Hope

In a quiet little valley on the outskirts of the Royal Capital of the Land of Fire, Kiki strolled in carrying two Food Boxes. She had barely turned a corner when a black shadow snatched the Food Boxes from her hands. Such nimble movements were already comparable to those of an ordinary genin.

"Hehehe... Let's see what we're having today?" A black-haired little girl of six or seven sat atop a protruding rock, hugging the Food Boxes as she grinned and opened them. Then her delicate little face fell, and she said with great disgust, "Ugh... Stir-fried carrots and green peppers again. They taste awful!"

"You look pretty lively! You don't seem sick at all. Did Little Fū lie again?" Kiki asked with a smile as she looked up at the little one sitting above her. At the same time, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief. When she had visited yesterday, the little girl had still looked utterly listless. Today, she was brimming with energy.

Hearing Kiki's words, the little girl immediately pretended she could not hold the Food Boxes steadily. "Ah... My head is still a little dizzy..."

Before her scheme could succeed, Kiki said, "If you spill those Food Boxes, you'll be eating stir-fried carrots and green peppers for the next month." At once, the little girl tightened her grip! Eating stir-fried carrots and green peppers for a whole month was absolutely a hell-level punishment!

"Big Sister, come down already!" At that moment, a little boy around four or five years old walked out from within the valley. Though he was an adorable little boy, his face was serious and steady, creating such a striking contrast that one could not help wanting to tease him.

The little boy first called the girl down, then gave Kiki a