Gathering Information!

Shinku smiled at Ono and said, "Ono, look, all these big brothers and sisters are willing to help you find your family, so don't be scared anymore."

Ono looked gratefully at everyone and nodded vigorously. "Thank you, big brothers and sisters. Thank you, teacher."

Thus, the group followed Ono toward the valley to the east.

Along the way, Ono gradually became less afraid and began chatting with everyone.

"Big brothers and sisters, are you ninja?"

Ono asked curiously.

Aoba answered with a smile, "That's right, we're ninja. We came out here to carry out a mission."

A trace of envy flashed in Ono's eyes. "Ninja are so amazing. They can run across walls and leap over roofs, and they know all kinds of powerful ninjutsu. I want to become a ninja too someday."

Asuma patted Ono's head and said, "Being a ninja isn't easy. You have to undergo a lot of grueling training. But as long as you have determination, maybe you can become an outstanding ninja someday too."

Ono nodded firmly. "I'll definitely work hard!"

Before they knew it, the group arrived at the valley.

A light mist hung over the valley, and all kinds of medicinal herbs grew everywhere around them.

"Ono, where did you get separated from your family?"

Genma Shiranui asked.

Ono looked around, then pointed at a patch of grass not far away. "Over there. After I got separated from my family, I couldn't find them no matter how hard I looked."

Genma Shiranui led everyone toward the patch of grass, calling out as they walked, "Is anyone there? Is anyone here?"

After calling several times, there was no response.

Aoba frowned. "Teacher, do you think they might have already left?"

Genma Shiranui thought for a moment. "It's possible. Let's search the area a little