Unfortunately, understanding it did no good. Even if they knew the attacks along the way had been special training arranged by their own Devil Teacher, they had nothing to say.
At most, they could curse in their hearts that the Devil Teacher was inhuman, while still putting on thoroughly respectful expressions.
Sarutobi Toru did not care what the three of them thought. You could control other people's mouths, but could you control their hearts?
Still, he seriously treated all three of them. With his current level of Medical Ninjutsu, not even a scar would remain after a few days.
That was also why Sarutobi Toru could put his three disciples through such devilish training.
Once the three had been treated, Sarutobi Toru waved a hand. "I'll give you half a month to rest. Gather again in half a month and prepare to take part in the Chunin Exam."
The trio immediately looked overjoyed at Sarutobi Toru's words, though their expressions also held disbelief and caution.
In truth, they had already reached the limits of their potential. No matter what training they underwent, they would not improve much further. Therefore, Sarutobi Toru no longer put them through any more training. A healthy mindset was still necessary. He could not let his disciples develop some kind of post-traumatic aftereffects.
Though he had already left enormous psychological shadows on all three of them.
Time passed slowly. A week later, in the Land of Iron.
"So cold! This country is completely different from the Land of Wind!" Pakura, dressed in a revealing backless outfit, shivered as she spoke.
"Can't be helped. The Land of Iron seems to be cold all year round. The time we came is already one of its rare warmer periods, so just bear with it." Rasa breathed into his hands