Successfully Repelled Them!

Everyone nodded. After taking a short rest, they continued on their way home.

After walking for some time, the sky gradually grew dark.

Yuhi Shinku decided to find a suitable place to make camp and rest.

They found an open area near a river and began setting up their tents.

"Aoba, are you tired? Do you want me to help you set up your tent?"

Yuhi Kurenai walked over to Aoba and asked with concern.

Kawaki Aoba smiled and shook his head. "Kurenai-senpai, there's no need. I can do it myself. Even though I can't see, I've done these things many times already. I'm quite used to them."

Watching Aoba skillfully put up his tent, Yuhi Kurenai could not help admiring the blind boy even more.

"Aoba, you're amazing. If I couldn't see like you, I definitely wouldn't be able to do anything."

Kawaki Aoba paused what he was doing. "Kurenai-senpai, everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. I may not be able to see, but my sensory abilities can make up for that flaw. Besides, as long as you work hard and practice, many things can be done."

At that moment, Sarutobi Asuma walked over as well. He patted Aoba on the shoulder and said, "Aoba's right. The most important thing for us ninja is to have unyielding perseverance and the spirit to keep improving. Aoba, you've set a fine example for us."

Kawaki Aoba scratched his head somewhat sheepishly. "Asuma-senpai, you flatter me. There's still a lot I need to learn from all of you."

Once the tents had been set up, everyone sat around the campfire and ate a simple meal of dry rations.

Yuhi Shinku looked at everyone and said, "Although we encountered traps and enemy attacks today, everyone performed well. Aoba in particular played an