Sure enough, bringing Hyuga Yukyō here had been the right choice.
Even the secret chamber had already been built, and it looked quite good.
Then the emergency escape route should be ready as well.
Step by step, Chiba walked down the dim staircase, inspecting it as a satisfied thought crossed his mind.
Before long, the staircase came to an end, revealing a square secret chamber that was not large but could easily accommodate everyone here. It had tables, chairs, and beds, along with preserved game, furs, ninja tools, and weapons. Clearly, it was a place where they could hide out for a while in a crisis.
This was not only a secret chamber, but also a temporary shelter.
If they had thought things through thoroughly, then the escape route was very likely hidden inside this chamber as well.
After all, if Chiba had designed this secret chamber, he definitely would have placed the escape route here.
Otherwise, if they took shelter here and were discovered by the enemy, they would truly have no way out but death.
"Have newcomers come here?"
After entering the secret chamber, Chiba did not waste words or offer any appraisal. Instead, he asked the question that had arisen the moment he entered.
"Mm, there are about a dozen more people."
Hyuga Yukyō no longer looked angry or grim. His expression had become completely serious as he nodded and spoke.
Since arriving here, he had indeed taken in two groups of orphans. Nearly twenty people now lived in this small camp. They were all victims of the war, brought back by Yu Ze and Zong Mi. After conducting a thorough screening, he had allowed them to stay and taught them ninjutsu and the basics of being a ninja.
However, compared with Yu Ze, Zong Mi, He