"Phew... Forget it. After all that, there probably isn't anything left."
What about those three Genin?
Never mind. I'd better get going!
Lin Cheng glanced at Luyuwan's unrecognizable remains, then at the bodies of the three Kirigakure Genin not far away.
He shook his head and turned to leave.
Snowflakes drifted down from the sky.
They slowly blanketed the bodies on the ground, as if telling the story of how little they had mattered...
After a long while, a young man of about seventeen or eighteen, who looked much like Luyuwan, arrived at the scene.
When he found Luyuwan's mangled body, he let out a furious roar, then immediately chased after Lin Cheng in the direction he had gone.
Name: Lin Cheng
Age: 5 years old
Level: Elite Genin
Strength: 10
Speed: 19
Stamina: 19
Mental Strength: 48
Chakra: 100
Attribute: Water
Skills:
Substitution Technique Level 1, Transformation Technique Level 1, Clone Technique Level 1, Water Body Flicker Technique Level 1.
Water Release: Hidden Mist Technique Level 1, Water Prison Technique Level 1, Great Waterfall Technique Level 1, Water Dragon Bullet Technique Level 1, Water Clone Technique Level 1.
In a forest, Lin Cheng studied his status panel while tearing at a rabbit leg with his teeth and using the surrounding snow to cover the traces of his fire.
He knew that once the other ninja from Kirigakure discovered their comrades had been killed, they would send stronger enemies after him.
He was weak right now!
There was so much he needed to do!
Increase his chakra reserves, use the system's power to learn more ninjutsu, and find companions he could rely on!
But most urgent of all was escaping the pursuit from Kirigakure!
He thought about how he didn't know when the enemy would arrive, then created another Water Clone.
He set off ahead, while the clone followed, stepping in his footprints.
After a long while, when the snowfall had grown heavier, the clone finally parted ways with the real him and continued in the direction he had originally taken.
Meanwhile, the real Lin Cheng leaped off a nearby cliff.
He had already confirmed that the trees below would be enough to save his life.
They would also help conceal his tracks!
Most importantly, if the memories of his body's original owner were right...
That direction led to the Kaguya Clan.
As he leaped, Lin Cheng's voice drifted away on the wind, soft and childish.
"There's still time! Kimimaro! I'm coming, my chosen companion..."
Half a month later, Lin Cheng's chakra reserves had reached the level of a Chunin, but in the end, he still couldn't escape his pursuer.
He was caught less than a hundred miles from the Kaguya Clan's settlement.
When he saw the man's face, a flicker of surprise crossed Lin Cheng's eyes.
"Kid! Surprised?"
Kongyoumaru looked at the boy before him with murderous intent and arrogant pride in his eyes.
"I am a little surprised! Looks like you're related to that arrogant fool."
Lin Cheng nodded, openly admitting it.
He even took the chance to taunt him.
"Ar-ro-gant fool?! Is that what you thought of Luyuwan?"
At Lin Cheng's provocation, Kongyoumaru's eyes narrowed sharply.
"I sensed traces of the Hidden Mist Technique where you killed Luyuwan!"
"That's right! That idiot did use that technique!
And it was using that technique that got him killed!
What? Do you want to choose the same technique and die by my hand too?"
Lin Cheng lifted his chin slightly and asked calmly.
"Heh! You arrogant brat!
Who gave you the nerve to say something like that to a Jounin?"
Kongyoumaru's hands blurred through a rapid sequence of seals, and a thick mist rose again.
Kongyoumaru and Lin Cheng instantly disappeared into the dense fog.
"Kid! I'll make sure you die the same way Luyuwan did!"
Kongyoumaru's cold, murderous voice rang out through the unseen mist.
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