Chapter 708: Unforeseen Circumstances
Chapter 708: Unforeseen Circumstances
In the evening, after finishing dinner, Haruno Rin, as usual, took a stroll near her home.
It wasn't a deliberate attempt to stay in shape, but rather a habit formed from her parents taking her for walks after meals when she was very young.
Now, if she didn't take a walk or stand for a while after dinner, she would feel uncomfortable.
Suddenly, Haruno Rin spotted a familiar figure.
"Kaito, good evening," Haruno Rin greeted with a smile.
"Good evening, Rin," Kaito replied with a smile.
Before Haruno Rin could say more, Kaito spoke first, "What a coincidence, Rin, you're also taking a walk after dinner, aren't you?"
"Hmm? Kaito, are you taking a walk after dinner?" Haruno Rin was a little puzzled.
The Uchiha Clan territory was not close to her home, and Kaito's walk seemed to take quite a while.
"Yes," Kaito nodded, then paused as if remembering something, and said, "By the way, I also discovered something on my walk. The Mountain Flower Shop will have a promotion tomorrow. Rin, do you want to go and take a look? I have time tomorrow, and I can go with you."
Kaito wasn't actually walking by chance; he had intentionally come to meet Haruno Rin based on her habits.
According to the dating theory master, Shiniguki Kumo, a direct invitation might make the girl subconsciously raise her guard, so it was better to create an accidental encounter and then issue an invitation at the right moment.
"Kaito, aren't you eating at home?" Haruno Rin felt even more confused.
The Mountain Flower Shop was not close to either of their homes.
"Oh, I had dinner with my teammates today," Kaito quickly added, realizing the slip in his words.
"That's great," Haruno Rin recalled the scene of Yu Sheng Mu Yue and Fuyuki Kamizono treating them to dinner after completing a mission and sighed.
Unknowingly, Kaito had also become a guide for others.
"Then, Rin, what about tomorrow?" Kaito asked tentatively, suppressing his inner emotions.
"Go to the flower shop? Sure," Haruno Rin agreed with a smile.
Despite Kaito's efforts to control himself, he couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing an excited smile.
"Kumo, Koushi Tetsu, you two are indeed worthy of being my future shadow guards. You're so reliable!"
Kaito laughed hysterically in his heart, feeling that being a captain was a stroke of genius.
Not only did it bring him spiritual satisfaction, but he also gained unexpected help.
"Then, let's meet again tomorrow at 9:50."
Kaito intentionally chose 9:50 a.m. based on the instructions on the scroll.
9:50 a.m. was not yet lunch time, but it was relatively close, and Kaito only needed to waste some time to easily stretch the time until lunch.
"9:50 a.m. does feel a bit late. I think 9:00 a.m. would be better," Haruno Rin thought that going at 9:00 a.m. would be better.
Kaito was a bit flustered. Haruno Rin usually had lunch at 12:00 p.m., so if they went at 9:00 a.m., they would need to spend three hours outside before they could reasonably have lunch together.
But how could they spend so much time at the flower shop? It had already been a result of Kaito and the two military advisors' intense brainstorming.
"Kaito, what's wrong? Do you have something going on at 9:00 a.m.?" Haruno Rin asked curiously.
"Nothing," Kaito replied subconsciously.
Instantly, he felt like slapping himself for being so honest. Now, there was no way he could make it to the meeting at 9:50 a.m.
"You're right, Rin. Then let's go at 9:00 a.m. 9:50 a.m. would be a bit late," Kaito reluctantly agreed.
"Okay, then see you tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.," Haruno Rin smiled and waved goodbye to Kaito.
"Goodbye, Rin."
Kaito couldn't help but smile when he saw Haruno Rin's smile. He waved back and walked off towards the Uchiha Clan territory with a cheerful laugh.
"Captain Kaito, how can you still smile? This is a huge mistake!" Koushi Tetsu sighed, looking at Kaito with a face that seemed to be lamenting iron that couldn't be made into steel.
To prevent any unforeseen circumstances, the two emotional advisors, Kumo and Tetsu, had been observing Kaito from the side.
And indeed, a problem arose.
Kaito rigidly followed the formula without adapting, and his subconscious bias towards Haruno Rin caused the plan to deviate.
"Oh, what about the extra 50 minutes?" Koushi Tetsu's words made Kaito's smile fade, and he couldn't help but show a worried expression.
If they couldn't go to lunch together because of this extra 50 minutes, nearly half of the plan would be useless, which was a significant mistake.
"It doesn't matter. I'll take care of it when the time comes.
"I'm not worried about you, just don't cause any trouble." Shiniguki Kumo was speechless.
Although he was not as strong as Akane, when it came to love, they were an existence that Akane could never reach.
After all, this guy, Akane, not only lacked experience in love, but he didn't even have any thoughts of romance.
They couldn't even imagine who Akane would like or what dating would be like.
"Don't worry, Kaito. We'll provide assistance from the sidelines, always following you in the shadows, giving you support and help to ensure the plan goes smoothly." Shiniguki Kumo handed a walkie-talkie to Kaito.
Shiniguki Kumo knew that plans rarely went as expected, and it was difficult to design a perfect plan without any unexpected occurrences, something they couldn't achieve at the moment.
However, even though they couldn't create a perfect plan, they could make adjustments based on changes, which was a feasible approach.
"I'm counting on you guys!" Kaito said, touched.
As expected of the reliable team members he acknowledged, they were almost as dependable as him.
...
The next day, in the morning.
Kaito carefully selected clothes suitable for a date.
Even he knew that he shouldn't wear his usual training outfit on a date.
When his grandmother noticed, she couldn't help but tease him, "You're choosing clothes so seriously, are you going on a date with Rin and then confessing your feelings?"
Kaito's face turned red, and he hurriedly waved his hands, "Grandma, don't say that. We're just going out to have fun."
"If we're going out to have fun, isn't that a date?" Grandma asked with a feigned look of confusion.
Kaito didn't say anything, but his face turned even redder.
Seeing this, Grandma stopped teasing Kaito and smiled, returning to her own tasks to avoid wasting Kaito's time.
In the end, Kaito chose a beige sweater for the upper body and black pants for the lower body.
He couldn't think of a more fashionable and attractive outfit, so he picked the one he was most satisfied with.
After changing clothes, Kaito carefully reviewed the scroll once more, confirming the day's itinerary.
After completing all the preparations, Kaito set off early for the agreed-upon meeting place, arriving fifteen minutes before the appointed time.
These fifteen minutes were Kaito's buffer for unexpected situations. If he were late due to an accident, Kaito felt that he might regret it for a long time.
Instead of regretting after something happened, it was better to be prepared and prevent accidents from occurring.
This was a rare date for the two of them, without the annoying white-feathered Kakashi getting in the way.
About five minutes after Kaito arrived, Haruno Rin appeared in his line of sight.
"Rin, good morning," Kaito greeted Haruno Rin enthusiastically.
"Good morning," Haruno Rin replied with a smile.
"Kaito, you're really early. I guessed you'd arrive early, but you're even earlier than I imagined."
"Hehe," Kaito's smile widened.
The fact that he saw Haruno Rin fifteen minutes early meant that she had also arrived ahead of time.
Even if Haruno Rin was late, as long as she showed up, Kaito would be happy, but if she could come early, he would be even more delighted.
Because this showed that Haruno Rin also cared about him.
"Kaito, you seem a little different today."
Haruno Rin noticed that Kaito wasn't wearing his usual training outfit, and even his eternal sunglasses were taken off.
"How does it feel?" Kaito asked nervously.
"How should I put it?" Haruno Rin showed a thoughtful expression.
"Wearing the training outfit might make you seem more reliable..."
Kaito's heart skipped a beat, and his face unconsciously showed a tense yet determined expression.
"But this casual outfit gives you a relaxed and handsome look, it's great!" Haruno Rin's tone changed as she praised him.
"Phew." Kaito's heart, which had been filled with anxiety, now felt at ease.
If the carefully selected outfit didn't make a better impression than his usual training clothes, he might never wear casual clothes again.
"Huh?! Rin complimented me for being handsome!"
Realizing what Haruno Rin had just said, Kaito's heart raced like a ninja running on chakra, as if it was about to jump out of his chest. His smile was about to burst.
Pfft.
Haruno Rin covered her mouth and laughed softly.
"This is bad, Captain Kaito is already being manipulated," Shiniguki Kumo put down the telescope and said seriously.
The plan to win over Haruno Rin hadn't even officially started, and he felt that Kaito was about to surrender.
"This is also good, Rin is so considerate."
"Koushi Tetsu put down his binoculars and sighed with envy.
If Miharu could sense his feelings every time they met, no matter how difficult it was, he would overcome it.
"How can you hear what they're saying from so far away?" Akane asked, puzzled.
"This is where we differ. As a qualified ninja, you should be able to read lips," Koushi Tetsu boasted, lifting his chin.
With Koushi Tetsu's lip-reading skills and Kaito's expressive face, deciphering their conversation was a breeze.
Bang! Akane clenched her right fist and punched Koushi Tetsu without hesitation.
Koushi Tetsu, caught off guard, almost fell to the ground.
Shiniguki Kumo frowned at Akane and said, "Koushi Tetsu is an essential combat specialist. Without him, how can we help Captain Kaito complete the plan?"
"I'll go and take care of it," Akane said confidently.
"How are you going to handle it? Are you taking them to the dumpling shop for team bonding?" Shiniguki Kumo teased while helping Koushi Tetsu up.
"Quiet! Captain Kaito and his team are about to depart," Koushi Tetsu steadied himself.
Compared to the squabble with Akane, the captain's lifelong happiness was a more significant matter.
"Then it's time for us to step in," Shiniguki Kumo nodded.
After speaking, the three of them simultaneously released their chakra and swiftly moved forward, bypassing Kaito and Haruno Rin to reach the front.
Then, they all transformed their appearances using Transformation Jutsu.
"You're so self-absorbed, always acting on your own and making the team bear the consequences. Do you want to ruin our team? Get out of here!" Koushi Tetsu scolded Akane.
Akane instinctively threw another punch, which disrupted Koushi Tetsu's Transformation Jutsu.
"Akane, what are you doing? We're just acting!" Shiniguki Kumo quickly supported Koushi Tetsu.
In novels, the protagonist's dates always encounter various mishaps.
But this was reality, and rather than relying on Kaito's luck to encounter accidents, they decided to create one themselves.
The unexpected event they wanted to create was a conflict within the team, where two members resented a newly joined teammate. Kaito would then step in to mediate the conflict, allowing Haruno Rin to recognize his kindness and reliability.
"Sorry, Koushi Tetsu is just too good at acting," Akane apologized with her hands clasped together.
Koushi Tetsu's demeanor and tone made Akane feel as if she were the one being scolded.
"Forget it, let's get ready quickly. Captain Kaito and his team are almost here," Shiniguki Kumo said after observing through the binoculars.
Koushi Tetsu swiftly re-applied his Transformation Jutsu and continued with their plan.
Koushi Tetsu and Shiniguki Kumo berated Akane loudly, their expressions sincere and their words filled with emotion, leaving Akane in awe.
She had to admit that her acting skills were indeed inferior to theirs.
Several times, she had to restrain herself from punching them.
"What's going on? Let's go and see, Kaito."
Haruno Rin, hearing the commotion nearby, wanted to understand the situation.
"Okay."
Kaito, aware of the context, nodded and quickened his pace, moving half a body length ahead of Haruno Rin.
"Aren't you guys on Kaito's team? What are you playing at?"
Just as Kaito was mediating the conflict as planned, a voice that sounded somewhat familiar to him spoke up.
Kakashi stared at Akane and the others with a peculiar expression.
He had been passing by and overheard something about leaving the team.
Having experienced a similar situation, Kakashi's DNA reacted, and he came over to see what was happening.
With his powerful perception, he sensed something odd about the three and activated his Transparent World, only to find that they were members of Kaito's temporary team.
Koushi Tetsu and the others, along with Kaito, had a heart shudder, silently cursing their misfortune.
"Why did you have to show up at this moment? Truly an inherently evil white feather," Kaito cursed inwardly.
However, what was meant to happen would happen. Kakashi had already seen through their act, and Haruno Rin voiced her confusion.
"Kaito, are these your team members?" Haruno Rin looked at Kaito curiously.
"We're just role-playing!" Shiniguki Kumo quickly dispelled the Transformation Jutsu, improvising, "You know, the kind that's popular these days."
"Yeah, yeah," Koushi Tetsu nodded eagerly.
Kaito's expression turned to relief, his Shadow Guard was indeed reliable.
"Kakashi, good morning," Haruno Rin greeted Kakashi.
Kaito's heart sank again. Was this going to be like the previous time? Someone, please come and save me from this inherently evil white-feathered brat.
(End of Chapter)
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