at his students, and said seriously, "This time, our entire Team 7 is participating in the Chunin Exams. The Chunin Exams are no joke, so don't be careless..."
After explaining some important points, Kakashi dismissed everyone.
Seeing that Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura had already walked far ahead, and Zeref and Mavis were also turning to leave, Kakashi's eyes flickered, and he said in a natural tone, "Mavis, stay a little longer. You are the weakest, and the Chunin Exams might be too dangerous for you. I want to discuss the training with you some more."
Mavis paused for a moment, then turned to look at Kakashi, only to meet his slightly curved eyes. After a brief silence, she said to Zeref, "Zeref, you should go back first. I'll be back later."
Zeref gave Kakashi a meaningful look, his black eyes seeming deeper than ever before.
Kakashi thought Zeref was going to say something, or that he was going to insist on staying and waiting for Mavis, but after hearing Mavis call out "Zeref" again, Zeref suddenly chuckled and turned to leave.
Seeing Zeref's reaction, Kakashi felt for a moment that his purpose had been seen through, and his brows twitched imperceptibly.
Kakashi and Mavis watched Zeref leave in silence for a moment.
Mavis looked up and stared directly at Kakashi, then suddenly said, "I guess Kakashi-sensei has some questions for me."
Kakashi, who hadn't expected Mavis to say that directly, was silent for a moment. Looking at Mavis's emerald green eyes, which were somewhat similar to Sakura's, he suddenly felt that Mavis, who seemed harmless, had a depth in her eyes that was very similar to Zeref's, beyond their years.
These two are really out of place compared to Naruto and the others... Why didn't I suspect anything before...? Kakashi gave Mavis a deep look, and the suspicion and wariness in his eyes were finally no longer hidden.
"Mavis, who exactly are you and Jelf?!"