As for those two birds, Xing En figured that was understandable. After all, the two Chocobos had carried him and Uchiha Madara to the monkeys' territory. But what did the owner have to do with it? He had contributed nothing at all.
"It's no trouble, no trouble. Let's head back quickly. I'll make you a good meal, and we can talk while we eat," the owner said to Xing En with a smile.
"Why do I feel like you're being a little too enthusiastic now? This definitely can't be a good thing," Xing En said.
"Didn't you two help our village solve such a huge problem? You gave us displaced people a place of our own. We can only repay such kindness with a meal," the owner said with a smile.
"You weren't this good at talking just now," Xing En said.
The owner carefully led his two Chocobos while Uchiha Madara and Xing En followed behind him. The three of them headed toward the owner's home.
Once they arrived at the owner's house, the owner went to busy himself in the back. Uchiha Madara and Xing En sat where they had sat before.
"Where are we heading next? How far is it from here to Stone Valley?" Uchiha Madara asked Xing En.
"It's quite far. Going from here to Stone Valley is the shortest route, but don't you want to stop in Red Rock City?" Xing En said.
"If this is the shortest route, then I'll set off directly from here today. The road ahead will only get harder to travel. Going to Red Rock City would just delay me," Uchiha Madara said.
"That doesn't count as delaying you. People need rest when they're traveling. Don't you want to find somewhere to rest properly?" Xing En said.
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