Chapter 100: Aftermath

He took out a tissue from his clothing pocket, wiped his face, removing the bloodstains from when he had killed the mountain bandit leader.

Yan! Wipe the blood off your face!

At the same time, he handed another tissue to Yuzhibo Yan, whose face was likewise stained with the opponent's blood.

He also pointed at the other's cheek, indicating there was something dirty on their face.

Only now could they consider this mountain-bandit suppression mission completed, and they could slowly tidy up the miscellaneous items.

Zhe! Go see how those women are doing now?

Dong Shilang, still somewhat weak, bossed around Yuzhibo Zhe without any hesitation, not the slightest bit embarrassed.

At the same time, his gaze began to sweep around the stronghold!

It seemed as if he were searching for something!

Finally, he fixed his gaze on three locations.

They were the shadow of the wooden house in the stronghold's center, behind a nearby stone, and atop a large tree a short distance away.

After sensing carefully, Dong Shilang directed his gaze to the treetop of the large tree about twenty meters away from them.

Chongzheng Teacher! I've found you—no need to hide in the shadows, sneaking around!

After confirming the target, Dong Shilang looked at the discordant spot in his perception and spoke unhappily.

He was quite displeased right now!

Whether it was him, or Yan and Zhe, the three of them were in such a sorry state; the culprit was none other than this 'good teacher' of his!

At that moment, Yuzhibo Yan, still somewhat numb, repeatedly wiped her face with the tissue Dong Shilang had given her; hearing those words, she instantly regained her spirits.

She turned her head with a cold expression!

Is Chongzheng Teacher also here? Where is he?

While saying that, she also turned her gaze toward the direction Dong Shilang pointed.

She had been terribly put upon this time, her stomach full of countless grievances with nowhere to vent!

【He actually found my hiding place! How did he discover it? Could this brat have such strong talent in perception?】

Through the gaps in the leaves, he looked opposite; his two disciples were staring fixedly at the great tree where he was concealed.

【He's really excellent!】

At the same time, he let out such a sigh in his heart!

He couldn't help but feel impressed; Dong Shilang's performance in ninjutsu, taijutsu, genjutsu, and even medical aspects was nothing short of outstanding.

【If he could manage this time... it would be perfect!】

Actually, Dong Shilang's ability to detect Yuzhibo Chongzheng's traces wasn't without reason.

From the age of four, he began training himself to blend into nature.

He hoped that someday he would have the chance to glimpse the full extent of those immortal arts.

After nearly four years, he had achieved certain results in chakra control, as well as in his own spirit and perception.

But sensing natural energy—this point still had no clue.

Leaving those aside, let's just talk about his perceptive ability.

When he observed Yan and Zhe, he simply stood there without moving.

Although he did not enter that 'meditative' state.

But it also made his connection with nature even tighter.

Thus he sensed that on the tree where Teacher Chongzheng was hiding, there was a slight discord.

This feeling was very strange; he couldn't even say what it was!

He openly emerged from the hiding tree, looking down at his two disciples from above.

Whether Dong Shilang or Yan, both of them now looked quite disheveled.

Not mentioning the bloodstains from the explosion, the two of them themselves, due to the earlier kidnapping incident, had large patches of bloodstains remaining on their bodies.

Even though they had done some simple washing, the already-dried blood could not be cleaned off so easily!

【At last they had some semblance of ninja!】

During the previous period of getting along, although I played the role of a strict teacher, I gave them some targeted special training.

But having grown up in Leaf Village, which, relative to the ninja world, is a conspicuously incongruous, mild environment.

Whether in personality or in how they conduct themselves, they are overly kind and benevolent.

Even the relatively more mature Dong Shilang among them is no exception!

It's not that this is bad; I believe every ninja, or every child's parents, hopes they can continue living like this forever!

In the village, doing simple D-rank missions with no danger, they can grow up carefree.

But the harsh reality constantly urges these adults to push these still-children toward that cruel, bloody ninja world.

Upon arriving before Dong Shilang and Yan, Yuzhibo Chongzheng ignored Yan's gaze, which held resentment, indignation, and a faint hint of grievance.

He revealed a gentle smile and said to Yuzhibo Yan, 'Scared, huh? It's all right!'

While saying that, he also reached out to pat her head, giving her a comforting look.

Upon hearing those words, Yuzhibo Yan, who had previously suffered all those blows and grievances, seemed to burst forth all at once, as if she were about to collapse.

She threw her arms around Teacher Chongzheng's waist and buried her head in his embrace.

Although she had become a ninja, she was ultimately still a girl under eight years old!

Having suffered grievance, upon seeing an adult, her emotions immediately burst forth without restraint.

Seeing this scene, Dong Shilang did not linger in place with the idea of watching a joke.

Instead, he nodded at Teacher Chongzheng, then, overcome with intense nausea and queasiness, began searching around the stronghold!

You should know that, earlier, in order to save Yuzhibo Yan and to save time, he had casually tossed his small dagger onto the ground.

After a series of chain explosions, now wanting to find it again, this is really not easy!

But now, facing the scattered remnants of this place, even though he has lived two lifetimes, he also feels at a loss where to start for a moment!

As Dong Shilang endured the tremendous spiritual shock, while searching for his family's heirloom...

And Zhe, who was ordered by Dong Shilang to check on the rescued women's conditions, also discovered the arrival of Teacher Zhengzhen.

There is also a feeling, as if having found the mainstay; the unease in his heart seems to have vanished with the appearance of Teacher Zhengzhen!

When Dong Shilang, enduring nausea, finally found his weapon among a pile of things whose original appearance could no longer be distinguished.

What he saw was Teacher Zhengzhen, Yuzhibo Yan, and Zhe, the three of them standing together.