harleyscars Chapter 88 Who exactly are you?
Chapter 88 Who exactly are you?
If it weren't for his familiarity with this mountain forest and his many visits following his grandfather, this not-so-short journey would probably have been an insurmountable barrier.
My family was poor, we had nothing, the only valuable thing on me was... well, nothing.
Xiao Guang was dressed very simply, wearing a gray cloth shirt with many patches, and his shoes were just simple straw sandals.
After traversing mountains and crossing rivers, the young boy finally arrived at a point nearly a hundred meters from the Feathered Robe Clan's territory...
"What should I do...? Do I really have to go...?"
Xiao Guang looked conflicted and scared. On his way here, he had even heard the sounds of fighting. He found it incredible that he had managed to get here undetected.
Gazing at the towering gates of the clan's territory in the distance, Xiao Guang was truly lost in confusion...
He never imagined he would one day actively seek out this place, and subconsciously, he was still afraid... Everyone says the world of ninjas is incredibly cold-blooded and ruthless; what if they suspect him of wrongdoing and kill him...?
"No, no! Even so, I'm going!"
Xiao Guang clenched his fists, his legs trembling, his steps unsteady as he struggled to move towards the clan's gate...
Naive at that moment, he didn't think of anything, he hadn't considered any possibilities, he just came as his grandfather had instructed.
He couldn't imagine what would happen next. But the worst outcome would be losing his life... Although he tried to sound brave and not be afraid of death, his legs trembled more and more violently the closer he got.
One hundred meters, fifty meters, and now there are less than thirty meters left...
His mind was blank; he had no idea what he was doing, he was simply moving towards that one goal. He didn't even wonder why he hadn't been discovered yet...
When Xiaoguang was only about ten meters away from the gate, he was finally spotted...
"Huh? Holy crap! Where did this brat come from? How come I didn't notice him at all?!"
The Feathered Clan member guarding the gate was startled. How could a little devil have sneaked up to the gate of his clan's territory without him noticing? He even got right up to his face before he realized what was happening.
Oh no... If the clan leader finds out, I'm afraid I'll get a severe scolding...
He glanced around and, seeing that no one else seemed to have seen it either, breathed a sigh of relief.
Then, in a flash, he moved forward, grabbed Xiaoguang by the collar from behind, and lifted him into the air...
"Hey! Kid! Who are you? Why are you sneaking around at the gate of our clan's territory?" His tone was somewhat fierce, after all, he wasn't in a good mood.
Xiao Guang was suddenly grabbed by a large hand, and his previously blank mind immediately came to its senses.
"Put me down! I'm not a bad person! I..."
Using both hands and feet, Xiao Guang struggled, trying to break free from his opponent. However, as a commoner child, he was no match for a ninja. After his struggles proved fruitless, he lowered his head in despair.
Seeing that the kid in his hand seemed to be just an ordinary person, the ninja relaxed his guard a little and gave Hikaru a somewhat amused look.
"Well, tell me the truth, or I'll lock you up in jail!"
"Ah, no!"
Upon hearing that he was to be locked up, Xiao Guang immediately panicked and began to struggle violently again. He was completely disoriented, and his first thought was to escape.
He didn't have much on him, but the beautiful blue stone he had been clutching in his arms during the struggle fell out...
"what is this?"
The ninja then threw Xiaoguang on the ground, picked up the stone, looked at it, and said with some confusion, "Why does it look so familiar?"
"Give it back to me!"
Seeing this, Xiao Guang rushed forward to try and snatch it back, but he wasn't strong enough. With just a wave of his hand, the other person pushed Xiao Guang to the ground again...
Having experienced this chaotic series of events, Xiao Guang's already somewhat unstable mindset shattered instantly...
Ninjas... they really are all bullies!
"Waaah..."
The immense setback felt like a knife piercing his heart, and a sense of helplessness overwhelmed him. With no other options, he broke down in tears...
"Huh? Why are you crying, you brat? I'm not taking yours... Here, take it back! Get lost! This isn't a place for a commoner like you, you'll die!"
With a toss, the stone landed back in Xiao Guang's hand.
It wasn't that he wanted to bully Xiaoguang, it's just that he wasn't good at comforting children, and he was helpless when he saw someone who would burst into tears at the drop of a hat.
Although his tone wasn't pleasant, he was subtly telling Hikaru that it was dangerous here. After all, during wartime... a person's life or death is completely out of their control.
Xiao Guang held the stone, looking somewhat disappointed and dejected. It seemed he had no chance to visit this place.
My first impression wasn't very good. The Feathered Robe Clan... are all of them bullies?
Brushing the dust off his clothes, Xiao Guang stood up, took one last look at the gates of the Feathered Robe Clan's territory, and then prepared to turn and leave...
But just as he was about to leave, a childish voice called out from the gate.
"Wait a minute!" Takita frowned, looking at the ninja guarding the gate with an annoyed expression.
My father has been busy with military campaigns lately, so he's been handling all the big and small matters in the clan, and that's when he witnessed this scene...
The Feathered Robe Clan is a prestigious and powerful family! How could they possibly bully a commoner child?
Takita ran over and angrily shouted at the gatekeeper ninjas, "What kind of work are you doing! Can't you even guard the gate properly! If word gets out, it will be a disgrace to our Hagoromo clan!"
Takita's tone was fierce, like that of an unreasonable young master. However... this was all intentional on his part. Although this method was a bit extreme, he was now gradually taking over the burden of the family and could no longer be looked down upon by his clansmen. He needed to establish his authority!
Having gained the upper hand, the gatekeeper could only lower his head and dare not retort.
After all, the young master in front of him is the future patriarch of the Feather Robe Clan... and he had indeed neglected his duty by venting his emotions on ordinary people.
Takita ignored the other person and ran straight to Hikaru, looking at him apologetically and saying, "I'm sorry, are you alright? Because of the frequent battles lately, everyone is on high alert... It's not safe here, you should go back quickly!"
Although Takita wasn't in the mood, he had to follow his father's example and learn how he handled such situations.
Hikaru looked up and then took a closer look at Takita.
It would have been better if they hadn't looked, because the two boys were stunned the moment their eyes met.
Because the person in front of me looks...very much like me!
"You...you..."
Takita was almost speechless. Although the other person looked so disheveled that it was hard to recognize him at first glance, if you looked closely... his features were strikingly similar to his own!
Xiao Guang was equally bewildered. Who was this? Was he really a member of the Feathered Robe Clan...?
However, he dared not confirm it at this moment, and instead hurriedly lowered his head, preparing to flee the scene. His Dao heart had already been shattered; now, no matter the situation, all he wanted was to get home as quickly as possible...
"I'm sorry!" Xiao Guang blurted out carelessly before trying to run away.
Takita then came to his senses. After all, he was a ninja, and with a simple reach, he firmly grasped Hikaru's wrist.
Perhaps in his haste, he used a little too much force, and Xiao Guang felt a sharp pain. He loosened his grip, and then... the beautiful stone fell out again.
"!!!"
Takita saw it very clearly, and for a moment, his brain went blank.
That stone was none other than one he knew all too well.
That was the most important thing his father left him. When he was born, his father used a secret technique to seal his own aura inside it... Although it didn't have any practical use, it was very meaningful.
But how is that possible?
Because of its own stone, it's currently hanging around its neck. It was shown to Yan Yi before, and I said I wanted to give it to him...
Hikaru broke free from Takita's hand and quickly picked up his stone from the ground.
But when he bent down to stand up, he saw a sparkling blue pendant dangling in front of him...
Takita's expression was more serious than ever before, and his voice even trembled slightly.
"Who...are you?"