Mitarai Luoshan

Konoha Ninja Village of the Land of Fire, has always held a dominant position among the five strongest ninja villages and nations. In its early days, it was led by the Senju Clan and Uchiha Clan, with other Sarutobi Clan Akimichi Clan, Yamanaka, Nara, Aburame Clan Inuzuka Clan, Hyuga, Hyuga, and Kurama Clan. In addition, there were a few emerging clans, among which the Hatake Clan and Mitarashi Clan were the most outstanding.

The Mitarashi Clan, though called a clan, is far smaller than those large, long-established families. Not only are its members few, but its family heritage and the number of its skilled members are also incomparable.

Lacking Bloodline Limit, clan secret Ninjutsu, and powerful summoning techniques, the Mitarashi Clan's existence is solely due to the support of its Konoha -ranking patriarch Mitarashi Zixiao. Although the clan's strength has increased significantly over the years, its foundation is still weak, and its existence is too short. Many know that once Mitarashi Zixiao is gone, the Mitarai Family's decline is inevitable, unless a new "Kage"-level ninja emerges—but that's extremely difficult...

The first head of the Mitarashi Clan was named Mitarai Aoba, who was Anko Mitarashi's father. He was a Quasi-Kage Level expert, but unfortunately, he died many years ago from exhaustion during an attack by the Lightning Ninja. Thus, the position of family head fell to the young Mitarashi Zixiao. For the sake of the family's development, Mitarashi Zixiao sacrificed too much and never married. He gave all his love to Anko Mitarashi and, despite opposition, made her his heir. It should be noted that Mitarashi Zixiao also had a younger brother, the ambitious Mitarai Shiroiwa.

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The Land of Fire, Konoha Ninja Village, the Mitarashi Clan.

"Second Uncle, Second Uncle, come out quickly and save me!"

With a "bang!", the door was kicked open, and Anko Mitarashi, with her short ponytail, rushed in. Following closely behind were three members of the Mitarai Family and the Little Wolf who had followed them all the way. One of the family members was carrying the unconscious Mitarai Luoshan in his arms.

"What's wrong, Little Anko!"

As the sound rang out, Mitarashi Zixiao immediately appeared in front of the shouting Anko Mitarashi, a helpless yet doting smile appearing on his dignified face.

"Second Uncle, come quick and see how he is! Is he alright?"

Upon seeing Mitarashi Zixiao appear, Anko Mitarashi rushed forward, grabbed him, and ran to Mitarai Luoshan, urgently saying, "Second Uncle, you must heal him! I've already taken him in as my subordinate; he's mine now!"

"Is that so!" Raising an eyebrow, Mitarashi Zixiao teased, "I'd like to see what kind of person could catch Little Anko's eye!"

As he spoke, Mitarashi Zixiao looked at Mitarai Luoshan, who had been placed on the ground. However, when he saw the boy's face clearly, he was slightly taken aback.

"Awoo!"

Seeing this, the Little Wolf darted to Mitarai Luoshan's side and howled at Mitarashi Zixiao, its eerie green vertical pupils filled with a fierce light.

"Second Uncle, what's wrong!" Anko Mitarashi curiously squatted down, looked at the unconscious Mitarai Luoshan, and asked, "Second Uncle, do you know Luoshan?"

"Luoshan!"

"I named him!" Anko Mitarashi scratched her head and said anxiously, "Anyway, Uncle, please save him first!"

"Don't worry, Little Anko!" With a barely perceptible sigh, Mitarashi Zixiao stood up and said, "This little guy is not in any danger!"

"But, Second Uncle, Luoshan Shan was beaten very badly, you should at least..."

"Anko, why did you bring this guy into the Mitarai Family?!"

A deep voice suddenly rang out, and Mitarai Shiroiwa, whose face bore a striking resemblance to Mitarashi Zixiao, walked over.

"Third brother!" Mitarashi Zixiao Shishou frowned, speaking with some displeasure.

"Third Uncle, what are you saying!" Anko Mitarashi stood in front of Mitarai Luoshan, shouting, "Luoshan isn't a monster, he's just..."

"Anko!" Mitarashi Zixiao suddenly interrupted, "Take Luoshan down first! Don't worry, if nothing unexpected happens, he'll wake up soon. After he wakes up, he can change his clothes, eat something, and rest for a day, and he'll be fine!"

"Second Uncle!"

"Listen to me, Anko, leave this to your second uncle!"

"Oh!"

Although she still wanted to say something, Anko Mitarashi nodded, waved for her clansmen to pick up Mitarai Luoshan, and turned to run towards the backyard. The Little Wolf howled twice and followed closely behind.

Just then, Mitarai Luoshan, who had been unconscious, coughed and opened his eyes. Through the gap in the arms of the Mitarashi clansmen holding him, he saw Mitarashi Zixiao talking to him. He was immediately stunned because he remembered this face. It was this person who had rescued him and Little Wolf in the snow and brought them to Konoha.

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Seeing that Mitarai Luoshan had indeed woken up as her second uncle had said, Anko Mitarashi immediately beamed with joy and ordered someone to give Mitarai Luoshan a bath and change him into clean clothes.

Although he didn't quite understand why he had to wear these uncomfortable things, Mitarai Luoshan didn't resist. He knew that Mitarashi Zixiao and Anko Mitarashi were his benefactors, so how could they harm him?

When Mitarai Luoshan, having finished washing up, was brought before Anko Mitarashi, the girl was stunned. To be fair, Mitarai Luoshan was quite handsome, with a chiseled, striking face, wild, dark eyes, and a scar on his chin that added a unique charm to his appearance.

"Awoo!"

Mitarai Luoshan wanted to say something, but all he could utter was this roar, which made Anko Mitarashi's veins bulge. Looking at the guy on all fours in front of her, she was instantly enraged and slammed her fist down without any hesitation.

"Awoo!"

The force of the Mitarai Luoshan to cry out in pain. Upon seeing this, the little Little Wolf beside him immediately pounced on him, but before it could get close, it was lifted up by a member of the Mitarashi clan.

"Awoo! Awoo!"

"Awoo!"

The Little Wolf howled and struggled unwillingly. Mitarai Luoshan paused for a moment, then growled a few times at the Little Wolf, as if saying something. Afterward, the Little Wolf quieted down.

"Cut!"

With a slight smirk, Anko Mitarashi waved her hand, signaling the Mitarashi clan members beside her to put down the Little Wolf, and then ordered the servants to prepare a meal.

The young lady gave the order, and the servants naturally dared not neglect it. Soon, a table full of food was prepared, but immediately, Anko Mitarashi's face was covered with black lines.

"Idiot, don't stand on the chair, don't grab it with your hands, don't rub it on your clothes, don't..."

Anko Mitarashi's lips twitched, but when she saw the bewildered look in Mitarai Luoshan's eyes, she sighed helplessly and swallowed back the words she was about to say. This time, she would just let him be!

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Although Mitarashi Zixiao had assured him that nothing would happen, Anko Mitarashi, still worried, had Mitarai Luoshan go to the prepared room to rest. Little did she expect that he would sleep for two days and two nights. But it was no wonder; since leaving the orphanage, he had never rested. The dual torment of body and mind had left him exhausted. After all, he was just a child.

Anko Mitarashi determined the day they met to be Mitarai Luoshan's birthday, which was only three days apart from her own birthday.

Mitarai Luoshan, raised by wolves since childhood, was exceptionally fit. He would wake up full of energy the moment he woke up, a sight that made Anko Mitarashi laugh non-stop. As the one who brought him into the family, Anko Mitarashi took it upon herself to teach Mitarai Luoshan how to walk, eat, read, and speak.

Although he had never been exposed to this before, it seemed to be a human instinct, coupled with his good talent, that Mitarai Luoshan quickly learned it. The only thing he lacked was accurate pronunciation, but there was nothing he could do about it; these things couldn't be rushed.

Time passed day by Tenten, and soon summer arrived.

Pushing open the door, Anko Mitarashi, still somewhat sleepy-eyed, stretched and walked out of the room, seemingly complaining about something.

Today is the annual enrollment day for the Ninja Academy. A few days ago, Mitarashi Zixiao specifically mentioned that although she disliked the feeling of being bound, Anko Mitarashi was not an ignorant fool. She was aware of the current situation of her clan, and as the heir, she had to bear these burdens even if she was unwilling.

Otherwise, given her habit of not getting up until noon, how could she possibly get up so early?

Shaking her still somewhat heavy head, Anko Mitarashi leaped down the steps and immediately saw Mitarai Luoshan sleeping soundly against the corridor wall, and Little Wolf lying beside him, equally fast asleep.

"Fool!"

Sniffling, Anko Mitarashi muttered to herself, but still tiptoed back into the house, took out a thin blanket and covered Mitarai Luoshan with it before smiling and turning to leave.

Although they hadn't known each other for very long, aside from Mitarai Luoshan, this boy had already become an integral part of Anko Mitarashi's life.

From the moment they met, from the moment she reached out her hand, their fates were inextricably linked, until the day they died.

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The midday sun brought with it a persistent, sultry heat, and even the breeze carried a hint of warmth.

The blinding sunlight shone on his face, and Mitarai Luoshan immediately opened his eyes, looking around before finally fixing his gaze on the blanket covering him. He could feel the lingering warmth of Anko Mitarashi on it.

"Awoo!"

The Little Wolf, which had been awake for some time, was howling, seemingly trying to say something.

"Oh!"

Nodding, Mitarai Luoshan leaped up, twitched his nose, and darted away.

"Awoo!" the Little Wolf cried urgently, following closely behind.

As a wolf child, Mitarai Luoshan's senses were far more acute than others'. He could smell Anko Mitarashi's scent, even though most of it had dissipated, it was enough.

Following the scent, Mitarai Luoshan was rushing out the gate when he suddenly bumped into Mitarashi Zixiao and staggered back a few steps.

"Luoshan!" Raising an eyebrow, Mitarashi Zixiao asked, "Where are you going?"

"After cutting off the claws, Fuyu-sama (go find Anko- sama)!"

Grinning and speaking with completely inaccurate pronunciation, Mitarai Luoshan said, enunciating each word clearly, bowed slightly to Mitarashi Zixiao, and then hurriedly ran out the door.

"That kid!"

Shaking his head helplessly, Mitarashi Zixiao paused abruptly, turning to look at Mitarai Luoshan, who had already run quite a distance away. His brows furrowed slightly, and his dignified face shifted with different expressions, as if he were deep in thought.

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"Luoshan!" Anko Mitarashi smiled as she saw the guy rushing towards her; "You've come!"

"Yes!"

Standing up straight, Mitarai Luoshan responded loudly; only these simple pronunciations could he pronounce accurately.

"How did you know I was going to take this route?" Anko Mitarashi asked curiously.

"I smelled it!" Mitarai Luoshan said with a grin, quite pleased with himself.

"It's the nose!" she corrected helplessly, Anko Mitarashi turned and walked forward. "Now that we're out, let's go eat some dumplings!"

"Ah! Lord Hou Dong (Lord Anko)!"

"Idiot, I've told you so many times, it's Anko, Anko!" Anko Mitarashi corrected him weakly again. She sighed, took some money from her pocket, and placed it in Mitarai Luoshan's hand, saying, "There's no other way, go buy some beef jerky! Don't forget to come find me at the takoyaki shop!"

"Yes!"