Back with his original body, Bieshu Feifan was in an excellent mood after receiving his Shadow Clone's message.
Although he hadn't killed Sarutobi Tōgo, crippling his manhood seemed like an even more remarkable achievement.
Might Guy and Might Duy watched Bieshu Feifan pacing around with a smile, somewhat puzzled.
"Feifan, what are you so happy about?
Come on, share it with us."
Bieshu Feifan chuckled.
"Nothing really. I just remembered the taste of beef."
Hearing that, Might Duy hurriedly turned up the heat.
"I knew my cooking was good. That's my youth for you."
Soon, the three of them were stuffing themselves again.
After the meal, Might Duy brought up serious business again.
"More and more people have been coming to investigate us lately."
Might Guy sighed too.
"Nobody even lives here anymore, but those officials still won't approve our application to stay temporarily. It's strange.
We're perfectly comfortable living here!"
Bieshu Feifan shook his head too.
"Nothing we can do. I wrote to the nobleman Ōizumi, but he didn't say whether he agreed to let us stay for a while."
"How did he respond, then?"
Bieshu Feifan sighed.
"He didn't reply."
At that, all three sighed again.
Might Duy rubbed his round, bulging belly and stood up.
"I'll go ask those officials again, and see if there are any unoccupied mansions while I'm at it."
After Might Duy left, Bieshu Feifan and Might Guy soon began training.
As afternoon approached, Might Duy hurried back.
"Feifan, Guy, we've got trouble."
Hearing him, Bieshu Feifan and Might Guy jumped up at the same time and warily glanced behind Might Duy. Nobody was there.
After shutting the doors and windows, they looked anxiously at Might Duy.
"What happened?"
Might Duy took a drink of water and caught his breath before speaking.
"You'll