Meiqiu

As the Ninja Cats watched Shinji, Shinji was also observing the various Ninja Cats around him.

The Land of Cats was located in a ruined city, so parts of its structure had been preserved.

Since the original owner had never been here before, Shinji didn't know much about the Land of Cats.

Upon arriving, he discovered it was completely different from what he had imagined.

Not only were there many Ninja Cats coming and going on the streets, but there were also all sorts of shops, with neon signs and hawkers' cries filling the air.

He even saw a hair salon among them.

A poster of an elegant White Cat was hanging at the entrance, advertising a promotion offering free coupons.

"Here."

For a moment, Shinji didn't know how to describe his current feelings.

After walking around the streets, he found a Ninja Cat that specialized in selling information.

"Meow."

The Tricolor Cat, lounging on a wooden stump, let out a lazy meow before extending a chubby paw towards Shinji.

Shinji blinked in surprise. "What for?"

The Tricolor Cat glanced at Shinji. "Even if you're from the Uchiha Clan, you still have to pay to get information here!"

Shinji took out five hundred yuan and handed it to the Tricolor Cat's chubby paw.

The Tricolor Cat took the money and then extended its paw again. "Not enough!"

Shinji was speechless. "You rascal! I'm just asking for some information, and five hundred yuan isn't enough?"

The Tricolor Cat looked completely self-righteous. "Information costs one thousand per inquiry! Even if your clan leader came... Never mind, what do you want to know?"

Shinji couldn't be bothered to argue with the fat cat. "I'm looking for a Ninja Cat that's good at stealth, and preferably knows a bit of Medical Ninjutsu."

"That's a high requirement!"

The Tricolor Cat's lazy demeanor vanished as it rubbed its paws together and vividly described the stealthy Ninja Cats in the Land of Cats.

Stealth was actually a racial specialty for Ninja Cats, so there were many who were good at it.

However, Ninja Cats who knew Medical Ninjutsu were rare. Even in the Land of Cats, only a few met the requirements.

"One-Eyed Dragon, Mitsuha, Yugimaru."

After bidding farewell to the Tricolor Cat, Shinji strolled through the Land of Cats, considering the three candidates the Tricolor Cat had provided.

Among the three Ninja Cats:

'One-Eyed Dragon' was the most famous. He had a summoning contract with a Jonin from the Uchiha Clan and had recently become unemployed.

'Mitsuha' was second, with ordinary strength and experience.

As for 'Yugimaru,' it was rumored to be a young, underage cat with no combat experience and no summoning contract with any ninja, making it the least famous of the three.

Shinji's purpose in contracting a Ninja Cat was to steal Fugaku Uchiha's Mangekyo Sharingan from Danzo's Root base.

This was a dirty job!

Being famous wasn't necessarily a good thing, so after much thought, he decided to meet 'Yugimaru' first, who was the least famous and had no summoning contract with any ninja.

Following the address given by the Tricolor Cat, Shinji wound his way through the alleys and finally found 'Yugimaru's' home in a narrow alley in the Land of Cats.

It was a dilapidated small house, and faint noises could be heard from within.

He glanced at the house number: Sakagura Town, No. 33.

"This is it!"

Knock, knock.

Shinji walked straight up and knocked on the door.

Soon, the door opened, and a small black cat peeked out. Its gaze fell on Lin Zhen, and it looked him up and down. "Uchiha Clan?"

Shinji nodded and then asked, "Are you Yugimaru?"

The black cat's interest was immediately piqued. It introduced itself, "That's right, I am 'The Pet of Night. Elf Under the Moon. Demon. Shadow Master. Maru'!"

The small black cat in front of him was not large, and its voice was childish, yet it deliberately sounded old and mature, which was quite comical.

Shinji curled his lip. "Just tell me what you can do!"

Yugimaru immediately chimed in, "Good question! I'm not only skilled in over ten types of Ninjutsu, but I've also mastered Medical Ninjutsu, and..."

"And what?"

Yugimaru didn't answer. It immediately formed hand seals with its paws.

Swish.

Instantly, Yugimaru shrank into the shadow beneath it. Shinji's vision was left with only a barely perceptible shadow on the ground.

Shinji was stunned. "What is this...?"

Yugimaru then emerged from the shadow, looking smug. "Heh heh, this isn't just any ordinary Ninjutsu!"

Shinji's eyes lit up. "It's you! I'm going to sign a summoning contract with you!"

"No rush!"

Yugimaru waved its front paws in front of Shinji.

Then, it spread its paws open, its expression arrogant. "I, the great Yugi of the Land of Cats. Beloved of the Night. Spirit under the Moon. Oni. Master of Shadows. Maru, am destined to become famous throughout the Ninja World. Not just any ninja can sign a contract with me!"

Shinji frowned slightly. "What are your conditions?"

Yugimaru circled Lin Zhen once, looking him up and down with a discerning gaze. "Have you awakened the Sharingan? What's your position in the Konoha Military Police Force? Are you a Chunin yet? Do you get an allowance?"

Shinji's expression became a little unnatural, feeling like he was at a job interview.

Yugimaru wagged its tail. "Heh heh, don't tell me you're still just a Genin who hasn't even awakened the Sharingan."

Shinji said, "Uh, I'm still attending the Ninja Academy."

Yugimaru spat softly. "A student? Tsk, how much money can you have?"

Just then, an orange cat walked over carrying a case of sake and placed it in front of Yugimaru. "Meiqiu, this is the sake your dad ordered yesterday. When are you going to settle the bill?"

Yugimaru, who had been arrogant moments before, suddenly stiffened. "What? He. He ordered another case of sake?"

The orange cat sighed at Yugimaru. "Sigh, Meiqiu, don't say I didn't look out for you. This bill can't be delayed any longer. I'll give you three more days at most! Also, Hanmaki asked me to remind your mom about the money for the perm."

With that, the orange cat shook its head and walked away.

Yugimaru's face was stiff as it shifted its gaze to Shinji, looking flustered. "Actually, I'm not familiar with that cat from just now. I don't understand what it's saying at all!"

Shinji nodded. "I understand, Meiqiu."

"My name is Yugimaru!"

Shinji nodded seriously. "Okay, Meiqiu!"

Meiqiu covered its face with its paws, giving up on correcting Shinji.

Shinji craned his neck and glanced through the crack in the door into the house behind Meiqiu, discovering quite a few Ninja Cats inside.

One particularly plump white female cat, with its hair in perm curlers, was playing cards with several other female cats. On the other side, a black male cat was slumped drunkenly on the sofa, surrounded by empty sake bottles.

In the corner, several black and white kittens were happily playing with a ball of yarn.

Shinji withdrew his gaze. "Supporting the family?"

Meiqiu nodded helplessly. "Life isn't easy."

Shinji confirmed. "Can you use Medical Ninjutsu?"

Meiqiu honestly replied, "Basic healing is no problem."

Shinji then asked, "What was that move just now?"

Meiqiu told the truth. "Shadow Release, but I'm not proficient yet. I can only barely use it at night or in dark places by borrowing the shadows."

"Kekkei Genkai?!"

Shinji rejoiced at the words.

Although Meiqiu wasn't an adult yet, it perfectly met his needs.

Having made up his mind, Shinji said, "I'm very satisfied with your abilities, and I'm sure you'll be satisfied with mine!"

Meiqiu asked curiously, "What are your abilities?"

Shinji leisurely took out his passbook.

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