Chapter 273: Come out, Fat Cat!

Three days later, at the Leaf Gate.

The news that Lian Ye left the Village today has already reached those who know him, and they voluntarily came to see him off.

"Lord Lian Ye, be careful on the road," Zhuan Qin Xiaochun said.

"Xiaochun, you and Tuan Cang should also be careful when carrying out missions," Lian Ye replied with a smile.

He doesn't want to return to the Village after half a year only to hear that the two have died.

Although he plans to join the Moon's Eye Plan, he can't be sure Madara Uchiha won't act against them, so everything still requires extra caution…

He can't entrust their lives to Madara Uchiha's mood, can he?

"Hmph, I don't need your reminder," Tuan Cang crossed his arms and snorted.

He doesn't even know how many times Lian Ye has said it; they're not children, they will naturally retreat when danger arises, so there's no need for him to keep reminding them.

He always feels this guy is constantly worried about them getting into danger…

"Haha, just know it yourself," Lian Ye said with a smile.

He even joined Madara Uchiha's side to save a few people, which can already be considered the utmost benevolence.

If they still end up dead, all we can say is that it's their fate.

"Uncle Lianye, you have to come back soon," Gangshou said reluctantly; Uncle Lianye left the Village, and for half a year she won't get to eat any delicacies.

"Haha, no problem," Lian Ye said with a smile, rubbing the little girl's head in comfort.

That girl is certainly sad about not getting any delicacies for a long time; it's not that she can't bear to part with herself, but that she can't bear missing the once‑a‑month feast.

His gaze fell on Zilaoye and Orochimaru. "You both should train properly, especially you, Zilaoye; don't become the bottom of the class again."

"Understood, Lord Lian Ye!" Zilaoye clenched his fists excitedly and shouted, "When I get back, I'll study hard and aim for Cultural Class grades just like yours!"

Lian Ye: "..."

Good fellow, there's really no need.

He never expected Zilaoye to say that, leaving him momentarily at a loss.

"What an idiot," Orochimaru said wordlessly, unable to hold back a mutter in his mind.

Yuanfei Rizhan and the others' gazes all fell on Lian Ye, each with a strange expression.

That kid Zilaoye must be crazy, actually wanting Cultural Class grades like Lian Ye's.

Having lived so many years, it's the first time hearing such an outrageous request.

If I recall correctly, Lian Ye's Cultural Class grades never even passed, right?

That guy swindles kids, and then even leaves them crippled.

I didn't expect Lian Ye to be such a person…

Facing the gazes of several people, Lian Ye's mouth twitched, not knowing how to explain.

Heaven, have mercy; he never boasted about his Cultural Class grades being good, it's all Zilaoye's imagination!

"Hahaha, ambitious," Lian Ye forced a smile, lightly patting Zilaoye's shoulder; at this point he could only bite the bullet and admit it.

He can't say his Cultural Class grade is the bottom of the bottom, can he?

Otherwise his lofty image in the Three Little Ones' eyes would completely collapse, wouldn't it?

To preserve his character, he could only encourage Zilaoye under the contemptuous gazes of Tuan Cang and the others.

Yuanfei Rizhan and the others: "..."

They have never seen anyone so shameless!

"Hahaha, it's getting late, everyone, I'll leave first; see you in six months!"

Lian Ye didn't dare look at his companions' expressions; he gave a quick greeting and left the Village.

As he spoke, his figure flashed and quickly vanished from their sight.

"Hmph, that guy runs pretty fast," Tuan Cang's mouth curled into a faint smile.

It was still his first time seeing Lian Ye look embarrassed.

Yuanfei Rizhan and the others, seeing this, couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Orochimaru, what are they laughing at?" Zilaoye whispered as he leaned toward Orochimaru.

He had no idea that everything was caused by his remark just now.

"Idiot," Orochimaru said wordlessly.

"Bastard, why are you insulting me again!" Zilaoye instantly flared up.

If you don't want to say it, don't; why insult him?

"These little guys are quite interesting," Yuanfei Rizhan said with interest, looking at the bickering Zilaoye and Orochimaru, showing his admiration openly.

"Don't blame me for not warning you; Lian Ye has long wanted to take them as disciples," Tuan Cang glanced at Ri Zhan and whispered.

Given how much Lian Ye values the three, it's obvious he has taken a liking to them.

If Ri Zhan were to pick peaches halfway after Lian Ye leaves the Village, he'd certainly meet a terrible death…

"Haha, so that's it," Yuanfei Rizhan shrank his neck; if not for Tuan Cang's reminder, he really wanted to take a few as disciples.

But now it seems they probably have no fate together.

Hokage Office.

Qianshou Feijian stood silently by the window, his red eyes gazing into the distance.

The Hokage Building, the Village's tallest structure, offers a perfect view of the Village entrance from this spot.

Qianshou Feijian witnessed the farewell scene, and only after Lian Ye's figure vanished from view did he return to his desk to handle paperwork.

That kid leaving the Village means that for a long stretch ahead, no one will prepare his three meals a day.

"Half a year is still too long."

Had I known, I wouldn't have agreed to Lian Ye being away for so long.

If he could start over, he would never give Lian Ye a six‑month vacation, but unfortunately there is no Regret Medicine in this world.

All one can say is that a setback teaches wisdom; just don't repeat it again.

Qianshou Feijian pulled open the drawer, looked at the Soldier's Ration Pill inside, and sighed helplessly.

Before Lian Ye returns to the Village, he can only survive on Soldier's Ration Pills.

…

Lian Ye left Konoha without stopping, running nonstop for fifty li.

Using the Summoning Technique too close to the Village might be noticed by Qianshou Feijian, so to be safe he must find a secure spot.

Otherwise, if that old kid actually discovers it, this matter will be impossible to explain.

Although he defected to Madara Uchiha for the safety of his companions, this must still not be known to others!

Lian Ye arrived at a hidden cave and took out the Summoning Scroll that Madara Uchiha had once given him.

Lian Ye bit his fingertip, formed hand seals with both hands, then slapped the ground with one hand, and complex patterns instantly appeared on the earth.

"Come out, Fat Cat!"

As his words ended, a bang rang out, smoke billowed in the cave, and a plump Heimao appeared inside.

"Kid, why did you summon me?" Dao Ba looked puzzled; this kid had been bound by contract for so long, yet today was the first time he summoned it.

"Fat Cat, take me to Lord Ban," Lian Ye said.

"No problem, kid... wait, what did you just call me?!"

Dao Ba's hair stood on end in an instant, baring his teeth.

"You are the Fat Cat, your whole family are Fat Cats!"

"I am called Dao Ba, Dao Ba!"

"Did you understand that?!"