"Chino, let's go."
Huang called out to the girl who was running along the coastline, her laughter ringing out like silver bells.
"Good~"
After responding, Chino picked up her shoes placed on the shore and ran over barefoot, not caring at all whether they would scratch her feet.
The ship docked in the port was not large, and it looked like it could only accommodate less than ten people. As for the people on board, there were only four of them.
It is said that because of the 'sea demon', no one dares to take a boat near sunset.
This was his last trip; it just so happened to be the right time.
"Eh?"
"Sea Demon!!"
When the topic was brought up again, Chino, who was sitting on the gunwale kicking the water out of boredom, suddenly perked up.
"Uncle, tell me quickly, tell me the story!!"
"I'm super powerful, maybe I can even help you beat that so-called 'sea monster' away!"
She raised her little fist and said in a cute but fierce way.
Although it doesn't seem to have any deterrent effect.
The helmsman naturally refused, as mentioning that terrifying monster at sea was somewhat unlucky.
However, Chino is not one to give up easily.
With a casual gesture, a water dragon brimming with powerful energy became her backdrop.
"Don't worry, uncle. We are wandering ninjas who travel the world. The only thing we're afraid of is that the 'sea demon' won't dare to show itself after it knows our names."
"See? I'm amazing!"
She crossed her arms in front of her chest and said with great pride.
In the end, the boatman lowered his voice and began to tell his story, perhaps hoping that the group of wandering ninjas before him could truly help them change their current state of panic.
Huang listened silently, but most of what he knew was what he was listening to.
The sea kingdom they were heading to consisted of numerous islands of varying sizes, with the mother island at its center, serving as the country's political and military hub.
Adjacent to Mother Island are Taro Island, Jiro Island, and Onikai Island, which is known as a restricted area!
Ghost Island is the legendary lair of the sea demon.
All humans who had ever been near have never appeared again.
No.
There is one exception.
However, the boatman only briefly mentioned her and was unwilling to elaborate, simply referring to her as the 'Spirited Away Girl'.
"Hey, this looks interesting."
Chino exclaimed in surprise, her little feet splashing water even more joyfully in the sea.
"However, didn't those daimyo send any ninjas to investigate?"
Suddenly, she seemed to remember something, and her words carried a hint of dissatisfaction.
The Thunder Light Gang's mission was to rob the rich and help the poor, and those inactive small countries and daimyo were their main targets.
"The Land of the Sea doesn't have any ninja villages; they all have military defense agreements with the Land of Water. But Kirigakure probably won't bother with something as trivial as this, right?"
The boatman's voice was somewhat muffled and uncertain.
He dared not meddle in the affairs of important figures, and besides, he had indeed not heard of any ninjas going to Ghost Island to search for missing persons.
The unknown is the most frightening thing.
Upon hearing this, Chino suddenly looked at the true leader of the squad, seemingly expecting something.
However, the person's face was completely hidden in the cloak, making it impossible to see any expression.
Without Chino's constant chatter, the second half of the ship's journey seemed to become a bit faster.
"Hmm, we've landed safely!"
With a slight bump from the ship and the uncle's relaxed voice, we arrived at the Land of the Sea.
"It's troublesome."
The four of them disembarked one by one. Feng Xin, who was at the back, thanked them on their behalf and handed them a few banknotes.
"Oh, thank you for your patronage."
The uncle who took the money smiled and replied.
However, his gaze seemed to touch something for a moment, and a complicated expression appeared on his face.
"That one is the Spirited Away girl I mentioned."
"If you want to know anything, she should know best. However, the people on Mother Island regard her as a calamity and an omen of misfortune."
"If you don't want to be looked at differently by others, it's best not to approach her easily."
After saying that, the fisherman began to tidy up and tie up his boat.
The sun has already set, and its golden afterglow is spilling onto the boundless sea, creating a unique beauty. However, for the sea dwellers who have lived here for generations, it symbolizes an unspeakable crisis.
Upon hearing this, Chino's slightly subdued mood instantly revived, and she eagerly looked in the direction the uncle had previously pointed.
A slender figure came into view. She seemed to have just returned from sea fishing, as her clothes and hair were still damp. She was holding a bamboo basket in her hands, which contained fresh, lively seafood.
However, from the moment it appeared, the entire sky seemed to dim a little.
"The monsters are back!"
You plague!
“Stay away from us!”
"........"
Each sharp word was like the sharpest sword, viciously inflicted upon the girl, and the perpetrators of those verbal abuses were a group of children playing on the beach!
However, the girl seemed to have long been accustomed to this treatment, neither refuting nor paying attention, but simply walking on with her face down.
But this silence did not earn them any kindness.
"Get out of here!"
Suddenly, a seemingly older child picked up a sharp-edged stone from the ground and hurled it at the girl.
This action seemed to open Pandora's box, and in an instant, the children around began to imitate it.
In response, the girl, who was called a monster, instinctively bent down and held the seafood in her arms. These hard-earned catches were her last hope for survival and for seeing the future, and she could not afford to let them be damaged.
But just then, just as the rock carrying considerable force was about to hit the girl, a figure walked right between them.
'Snapped. '
He handled the angular stones with ease.
A transparent defensive shield appeared and disappeared, intercepting the overwhelming amount of rubble that followed, which then fell to the ground like rain.
"shortage!'
Chino was about to cheer when she saw this, but then she remembered the warnings she had been given along the way not to mention his name, and hurriedly covered her mouth.
‘Crack. ’
The resilient sea stone was easily crushed by the wilderness.
His face, hidden beneath his cloak, slowly turned toward the group of children who were shouting curses, slandering him, and throwing stones at him.
"Looking for death?"
The cold and inhuman words swept across the page, and a fierce killing intent poured down with them.
It seemed that the group of mischievous children weren't targeting Spirited Away.
Rather, it was him personally.
In an instant, the little brats who had been laughing and cursing just moments before collapsed onto the beach, bursting into loud sobs.
Even if the overwhelming force of the calm and still water was only a small fraction of what was poured out, it was still something that these little devils could not easily withstand.
"gone."
After venting his emotions, Huang Jianjie finished writing and headed straight for the capital of the Sea Kingdom.
However, at the very moment she turned her head, the girl who was bending down to protect the seafood under her body also raised her eyes and saw the face hidden in the cloak from her perspective.
Cold, handsome, and young!
But after just one glance, she took small steps back, as if worried that she was blocking the other person's path.
Upon hearing the call, the members of the Thunder Light Group quickly followed.
Only Chino's face still showed a sullen expression.
She really wanted to run up to Huang and ask him why he didn't continue to help that poor girl, or even take her with him when they left.
After all, this place doesn't seem like it can tolerate the other side at all.
However, under Feng Xin's subtle influence, he ultimately chose to remain silent.
Ok.
I know it myself.
Being careful, cautious, and avoiding any unforeseen complications, and quickly achieving the purpose of this trip is the most important thing right now.
However, that pitiful girl wrapped in bandages was just too easy to evoke her sympathy and memories of the past.
........
The appearance of the wandering ninjas caused a slight ripple in this small country without a ninja village.
Although the daimyo of this country did not personally receive them, he still sent his general, Kaisei, to listen to their demands.
"...So, the reason we came to your place is to obtain a sea map of the Spirit Island, and then go ashore to find a spirit beast that matches our abilities and form a spirit contract."
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