"This factory is really nice~ I'm so excited to see it."
"The environment is comfortable, the salary is good, the factory manager is responsible, and the workers can tell at a glance that they are good and hard-working workers! It seems that you, the old ventilator man, have some abilities!"
"..."
Is there something wrong with this old puppet woman’s brain?
The smile on Mr. Hanzo's face froze. He looked at the old puppet woman who was originally impatient, but now suddenly praised her for no reason. Suddenly... she couldn't understand her.
What happened?
Why do you suddenly feel like a different person?
Could it be that his constant showing off these past few days caused this old woman to have a mental problem?
That's right~
You are already an old man, and you have experienced the disbandment of Sunagakure Ninja Village not long ago. Could it be that the pressure you have been accumulating all this time is finally... because of yourself, you can't bear it anymore?
Looking at Consultant Chiyo who was touching this and that from time to time with a sigh of relief, Uncle Hanzo hesitated for a moment and said cautiously, "Puppet old woman, are you...are you really okay? Why don't you go back and take a rest?"
"What can happen to me? What I said is true! It is indeed a good factory!" Consultant Chiyo waved his hand and said with a smile, "These are all modified by Xiao Xie? He is indeed an outstanding child!"
"You still say you're fine? Why are you praising my grandson?" Uncle Hanzo trembled all over and said uncomfortably, "I think there's something wrong with you~"
"...No~, I'm just happy!"
"I'm sorry, I was indeed wrong today. I shouldn't have shown off in front of you knowing that Sunagakure Ninja Village is a little poor now. How about I call the medical ninja to take a look? If that doesn't work, I'll ask the Kusagakure Ninja Village
Expert medical ninjas are here, no matter what your problem is, I will do my best to cure you!"
"..."
Who's wrong?
I think there's something wrong with you?
Consultant Chiyo raised his eyelids and stopped smiling. He glared fiercely at Sanshouyu Hanzo and asked, "Are you still finished?"
She had just seen all the machines modified by Xiao Xie.
Although so much time had passed, as a teacher who taught his grandson puppetry techniques, Chiyo could tell at a glance...those techniques and those traces were definitely Scorpion's!
only.
Why did Scorpion suddenly leave the village?
Why do you come here to work?
Does he not want to be a ninja in his heart?
That's right, after experiencing so many blows since he was a child, it is right for that child to not want to be a ninja now, but just want to live an ordinary life.
It’s all my fault that I never discovered it!
It's just that how come this kid Xie recognizes that bastard old ventilator man as his grandfather? Doesn't he know that his grandma and him are old enemies?
[That’s it, that’s all! Maybe this child is longing for family affection in his heart! 】
Since this is your choice, grandma will respect your choice~
If it were in the past, if Xia left the village without any reason, he would be directly recognized as a traitor to the Sunagakure Ninja Village. But now that the Sunagakure Ninja Village has joined the Grass Country, are these things still important?
Consultant Chiyo's eyes showed a hint of sadness, then he touched the machine in front of him and sighed again.
Then.
Under the confused look of the old man in the ventilation duct, he pretended to cough twice, returned to his expressionless face, and said without revealing anything on his face, "Where is this little scorpion? Why haven't you seen it yet?"
"Sorry~, sorry~, Consultant Chiyo." After hearing Consultant Chiyo's inquiry, the factory director quickly explained apologetically, "Just when you guys came, Xiao Xie happened to feel a little uncomfortable."
"Did you just say that you felt uncomfortable when I was about to come?" Chiyo frowned slightly and murmured to himself, "This kid... did it on purpose?"
However.
Just finished speaking.
"Hey, hey, hey, old lady, isn't it normal to feel a little uncomfortable all of a sudden? Why are you unhappy?" Uncle Hanzo suddenly became unhappy, "When I usually come here, the child is very enthusiastic! Let me tell you~, my grandson
, you can’t control it anymore! What’s intentional or not?”
"..."
Hearing the old guy's concern for Scorpion, Chiyo immediately gave Hanzo a complex look, and after a slight silence, he said, "Thank you, old ventilator man!"
"???"
There really is something wrong with this old woman~
Before Hanzo, who looked confused, asked again if he wanted to call a medical ninja.
When the factory director heard the two adults asking about Xiao Xie, he seemed to remember something, sighed and said, "Speaking of which, this kid seems a little confused these days and has been wanting to resign."
"During this period?"
"That's right! It's just the past few days. Oh, it was just a few days ago when Bibi Daily announced that the Sunagakure Ninja Village has joined! I wonder what the child is worried about?" The factory director nodded, his eyes filled with tears.
A hint of worry, "Some workers said that they often saw Xiao Xie slumped on the chair alone..."
As he spoke, he pointed in a direction.
"Looking into the distance, my eyes are empty, my whole body is motionless, and I feel lonely!"
"???"
Isn't that... the direction of Sunagakure Ninja Village?
Could it be that you were worried about being seen by me, so you wanted to leave secretly?
When Consultant Chiyo was looking surprised.
The factory director in front of him said again, "So~, regarding Comrade Xiao Xie's resignation application, considering that there is something wrong with his current situation, I stayed in all and did not agree."
"I can't agree! I definitely can't agree to this~" Advisor Chiyo shook his head and said with a serious face, "It's right for young people to have worries from time to time, but they often make sudden impulses and make wrong choices. Those of us
Old timers have to watch carefully!"
"Consultant Chiyo, please rest assured. I think so too. How can there be such a good job now! This kid doesn't know what he is thinking, and he refuses to speak out about what troubles he has. And he is not young anymore. He quit his job to do this.
What, after working for a few more years, it’s right to marry a wife! I’m usually fine, but I don’t know what I’m thinking about during this time? It’s just..."
The factory director sighed again, hesitated, and then said, "A roommate secretly saw him packing his luggage and seemed to want to leave without telling us. The factory was very busy, so it was impossible to watch him all the time. It was really worrying.
ah!"
"Don't let him run away! We must not let him run away! We must get a good wife!" Hearing that Xie seemed to want to run away, Chiyo became more sure in her heart. This child... must be worried about being discovered by him.
.
He shook his head, looked around, and continued to say with a serious face, "I think your factory's defense capabilities are not good! What will you do if the child escapes?"
"???"
What is this Chiyo consultant talking about?
Because of the importance of this factory... Although I don't know why it is important, Leader Mang specially asked the factory to strengthen its defense last time.
Therefore, this wall is more than two meters high, and there are ninja patrols around it. Isn’t it enough?
Before the factory director, who looked stunned, could say anything.
Consultant Qianyo said seriously again, "I'll send someone later to add a few more meters to this wall, as well as the surveillance... I'll think of a way to see if I can come up with something to strengthen it!"
"Isn't this...Counselor Chiyo a bit exaggerated?"
"It's not an exaggeration, it's not an exaggeration~." Advisor Chiyo shook his head and said in a serious tone, "How can we take this aspect lightly? What will happen if an accident occurs? It's all for the country of grass, don't worry, this
I can still afford the cost!"
"This..." The factory director looked at the leader Hanzo who didn't say anything next to him. After hesitating for a moment, he nodded, "Then... I'll trouble Consultant Chiyo!"
"No trouble! No trouble! I'll go back and make arrangements now! I guarantee it will be done properly!"
Said.
Seemingly impatient, he walked outside.
At this time, Uncle Hanzo also woke up from his confusion, looked at Chiyo leaving, and quickly followed him, "What are you doing, old woman? Why do you want to raise the wall for no reason?"
"I... just want to do something for Chief Mang!" Advisor Chiyo sighed and shook his head, not revealing anything. Then he looked impatiently at Uncle Hanzo who wanted to ask something else, "You old guy
Is it over yet? It’s none of your business what I want to do?”
"..."
This old man’s factory, do you think it’s none of my business?
Uncle Hanzo was stunned, but before he could say anything else.
The puppet old woman in front of her suddenly stopped, and looked silently at the factory behind her, with excitement and melancholy in her eyes, "Grandma can only help you so far."
Since her grandson is hesitant, let her, a grandmother, give her a push~
[It doesn’t matter even if you don’t want to be a ninja! No matter what, grandma will bless you! As long as you are good, I will never disturb you. 】
After saying this in his heart, he looked at Uncle Hanzo on the side with a complicated look, "You old ventilator guy...thank you!"
The words fell.
"???"
Why are you saying thank you again for no reason?
However.
Under the confused look in Uncle Hanzo's eyes, Advisor Chiyo left without looking back...
Walking very quickly!
As if there is something important!
…
the other side.
After hearing that the person finally left, Xie Xie sighed, then looked ahead with the same complicated eyes, and murmured to himself, "I can't stay here anymore~"
We must find a chance to leave as soon as possible!
pity.
I originally planned to resign and leave through formal procedures, but I was rejected. It seems... I have to leave secretly!
However.
Just finished speaking.
Someone suddenly tapped him on the shoulder, and before Xie Xie could react, a familiar voice sounded again, "Are you feeling better? Xiao Xie! It's true, you kid, why are you always feeling unwell? You have to pay attention to your health~?"
"
"...Much better~, then...what did leader Hanzo say to the people of Sunagakure Ninja Village?"
"Chief Hanzo and Advisor Chiyo? You didn't say anything, but Advisor Chiyo was very curious about you. Unfortunately, you could have shown your face, but you missed it. Now they have left!"
The factory director had long been used to Xiao Xie's indifference and didn't care. He sighed and said with some regret, "I just saw Consultant Qianyo with a bad face when he came here. I didn't expect him to be quite nice~"
"..."
Old lady...it's okay!
Just a little pedantic!
After hearing that nothing was said, Xie was relieved. Then he looked at the factory director expressionlessly, shook off the hand that patted his shoulder, and was about to leave.
However.
At this time.
The factory director sighed again, "You actually want to help our factory improve the monitoring system, and even use your own money to raise the wall to prevent thieves from causing trouble!"
The words just fell.
"???"
Scorpion's feet faltered and he almost fell to the ground.
He turned around and looked at the factory director with a confused look on his face, "What?"