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Following Xiao Nan into the cave, Cao Zhi looked around curiously. All she saw were pots, pans, and old bedding.

Four little radish-headed children were weaving straw sandals inside the cave. Although they were very serious, their skills needed improvement. As soon as they saw Xiao Nan return, they rushed up and obediently called her "Big Sister".

Xiao Nan led one of the children into the depths. From the child's rosy cheeks, it was clear that she took good care of him!

At this moment, a boy about the same age as Xiao Nan appeared, with orange hair and a wary expression.

"My name is Yahiko. Whatever your purpose in coming here, please let Konan and the others go!"

Cao Zhi scratched the back of his head, his tone helpless.

"Alright, let me see the wounded first!"

Upon reaching the depths of the cave, Xiao Nan carefully removed the bones from the remaining fish meat and placed it into the weak little girl's mouth.

After Caozhi entered, he patiently waited for Xiaonan to finish feeding him before walking up to the two of them.

Xiao Nan explained in a low voice.

"We are all orphans from the village who lost our parents in the war. Fortunately, we have a cave to hide in. We're counting on you, Brother Zhi..."

Kusaji nodded solemnly. At this point in time, the Sannin's reputation had not yet been established, and Nagato's parents were still alive, though their whereabouts were unknown.

Now that he had found Konan and Yahiko, he was ready to leave with his men. After all, Nagato was now most likely the vessel for Madara's Rinnegan, and not wanting to get into trouble, Kusashi ultimately decided not to contact them for the time being.

Yahiko was furious when he saw that Kusashi's so-called treatment was just taking out a harmonica.

"Sir, if you're here to toy with us war orphans, please stop now..."

Konan quickly covered Yahiko's mouth and shook her head.

"Trust Brother Zhi, he's a very kind person!"

Yahiko covered his forehead.

"How can you believe that people dressed like refugees might be trying to steal our hiding place..."

Before he could finish speaking, Cao Zhi, who was playing the harmonica, was suddenly surrounded by a green light, which then floated towards the feverish child.

In just a short while, the little girl, who had been weak, opened her eyes.

"Sister Xiaonan, the fish is really effective! I feel much better..."

Xiao Nan stepped forward and hugged the little girl, whispering thank you to Cao Zhi.

Yahiko looked shocked, then followed obediently behind Kusashi, as if asking for help to learn.

"Brother Zhi, you're amazing! You're like a god! Can you teach me?"

Cao Zhi sighed softly, feigning an experienced demeanor.

"My unparalleled skills are passed down only to women, not men. If you wish to learn this divine skill, you must first..."

Before Yahiko could finish speaking, he knelt down.

"Thank you so much, teacher, for accepting me as your apprentice!"

Cao Zhi frowned, looking at the boy in front of her, and muttered to herself.

"This kid's got a sharp mind. He wants to tease the other guy, but it's fine to take Yahiko as a disciple. That way, he can take him away legitimately!"

A week later, having completely won over the seven orphans of the Rain Kingdom, Kusaji began his talent recruitment plan to the east, on a quiet night.

Cao Zhi, dressed in Cao Ying attire, stopped pretending and laid her cards on the table.

"I am the daimyo of the Land of Grass and its strongest ninja. I have come here to help the civilians leave. Konan, Yahiko, and everyone else, would you be willing to leave with me and go to the Eastern Lands... the Land of Grass?"

The five children looked at each other, then looked at Xiao Nan.

"Big Sister, can we go if we want?"

Konan gazed at Yahiko, whose face was filled with admiration.

"Then let's all go together!"

Just as the group of kids were packing their things, they heard hurried footsteps outside the cave entrance.

Kusashi frowned slightly. According to Yahiko, not many people should know where they were hiding!

A figure staggered closer and then collapsed to the ground. Cao Zhi instantly teleported to the outer perimeter.

When we first entered the village, we saw a large tree with several shurikens stuck in its back and one eye blind.

Cao Zhi helped the other person up and was preparing to perform a healing spell.

"Take...the children...run...uh..."

After the green healing light flashed, no miracle occurred, and Da Mu, whose face looked even more ferocious, died two meters outside the cave.

Cao Zhi looked grave and created a shadow clone.

"You protect the child, I'll go check on the situation!"

"Understood, the true form!"

Cao Zhi traversed the landslide and soon approached the village, only to find that the already dilapidated village was now engulfed in smoke and fire.

Nearly 20 ninjas wearing Rain Ninja headbands are searching for something after slaughtering everyone in the village!

"did you find it?"

"Not here either!"

"Damn it, where did that woman go!"

"Damn it, this is crucial intelligence about the Land of Rain! It must not be lost!"

Suddenly, a sensory ninja wearing a gas mask exclaimed in the direction of Kusashi, his body trembling slightly.

"A massive amount of chakra, a powerhouse comparable to Lord Hanzo, is rapidly approaching!"

Kusashi's voice came from above the sensory ninja's head.

"You're right, so here's a reward for you!"

With a "whoosh," the short sword pierced through his body in an instant, and the ninja, covered in blood, collapsed to the ground, ceasing to breathe!

About 20 ninjas faced the spot where the grass was, forming hand seals, preparing to unleash ninjutsu.

"too slow…"

As soon as the words were spoken, several Rain Ninjas had blood bloom on their chests, their bodies went limp, and they fell silent.

"Whom are you looking for here?"

"Pfft!"

"Why attack your own people?!"

"Pfft!"

"Damn idiot!"

"Pfft!"

With the last Rain Ninja falling, Kusashi finally obtained the information he wanted: a map of the Land of Rain's poisonous fog layout, which had been taken away by a female spy.

Finally, they chased the woman to this place, but lost track of her. They planned to kill some villagers as support for the enemy ninjas and return to report!

Cao Zhi stood among the corpses for a long time without speaking, then sighed softly and vanished in an instant.

The next morning, Caozhi led the little kids away in another direction. Xiaonan was a little confused because she originally wanted to say goodbye to the villagers, so Caozhi took the initiative to explain.

"This is a test of your off-road abilities. Becoming my disciple won't be that easy!"

With a combination of coaxing and deception, the seven orphans of the Land of Rain followed Kusaji towards the border of the Land of Grass!

Along the way, Kusashi would also set up some obstacles to test the children's reactions, since ninjas must be flexible enough to deal with unexpected events.

After careful consideration and selection, Kusashiba concluded that apart from Konan and Yahiko possessing outstanding ninja talent, the other five children would likely only reach the level of Chunin in their lifetime.

After all, it takes several days to sense the refinement of chakra!

The journey was relatively safe, without encountering any obstacles, and they arrived smoothly at the border of the Grass Country, where they saw Long Shengcang, who had received the information and arrived in time.

Cao Zhi calmly gave the order.

"Take them all back to the village and have them attend the ninja academy first. I have important business to attend to!"

"Understood, Lord Zhi!"

Long Shengcang and his ninja subordinates, each carrying two children, instantly left the border!