Chapter 233: Test
Rin stood in a secluded clearing, surrounded by trees.
She had a focused expression. With a swift flick of her wrist, she hurled a kunai at the base of a tree. To her surprise, the weapon lodged itself deep within the roots, sinking further than she expected.
"Whoa!" she gasped, eyes widening in disbelief.
She approached the tree, gripping the handle of the kunai, and pulled with all her might. It wouldn't budge. Frowning in concentration, she exerted even more strength, grit in her teeth.
Just as the kunai finally released, she stumbled backward, nearly losing her balance.
Suddenly, strong hands caught her by the waist, steadying her before she could fall. She turned her head, smiling brightly at the familiar figure behind her.
"Thank you, lord Arthur!"
He was transformed as Kaito. Gently releasing her, he asked, "How's your progress?"
She straightened, brushing off her clothes, and said, "It's going good! Tayuya-sensei has taught me more than I ever learned back at the Leaf Village. I feel like I'm growing every day."
"I'm pleased to hear that," he said with a blank face. "Tayuya is out on a mission to gather materials for me today. You'll be spending the day with me instead."
Rin couldn't be more excited as he led her into the plaza. The two saw and interacted with each other sometimes, and she liked spending time with him more than she did training with the sadistic Tayuya.