It was fortunate that He Yin and Zong Mi had taken the children over. That spared them some unnecessary trouble.
In the warm darkness of night, the hunter's cabin was dim, with only the faint embers left by the burned-out campfire giving off a trace of light. Chiba slowly opened his eyes and turned to look at the bed nearby—not too close, yet not far away either.
After hearing the faint, even breathing, he slowly sat up.
He's asleep...
Listening to the breathing, Chiba confirmed that Yu Ze beside him was fast asleep.
Then...
Once he was certain, Chiba gently lifted his blanket. By the time he set it down without making a sound, he was already standing silently.
It's time to leave! He glanced at the stack of papers placed beside him. The children had gone to sleep early, and Yu Ze had fallen asleep first after exhausting himself from the lively celebration. But Chiba was a ninja whose Chakra had recovered, and one who excelled at taijutsu besides. This much did not count as fatigue, so by the light of the campfire, he had finished writing everything that remained.
A complete basic set of ninjutsu, taijutsu, Shurikenjutsu, and medical techniques had been completed. Both Yu Ze and He Yin could read, and their comprehension was reliable as well. Chiba was now completely at ease.
Even if he were gone, these children would still be able to gain the strength to protect themselves.
It would merely be slower than if he taught them personally. Still, these were only the basics. Even slowly, it would not take that long.
"Whoosh..."
At that moment, as Chiba cast a glance around, the night wind howled past and seeped in through the window, carrying a chill with it.
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