Survival of the Fittest

To avoid causing too much of a sensation, with Yang Ming's final approval, the three of them decided to classify him as a genin.

After having his measurements taken, he went to order a ninja uniform and a genin forehead protector.

Once that was done, Yang Ming returned to pack his belongings.

He was an orphan with few possessions, so he finished quickly. Then he went to the orphanage, careful not to disturb anyone, and watched quietly from the side.

No matter what, this was the place where he had grown up.

Perhaps because of their natural circumstances, children in the Naruto world matured early. They could walk at one, speak at two, understand things at three, act independently at four, and begin learning about chakra at five.

Yang Ming could not remember anything from before he was two, but he remembered the three years after that with perfect clarity.

His memories of life were here. Although he was now a transmigrator, living in this body inevitably left him with many feelings.

"Compared to my previous life, the Naruto world is truly too miserable."

Yang Ming sighed.

After quietly watching for half the day, he finally took one long look at Gong Lizi, who was organizing activities for everyone, before turning and leaving.

He then headed for the construction site to bid farewell to this job.

However, just then, someone he never expected came looking for him.

It was Chong Chunyi!

"What do you want with me?"

Yang Ming frowned as he looked at Chong Chunyi.

To be honest, he did not have a good impression of Chong Chunyi.

This man was far too cunning and dishonest. There was no point dealing with someone like him, especially now, when he was about to leave.

Yang Ming did not want to invite trouble.

"Yuexia, there's something I'm not sure you'd be interested in!"

Chong Chunyi looked at Yang Ming and spoke mysteriously.

"Oh? What is it?"

Seeing his expression, Yang Ming could not help growing curious.

Though the man was crafty, he was fairly knowledgeable. If even he was being so secretive and had specifically sought him out, then he must have been asking for something or plotting something. Still, his secrecy piqued Yang Ming's curiosity.

"It's like this. A strange type of grass was discovered in the mountains behind the village. At night, it emits a faint reddish glow, and the area around it is warm. The medical unit examined it and found that it can strengthen the body. Unfortunately, another group spotted the grass as well, and a conflict broke out. In the end, everyone agreed to settle it with a fight. Whoever wins gets the grass."

Chong Chunyi explained.

"A strange grass? It's warm and gives off a red glow... could it be?"

Hearing Chong Chunyi's words, Yang Ming's heart stirred, and the name Flamewarm Grass surfaced in his mind.

It can't be such a coincidence, can it?

Yang Ming looked at Chong Chunyi and asked calmly, "Since something like this happened, why didn't you report it to the Grass Shadow instead of coming to me?"

"Ever since you defeated me last time, the Grass Shadow has been terribly disappointed in me. I've been cast out and left to fend for myself. I can only find a way to secure this batch of medicinal herbs and hope to atone for my crimes through merit. Yuexia, please help me!"

Chong Chunyi said awkwardly.

"Oh?"

Hearing this, Yang Ming nodded, unsurprised.

Ninjas were this cruel, especially in a small nation like the Grass Ninja village.

The Grass Shadow and the others respected Yang Ming because of his strength, but Chong Chunyi was different.

Four words: survival of the fittest!

If you were capable, you were used. If not, you were cast aside!

Once someone like Chong Chunyi lost the Grass Shadow's support, his fate would be nearly miserable!