"Don't ask so many questions!" The other man was clearly much more seasoned. "Lord Pain, as one of the cabinet elders, naturally has his own reasons. Just obey orders!"
Mirai walked down the street. The customs of the Land of Demons were similar to Konoha's, but its area was much larger. By the time he reached the streets in the city center, there were even more people. When they saw Pain and Shion, they respectfully bowed, then looked at Mirai one after another, guessing at his identity.
Mirai turned a deaf ear to the conversations around him. He glanced at Pain beside him, then at Shion, who was missing two heads. In the end, he could not help asking Pain, "I don't understand your intentions. Why do you trust me enough to let me in?"
Pain seemed to know Mirai would have questions and was not surprised in the slightest. Instead, he smiled at little Shion, who was hopping around in the air and tying her hair into a bundle, and said, "Because Shion believes in you."
That's right, Shion thinks Uncle is a good person. Little Shion tilted her head and answered happily. Then she raised her tiny hand, took Mirai's hand, and gave it a shake.
"La la, Shion made a good uncle today~!"
Mirai's mouth twitched. Was that supposed to be a good thing...? And... I'm not old yet!
Mirai screamed inwardly, then stroked his furry chin.
I'm still very young!
After walking for a while, Mirai had no idea where Pain was taking him, but he did not care. Even if there was any danger, he could leave in an instant.
Even in the Hokage Office, he could escape with the Body Flicker Technique, let alone in the Land of Demons, a small place with very