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Encirclement","bear-school-astartes-chapter-225",225,"\u003Cp>The situation became clear with the exchange of intelligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wolf's adoptive father, the massive Ninja—Owl, was the biggest traitor to the Hirata family tonight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wolf took out the key from his body that opened the hidden Buddhist Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His brain, focused on saving his master, also started to think.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adoptive father gave me this key 'before dying' to lead me here, and then to fight Lady Butterfly, who was already tense due to betrayal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless of the outcome of this battle, only one thing is certain—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The defensive power of Lord Yuzi will be exceedingly weak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So does my adoptive father… intend to harm the master?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How are you, Wolf?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Butterfly's fingers still tightly gripped the kunai, and her eyes, as lifeless as a corpse's, were fixed upon Wolf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After knowing the truth, are you still loyal to the Iwami Hattada Clan, loyal to your master, Lord Jiulang?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncharacteristically, the always quick, sharp, and straightforward Wolf was now gnashing his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The muscles in his jaw bulged and fell, just like the turmoil inside his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, the small Ninja regained his calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sheathed the Samurai Sword in his hand and braced the ground with his right hand, kneeling before Lann's side, facing Yuzi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bowed his head deeply and whispered, \"Lord Yuzi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attitude was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Owl's teaching, the primary duty of a public-facing Ninja is 'the master is supreme.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But privately, the adoptive father once told me 'except for parents.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, when the loyalty taught by the adoptive father conflicts with Wolf's own principles, this always obedient Ninja made his choice amidst overwhelming emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must protect Yuzi Jiu Lang, he must protect this child. Death does not deter him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wolf!\" Yuzi ran over, placing his small hands on Wolf's shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the 'clear of suspicion' warriors from the Ming Country, it was the day-in-day-out companionship with Wolf that brought him steadfast conviction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let's make some preparations now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-----------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tall Giant Ninja landed silently. It was as if his weight, his thick and frightening fur, clothes, and weapons… nothing on him was a hindrance to his stealth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even stepping into the muddy water of the Buddhist Hall didn't make Owl make the slightest sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two commanders of the Lonely Shadow Group, Zheng Jiu and Zheng Chang were now absent, but Owl felt nothing amiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They belong to the Inner Mansion, concerned only with obliterating the Hirate family and weakening Iwami's national strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether Lord Jiulang is captured alive or dies amidst chaos, it makes no difference to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Owl is different; he is not simply a betraying Ninja.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rather than joining the Inner Mansion for the sake of their offer, even that reason was just a guise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he truly wanted was Jiulang himself!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, he was about to achieve it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Butterfly lay on the ground, unable to stop the bleeding, while Wolf caught his breath after just vanquishing the enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder, covered in hair, smirked silently, his expression joyful yet soundless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly drew a Ninja knife from his back, nearly equivalent in size to Chongzang's weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding it before him, he was poised to stab into Wolf's back heart!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ding!\" went a crisp sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Owl's eyes beneath his long eyebrows widened abruptly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because his adopted son was now blocking his concealed thrust with a reverse blade!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The plan was wrong!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon realizing this, the seasoned Ninja immediately retreated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet even at this decisive moment, his prone old companion suddenly struck him hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally bleeding endlessly in Owl's eyes, Lady Butterfly, who hadn't breathed her last, suddenly raised her hand, firing a slender kunai at Owl's face!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uwah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Giant Ninja turned his face with effort, but when he responded, one eye was already slashed open along with the socket!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No longer daring to drag his feet, Owl rushed toward the sole exit of the Buddhist Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blood flowing from his face dyed his eyebrows, beard, and robes red, paired with his clawed expression and physique, he looked like a rampaging beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just as this beast was about to rampage toward the exit, a silhouette emerged from behind a wooden pillar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With gloved hands gently resting on the Buddhist Hall's wooden door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, a flash of purple Magic Light covered the sole exit like a water wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magic trap—[Yarden Magic Seal].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just with a rampaging expression moments ago, Owl swiftly turned lightly like a spirit cat, landing in the center of the Buddhist Hall, without rushing into the unseen light curtain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And his rampaging face vanished as if it never appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This seasoned Ninja was always scheming for disguise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm… How interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining eye scanned quietly around. Under thick whiskers, his lips moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wolf, Butterfly, it's tolerable. But Warriors from the Ming Country, how could they use such despicable tactics?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann withdrew his hand that arranged the [Yarden Magic Seal], giving a slight pat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, my ethics differ from your warriors here. Say what you will, I don't feel offended at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Owl watched Wolf and Butterfly slowly close in, lowering his body, tensing his muscles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not offended? I think you're just another Ninja! A Ninja with other motives that infiltrated the Hirata family!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wolf! Butterfly! Don't be deceived by him! Listen to his breathing! Look at his steps! As I came in, I didn't even notice he was behind a pillar near the exit! This skill in breath-holding, do you still think he's a Warrior?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't slander people, old man.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann pulled out the Lady of the Lake's Sword from behind, weighing it in his hand, adjusting his grip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I practiced hard to achieve this. Forgotten that Lonely Shadow Group's Ninja manual?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget? How long do you intend to fool us loyal retainers of Iwami!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Owl seemed like an indignant warrior witnessing his lord's humiliation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If within less than ten days, one could master your level without a guided Ninja manual, why ever would we Ninjas need apprentices?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words were sincere and assured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If judged by a third party on the scene, they wouldn't likely think the sorrowful-faced old man was anything malicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, triangulating him within, the three faces were either indifferent or amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Owl's eyes, Lann's inquiries during Wolf's rest couldn't be considered guidance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Wolf noticeably felt Lann's learning progress each time they met.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann's Ninja traits in breath-holding and silencing were watched by Wolf as he practiced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Owl's eyes, the most unreasonable and suspicious aspects were ironically the least doubtful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scheming and diversion of attention plan announced bankruptcy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Giant Ninja's mouth twitched as he spat a bloody spat, clutching his blade tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All that remained was for the sword to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>",1124,"2026-06-06T10:40:07.942Z",1,"novelbin.me","91aed3449f12255bd124afbb6f0f2dc5909bb820209e207f8d8e6b8a962a3a7d","bear-school-astartes-chapter-226","bear-school-astartes-chapter-224",1043,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbear-school-astartes-cover.jpg"]