Chapter 240: Yeshinko
Fierce winds howled as endless sand filled the sky, forming a terrifying sandstorm. Even the strongest ninjas wouldn't travel in such weather…
At times like this, a spacious cave became critically important.
"Pitter-patter…"
Sand struck against his conical hat in a constant stream of noise as Li Jiexuan held it steady and stepped into a massive cave. But to his surprise, someone was already inside.
It was a group of well-equipped samurai. The moment they saw Li Jiexuan enter, their hands moved to their sword hilts, their vigilance obvious.
However, Li Jiexuan didn't pay them much mind. Shaking the sand off his body, he found a corner and calmly sat down.
Ten days had passed since Uchiha Zhenxiong entrusted him with the child. Li Jiexuan had also been traveling toward the Land of Wind for exactly ten days.
Along the way, war had been constant. But dressed in a ninja's attire—even as a child—ordinary samurai didn't dare provoke him lightly.
Because of that, Li Jiexuan didn't care about the samurai in the cave. Encountering samurai while resting in the desert wasn't unusual. Once the sandstorm passed, everyone would simply go their separate ways…
However, this group of samurai clearly seemed to be in some kind of trouble; otherwise, they wouldn't be this alert.
But what did that have to do with Li Jiexuan?
With a dismissive shake of his head, Li Jiexuan took out the map of the Land of Wind that Hiruzen Sarutobi had given him.
The Land of Wind looked like an irregular square. Between it and the Land of Earth, many small nations survived in the cracks.
Among them, three were somewhat notable: the Land of Birds, the Land of Rain, and the Land of Grass…
According to Hiruzen Sarutobi's intelligence, among the out-of-control regions of the Land of Wind, the desert area bordering the Land of Rain and the Land of Birds was the most prominent.
Because of this, the Land of Rain and the Land of Birds were currently at war here, trying to seize the upper half of the desert territory of the Land of Wind!
There was no need to elaborate on the Land of Rain. Bordering three major nations, it was the pitiful small country that inevitably became a battlefield whenever the Land of Earth, Wind, and Fire went to war.
In his previous trial world, Li Jiexuan had even wiped out the entire Land of Rain—leaving not a single living person behind… Hanzo and the others were practically old acquaintances!
As for the Land of Birds, it was rather unfamiliar…
In Li Jiexuan's memory, only Team Seven had gone to the Land of Birds once for a mission—something about exorcising a "shadow warrior."
What a tiny country. There was really nothing noteworthy about it…
Just as Li Jiexuan was racking his brain to recall more information about the Land of Birds, a cute little girl suddenly walked up and handed him a water flask.
"Here!"
The adorable girl wore a round little hat. When she smiled, two charming tiger teeth peeked out. "My dad said you didn't bring any luggage—you must be thirsty!"
"Thank you."
Li Jiexuan paused for a moment, then smiled and accepted the flask. Because of his system storage space, he had never paid attention to his appearance.
Someone with nothing in their hands, in such a desolate desert, really did stand out…
"My name is Yeshinko. What's yours?" The cute tiger-toothed girl extended her hand toward Li Jiexuan. It was hard for anyone to refuse in such a situation.
"My name is Li Jiexuan!" Li Jiexuan smiled as he took her hand. Her small, pale hand was as soft as cotton candy…
An ordinary family couldn't raise a daughter like this. It seemed this samurai group was protecting either a wealthy merchant or a noble.
"Big Brother Li Jiexuan, you don't look very old, but you're already such a powerful ninja. That's amazing!" Yeshinko praised him sincerely.
Li Jiexuan couldn't help but blush…
The heartfelt praise of a cute little girl was really irresistible!
But just then, a rough, calloused hand suddenly blocked in front of Li Jiexuan.
"Lady Shinko, for your safety, it's best not to interact with someone of unknown origin and questionable intentions!"
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