The sun at noon was much stronger than that in the early morning. Xie Mao, who had just left the cave, subconsciously blocked the sun with his hands.

What should I give in exchange... Xie Mao thought as he walked.

"How is it?" Ye Cang asked knowingly.

"Not even close." Xie Mao replied casually.

"That's it." Ye Cang originally wanted to ask about divination, but then thought that eavesdropping was not a glorious thing. Even if she was to protect Xie Mao at close range, eavesdropping was just eavesdropping.

So Ye Cang turned around and said, "I'm here today to tell you some information about your exam mission."

Xie Mao was stunned for a moment: "I thought you were just here to eat."

"Eating is just a way to go."

Ye Cang coughed and said seriously: "We received special information this morning. I'm afraid your mission cannot be postponed until the seventh day."

Xie Mao frowned slightly and said, "Why, can you explain it more carefully?"

"The details cannot be revealed yet. To put it simply, it is best for you to set out today, so the success rate of the mission will be much improved. Of course, you have the right to refuse, and in order not to delay the mission, we will send others to handle it."

Ye Cang explained.

"What about my Chuunin exam?" Xie Mao asked.

"There are currently no other tasks that can serve as your Chunin exam." Ye Cang replied simply.

If you want to use a certain task as a chunin exam, then this kind of task must test ninjas in all aspects, and this kind of task often involves ninjas from other villages, and fighting with each other with real swords and guns is definitely unavoidable.

In other words, seriously, the tasks that replace the Chunin Exam are more difficult and have higher gold content.

If they had not placed high hopes on Xie Mao, the senior management of Sunagakure Village would certainly not have tested him in this way.

Xie Mao was a little troubled when he heard this. If he gave up this mission, he would definitely not be able to become a chuunin before the unified chunin exam.

Sunagakure Village, on the one hand, hopes that he will not take part in the public Chuunin Exams to hide his strength and means, on the other hand, they hope that he can be successfully promoted through special tasks before the public Chunin Exams and gain a reputation as a genius.

The outcome that everyone wants is that the person involved, Xie Mao, is in a very difficult situation. He has not made enough preparations, and rushing to participate in the mission is a joke on his own life.

Ye Cang shook his head slightly and said, "Actually, some of the higher-ups in the village wanted to directly promote you to Chuunin, so that you wouldn't have to go through so much trouble. However, this proposal was rejected by Chiyo-sama, who thought it was quite irresponsible."

After Ye Cang finished speaking, she turned to look at Xie Mao. After seeing that Xie Mao was not unhappy, she continued: "I personally agree with Mr. Chiyo. Although we recognize you, you need a real trial to prove yourself."

"I understand what you mean, and I don't want there to be people in the ninja team who are just trying to make up the numbers. That would be irresponsible for everyone's lives."

Xie Mao took a breath: "Give me some time to think about it."

"Of course." Ye Cang didn't urge him, he just raised his hand and made a gesture. Immediately, a few more ninjas appeared beside Xie Mao, one of whom was Qian Qingya who was also coming to eat and drink today.

"What are you going to eat today?" Qingqing Ya approached Xie Mao and asked in a familiar manner.

"Master Ye Cang, let's make up our minds." Xie Mao didn't want to spend time thinking about what to eat. He was still worrying about what to exchange for chakra with Shukaku.

Ye Cang glanced at Xie Mao, thought for a moment and did not refuse, and asked: "What did you eat yesterday?"

"Barbecue!" Qing Qingya replied.

"Then let's try something different today." Ye Cang quickly came up with an idea, "I remember there is a restaurant that serves delicious home-cooked food and the price is not expensive. How about going there?"

The superiors had said so, but Xie Mao didn't care. The others immediately agreed, and Ye Cang led the group to the store.

"What should I eat?"

“Hmm, I want this fish ball!”

"Don't just choose meat, add some vegetables."

While others were thinking about the menu, Xie Mao was still thinking about Shukaku.

What does Shukaku like?

Expensive jewelry? Rare antiquities? Hidden secrets? Freedom?

Xie Mao didn't have much to offer, and it was impossible for him to give Shukaku freedom now, and Shukaku might not despise worldly things and human secrets.

It's so difficult.

While Xie Mao was thinking hard, the same dish was brought to the table by the waiter. The dried green sprouts on the side smiled at Xie Mao and said: "Don't frown and think about things now. Let's go out to eat together. Happiness is the most important thing."

!”

Let's eat together... be happy... Xie Mao was stunned when he heard this. His eyes lit up as if he had woken up, and he nodded gently and said, "You are right."

"Hey!" Gan Qingya wanted Xie Mao, the treater, to quickly use her chopsticks so that she could start eating.

But to her surprise, Xie Mao actually turned to the waiter and said, "Make a few of your store's signature dishes to be packaged."

After the waiter confirmed it, Qian Qingya blinked and asked doubtfully: "Pack it?"

"Yes, I have something else to do, so I won't eat this meal with everyone." Xie Mao nodded and said in a firm tone, which made Qian Qingya who wanted to persuade him hesitate to speak.

Ye Cang guessed what Xie Mao was thinking: "Do you want to... bring it to that person?"

"You guys eat first," Xie Mao said calmly.

"Hey, why are you like this? I still want you to do divination for Master Ye Cang!" Qian Qingya was quite dissatisfied.

Divination for me? Ye Cang was slightly stunned. She coughed lightly and said, "For safety reasons, I need to follow you back."

"What about us?" asked a male ninja.

"I can protect you enough by myself. Just stay here. Don't waste food. I'll eat some to fill my stomach now." Ye Cang immediately made arrangements.

Several other ninjas looked at each other and finally chose to obey: "Yes."

"Xie, you can eat some too." Ye Cang said to Xie Mao.

Xie Mao did not refuse and ate some briefly to confirm that the taste of these dishes was indeed as good as Ye Cang said.

"I'm starting!" the group of people shouted in unison.

After more than ten minutes, all the dishes to be packed were ready. Xie Mao and Ye Cang, who were half full, left the table immediately and said goodbye to Ganqingya and the others.

After picking up the packaged food, Xie Mao paid the bill in advance, and then walked towards the prison where Fenfu was held.

On the way, Ye Cang looked forward and asked: "What does Xiaoya want to do when she tells me to divine?"

"It's just a matter of divining a person's age." Xie Mao replied casually, mainly thinking about how to communicate with Shukaku in the future.

"In this way..." Ye Cang said no more.

This time, with Ye Cang leading the way, no one dared to stop Xie Mao. Xie Mao walked into the cave smoothly and saw Fenfu, who looked like a sculpture.

Fenfu also sensed Xie Mao. He opened his eyes and smiled and asked, "Scorpion Lord, should I let Shukaku come out now?"

"I'm tired." Xie Mao put down the bag of food and sat on the ground.

Fenfu lowered his head, and soon Shukaku's consciousness took control of Fenfu's body. He grinned and said, "Kid, if you can't come up with something that satisfies me, I will eat you!"

"Don't be so grumpy."

Xie Mao calmly took out the warm vegetable boxes from the bag and said while taking them: "I overlooked a problem before. Fenfu has been a Jinchuuriki since he was a child and has been imprisoned. He must not have tried many normal things.

Home cooking."

"What...means?" [Fengfu] asked, frowning.

"It's easiest to feel at home when you eat home-cooked food." Xie Mao packed a bowl of rice and handed it into the prison together with chopsticks. "Come and try it."

"Huh? You just want to use this in exchange for my chakra? Kid, I'm going to eat you..."

[Fen Fu] shouted and was about to take action when his movements suddenly froze: "Oh, Fen Fu!"

The next second, his head lowered again, and the cold chakra quickly dissipated. When Fenfu raised his head again, he was already in tears, and his face and beard were stained with tears.

In Fenfu's inner world, Shukaku stared blankly at the trembling Fenfu in front of him. He opened his mouth to say something, but in the end he said nothing and just lay quietly on the surface of his inner world.

"Stop crying, I'll eat with you." Xie Mao raised his hand to indicate the rice in his hand.

"……good."

Fenfu's skinny hands trembled as he took the rice bowl and chopsticks, and the two of them finished all the rice and vegetables in silence.

Finally, Fenfu, who was already calm, clasped his hands together, tears flowed from the corners of his eyes again, and he murmured: "Thank you."
Chapter completed!