Soul Search

Immediately, Ye Lan slowly closed his eyes...

The air gradually became quiet.

After a while, Ibiki slowly opened his eyes, which meant Ibiki's search was over.

At the same time, Ibiki's face was filled with deep confusion.

He had just used the unique Soul Search Technique of the Anbu, which could directly obtain memory fragments from the interrogated person to acquire information.

But what confused him was that no matter how he searched, he couldn't find any useful information in the mind of the kid in front of him.

All he found was the scene of him being captured by the Anbu two hours ago, but that was completely useless.

Ibiki stared quietly at the kid who called himself Lan.

He thought to himself, "Could it be that this kid has amnesia? Or is he really a war orphan who forcibly forgot his past memories?"

The reason he thought this was because he truly felt that Ye Lan had not resisted his technique at all, but had instead been very cooperative!

Ye Lan also opened his eyes and looked at Ibiki quietly.

Looking at the clear eyes of the young man in front of him, Ibiki sighed softly, "Alas, it seems I have wronged you."

Ye Lan rolled his eyes, "Then why aren't you letting me go quickly?!"

Hearing this, a hint of awkwardness flashed across Ibiki's face. He clapped his hands together, and the cage that bound Ye Lan instantly disappeared. The surrounding scenery also changed, returning to the small dark room where Ye Lan had first entered.

Ye Lan sat on the chair, stretched, and then turned to ask, "Can I leave now?"

Ibiki stood and said, "Of course, you can leave anytime."

"Oh!"

Ye Lan responded deliberately loudly and then strode out. He didn't want to stay in this oppressive little dark room at all.

"Kid, wait a moment."

Ibiki's voice came from behind again.

Ye Lan impatiently turned his head and replied, "Brother Ibiki, what is it now?"

"Hm?"

Ibiki was stunned.

"How do you know my name is Ibiki?"

Ye Lan cursed himself for letting his guard down.

He quickly responded, "That's because I overheard some Anbu brothers talking about it on my way here."

"Hmm..."

Ibiki didn't press further. He then said to Ye Lan, "I called you here because I want to tell you that from now on, you are a person of Konohagakure. I will inform the Third Hokage about your information, so you can rest assured. He should arrange your accommodation. Also, if you encounter any difficulties in the future, just mention my name. The Anbu Interrogation Department always welcomes you."

"Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the system's hidden mission and successfully obtaining the Ninjutsu Fire Dragon Flame Bullet!"

Ye Lan was also taken aback.

"Is this a confirmation?"

He hadn't expected Ibiki's attitude to change so drastically, even saying the Interrogation Department welcomed him.

However, he harbored no ill will towards Ibiki. On the contrary, he had a very good impression of Ibiki's discerning and forthright personality.

"Thank you, Brother Ibiki. I will consider it carefully," Ye Lan said with a smile, his previous arrogant demeanor gone.

Ibiki stood in place, watching Ye Lan walk away step by step. He didn't necessarily need Ye Lan to join the Anbu, but he felt a strong affinity for Ye Lan and believed he had potential.

After all, such a calm and composed personality wasn't something everyone possessed.