Qingyun caught Shion as she sprang up and leaped into his arms. He affectionately pinched her cheek as he questioned her.
"No, I wasn't! I was standing up for justice! Daddy said you should draw your sword to help whenever you see injustice. When I saw someone bullying another person, of course I had to help!"
At Qingyun's words, Shion pouted and protested indignantly.
Qingyun looked helpless after hearing her answer and thought, It looks like I can't tell Shion those martial arts stories anymore. The heroes in them have already influenced her far too much...
Still, Qingyun was quite satisfied that Shion, at only six years old, already had strength comparable to a Chunin.
"Daddy, where did you go this past year? It's been so long since you told me a story!"
Shion wrapped her arms around Qingyun's neck and asked innocently.
"Daddy was training. But I'm back now, aren't I? I'll tell you a story tonight. Go play by yourself for now!"
Qingyun kissed Shion's cheek, then noticed Tsunade and Kushina standing gracefully before him. After speaking to Shion, he put her down and approached the two women. "Thank you both for everything this past year!"
Qingyun had never expected to spend so long cultivating after taking the Sudden Enlightenment Pill. If he hadn't absorbed spiritual energy from the world each day to nourish his body, he probably would have starved to death long ago.
After taking the Sudden Enlightenment Pill, Qingyun had entered a wondrous state. It felt as though every fundamental truth in the world lay before him, ready for him to absorb. During that time, he had reviewed every Cultivation Technique the system had rewarded him with, whether he had practiced it before or not.
In particular, he had brought both his sword techniques and