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"Yeling, I'm heading out to host some guests later, so there's no need to prepare lunch for me today," Qile said, chewing his breakfast while turning his head to give instructions to Yeling, who stood quietly by his side.

However, Yeling, who had been silently keeping watch, unexpectedly shook her head slightly upon hearing this and responded in a soft voice, "Might I be permitted to accompany you?"

"Hm? Follow me? Outside?" Qile was taken aback, his hand freezing mid-motion as he reached for a dish.

He lifted his head, staring at Yeling with a face full of curiosity, as if trying to discern some hidden meaning from her delicate features.

But soon, as if suddenly recalling something, Qile didn't refuse her request. Instead, he smiled, nodded, and said slowly, "Bringing you along is fine. As it happens, I was just worrying about not knowing which places in Konoha are suitable for hosting guests!"

Upon hearing Qile's consent, Yeling's expression remained unchanged; she simply bowed slightly to him.

Seeing this, Qile waved his hand hurriedly to signal that such formalities were unnecessary. He then leaned in, lowering his voice to a conspiratorial whisper, "Actually, you really don't need to be so formal and reserved with me. And let me tell you a secret: the day I'm finally in charge, I'll find a way to get you transferred from the clan leader. By then, you'll be able to regain your freedom!" After saying this, Qile gave Yeling a playful wink.

Looking at Yeling, one could tell at a glance that she hadn't been subjected to any mental conditioning or brainwashing.

Precisely because of this, he felt it was a terrible waste for someone so independent and skilled in ninjutsu to be nothing more than a maid.

Hearing this, Yeling was slightly stunned, but she quickly returned to her usual state. She didn't say anything else, responding only with an extremely gentle smile.

However, looking at Yeling, who didn't seem particularly excited, Qile felt she didn't believe what he had said...

Consequently, he hurriedly emphasized and explained again, "Please, rest assured. As long as my planned strategy goes smoothly, I'm afraid it won't take more than two months... three months at most, and you will definitely be free from these shackles. And by then, you'll have every opportunity to become an outstanding ninja of Konoha!"

Even though Qile spoke quite formally, surprisingly, Yeling still didn't show much joy.

Her face remained adorned with that gentle, spring-breeze-like smile, making it impossible to fathom her true inner thoughts.

She said softly, "I understand. Please rest after your meal. I will head to Elder Yan now."

"Ah? Uh... then I'll leave it to you." Qile scratched his head, nodding in a daze.

Afterward, his gaze locked onto Yeling's back as she left the courtyard. He felt there was something strange about her. He furrowed his brows slightly, struggling to pinpoint the source of this odd feeling.

He pondered for a moment, but his mind remained a chaotic mess, unable to find a clear thread. With no other choice, he shook his head slightly, temporarily casting the doubt aside.

Immediately after, Qile turned and picked up the empty plate, walking slowly toward the kitchen.

Although he didn't show any obvious resistance to Yeling's meticulous care, he was still capable of washing a dish himself.

Soon, Qile cleaned the plate and placed it neatly in the cupboard. Having finished, he walked out of the kitchen in high spirits and returned to the courtyard.

The sun was perfect, spilling into every corner of the garden, making the colorful flowers and lush greenery appear even more vibrant.

Qile strolled to the steps by the corridor and sat down casually.

He gazed at the beautiful scenery with nothing to do, a faint sense of peace and leisure rising in his heart.

Time ticked away, and the wait felt exceptionally long and dull.

Just then, his calm thoughts suddenly rippled—he remembered a series of events from the original story.

Almost subconsciously, Qile stood up abruptly and walked quickly into the house. He searched rapidly, and before long, he found a piece of paper and a pen in a drawer.

Then, he sat at the table impatiently, spread out the paper, picked up the pen, and as the tip touched the surface, he began to write with a rustling sound...

He didn't record the major events; instead, he focused on writing down individual names and locations.

According to his plan, as long as he listed these names and places one by one, he would be able to connect everything that would happen in the Ninja World in the future!

Just as he was buried in his writing, Yeling returned silently.

Seeing Qile completely engrossed in his work, she didn't make a sound but stepped closer.

However, to her surprise, while she could barely recognize one or two of the characters Qile had written, the vast majority were completely foreign and obscure to her.

Still, she didn't ask, or perhaps she didn't care at all. Thus, she simply stood quietly by Qile's side, keeping him company in silence.

Time slipped away, and it was unclear how much had passed.

Finally, Qile shook his slightly stiff head, then carefully lifted the paper, now densely packed with writing, and held it up to the sunlight to examine it.

At that very moment, Yeling, who had been keeping watch, seized the opportunity and reminded him at just the right time, "Although I do not know what you are writing, if you intend to host guests, you should probably set off now! It is getting quite late."

Hearing this, Qile slowly lifted his head and looked at the woman before him. As their eyes met, he said softly, "Keep this paper safe in my bedroom. I'll go take a shower, and then we'll go host the guests." With that, he stood up from his seat.

The moment he rose, Qile looked up sharply at Yeling, who was standing to the side, and asked, "Does Madara know I've awakened my eyes?"

Facing Qile's sudden question, Yeling still wore that gentle, spring-breeze-like smile, answering in a soft tone, "If you have not informed the clan leader, then he does not know."

Hearing this reply, Qile felt a surge of doubt. Logically speaking, as a maid arranged by Madara to be by his side, Yeling should have reported such an important matter to Madara immediately.

Yet, as it stood, she hadn't revealed his eye awakening at all!

Could it be that Yeling wasn't sent by Madara to keep an eye on him?