Douluo Continent, Huo Yuhao who returned from Sekiro

Chapter 11 White Tiger Dagger

Among the ninjas Huo Yuhao knew, the one who went the furthest in the path of the ninja eye was his adoptive father, Usui Ukonzaemon. His eyes were known as the Owl Eyes, which could not only see through the enemy's sudden attacks, but also helped him subdue an owl with the power of a demon. He once used his sharp owl eyes to torment the owl for three days and three nights, finally making it submit. From that day on, the title of the giant ninja "Owl" spread like wildfire.

It's important to know that in Ashina's memories, although Huo Yuhao also cultivated the Ninja Eyes and could easily see through the enemy's thrusting attacks, he stopped there and never made any further progress. Now, the talent revealed by his Spirit Eye Martial Soul is telling Huo Yuhao without any concealment that in this life, he can not only cultivate the Ninja Eyes again, but also has the opportunity to surpass his adoptive father and possess a Ninja Eyes even more powerful than the Owl Eyes.

Throughout the journey, Huo Yuhao adhered to the principle of being cautious and meticulous. He traveled day and night, resting only three or four hours a day. He spent almost all his time either traveling or meditating. When eating, he would cook a pot of rice at once, put it into his storage soul tool, and then eat it by the handful as it cooled down.

Under these conditions that could almost be described as arduous travel, Huo Yuhao's speed was astonishing. Traveling nearly 500 li a day, he was closing the distance to his destination at an almost exaggerated rate.

Along the way, Huo Yuhao did do some other things. When he was a child, Huo Yun'er would occasionally take him out of the Duke's mansion to find some fruits and wild vegetables in the woods so that he could eat better. Huo Yuhao has kept this habit.

The edible foods that Huo Yun'er introduced him to helped Huo Yuhao a great deal. During his time in Ashina, due to the long distance to return and the lack of supplies when he went out on missions, Huo Yuhao often had to fend for himself. If it weren't for this precious memory, Huo Yuhao would probably have starved to death or been poisoned by eating poisonous crops in Ashina many more times.

Huo Yuhao took out the simple map he had bought from the black market for a dozen gold coins and compared it with the swaying shadows of the nearby trees. He already had a general idea of ​​the direction.

"After traveling for four days, according to the map, I have already crossed the border of Xingluo. Judging from the lushness of the trees here, I should not be too far from Xingdou Forest."

Huo Yuhao lowered his head and thought for a moment. Then, his right ear twitched slightly, and he accurately caught the faint, almost imperceptible rustling sound.

"Is there a stream?"

Huo Yuhao's eyes lit up. He was now very close to his destination. It wouldn't hurt to stop and rest for a while, and regroup before entering the Star Dou Great Forest. After all, the Star Dou Great Forest was a place fraught with danger and demons. To rush in would be tantamount to courting death. In that case, he might as well recover the energy and spirit he had been depleted by traveling for days.

Closing his eyes, Huo Yuhao listened quietly to the direction from which the sound of flowing water came. As the possessor of a spiritual martial soul, his six senses were much stronger than those of ordinary people. Especially when he closed his eyes, his other five senses would be amplified.

He quickly identified the direction and cautiously made his way through the woods. The thorns in the woods were numerous and dense, which could easily tear his clothes, leave wounds, and make him less aware of the threats lurking in the bushes. Therefore, Huo Yuhao's vigilance was instantly heightened.

He found his target in less than 200 meters: a stream about three meters wide with crystal-clear water that brought a refreshing coolness.

After checking around the stream and confirming that there were no dangerous beasts or other people nearby, Huo Yuhao jumped into the two-foot-deep stream without taking off his clothes. He quickly rinsed himself off, then walked ashore, still wet, tossed his clothes into his storage soul tool, wiped himself off haphazardly, and changed into dry clothes.

Although this place was still quite a distance from the Star Dou Great Forest, Huo Yuhao still maintained the most basic vigilance. Jumping into the stream to cool off was already the best he could do. Taking a good bath in the stream would be as foolish as an old man eating poison. Unless Huo Yuhao was really thinking of playing with his life, he would never do something so irresponsible to himself and his mother.

He drew a scabbard-covered short blade from his lower back with his right hand. The blade was about twelve inches long, and the scabbard was dark green, made of tough leather. Huo Yuhao didn't know what kind of spirit beast or animal leather it was. He only knew that this short blade was the only gift the White Tiger Duke had given to his mother, and that his mother had always treasured it.

The handle is about five inches long and has no fancy decorations, yet it gives off a rustic feel. It fits well in the hand and is exceptionally comfortable to hold.

He drew his sword without making a sound. The seven-inch-long blade was like a pool of autumn water, its thin edge almost transparent. The chilling aura emanating from it caused a hint of admiration to flash in Huo Yuhao's eyes.

It is truly a fine sword. Although it is only a dagger, judging from the material alone, its quality is in no way inferior to Lord Isshin's beloved sword "Dragon Spring" or his adoptive father's giant katana "Menkage".

Extending his left index finger and pressing it against the side of the blade, Huo Yuhao carefully felt the cold metallic touch of the dagger. The chilling aura contained within the dagger made Huo Yuhao somewhat reluctant to put it down.

The dagger's name is simple: "White Tiger Dagger." According to Huo Yun'er, it's a melee soul tool. Huo Yuhao had tried to activate it before, and to his surprise, he was actually able to. Although he didn't know the White Tiger Dagger's level, the fact that he could activate it so easily suggested that its level wasn't too high. The fact that a soul tool of such a low level could possess such precious materials made Huo Yuhao even more fascinated by the world of soul tools.

"Once I get into Shrek Academy, I must find a way to enroll in the Soul Guidance Department. Having a close-combat Soul Guidance device tailor-made for me and forged from rare metals would boost my strength by more than 30%!"

Huo Yuhao couldn't help but sigh. He had heard that in addition to melee soul tools, there were also ranged soul tools and fixed soul tools on the Douluo Continent. All of this fascinated Huo Yuhao from the bottom of his heart.

(End of this chapter)