As the one who had taken the lead and served as bait, Makoto Ito had not been physically injured, but having suffered the greatest fright, he still recuperated at home for two days before returning to the Ninja Academy.
As for the other three girls, they had run so fast that they completely forgot there was one unlucky fellow who had failed to get away.
Of course, the fact that he had not fainted from fright and had still been able to run was already quite impressive. Genjutsu that directly affected the mind was not something children could withstand.
"Our first outing went badly. Looks like we still haven't trained enough."
Wearing an old-fashioned round cap that she had found who knew where, Futaba Tsumugi rested her chin on her hands and worried, "Teacher Aburame said he had never even heard of any Blue Monk. That's really strange. I only came to that conclusion after looking through so much information. Makoto, didn't you notice anything before you passed out?"
Still somewhat listless and shaken, Makoto Ito answered, "I always thought it was Teacher Aburame. How was I supposed to know it was a monster in disguise?"
Nagi Gekko, the purple-haired girl with a longsword on her back, said, "I have no idea what kind of monster it was, but it was terrifying. Miyuki, didn't you used to have a pet called 'Sea Monk'? Was it the same kind of monster?"
"Huh, I think that did happen. It's been so long that I'd almost forgotten. Let me think."
Miyuki tilted her head and recalled for a moment, "I remember someone seemed to have borrowed it. It was a very kind auntie, but I can't remember who she was. My mother should know. I'll go home and ask her."
"Really?"
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