Naruto: All I want to do after transforming into Akali is be happy!

Chapter 152 Kurenai Yuhi's Troubles

"Red-sensei?" Hinata was taken aback by Akali's words, then realized, "Oh, right, we should also go and comfort Red-sensei. Come with me!"

Hinata led the way, and the two of them wandered through the huge Konoha Hospital, finally arriving at the door of a ward.

"Click".

The door opened, revealing Sarutobi Asuma, pale-faced and lying motionless on the bed as if dead, and Yuhi Kurenai sitting beside the bed, looking at Sarutobi Asuma with a complicated expression.

Strangely, Kurenai did not appear to be crying pitifully as Akali had imagined.

She did cry, but only a little. Looking at Asma on the hospital bed, her red eyes held a complex mix of emotions, and it was unclear what she was thinking.

Just then, the door suddenly opened, and Kurenai Yuhi, who had been startled awake, turned around and swept her sharp red eyes around. When she saw Hinata and Akali, her two most prized disciples, Kurenai Yuhi's taut body relaxed, and a look of beauty's weariness appeared on her exquisite face.

Kurenai sighed wearily, "Akali, Hinata, it's you! Akali, I'm sorry we couldn't come to support you as planned, but your arrival here means you've finished over there?"

“It’s over!” Akali nodded. “I defeated Kisame Hoshigaki and Itachi Uchiha all by myself, but then a mysterious person suddenly appeared and rescued them both. I didn’t gain anything.”

“We are too!” Kurenai Yuhi said, “Those two’s techniques are too strange. Hinata should have told you how Asuma was injured, right?”

"After Asuma was injured, things were in chaos here. Kakuzu took the opportunity to escape, leaving only Hidan behind. Kakashi and Guy are still chasing after him. Only I came back first."

"I see!" Akali's emerald eyes flashed with a thoughtful expression as she listened to Kurenai's words. She hadn't expected that even with four Jonin surrounding her, Kakuzu still managed to escape. As expected of the famous Kakuzu.

Akali didn't care. So what if she ran away? She'd just kill her if she ever messed with her again.

Akali was more concerned about Red: "Teacher Red, you looked very troubled when you came in. Did you encounter some trouble or problem?"

"This..." Upon hearing this, Kurenai Yuhi was startled, then gave a wry smile: "I was too out of line. How could a student have noticed something like this?"

"However, Akali, you're someone who could defeat that Uchiha Itachi, so it's not surprising that you figured it out!"

At this point, Kurenai Yuhi's expression turned somewhat ashamed.

After all, Akali was able to defeat two notorious wanted criminals, Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki, all by herself, and even escaped unscathed after confronting another mysterious enemy.

It's truly shameful that she fought two enemies alongside three renowned Jonin—Kakashi, Asuma, and Might Guy—yet one of them was severely injured and on the verge of death.

Fortunately, Kurenai accepted from the beginning that despite being a teacher, she was completely inferior to her student.

As the saying goes, once you accept your weakness, you become invincible, and Kurenai quickly adjusted.

Thinking about the matter she had been pondering, Kurenai paused, her expression conflicted for a moment, before finally making up her mind to confide in him.

So she got up from beside Asma's bed and went to the door first:

"Come with me, this isn't the place to talk."

"Hmm?" Akali and Hinata exchanged a glance at the red, and followed silently in confusion.

Then, led by Kurenai, the two arrived at a famous Naruto location—the hospital rooftop!

Looking at the familiar large water tank, Akali knew that what Kurenai was about to say was definitely not simple.

As expected, after waiting for a while, Kurenai Yuhi, with her back to Akali and Hinata, looked at the distant sunset and unleashed a bombshell:

"You two should know, right? Asuma has been pursuing me all along!"

"This?" Akali and Hinata looked at each other again. Faced with such a sensitive topic, Hinata naturally shook her head silently, not wanting to participate. She was a good girl, and Kurenai was her teacher, while Asuma was a Jonin elder.

So in the end, Akali had no choice but to step forward: "Of course, what's wrong, Red Teacher?"

Akali had some speculations. Although she had feelings for Kurenai, she ultimately didn't act on them. After all, in the original work, the two were mutually attracted. As for Asuma, apart from his father being a third-generation heir, he didn't have any major flaws. So, Kurenai and Asuma's relationship was progressing well.

Judging from what Hong said, it doesn't mean he's going to kick Asuma out, does it?

Asuma looks like he's about to die, so it would be reasonable for him to be kicked down.

Based on Akali's understanding of Kurenai, she is not the kind of person who is materialistic and would most likely choose to share hardships with her.

So what's going on here?

Akali perked up, ready to hear what Red had to say.

Hong quickly spoke up again: "This kind of thing shouldn't be told to juniors like you."

“But Akali, your strength now far surpasses mine, and even the Hokage’s. Hinata, you are also very mature, completely unlike how I was when I took over the data.”

"Although I am called a teacher, I am more like your friend. So I feel that I can share these things with you."

"It's like this..."

With her crimson lips slightly parted, she slowly began her narration.

As the story unfolds, Akali and Hinata gradually come to understand what Kurenai Yuhi is struggling with.

That is the question of future choices.

Some time before the Chunin Exams, Kurenai Yuhi became a Jonin, full of vigor and having reached the pinnacle of her career.

She was already quite satisfied with her career, so it was natural for her to seek personal matters.

Just then, Asuma returned to the village, and this person, who had been interested in her since their time at the Ninja Academy and was good in every way—including strength, appearance, and family background, and could even be considered one of the best in Konoha—came into Kurenai's sights.

The man is in love, and the woman is willing; barring any unforeseen circumstances, the two will soon be together, just like in the original story.

However, Akali, that troublesome disciple, launched a surprise attack, followed by a long mission to the Snow Country, which separated the two who should have been getting closer.

After returning, Konoha entered the Chunin Exams stage.

Naturally, Asuma and Kurenai had absolutely no time to spend together during this period.

However, things are fine here, since Kurenai and Asuma's emotional foundation is still there, and all they need is a stable environment.

Even during the Chunin Exams, their occasional interactions were always positive and steady.

But who knew that at the very end of the Chunin Exams, another major incident would occur in Konoha!