Chapter 274: Hongdou

How did you end up here, you guy?

Lying on the hospital bed, looking at Obito beside him, Dong Shilang was very surprised that Obito would appear here.

Given his condition, shouldn't he be lying in Leaf Village's lab, surrounded by a crowd of white coats, having slices of him studied?

How could I not be here? I came over out of goodwill to visit you, jeez...

Faced with Dong Shilang's bewildering question, Obito looked clueless, completely not understanding what he was saying.

Forget it!

Looking at him and Kakashi beside him, Dong Shilang didn't voice his doubt.

This time I actually gained a huge benefit from Obito, so I shouldn't scare him anymore.

Last night, facing the White Absolute attached to Obito, Dong Shilang had already planned to take a palm-sized piece of tissue from it.

It is now placed under my pillow, soaking in nutrient solution.

When he went to rescue Lin, he was already scheming whether he could obtain White Absolute's tissue from Obito.

It was also his luck that Obito's right hand was blown off when striking the rock, allowing White Absolute to possess him.

This gave Dong Shilang this opportunity.

How is Lin's condition?

I don't know! After we returned to the village yesterday, we split up; I and Kakashi went straight home, while Lin was taken away by the teacher. When I and Kakashi went to look for her this morning, Lin's family said she never came home last night!

Whenever Lin is mentioned, this guy Obito just goes on and on; if it weren't for Kakashi stopping him this morning, he would have prepared to go ask his teacher.

Obito, don't be so noisy! This is a hospital, Dong Shilang also needs to rest~

Besides, we should trust Teacher Minato; he'll handle Lin's affairs properly.

Compared to Obito, Kakashi beside him appears much calmer.

This mission, Kakashi not only rescued Lin but also brought Obito back, dispelling the gloom that had loomed over him since childhood.

His whole person seemed to have become normal.

Even his speech was no longer as terse as before.

But... but...

He casually took the fruit Kakashi handed over; Dong Shilang didn't take Obito's commotion to heart, instead he asked Kakashi.

Any news from the the Land of Water front?

I heard that this morning they increased their offensive intensity there, and it was extremely frenzied.

Upon mentioning this, Kakashi's face scrunched up; he knew why they were doing this, and among those present, only Obito didn't understand what it meant for Lin to return safely to Leaf Village with the Three-Tails.

The the Land of Water side has already started; next, the Wind Country, Thunder Country, and Earth Country sides should also have changes transmitted over.

And Lin, caught in the vortex...

This also made Kakashi, who had just emerged from the shadows, worry again about his comrades' safety; however, the good news is that this time he has his teacher, and Lin is temporarily unharmed.

Is that so...

To say Madara is truly ruthless; even if Yeyuan Lin didn't die on the spot according to his plan, after returning to Leaf Village, the situation she faces becomes even more complicated.

That is, the information hasn't spread yet; once it does, none of the major countries surrounding Leaf Village will idly watch the Three-Tails fall into the village's hands.

At that point, Yeyuan Lin would be a hot potato for Leaf Village.

Moreover, the puppet seal inside her; with its existence, for Leaf Village, Yeyuan Lin as the Three-Tails jinchuriki is truly a case of 'food without taste, waste to discard'.

Of course, these matters have nothing much to do with Dong Shilang.

How is Grandma doing now?

Hmm~

Whenever this is mentioned, Obito's remaining right eye occasionally flickers with tears.

His return this time, the happiest thing is his grandmother; upon receiving the news of Obito's death, the old woman, overcome with grief, fainted repeatedly.

Obito! Grandma's old, don't let her receive any more stimulation!

Given their age, they can't tolerate stimulation; hoping Obito returns to the village and can properly take care of the elderly.

Don't just go off and team up with Madara to create a new world on a whim.

Hmm! I will properly take care of Grandma~

……

Three days later.

Thanks to his exceptional recovery ability, what originally would have taken a week to heal quickly recovered.

And he, once again, had to rush to the the Land of Water front.

The situation there is tense; it's exactly when manpower is needed, Dong Shilang this high-quality cannon fodder, having recovered again, must go to the front lines to fight desperately.

Dong Shilang! How much longer?

Sitting behind Dong Shilang, a lovely girl's voice sounded.

Wasn't it said we'd get to the camp soon?

It seems the prolonged airborne flight has made the girl somewhat dissatisfied, or perhaps she is eager to see her longed-for teacher.

Mitarashi Hongdou began urging Dong Shilang, hoping he could control the flying beasts to go a bit faster, so she could see her teacher sooner.

Ah! Hongdou, you should address me as your senior, and besides, what's fun at the front camp? You don't even have your favorite rice balls!

Really annoying, you bring up unhappy things the moment you speak!

However... compared to rice balls, I'd rather stay by my teacher's side!

Hearing Dong Shilang mention rice balls, Hongdou furrowed her lovely brows, but upon thinking she could see Orochimaru sensei, she smiled happily again.

At this time, Hongdou is still very cute.

Her bright eyes are filled with admiration and dependence on her teacher, with slightly upturned corners, complemented by her energetic smile, her frank personality, and her budding chest.

The image of a perfectly lively girl leapt onto the page.

But thinking about the other person's later figure...

Maintaining one's figure is still very important, especially after entering one's thirties.

What are you staring at? You don't have any weird fetish, do you? Little girls? Training?

After seeing Dong Shilang turn his head, staring at himself in a daze, Hongdou shouted fiercely.

I'll tell you beforehand, there's no chance between us! I already have someone I like!

You little brats, staying in the village all day, what unhealthy things are you thinking about?

And I'm taking a liking to you?

After saying that, Dong Shilang deliberately glanced at the other's small chest, and said dismissively: "Don't worry, although your future development potential is not bad, it still doesn't meet my standards!"