After eating his fill and getting a good night's rest, Jun Tianlin finally recovered his energy and strength.
Early the next morning, well-rested, Jun Tianlin slowly went downstairs and left the hotel. He picked a direction at random and started wandering around.
He called it wandering, but Jun Tianlin was really trying to get a sense of the whole of Green Peak Town—and, more importantly, to find Yamamoto Ichiki, who was hiding somewhere in town, so he could make things easier for himself later.
After all, the saying "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated" applied in every situation.
To the east was a cluster of casinos, frequented by gamblers—commoners and rich men alike—with bloodshot eyes.
To the west were scattered courtyards whose purpose he couldn't make out.
To the south were red-light districts on one side and hotels on the other, including the one where Jun Tianlin was staying.
To the north stood row upon row of tightly packed homes, mostly occupied by commoners, with a few "villas" belonging to the wealthy.
After spending the whole day wandering aimlessly, Jun Tianlin returned to his hotel room and finally let out a sigh of relief, settling comfortably onto the large bed.
"Aila, I'm absolutely exhausted after today. Still, at least I've quietly surveyed all of Green Peak Town. It was tiring, but I did get something out of it.
"But I never imagined Yamamoto Ichiki would hide from his pursuers in the red-light district to the south, working as a brothel keeper! That guy was really willing to sacrifice anything to conceal his identity. If I hadn't happened to pass by and gotten a good look at his face, he might actually have fooled me. What a sly bastard!"
After a bout of exclaiming, Jun Tianlin leaned lazily to one side and stretched out on the large bed. Only then did he let out a satisfied murmur.
"Everything's ready. Now that I've figured out where Yamamoto Ichiki is, I'll make my move as soon as night falls. Tonight is destined to be drenched in blood!"
As he murmured, Jun Tianlin closed his eyes and slowly drifted off to rest.
In the blink of an eye, the sun sank below the horizon, and darkness completely settled in.
In the dead of night, Jun Tianlin, who had been resting, suddenly opened his eyes. He flipped over and sat up, his gaze so bright it was clearly visible even in the darkness.
He slowly stood and walked to the edge of the room. After opening the tightly shut window, he looked up at the now-dark sky and smiled faintly.
"Dark and windy night, perfect for killing. It's completely dark now, just the cover I need. Looks like it's time to make my move!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Jun Tianlin strode from the window to the table, snatched up the Ninja Tool Pouch lying on it, and quickly strapped it to his lower back. Then his figure flashed, and he leapt straight out the window.
"Crack."
With a soft sound, Jun Tianlin landed silently on the grass in the hotel's back courtyard.
He raised his head and glanced at the dark sky. Using the few scattered lights to make out the way, he lightly touched down with his right foot and sped toward the junction up ahead on his left.
"Whoosh, whoosh."
Riding the night breeze, Jun Tianlin made several turns before finally slowing down and stopping in front of a large building.
"Night Fragrance Garden."
Looking at the sign, which seemed steeped in the scent of cosmetics, Jun Tianlin chuckled. He swayed, pushed off lightly with his feet, and easily leapt onto the roof.
Looking up again, Jun Tianlin used the few remaining lights inside Night Fragrance Garden to locate his destination. Then he lowered himself, softened his steps, and quickly crept closer.
Following the rooftops of Night Fragrance Garden, Jun Tianlin easily reached the outer courtyard at the back. This was where all the brothel keepers of Night Fragrance Garden lived!
"Heh heh heh, finally found you. Yamamoto Ichiki, your time is up!"
Looking at the room where one of the brothel keepers lived, Jun Tianlin's eyes turned cold. He crouched low, soundlessly leapt down from the roof, and landed beside the room's window.
"Click."
Without a sound, he reopened the closed window, bent at the waist, and slipped easily inside.
He quietly stood up and scanned one bed after another in the darkness. At last, Jun Tianlin fixed his gaze on the bed at the far left, beside the wall.
The person sleeping on that bed was Yamamoto Ichiki, a Chunin rogue ninja from Kumogakure!
Without another move to spare, Jun Tianlin hurried to Yamamoto Ichiki's bedside. He extended his right hand, and a sharp Bone Spike shot out from his wrist, driving down toward Yamamoto Ichiki's head as he slept.
"Die, Yamamoto Ichiki!"
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