Chapter 69: Another Extraction
"Ninja-sama, please slow down, I'm running out of strength…"
Vortex Ayaka said, panting heavily. After continuous travel, even with enough food and water, her lungs felt like they were about to explode. Every breath felt like a knife cutting through them.
"We must reach the next town before dark. If you fall behind and can't keep up, you'll stay in these deep mountains and old forests. I won't save you."
Hyuga Mirai said indifferently. In front of Vortex Ayaka, this outsider, he no longer needed to pretend to be the good boy from Konoha Village. Hyuga Mirai unhesitatingly took off the mask of the so-called will of fire inheritor.
Vortex Ayaka possessed a vast amount of Chakra, and this Chakra was filled with Yang Release characteristics. However, she had been on the run since childhood, and no one had taught Vortex Ayaka how to use Chakra.
Hyuga Mirai didn't have time to be a nanny. He had to make Vortex Ayaka learn to use Chakra in the shortest possible time, otherwise, she would be at the bottom of the Ninja World.
"The amount of Chakra in your body is even greater than mine. Sense it, then try to use it; gather Chakra in your hands, and you can gain strength; gather it in your feet, and it can make your journey easier…"
"Remember, if you fall behind, you'll be with the wild beasts. Don't even call for help, no one will save you."
After speaking, Hyuga Mirai turned his head and continued walking forward. His speed was not fast, compared to a Ninja, it was like a snail's crawl.
However, Vortex Ayaka had no Ninja foundation. Long hours of travel had already caused many blisters on her feet; but Vortex Ayaka dared not slow down at all, because she had personally witnessed this white-eyed young Ninja effortlessly kill three other Ninjas.
When killing, there was not a ripple on the young Ninja's face. When Vortex Ayaka saw this scene, she sighed in her heart.
This Ninja-sama was too cold-blooded!
However, what made Vortex Ayaka feel slightly relieved was that this young Ninja didn't seem to have any intentions towards her, and although he said frightening things, he would still give her very delicious food.
Just on this point alone, Vortex Ayaka would choose to follow this Ninja-sama, rather than those three Grass Ninjas.
'Chakra, what exactly is Chakra? Why do I have it in my body? He didn't explain it clearly at all.'
Vortex Ayaka complained in her heart. Of course, she dared not show any expression on her face, and even when complaining in her heart, she would lower her head, fearing that the young Ninja in front would see her expression.
Subsequently, Hyuga Mirai walked faster and faster, and Vortex Ayaka had no choice but to support her tired body and follow him again, panting heavily; she knew that this Ninja-sama was not lying, and if she fell behind even half a step, she would truly be left there.
While traveling at noon, Vortex Ayaka's speed slowed down slightly, and the distance between them only widened a little. A Shuriken suddenly flew from a distance, instantly cutting off a clump of her hair. Vortex Ayaka could even feel the coolness generated when the Shuriken flew past her face.
Seeing that she was about to fall behind, Vortex Ayaka was so anxious that she was on the verge of tears. She quickly recalled what Hyuga Mirai had just said.
"Chakra… That's right, I remember the Ninja-sama said to form hand signs to refine Chakra…"
Regardless of anything, Vortex Ayaka quickly formed hand signs while running, hoping that she could sense the so-called Chakra.
Under the threat of being abandoned, Vortex Ayaka's mind was highly tense. She looked at Hyuga Mirai in front, feeling that the distance between them seemed to have widened even further.
"No, I don't want to be left behind!!"
Vortex Ayaka was extremely anxious in her heart. Under this anxious emotion, a surge of power suddenly erupted from her tired body, as if a flame was burning in her lower abdomen, then flowing into her limbs.
"This is…"
Vortex Ayaka suddenly felt her body lighten by half, and her limbs were instantly filled with power. She felt the power that had just surged out, and suddenly felt that she could jump several meters at once and run even faster!
"Is this Chakra? I finally got it!"
Vortex Ayaka thought happily, now she wouldn't be killed.
Subsequently, with the enhancement of Chakra, Vortex Ayaka's running speed instantly doubled, and she quickly caught up with Hyuga Mirai in front.
"Ninja-sama…"
Before Vortex Ayaka could speak, Hyuga Mirai's speed increased by a few points, and he once again ran ahead of Vortex Ayaka.
So Vortex Ayaka had no choice but to close her mouth, bury her head, and accelerate as well, clinging tightly to Hyuga Mirai's back.
However, no matter how fast she ran, Hyuga Mirai could always lead the way at a speed slightly faster than hers; the two, one in front and one behind, quickly arrived at the town before dark, using Chakra to travel.
"Find a place to rest first. You'll temporarily stay here from now on."
Hyuga Mirai ignored the panting Vortex Ayaka, who wanted him to help her up, and walked directly towards a hot spring inn; Vortex Ayaka's hand grabbed nothing, and she almost fell, but she still steadied herself and slowly followed.
Hyuga Mirai booked an expensive suite, which not only had a living room but also two separate rooms, just enough for the two of them to stay.
Afterward, besides the lodging fee, Hyuga Mirai threw down a lot of money and said, "Convert the rest into dinner and send it to the room."
The inn receptionist was stunned when he received so much money and quickly asked, "Guest, so much money…"
"All of it, and be quick!"
He didn't know if Vortex Ayaka was a big eater, but she never left any food. No matter how much he gave, Vortex Ayaka could quickly finish it; coupled with his own appetite, Hyuga Mirai felt this was just a conservative estimate of their food intake.
Hyuga Mirai went to soak in a hot spring for a brief relaxation. He didn't care whether Vortex Ayaka went or not, as he had set up a sensing seal on Vortex Ayaka. Unless Vortex Ayaka knew space-time Ninjutsu, she wouldn't be able to escape Hyuga Mirai's grasp.
Vortex Ayaka took advantage of Hyuga Mirai not paying attention to her and also went to soak in the hot spring. When she returned, she saw the table filled with delicious food. Seeing so much food, Vortex Ayaka couldn't help but swallow her saliva.
"Ninja-sama?"
She asked in a low voice, and seeing that Hyuga Mirai did not answer, she knew she could eat with him.
So she scurried to the table, picked up her chopsticks, and quickly began to enjoy the delicious food in front of her. However, Vortex Ayaka was very well-behaved; she only ate what was closer to her side and dared not extend her chopsticks to Hyuga Mirai's side at all.
After a full meal, before Vortex Ayaka could satisfyingly rub her stomach, Hyuga Mirai threw two scrolls and a stack of money at her.
"Don't disturb me all day tomorrow. Memorize the contents of the scrolls, and if you're hungry, order something to eat yourself."
After Hyuga Mirai finished speaking, he returned to his room.
After setting up the barrier Ninjutsu, Hyuga Mirai opened the "scientific template system."
"System, activate the extraction function!"
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