(I’m working overtime today, but I’ll take a break tomorrow~ I took a look at the new book list, and it’s currently ranked forty-three. If I can get within thirty tomorrow, I will update 10,000 words. If I can get within twenty, I will be ranked No. 43.
Ten thousand words will be updated in the next two days. The statistical rule for the new book list is clicks x2 + 0.5x (number of red votes for the week + number of black votes for the week x 0.5) + total number of collections.)
(Hey, the network cable was disconnected for some reason just now. I just connected it, but I didn’t expect it was already past midnight...)
After the battle, Shikamaru threw the bodies of the two wild samurai into the woods. As for burying them, there was not enough time yet, so he did not throw them directly into the sea. In fact, Shikamaru was diligent. After all, Tsunami and Inari were just women and children.
Shikamaru didn't want them to be responsible for cleaning up the bodies.
However, Shikamaru did not clean up the puddles of blood left at Tatsuna's house. At this level, the two of them should be able to reluctantly accept it.
The materials of this building are crude and the sound insulation effect is extremely poor. The sound of fighting downstairs was naturally heard by Tsunami and Inari. Although Shikamaru always showed confidence, Tatsuna also trusted him.
But her personal safety was in the hands of others, so it was difficult to rest assured. Tsunami kept Shikamaru's words in mind, and even though she was very panicked and worried, she still hugged the trembling Inari tightly, comforting her in a low voice, and the two of them stayed quietly together.
Room.
After a while, the already slightly old wooden stairs were overwhelmed with creaking sounds one after another. Tsunami's heart tightened, and her hands holding Inari involuntarily increased their strength until she heard a gentle knock on the door.
He breathed a sigh of relief - if it was the person who tried to catch them, he wouldn't be so polite.
Inari turned to look at the opened door, and when she saw Shikamaru's familiar figure appearing, she choked up unknowingly: "Brother Shikamaru!"
I was nervous before and focused all my attention on the sounds coming from downstairs. Now I saw Shikamaru appear. When I relaxed, my little face couldn't help but wrinkle up, and my nose and tears flowed out, looking pitiful.
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Seeing Inari's appearance, Shikamaru burst into laughter and said to Tsunami: "The two wild warriors under Cardo have been dealt with, and the bodies have been disposed of by me, but there are still some blood stains downstairs. If you think
If you don’t feel comfortable with it, just wait upstairs for a while.”
When Tsunami heard Shikamaru say the word "corpse", her expression turned pale slightly, but after thinking about Shikamaru's suggestion, she still shook her head and said, "It doesn't matter."
"That's good." Shikamaru heard this and smiled lightly, without any further persuasion. He did not despise women and always looked at them as equals, so he did not say anything more sincerely. He looked at the time and said
: "Cado should be arriving at the bridge soon. I will lead the fishermen there soon."
Inari, who was lowering his head and wiping tears, quickly raised his head when he heard Shikamaru's words. He didn't bother to cover up his embarrassed appearance and asked intermittently: "We are leaving now? Can I go with you?"
"No!" Tsunami flatly refused out of her mother's protective instinct: "It's too dangerous there, Inari!"
"This is the time to defend the Kingdom of Waves!" Inari's face turned red and she argued angrily: "Mom, how can you be so selfish!"
Seeing Tsunami's brows bristling and showing a tendency to get angry, Shikamaru frowned and interjected: "You can ask Inari to come with me, and I will take good care of him."
On a real battlefield, if you brazenly guarantee someone's safety, either the person has never been on the battlefield, or he is lying. However, in this rebellion, the role of the people of Wave Country was mostly to serve as a deterrent, and Shikamaru did not
He was not really prepared to have a head-on conflict with Cardo's thugs. This kind of person has a weak character and is easily ungrateful. If there are some casualties, these people may actually bear grudges against Shikamaru who organized the battle.
Although Tsunami didn't know this, she still had some idea of the strength of Cardo's two wild samurai. Looking at Shikamaru's downplaying expression, it was obvious that it didn't take much effort to kill these two people. Moreover, even if
Including the time it took for Shikamaru to simply dispose of the corpses of the two wild warriors, it was only about ten minutes at this time. This kind of side comparison strength made Tsunami slightly reassured, not to mention that Inari participated in this resistance action.
It is actually a good thing to go in. Dazna is old and Kesha has passed away. People are forgetful. Even if the two men in this family have fought and sacrificed for the freedom of the country of Waves and the people of the country, there is no guarantee that people will
I have always kept this in mind. Although Inari is young, he still played a big role in this resistance. This is enough to ensure that he will have a certain status in the hearts of the people of the country of Waves in the future.
Growth will naturally have its benefits in the future.
Thinking of this, Tsunami stepped forward and rubbed Inari's hair with a complicated expression. She was actually not sure in her heart whether this would be good or bad for Inari, but at this time, this stubborn-looking child obviously would not
Understanding her mother's painstaking efforts, Tsunami had no choice but to smile bitterly, stood up, bowed to Shikamaru and said, "Sorry to trouble you!"
Seeing this, Inari burst into tears and laughed. After Tsunami straightened up, she told him seriously: "You must follow Shikamaru-kun when the time comes and listen to his words!"
"Don't worry, mom!" Inari giggled and scratched the back of his head, turned to look at Shikamaru and said, "I will definitely follow brother Shikamaru closely."
Shikamaru twitched the corner of his mouth and smiled at Inari. The reason why he promised to take care of Inari was because the other person was just a child. If he didn't listen to the advice, he could just knock him unconscious and take him away. In contrast, if he
Even if Shikamaru was much stronger than Choji and Ino, it would be difficult for them to take care of them in a fierce battle environment.
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By this time, the fog had completely dissipated, and the red sun hanging high in the blue sky was radiating heat unbridled.
Dazna put down the tool in his hand, sweating profusely, and wiped his face with the towel on his shoulder. Even if it was just for show, the bridge was surrounded by sea water, without any cover, and was directly exposed to the scorching sun.
With the sea breeze blowing, it won't be unbearable.
Compared to Dazna, Asma, who was smoking a cigarette leisurely on the side, was as if nothing had happened. He lay on the railing of the bridge, watching some seabirds passing by the sea, and grabbing sea fish one by one. This was not like that.
He was a ninja on a mission, but he was as relaxed and content as a tourist here. The scorching sun and the upcoming battle seemed not to affect him at all.
This casualness and magnanimity impressed Dazna in his heart. Even if he was over fifty, he would not be able to have this kind of confidence.
"Mr. Asuma," however, there were still some doubts in Dazuna's mind about some things, and the Kado incident was almost over, so he hesitated for a moment, and finally stepped forward and asked Asuma: "You ninjas, should
Is it forbidden to stir up trouble during the mission!? Shikamaru helped us formulate a battle plan, or it could just be a supplementary suggestion. Protecting Tsunami and Inari could be barely counted as part of the mission, but dealing with Cardo was seriously beyond the limit.
It's within your scope of responsibilities!" Asma's deliberate avoidance these days has actually revealed many problems, and Dazna has noticed it, but when he thinks of this possibility, this stubborn and sincere old man feels a little uneasy and guilty.
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"Mr. Tazuna, you are worrying too much, but the fact that you can say this also proves that Shikamaru's hard work has not been in vain!" Asuma opened his mouth and blew out a smoke ring, with a smile on his face, and said sincerely
: "Shikamaru, this kid, has a meticulous thinking and understanding that his peers, no, or many adults don't have. Although Cardo is a world-famous rich man, when he decided to lead his men here personally,
, in Shikamaru’s eyes, he is already a dead person!”
"Because..." Asuma turned around and saw that Dazna still looked a little confused, so he said calmly: "When Cardo really stands in front of us, he can be counted as an 'enemy'
, kill him, what’s wrong with this!”
Seeing the shocked look on Tazuna's face, Asuma's heart was actually not at peace. A world-famous rich man could avoid future troubles. This kind of courage and strategy were no longer something that a mere genin could accommodate.