Chapter 110: The Day of Handover Has Finally Arrived

As time passes, the various nations' probing of Konoha gradually ends.

During this period, the number of ninjas infiltrating the Fire Country began to decrease.

Lian Ye and his two companions were on high alert every day from the start, occasionally encountering enemies, but later they went several days without encountering a single infiltrating enemy.

The few of them happily enjoyed the peace, and the month passed quickly.

"We can finally return to the Village," Xiaochun Zhuanqin said, her face showing excitement.

During this month, the missions were heavy, and they were on high‑intensity alert every day; they were already mentally exhausted and now looked forward to the arrival of the replacement ninja, eager to return to the Village for a rest.

Even the usually stern Zhi Cun Tuan Zang, upon learning they could return to the Village, couldn't help but let the corner of his mouth lift.

At last they could go back to the Village to rest.

Lian Ye held a book in his hands, studying earnestly.

In that month, he had read the book dozens of times and understood most of its content.

It wouldn't be long before he could master the book completely.

Then he could study the remaining few books; once he fully comprehended all of them, he could formally learn the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Lian Ye estimates that in five months he will have learned all the books.

Five months to master the theory, then another five months to study Flying Thunder God.

In less than a year, he will be able to master the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Thinking of this, the corner of his mouth lifts slightly, "It doesn't seem very hard."

Lian Ye is immersed in the fantasy of learning Flying Thunder God within a year.

If Qianshou Feijian learned of his thoughts, he would definitely sneer and say to him, "Naïve!"

Tuan Cang and Xiaochun subconsciously glance at the muttering Lian Ye.

They naturally know that Lian Ye is studying the Flying Thunder God Technique.

At first they also wanted to learn along, but when faced with the complex theory, they decisively gave up.

Their intuition tells the two that this Ninjutsu is not something ordinary people can learn, and there's simply no need to spend time on it.

Seeing Lian Ye's serious demeanor, the two wear looks of admiration.

Even knowing they can't learn it, should they still face the difficulty?

This attitude of persistence and effort is worth them learning from!

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang clenches his fist; as long as he can persist like Lian Ye, one day he will become Hokage!

At that moment, the three of them simultaneously look toward a spot.

Xiaochun Zhuanqin's eyes brighten, "The replacement has arrived!"

Three people are seen walking slowly toward them, two of whom are familiar faces.

Nara Motoya shows his trademark lazy smile, with Hinata Yuki and an unfamiliar ninja following behind him.

"Everyone, long time no see!" Nara Motoya shakes the SanseMangzi in his hand, "I brought sweets especially for you, as a send‑off."

"Thank you, Motoya‑kun!"

Xiaochun Zhuanqin's eyes sparkle as she jogs to Nara Motoya, takes the few strings of SanseMangzi from his hand, and hands them to Lian Ye and Tuan Cang.

They had almost vomited from the monthly Soldier's Ration Pill, and finally got something tasty.

"I don't…"

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang was about to refuse, but seeing the tempting pills in front of him, he subconsciously swallowed, and finally, blushing, took them.

Lian Ye, however, was not polite; he took the pills Xiaochun handed over and began eating them.

"Why are you the ones taking over?" Lian Ye tossed the finished pill casually and asked.

Nara Motoya sighs helplessly, showing a plaintive expression.

"It's because my old man said I only loaf around on the front line, so he dispatched me here."

Lian Ye, hearing this, feels a bit emotional.

It's not that he's being accused of loafing; it's just worry that Nara Motoya might encounter danger on the front line.

During this period, the nations cancelled their probing of Konoha, and almost no ninja infiltrated the Fire Country.

Coming here at this time is definitely an easy job.

It seems the Nara Clan Leader still dotes on his own son…

Hinata Yuki remains silent, his Byakugan sweeping over the three.

When his gaze meets Lian Ye's, he merely gives a courteous nod.

Lian Ye curls his lip; the guy is still the same, radiating an aura of "stay away from me."

He recalls the previous encounter with Hinata Yuki; the other party was also like now, not saying a word.

One can only say that the King of Pressure truly lives up to the title, putting on a show even before acquaintances.

…

The handover proceeds unusually swiftly; Lian Ye stuffs the Scroll recording the Mission Seven Report into Nara Motoya's hand and deliberately pats his shoulder hard.

"Patrol well, and don't let the Nara Clan Leader discover you slacking again."

Nara Motoya smiles, "With Yuki‑kun around, there's no need to patrol at all."

Lian Ye: "……"

Only now does he recall that Hinata Yuki's Byakugan can see through, so there's no need for the grueling patrols they endure.

As long as enemies are within the Byakugan's field of view, they cannot hide.

"Huh, having Byakugan is impressive?" Lian Ye activates his Sharingan, staring at Hinata Yuki, sounding displeased.

Hinata Yuki flinches slightly, apparently not expecting Lian Ye's move.

After a moment of silence, he slowly utters two words, "Boring."

Lian Ye's mouth twitched, and he turned, waving his hand.

"Boring, I'm going back."

Nara Motoya watched the three's departing silhouettes and asked curiously, "Hinata Yuki, it seems you don't want to talk with Lian Yejun, right?"

Hinata Yuki gave no reply, watching Lian Ye's back, unsure what he was thinking.

Nara Motoya helplessly placed a hand on his forehead.

Now it's even worse; he still doesn't want to speak to him.

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Hokage Office.

Qianshou Feijian stared at the documents sent back from the front line, his brows tightly knit.

Iwagakure Village, Kirigakure Village, Sunagakure Village, and Cloud Hidden Village appear to have formed a cooperation, jointly stationing troops around the Fire Country.

At present there is no plan to launch an attack, but the front line needs reinforcements to guard against a simultaneous assault by the nations.

To the northeast, troops of the Thunder Country are stationed.

To the southeast, troops of the Water Country are stationed.

To the southwest, troops of the Wind Country are stationed.

To the northwest, troops of the Earth Country are stationed.

Thus the Fire Country is sandwiched by the Four Great Nations; if they all attack at once, the Fire Country will be beset on all sides.

By then, Konoha's casualties would be extremely heavy!

Although Konoha's overall combat power exceeds that of other villages, taking on four foes alone remains very difficult.

After all, the village currently lacks powerful figures like Hashirama and Madara Uchiha.

Qianshou Feijian looked at the mountain‑high stack of documents on the desk, feeling a headache, and rubbed his forehead.

"Gulu—"

An untimely rumble in his abdomen interrupted his thoughts.

Qianshou Feijian was startled, only then remembering he had missed a meal.

There's no way around it; these past days have been too busy, with no time even to eat.

He opened a drawer, took out two Soldier's Ration Pills, and placed them in his mouth.

The indescribable taste oddly reminded him of a boy who constantly complained about the texture of the Soldier's Ration Pill.

Lian Ye often says that even dogs won't eat the Soldier's Ration Pill, yet he secretly pockets a few more when on a mission.

Qianshou Feijian's mouth involuntarily curved, his gaze piercing the window toward the pitch‑black forest outside Konoha Village.

"It's about time for the handover…"