"No, thanks to your help, the Hidden Mist pursuit squad has no idea about my and White's whereabouts. I plan to use this opportunity to sneak back into the Hidden Mist Village and then verify the intelligence you gave me earlier."
Zabuza stuck Kubikiribōchō into the ground, recovering the stamina he had just expended.
Because the Land of Waves was now filled with Li Chuan's people, with most of the common folk working for Li Chuan, it was impossible for the Hidden Mist pursuit squad to find any clues about Zabuza once they arrived in the Land of Waves without Li Chuan's approval.
The way Ninja collect intelligence is actually not much different from ordinary people: by asking local residents or paying intelligence dealers.
If the incident occurred recently, there are also some reconnaissance Ninja with special Ninjutsu who will track based on relevant traces and Ninjutsu.
But on this point, Zabuza and White were very experienced and had long since erased any traces they left behind.
"Then follow the fleet. Matsukawa has already established some initial shops in the Land of Water, which can help you hide your identities."
Li Chuan nodded, not objecting.
Currently, he didn't need Zabuza to do anything for him. It was good that after Zabuza verified the intelligence he provided, he would also better understand the value of joining the organization he founded.
After both of them had rested, they returned to the orphanage located away from the town.
Inside the orphanage at this time, White, dressed in a pink kimono, was gently teaching the recovering children how to better release Ninjutsu.
"Honestly, I think compared to following you to kill people, he might be more suited for his current job."
Li Chuan looked at White over there and said to Zabuza.
Zabuza was silent for a long time before muttering, "It's not time yet."
Li Chuan had no interest in interfering with Zabuza and White's affairs. He called Matsukawa, gave a few simple instructions, and then set off to leave the Land of Waves.
Three days later, back at the Fire Temple, he continued to delve deeper into Welcoming Approach: Thousand-Armed Murder and Fudō Myōō, two secret Ninjutsu of the Fire Temple, with Chiriku, while waiting for the time to end and return to the Main World.
Zabuza's role was to spar and improve his overall abilities. To learn more in-depth Ninjutsu principles and knowledge, he still had to consult Chiriku.
For example, Chakra nature transformation, Exploding Tag production, the techniques of certain Ninjutsu, and barrier establishment, and so on.
Zabuza worked for money and would not teach him these things. Only Chiriku, his master, would impart all his knowledge without reservation.
Don't misunderstand, while he could suppress Zabuza with his full power, a large part of that was due to his past life experience, the advantage of his five-nature talent, and the coordinated use of the mission space.
In terms of actual Ninjutsu, he still had a lot to learn.
Moreover, all the planned objectives for this entry into the Small World had been completed, even over-completed, so he could temporarily put them aside.
However, just one day before he was quietly preparing to return to the Main World, something unexpected happened.
"Your Highness, the Daimyo just sent someone to notify you to come over this afternoon; he has something to discuss with you."
In the morning, Kinoe rushed to the Fire Temple to report to Li Chuan.
Hearing Kinoe's words, Li Chuan was stunned. Because in the memories the panel gave him, the Daimyo usually wouldn't seek him out except for special festival celebrations.
Speaking of his current identity, it wasn't fabricated by the panel, but rather a character that already existed in the Naruto World.
According to the memories the panel instilled in him when he first entered the Small World, Enkawa's life memories from childhood to adulthood were extremely detailed, down to every single moment.
However, the real Enkawa had already passed away from illness before he entered.
One very obvious point was that the appearance of Enkawa in the memories the panel instilled in him was not his current appearance.
"Okay, I understand. Let me go say hello to Master Chiriku first."
Li Chuan nodded, then went to find Chiriku and explained the reason. Upon hearing that the Daimyo had summoned him, Chiriku dared not delay and quickly told Li Chuan and Kinoe to go back and prepare.
At three in the afternoon, Li Chuan, dressed in princely attire, met his nominal uncle in this World at the Daimyo's mansion.
The Daimyo looked about fifty years old, with a fan adorned with three flames stuck in his hair, and a gentle smile appeared on his face upon seeing Li Chuan.
"Xiao Chuan, I heard you went to the Fire Temple to learn Ninjutsu?"
"Yes, I became a disciple of the Fire Temple's abbot."
Li Chuan replied respectfully.
The Daimyo nodded:
"That's good. You used to stay home all day and never went out. Learning some Ninjutsu and exercising your body is a good thing."
In his memory, ever since his younger brother and sister-in-law passed away, this nephew had become silent. He stayed home all day and never went out, and his health also deteriorated.
He was truly worried that one day he might pass away early, just like his deceased younger brother, due to poor health.
The Enkawa lineage was not populous to begin with; if this nephew also passed away, that would mean one less member, and it would also be unfair to his prematurely deceased younger brother.
So, hearing that his nephew was finally willing to leave home and even went to learn Ninjutsu, he was very happy inside.
"Thank you for your concern, Uncle."
Li Chuan could feel that the Daimyo seemed to have a very good attitude towards him, so he relaxed.
After chatting about family matters for a while and asking about Li Chuan's life at the Fire Temple and his Ninjutsu studies, the Daimyo coughed and then said somewhat solemnly:
"Xiao Chuan, since you're doing well in your studies at the Fire Temple, I happen to have a mission for you."
"Please tell me, Uncle."
Li Chuan's heart stirred, but his expression remained calm.
The Daimyo picked up the clear tea on the table, took a light sip, and then slowly asked:
"When you were learning Ninjutsu at the Fire Temple, Chiriku must have told you about their Ninja promotion, right?"
"Master Chiriku did mention it. Generally, Genin advancing to Chunin need to participate in the Chunin Exams, which are held twice a year, rotated among allied Ninja Villages.
Chunin advancing to Special Jonin and Jonin is decided internally by the Ninja Village's high-ranking officials based on missions and abilities."
Although the Fire Temple did not participate in these matters, Chiriku, training Li Chuan as a direct disciple, would certainly inform Li Chuan of these common knowledge facts of the Ninja World to prevent him from being ignorant when traveling outside.
The Daimyo put down his cup:
"Most of what you said is correct, but the Chunin Exams are not just about Genin advancing to Chunin; they are also an important occasion for various countries to observe each other's national power.
Everyone can roughly judge the overall strength of a Ninja Village by observing the strength of its newest generation of Ninja.
Ten days from now, on July 1st, this year's Chunin Exams will officially begin. The venue will be the Hidden Leaf Village. At that time, the Land of Wind, the Land of Rain, Land of Grass, Land of Waterfall, and the Land of Rice will all send their Ninja to participate.
Similarly, their feudal lords and nobles will also be present to watch the battles.
Therefore, I hope that this time, you will represent me in leading the nobles of the Land of Fire to watch the battles."
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