vncnus Chapter 108 "Even though you've lost your father, you still have me!"
Chapter 108 "Even though you've lost your father, you still have me!"
Chapter 108 "Even though you've lost your father, you still have me!"
Now, Maki is a Chunin.
She diligently cultivates herself every day, leaving early and returning late, never slacking off.
She had heard the rumors circulating in the village, such as "a disciple of a rogue ninja" and "a stain on Sunagakure."
She didn't care at all, and didn't even bother to lift her eyelids.
In front of outsiders, she always presents a sunny, cheerful, and positive image, with a clean smile, bright eyes, and a warm and generous demeanor.
This face won her many friends and shielded her from a lot of unnecessary trouble.
But—she's a pink-faced black-faced woman!
All of this is just about maintaining one's public image.
Just then, Juan, who had just returned from the training field, pushed open the door and stepped lightly into the entryway.
Her gaze swept casually across the room, then suddenly froze, almost causing her to pull out the roll of cloth from her back.
Izumikawa and Yokura were sitting inside.
Her eyes lit up instantly, and the mask of a "sunny girl" on her face was completely removed at that moment, revealing the true joy beneath.
She quickly slipped inside, closed the door, and rushed into Ye Cang's arms.
"teacher!"
The voice was filled with barely suppressed joy, like a child who had finally waited for their parents to return.
Izumi put down the scroll in his hand, glanced at the master and apprentice who were snuggling together, and coughed lightly.
The scene was indeed beautiful. Yekura was mature and her hair had grown long. Both of them were outstanding beauties, and their intimate embrace had a warm and cozy feel to it.
Ye Cang put his arm around Juan and gently patted her back, his voice softening slightly: "Alright, I have some things to take care of here this time, and I also wanted to check on you."
She stepped back slightly and carefully examined the disciple in front of her.
"I can sense that your current strength is quite good, but you are still far from achieving your goal."
Juan's smile faded slightly; she didn't refute, but simply listened quietly.
Yekura's tone became formal: "I have an option here that can enhance your strength. Are you willing—"
She didn't beat around the bush and stated the real purpose of her trip.
What Izumikawa will gain after making a move, what Maki will gain, what he will lose, what the cost will be, and what the risks will be—all of these are explained in detail.
Everything was laid out clearly and openly, without any concealment, embellishment, or so-called "for your own good" advice.
After she finished speaking, she fell silent, and the rest was up to Juan to make her own decision.
Juan lowered his head and fell into deep thought.
Yekura didn't urge him, but simply raised her hand and briefly showed off her current chakra.
That power flowed in her palm, solid, profound, and carrying the scorching heat unique to the Scorching Strike technique.
Even with just a glimpse, her current state is completely different from when she was betrayed by the Sand Village, and even the temperature inside the room has risen considerably.
She didn't say much, but this silent demonstration was the best explanation.
A protective barrier had already been set up inside the room, completely preventing any leakage of any aura.
Otherwise, they wouldn't be sitting here so calmly.
The scorching fireball dissipated in Yekura's palm, and the remaining heat slowly dissipated within the barrier.
"This is only thirty percent of my power." Yekura withdrew her hand and looked at Juan seriously. "Moreover, my chakra level has doubled."
Juan's gaze lingered on the hand that had just unleashed its scorching power, and remained fixed on it for a long time.
With 30% of his power and double his chakra, the teacher's current strength is no longer that of the Pakura who was forced to leave Sunagakure.
She lowered her head and pondered for a long time.
The room was quiet, and the light shone on her face, revealing a mixture of hesitation and determination on her still-youthful features.
Finally, she raised her head, her gaze clear and resolute.
"I do."
She looked at Izumi Kawa sitting over there, and spoke each word with such seriousness that it seemed she wanted to carve those three words into her very bones.
"I am willing to follow in my teacher's footsteps forever."
Ye Cang nodded gently, without saying much, but his eyes showed more tenderness and relief.
"Then come over here."
Izumikawa put down the scroll in his hand, looked up, and looked at the other person.
Juan took a deep breath and stepped forward.
She stood in front of Izumi, her forehead still damp with the light sweat from her training.
A few stray hairs clung to her cheeks, yet her youthful face held a determination beyond her years.
Over the years, through exchanging information with her teachers, she has long since matured from the naive little girl she once was.
She has matured a lot and understands many things she didn't understand before.
Facing Izumi River now, she felt neither fear nor excessive aversion, for he was the teacher's final destination.
She wanted to try her best, even though she already knew that her teacher would never return to Sunagakure.
But she still wanted to clear Ye Cang's name. She couldn't swallow this insult. Even if she "sold" herself to the other party, so what?
But when Izumi's hand reached out, her mind inevitably became a mess.
What will happen? What will be done to my body? Will it hurt a lot? To what extent will it go? Do I need to cooperate? Will the teacher help me?
She just came back from training and is covered in sweat. Is that not a good sign?
Countless thoughts exploded in my mind, fluttering around like a flock of startled birds.
She gritted her teeth, closed her eyes, and waited for that moment to arrive.
Izumi's fingertips touched her forehead, and a warm sensation washed over him.
It felt like hot water dripping onto my forehead, the warmth spreading rapidly.
It spread downwards from her forehead, along her meridians, along her blood vessels, and along every inch of her body, whether she could perceive it or not, slowly invading.
in depth.
Penetrate.
Her tense body trembled violently, like a string stretched to its limit suddenly slackening at a critical point.
My strength seemed to have been drained away; my body went limp, my legs went weak, and I could barely stand.
A pair of hands pressed down on her shoulders from behind.
is teacher.
She whispered to herself, and those hands steadily supported her body, preventing her from falling. A sense of peace washed over her.
The chakra at her brow continued to flow, its intensity increasing, transforming into streams of warm energy that expanded, stretched, and reshaped her meridians.
Her body trembled slightly as the surging chakra acted like an invisible carving knife, slowly sculpting her insides, seemingly shaping her into the form the other party desired.
This feeling is not pain, but it is more difficult to ignore than pain; it is somewhat like the feeling of being enveloped by clouds.
It was as if a door she had never noticed before had been opened to her body, behind which lay a vast world she had never seen before.
She closed her eyes, feeling the changes happening inside her body.
Those chakras took root, grew, and spread within her body, merging with her meridians and intertwining with her chakra system.
She didn't know how much time had passed.
It could take a long time, or it could just be a few breaths.
When she opened her eyes again, the world seemed to have changed.
It wasn't because her vision had become clearer, but because her body had become more sensitive, or because she felt she could "see" more.
She could vaguely sense the flow of chakra within her body, the subtle fluctuations in the air, and even the two completely different powers emanating from Izumi Kawa opposite her.
"How do you feel?" Izumi withdrew his hand and looked at her calmly.
Juan looked down at his hands, clenched his fists, and then relaxed them.
The chakra within his body flowed freely, even more smoothly than before.
She tried to activate the power of the secret technique, and the scroll beside her immediately began to roll, the white scroll moving according to her will.
She looked up at her teacher, Ye Cangzheng, who was smiling at her with eyes full of satisfaction.
"Not bad." Juan smiled, a smile that held a hint of relief and determination. "I feel—I've become stronger."
She turned around, faced Izumi, and bowed solemnly.
"Thanks."
Izumi waved his hand without saying anything more.
He simply picked up the scroll again and put it away, looking outside, his tone flat: "There are still things to do."
"I'll give you some time. I'll wait for you outside, Yekura!"
He got up, pushed open the door, and left the private space for the master and apprentice. Some things were better left unsaid and undiscussed by a third party.
After leaving Juan's house, Izumikawa reached out and took off his sunglasses.
A night breeze swept by, revealing a pair of heterochromatic eyes, one red and one white.
The personnel monitoring the files have now been withdrawn.
The Sand Village didn't have enough manpower to keep a close eye on Pakura's movements.
Especially after the last time the One-Tailed Beast suddenly went berserk and lost a number of people.
"Rokugane—Open!"
Izumi gently covered his left eye, and the veins around his right eye suddenly bulged.
The white eye's insight instantly pierced through layers of houses, streets, and walls, extending in a certain direction.
Based on the spiritual imprint he left behind, they quickly located Gaara's current position.
On the edge of Sunagakure, there stands a solitary little house. Inside, there are no lights, and it is as quiet as an empty shell.
That small figure sat alone in the corner, hugging her knees, sitting by the window, motionless.
There was no crying, no talking to itself, it just stayed there quietly, like a young animal forgotten in a corner.
He's over three years old.
Gaara no longer needs anyone to take care of him and can live on his own.
Izumikawa withdrew his gaze, a slight smile playing on his lips.
"It seems that the spiritual imprint clone I left behind has done a pretty good job as a godfather."
He could tell that Gaara was in good condition overall, judging from his clothing, the neatness of his clothes, and his physical condition.
That clone's role wasn't just to be a companion to the One-Tailed Beast; it also subtly played a softer role in Gaara's mental world.
Answers, guidance, teaching, even how to view the world – Gaara is a child, and the One-Tailed Beast is also a big child.
When he kills Luo Sha, he can even say, "Although you have lost your father, you still have me!"
After making a few jokes, he also found out the situation on Gaara's side.
Izumi put his sunglasses back on, covering his heterochromatic eyes.
The sound of the door opening behind him indicated that Ye Cang's private conversation with his disciple had ended.
"Let's go." He turned around and said to Ye Cang behind him.
The two disappeared silently into the night, leaving only a patch of cold moonlight shining on the closed door.
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