Chapter 437 - 8

Chapter 8: It's All My Fault for Being Too HandsomeFang Xu asked, "What's the reason?"Asuma pointed at him."Stop playing dumb! After you lose, stay away from Kurenai!"Kurenai Yuhi's face instantly flushed red.It wasn't out of shyness, but out of anger."Asuma!"She stood up, her voice much louder than usual."What are you talking nonsense about?"Asuma stiffened his neck."I'm not talking nonsense! He's clearly trying to cozy up to you on purpose!"Kurenai Yuhi grew even more annoyed."Who I talk to is my own business. What does it have to do with you?"Rin Nohara also chimed in to persuade him, "Asuma, this isn't right. Kurenai isn't a bet."This remark made Asuma's expression even uglier.But he had already said the words, and in front of so many people, he couldn't back down.He could only continue glaring at Fang Xu."Just tell me if you dare or not!"Fang Xu looked at Asuma, feeling largely unfazed inside.Given his current situation, if he really fought without exposing the Rumble-Rumble Fruit and Lightning Release, the outcome would be hard to predict.After all, Asuma came from the Sarutobi Clan, so his foundation wouldn't be bad.But the issue wasn't about winning or losing.The issue was that this duel itself was very stupid.Fang Xu didn't stand up, just saying calmly, "I'm not fighting."Asuma was taken aback."Are you scared?"Fang Xu shook his head."It's not being scared, it's just unnecessary."Asuma sneered."That's easy to say."Fang Xu looked at him and said word by word, "A duel can be training, it can be sparring, but you cannot treat a person as a bet."Asuma's expression froze.Fang Xu continued, "Kurenai is neither your property nor mine. Who she is willing to talk to and who she is willing to be friends with is her own choice."Kurenai Yuhi was slightly stunned.She had still been angry.Hearing these words, the little bit of anger in her chest suddenly dissipated quite a bit.Rin Nohara also nodded, and her gaze towards Fang Xu held a bit more approval.Fang Xu didn't stop."You like Kurenai, that's your business. But if you truly like her, you should respect her even more instead of slamming the table and forcing others to stay away from her."The surrounding students looked at each other.These words were too blunt.So blunt that Asuma could hardly keep a straight face.Fang Xu finally said, "Grow up, Asuma."As the three words "Grow up" fell, Asuma's expression changed completely.He loathed this phrase the most.Because the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi often said this to him too.Every time he talked back to his father, every time he didn't want to be weighed down by the identity of "Son of the Third Hokage", Hiruzen Sarutobi would always tell him in that elder's tone—"Asuma, you should grow up a bit too."Now, Fang Xu was actually using the exact same tone to speak to him.Asuma only felt a severe stifling sensation in his chest.It was like punching out, only to hit cotton, and then having the other person casually lecture him with a set of principles in passing.Yet, he couldn't refute these principles for a moment.Kurenai Yuhi glared at him."Asuma, apologize to Fang Xu."Asuma's face turned even redder."Why on earth should I apologize?"Kurenai Yuhi said, "Because what you said just now was very impolite."Rin Nohara also softly said, "Asuma, you really shouldn't have spoken like that."Asuma gritted his teeth, his gaze sweeping among Fang Xu, Kurenai Yuhi, and Rin Nohara.There were still classmates around watching him.Some wanted to laugh but didn't dare to.This made him feel even worse.Finally, he abruptly withdrew the hand pressing on the desk."Fang Xu, you just wait for me!"Fang Xu looked at him."Wait for what?"Asuma let out a cold hmph."During the next assessment, I will let you know that having a slick tongue is useless, a Ninja still relies on strength!"Finished speaking, he turned around and returned to his seat.When he sat down, his chair was pulled by him to produce a harsh screeching sound.Fang Xu ignored him further.Asuma at this age was rebellious, impulsive, and proud.Liking Kurenai Yuhi yet not knowing how to express it properly, he could only use such a childish way to build a sense of presence.Fang Xu couldn't really say he hated him.He just found it troublesome.Kurenai Yuhi sat back in her chair and said softly, "Sorry, Asuma he..."Fang Xu waved his hand."It has nothing to do with you."Kurenai Yuhi glanced at him."Thanks for just now."Fang Xu smiled and said, "What's there to thank, I just spoke the truth."Rin Nohara also turned around and whispered, "However, you were really calm just now. If it were Uchiha Obito, he probably would have already slammed the table and started arguing."Fang Xu thought about that scene and nodded."That really sounds like something he would do."Kurenai Yuhi couldn't help laughing."If Uchiha Obito heard this, he definitely wouldn't be convinced."Rin Nohara also started laughing."He's like that every time, saying he's unconvinced with his mouth, but in the end he'll find reasons for himself."Just as the three of them were talking about this, a flurry of hurried footsteps sounded outside the classroom.The next second, a boy wearing goggles rushed in through the door."Rin! Morning!"Uchiha Obito supported the door frame with one hand, took two breaths, and before standing steady, first flashed a big smile at Rin Nohara.As a result, his smile only maintained for a split second.Because he saw Rin Nohara turned around, talking to Fang Xu and Kurenai Yuhi.And Rin had just laughed.Laughing very happily.Uchiha Obito's expression instantly froze.He looked at Rin, then looked at Fang Xu.The string in his head named vigilance instantly tightened."Fang Xu!"Uchiha Obito rushed over in a few steps, his voice suddenly pitching higher."You guy, what did you say to Rin? Why is Rin smiling so happily?"The smile on Rin Nohara's face stopped.She turned her head to look at Uchiha Obito.Just a single glance.Uchiha Obito instantly shrank his neck a bit.The momentum from just now, like a balloon poked by a needle, deflated by half on the spot."Uh..."He scratched the back of his head and gave two dry laughs."I was just asking, just asking. Rin, don't be mad."Rin Nohara helplessly said, "Uchiha Obito, you don't have to make such a fuss every time."Uchiha Obito immediately nodded."Yes, yes, yes, I'll pay attention next time."Kurenai Yuhi watched from the side and couldn't help wanting to laugh.Fang Xu was even more helpless.One Asuma, one Uchiha Obito.As soon as he sat down today, he was consecutively treated as an imaginary enemy by two youths.What is this supposed to be?Ninja Academy Shura Field?Fang Xu rubbed his brow and said, "I finally understand."Uchiha Obito said alertly, "What do you understand?"Fang Xu sighed, "It's all my fault for this face being too handsome, causing this trouble."The classroom fell silent for an instant.Kurenai Yuhi was the first one who couldn't hold it back, letting out a chuckle.Rin Nohara also covered her mouth and started laughing.Uchiha Obito widened his eyes, as if choked by these words."Y-You're way too narcissistic!"Fang Xu spread his hands."The facts are right here. Asuma just left, and you came again. Isn't it because I'm too handsome that you guys felt pressure?"Uchiha Obito immediately retorted."Who feels pressure! I certainly don't!"Kurenai Yuhi said with a smile, "But you were indeed very nervous just now."Uchiha Obito's face flushed red."That was... that was because I was worried Rin would be bullied!"Rin Nohara sighed."Fang Xu didn't bully me.""Even so, you can't be careless!"Uchiha Obito stubbornly said, "Some people just rely on their good looks, making it easy for others to let down their guard!"Fang Xu raised an eyebrow."So you admit I'm good-looking?"