After three hours of hard work by the two little guys, the entire hot spring hotel was cleaned spotlessly and looked brand new in the early morning.
The damaged hall was renovated by Shinji, the damaged floors and tatami were also replaced with brand new ones by Shinji very efficiently, and the doors were reinstalled after cleaning.
"The only thing left is the roof."
Shinji nodded and said, and then looked to the side. Although it was not obvious from the outside, you could feel the fatigue from the breathing sounds of the two little guys who tried their best to hide the sound of fatigue.
"The rest will come back tomorrow, take a break and rest!"
Looking at Shinji, who was grinning with his hands on his hips, Bai and Kimimaro had an inexplicable look in their eyes, as if they were relieved with some kind of indifferent joy.
Cleaning the hot spring is not a simple task, especially when no one takes care of it for a long time, but Kimimaro cleaned the hot spring until the marble floor was shining.
Although he didn't tell Kimimaro, the other party still found the location of the spring, tried to block it, drained the dirty water and cleaned the hot spring pool.
In the misty men's soup.
Glancing at Kimimaro, who was sitting quietly in the men's hot spring pool with a towel on his head, he understood that Shinji, who had used his bloodstain ability to block the spring with bones, didn't say anything.
"The First Clan"
After all, the team is not all together yet. Once they are all together, they will be given some necessary education.
Chi——
Bai, who pushed open the sliding door and walked in, looked at the bright and steaming luxurious men's soup, and there was some surprise in his eyes.
"Is this a hot spring? It's amazing!"
At this time, Shinji clearly noticed that the expression of Kimimaro beside him was a little stiff for some reason. After following Kimimaro's gaze, he realized that Kimimaro didn't know that Bai was not a girl until now.
Although he was a little surprised, after thinking about it Shinji came up with the reason. After all, these two little guys had never gone to the toilet together since they met.
After soaking in the hot spring, Kimimaro faced another set of small skirts that Shinji brought out and the question "Do you want to try it too?", Kimimaro made the second decision of his own after freedom.
"No."
Throughout the night, Shinji watched the footage recorded by the monitor at maximum speed. Although the time span was a bit long, the monitor only operated with the aura of a creature, so the total working time of the monitor was not that long.
After just twelve hours of screening out all the people who ignored the rules and caused havoc in the hotel, Shinji made a new decision.
Next time, let Er Gou send a White Zetsu to keep an eye on it.
Over the past few years, a total of 81 waves of people have passed by and stayed here. Only 20 waves of people who were suspected of being refugees abided by the rules during their stay and would clean up and take away their household garbage when they left.
Most of the rest are wandering ninjas, pirates, bandits, and pickpockets.
Forget about the rules, these people were forced to break open the vending machines.
Not to mention the large batteries responsible for the hotel's power supply, various electrical appliances such as refrigerators, televisions, and lamps, they also took away tables, chairs, bedding in the hotel room, and even pots and pans in the kitchen.
Also, there were several chases and murders in the hotel, but the bodies were all disposed of. Judging from the surveillance, they should be so-called bounty hunters.
Among them, Shinji also discovered a real "old" character who is familiar with this world but has never seen it before - Kakuzu.
Shinji slapped his forehead, isn't this related to that Akatsuki Organization?
Because of the surveillance, Shinji did not leave the room until the afternoon. At this time, the roof of the hotel had been repaired by Bai and Kimimaro, who had gotten up early.
Looking at Bai holding the dirty hotel yukata and sheets that were taller than a person, as if they were about to be cleaned, Shinji once again felt the full power of a wife in Bai's body.
It's the world's fault, it's really Kishimoto's fault that there are no waves!
After nightfall, Er Gou, who received the summons from Shinji, appeared in Shinji's room on time.
"Take it to investigate. Just take your time. I want all their information. Also, a White Zetsu will be posted outside this hotel to keep a record of everyone who has come. Remember to investigate anyone who does not follow the hotel rules at any time."
Looking at the thick list of names handed over by Shinji, Er Gou patted his chest and agreed, then changed the topic. "Sir Anli, we have investigated that the Ninja Village seems to be targeting Grass Village, and there is more than one Ninja Village."
Shinji had expected this, but he didn't expect it to come so quickly. After all, ninjas are all dogs, and one day they will smell the fragrance of Grass Village's bones (grain seeds).
However, this Grass Village was exposed a little too quickly, and it was not in line with Grass Village's usual caution and cleverness. From this look of it, there might be a traitor.
That's the only possibility.
"I understand, just keep watching and let me know if anything happens. Also, there is a kid named Karin in Grass Village, who can provide some protection in the dark."
For some things promised, Shinji will indeed do it. This is a matter of principle.
"I understand, Master Anli."
After staying in the hotel for another two days, Shinji took the two little guys and left. The main reason was that they were too comfortable being served by Bai for the past two days. Shinji was worried that if he continued like this, he would really become a salty fish or be inspired to have some new hobbies.
Next, the Grass Village matter is imminent. Some Hidden Cloud Village and the ninja Muramasa suspected of being Hidden Cloud Village are ready to take action.
Although it didn't matter whether the grass ninja lived or died, Karin had promised her mother that she would take her away, so she couldn't break her promise. At least Karin must be saved from those bandits.
For the rest, it depends on fate.
Because he and the two little guys were walking and stopping along the way in search of memories (information house), Shinji was not traveling very fast, and it took a full month to reach Land of Grass.
Along the way, Shinji still didn't teach Bai and Kimimaro anything. He just wanted the two of them to see this world they had never seen before.
See more and think more, this is the only teaching Shinji has given them so far. Bai and Kimimaro also listened to Shinji's words and silently recorded all the scenery and various situations in the world they saw along the way in their little heads.
Land of Grass, Grass Village.
late at night.
The fire continued, and the rapid footsteps did not stop.
Sounds of killing, screams, wailing, and whimpering.
Even without entering the village, Shinji could still smell the pungent smell of blood.
This is the world of ninja created by Six Paths Sage.
Although Shinji really wanted to make a mockery of it, but after thinking about it, he decided to forget it. After all, this kind of thing that is essentially robbery is not impossible in reality.
Shinji glanced at Bai and Kimimaro. Bai's eyes widened and his eyes trembled slightly because it was the first time he saw such a scene and because he had never been exposed to ninjas.
Kimimaro was very calm. After all, Kimimaro had seen many such scenes.
"Follow me."
After saying this, Shinji took the lead and stepped into the door of Grass Village. Bai Tinghua followed silently, while Kimimaro took out two arm bones and held them in his hands.
Looking at Kimimaro who seemed to be taking the initiative to act as a bodyguard, Shinji stopped and his tone was slightly serious.
"You told me to follow me, you don't have to do anything."
Kimimaro frowned, but in the end he threw the two bone spurs to the ground without retorting, and stood honestly behind Shinji with Bai.
"Also, use that ability less in the future. If you use it too much, you will die. I have only one request for you. Never die in front of me."
Having said that, Shinji started off again. The two little guys followed without thinking.
Grass Village, a house in a remote corner.
Six-year-old Karin was hiding under the bed, holding his head and crying, not even daring to breathe. In order to protect himself, his mother had just taken the initiative to expose herself to the ninjas from other villages who had launched an attack on the village tonight for unknown reasons.
What happened to the mother who just let out a scream and then became silent again? Karin didn't dare to think about it, as if just thinking about it would be a hell-like scene.
brush! Snap! winter!
Guluulu--
There seemed to be the sound of a sharp blade cutting through the air and the sound of something heavy falling on the ground and rolling toward him, and then Karin heard a man's voice.
"Come out. All the enemies are dead. At least I want to see my mother for the last time."
As the voice fell, the object rolling toward him finally stopped beside the bed. That is...
Head! A head wearing Hidden Cloud Village forehead protector!
Karin's eyes widened and he covered his mouth hard to keep from screaming, and then Karin heard his mother's furious voice.
"Come out, Karin, it's... okay."
Seeing Karin's Mother who had lost too much blood and was on his deathbed, and Karin who was kneeling on the ground unable to stop crying, this kind of scene made Shinji feel a little strange in his heart.
"I'm here to fulfill my promise."
Hearing the sound, Karin's Mother once again refused to extend his arms to his daughter to bite him, then turned his head and looked at Shinji standing aside and the two children behind him.
"Thank you, benefactor."
After sincerely thanking him, Karin's Mother squeezed out the last bit of strength, turned his face to look at Karin, and stretched out his hand to wipe the tears on Karin's face.
"Live well, Karin."
After saying that, Karin's Mother closed his eyes completely with a kind of relieved expression, and the hand that was stroking Karin's face and wiping his tears fell down.
"Mom——"
Looking at the scene in front of him, Byakugan, who was infected by Karin's deep torrent of sadness, felt a flash of unbearability. He clenched his fists and took the initiative to walk out from behind Shinji.
Compared to Bai who took the initiative to comfort Karin, Kimimaro did not move. His mind was still filled with the killing skills of Shinji who had just walked along the village road.
Skilled, neat, without any unnecessary movements.
Kimimaro even doubted whether those ninjas who were killed by Shinji along the way felt any pain at all.
Daybreak.
Shinji also didn't expect that the team's first teamwork would be to bury someone... ahem, no, it was to hold a funeral.
Originally, Karin was the only one dragging the body. Then Bai seemed to be unable to stand it anymore and followed him to help. Then Kimimaro hesitated for some reason and also went.
Seeing Karin not only his mother, but also Grass Village ninjas and villagers preparing for a proper burial, Shinji was also a little confused.
Could it be that Karin hasn't been abused by grass ninjas yet?
Karin's arm with almost no teeth marks helped Shinji support this guess. Although I don't know what happened specifically, the attitude of Grass Village guys towards Karin's family should have changed a lot after he passed by.
Shinji did not help or speak, but quietly watched the three little guys carrying the corpse in silence from dawn to dusk.
The second morning comes, and the second dusk falls.
The three of them rarely took long breaks. When they were tired, they made a tacit agreement to take a break, drink some cold water and eat some rice balls, and then continue working.
In the early morning of the third day, I looked at UU Reading, who had been standing in front of countless irregular tombs for more than half an hour.
There were three little guys with dirty faces and clothes that were already in disarray. Shinji turned around and said his first sentence in more than two days.
"From today on, the three of you will officially become my disciples, let's go."
In the morning, Shinji, who had just left Grass Village with three little guys, met Konoha ninja who was suspected of being asked for help by a grass ninja.
The leading ninjas are also Shinji, the very familiar Kakashi, and the less familiar Uchiha Shisui.
The moment he saw Shinji, Kakashi's heart skipped a beat.
"Hey, Kakashi-chan."
Looking at the grinning blue-haired young man who actively greeted him, Kakashi really didn't dare to say "mmp" in his heart.
This Grass Village Kakashi feels that it doesn't matter whether he goes or not. There is absolutely no way that any village left alive by this master will be left!
"Kakashi... what's wrong?" Shisui asked.
"He is...Angra Mainyu..."
"What?!"
"Anyway, you lead the people to retreat first. Lord Hokage said that whenever you encounter him, no matter what kind of mission, you must retreat."
"But..." Shisui hesitated to speak.