evening.
The sun is setting, and the returning birds are entering the forest.
Huang stepped on the afterglow of the setting sun and walked towards the exit of the clan in response to the words 'Lord Clan Chief'.
Even though he had just returned today, due to the message sent back by the cat, and the mission to call for help on the Spiritual Island, there were only less than two months left.
They are all forced to react as quickly as possible without any pause.
Moreover, the latter requires more planning: including purchasing ships, recruiting sailors, and dealing with all unexpected situations that may occur at sea, etc.
So this seemingly two months of ample time is actually extremely tight.
However, Huang's hurried steps suddenly stopped at the exit of the clan.
In the field of vision, there was a beautiful girl standing tall and graceful. Her chest was rising and falling slightly, her hair was a little scattered, and there was a trickle of sweat on her brow, as if she was rushing back.
Nashu said.
After Huang left, Quan began to take on some D-level novice tasks that no one paid attention to.
Because these tasks do not require leaving the village.
"spring."
After a brief moment of stillness, Huang called softly.
But there is no further text.
'haven't seen you for a long time? '
'I go first? '
'Stop taking on quests? '
'.....'
It seems that all the words are so monotonous and shallow.
And in the end, it all stuck on his lips, not knowing how to say it.
Fortunately, this deadlock was broken by Quan:
"Are you going out again?"
"Then, be careful on the road."
She sidled aside and got out of the way.
"Oh, yes, here it is."
As if remembering something, the girl hurriedly took out a black wallet from her waist, simple and plain.
"Take it and remember to eat on time."
These were all the D-level mission bounties she had collected over the past few months.
Not much, but enough for an ordinary ninja to live carefree for a year.
Although Quan didn't know what the young man in front of her was busy with, one thing she knew was that money was inevitably needed when going out.
But the other party was obviously regarded as the clan leader, but he never took a penny from the clan land.
"Need not."
Huang subconsciously refused.
But what he met immediately was the girl's unyielding gaze.
"I see."
He had no advantage in the confrontation and could only choose to compromise.
"I'm leaving."
After taking the wallet, Huang said softly.
"Bon Voyage."
Quan lowered his hands in front of him, crossing his fingers irrationally, and the dancing light dimmed a little as the man passed by.
only........
"Come with me."
Huang suddenly turned around, took the girl's hand without any explanation, and ran towards the deserted back mountain.
a while.
Just a short delay.
He silently repeated it in his heart.
Quan, whose hand was suddenly held, was obviously a little flustered on his face.
However, when she looked at the boy's back closely and felt the warmth coming from her palms, her originally dim pupils became gentle.
Walking through the dark dense forest and climbing up the rugged cliff bank, the sound of the raging waterfall becomes clearer and clearer.
Nanga Falls, a remote place for the Uchiha clan.
Huang once studied illusions and practical combat experience with Brother Zhisui here for more than half a month.
This is also the place where Shisui died.
Stepping here, all the memories of the past come flooding back.
But Huang didn't have time to be sentimental.
Gently letting go of Quan's palm, his fingers immediately passed over the corner of his mouth:
"The Art of Psychic Nekomata."
Blood overflowed and black runes appeared.
A giant ninja cat then appeared in sight, its white fur shimmering slightly in the rising moonlight.
"Master Huang."
Nekomata lowered his head and called out.
"Um."
Huang snorted lightly and took out a psychic scroll.
"Please make a contract with Izumi during the remaining period."
He handed the scroll to Nekomata.
The words are calm.
Huang didn't know what he could give the girl in return.
Perhaps, allowing her to get her whereabouts and contact her when she is worried about him is all she can do.
In response, Nekomata's expression changed slightly, but quickly disappeared.
It's not because of the inexplicable addition of a contract. After all, there is essentially no difference between one contract and two contracts.
The important thing is that it seems to have a different kind of atmosphere.
The human girl in front of me must be of an importance that cannot be ignored in serving this adult.
"yes."
The cat responded briefly again.
The protruding sharp claws made a cut on his flesh pad without any hesitation, and Nuo's big cat claws were also imprinted on the scroll.
And the girl who was watching all this felt something rolling in her pupils.
"In the future, if anything happens, please come to me through Nekomata."
Huang took the scroll back and placed it in front of her.
Seeing this, Quan didn't hesitate anymore. After slitting his finger with a kunai, he used his finger as a pen and blood as ink to write his name on the psychic scroll.
"Sorry, I won't disturb you."
After the contract was concluded, she bowed slightly to Nekomata.
For this, it is enough to have such a layer of connection and thought.
"fine."
"Master Huang, Master Quan, I'll take my leave first."
The girl's attitude also completely dissipated the faint dissatisfaction that had arisen in Nekomata's heart.
After the white mist lifted, it disappeared in place, and only two people were left on the cliff.
"I am leaving."
After a short moment of silence, Huang spoke first.
Hearing the sound, Quan's eyelashes trembled slightly, and he couldn't help but take a step forward.
However, she seemed to suddenly remember something, and immediately stopped, her hands, which were somewhat at a loss, were quietly clasped behind her back.
"I'll wait for you to come back."
She raised her cheeks, looked at the boy in front of her and said seriously.
.......
at the same time.
In the main city of Konoha, inside the Hokage's office.
"Lord Hokage, Uchiha Ara went out again and still hasn't accepted any missions."
"The destination mentioned to the ninja on duty is the Land of Rain."
"As for the Uchiha clan, there is no change."
"Linjiao and Qing have not returned, and no follow-up messages have been sent back. I'm afraid they have..."
An ANBU wearing a white mask and standard ninja uniform half-knelt on the ground and reported back one by one.
"I understand, please step back first."
As the Anbu left, Sarutobi Hiruzen was silent for a while and then spoke:
"What do you think about this? Danzo."
This is also a rare initiative for him to ask for the other party's opinion.
Hearing the sound, the one-eyed old man sitting in the dark corner raised his gaze and said slowly: "In the Kingdom of Rain, there used to be an organization called 'Akatsuki'."
"It seems that the little guy found something."
Danzo knew very well about that organization.
Once upon a time, he was the one who seduced Sanshouyu Hanzo to strangle the opponent's leader, and took advantage of the situation to cut off almost all of his party members.
I just never thought that this organization still existed and even contacted Itachi.
"Iwagakure Village replied that Deidara also defected not long ago."
"And Uchiha Itachi is suspected to be present in the territory."
Sarutobi Hiruzen added.
"It seems that Akatsuki has resurrected and is recruiting ninjas with special bloodlines."
Danzo came to a conclusion.
Having lost many of his men, he can now only rely on the former to provide information.
"Then don't worry about Huang for now. He's just a little lunatic dragging a group of toothless Uchihas. There are many ways to solve and control this."
"Join Ōnoki to put pressure on Caoyin Village and let the wallflowers go test Yuyin Village first."
Speaking of this, his single pupil revealed a sharp light.
