Haruto fell silent at Bellina's confession. Her words were sincere and filled with determination—something Haruto rarely saw in her.
"That's why I'm so grateful to you, Haruto," Bellina continued, her lips curving into a faint smile. "You've helped train me, taught me so much, and even made me realize that I possess two abilities... abilities even William himself doesn't have."
"...It's no big deal. After all, we're the same—two strangers in an unfamiliar world," Haruto replied casually, his eyes fixed on the ceiling of Bellina's dorm room. His words echoed in the small space, filling it with a heavy, meaningful silence. It was true; both Haruto and Bellina had been cast into this alien world, with no clue how to return home.
They had no choice but to survive in this harsh, merciless land—a world where strength was everything. Haruto understood that survival required power, which was why he had no hesitation in helping Bellina hone her skills.
Now that Bellina had grown stronger, Haruto felt a slight sense of relief. At least they wouldn't be easy prey in this world filled with threats.
Bellina was silent as Haruto's words sank in. Her once vacant expression softened, and a faint smile spread across her face. "Thank you," she said softly, her smile growing brighter, radiating genuine gratitude.
Haruto gave a small nod. "Well then, I'll be going. I've been here long enough, and I have some matters to attend to." His tone returned to its usual laid-back manner, accompanied by a slight smile.
"Is that so? Next time, if you need help with those matters, you know you can count on me," Bellina said, her voice gentle but accompanied by a playful smile. Her gaze lingered on Haruto, as if trying to decipher his thoughts.
Haruto chose silence. He knew that sometimes, saying nothing was the best response. After a few moments of quiet, he turned and walked out of Bellina's dorm room.
The crisp morning air greeted him as he stepped out of the academy building. Haruto set off, his steps steady as he made his way toward the city. His destination was clear: to find Arin.
Some time later, Haruto arrived at the inn where Arin often stayed. Before entering, he activated the Transformation Jutsu, disguising himself as Kakashi—a form Arin was familiar with.
...
...
...
Arin, seated near the window of the inn, raised an eyebrow at the sight of Kakashi. "What's this? I didn't expect you to come looking for me so early," she said, her voice a mix of curiosity and mild surprise.
"...Haah... I already know who's going to attack the City Academy. Here's the money I promised," Kakashi replied, handing over a pouch of coins. His tone was flat, as if the information was nothing extraordinary.
Arin's eyes widened in shock as she accepted the pouch. "What? You already know who's behind it?" she asked, nearly incredulous. After all, she hadn't expected the threat to the City Academy to be identified so soon.
"Who are they?" Arin pressed, her voice filled with curiosity. She glanced at the pouch briefly, feeling undeserving of the payment since the information hadn't come from her. Yet Kakashi insisted on giving her the money. Her curiosity grew with each passing moment.
"They're the Soul Collectors," Kakashi said nonchalantly, his expression as calm as ever. "Those lunatics are planning to attack the City Academy."
"Soul Collectors?" Arin repeated, her demeanor turning serious.
------------------------------
[Announcement: A New Novel Has Been Added!
The Puppet Maker in the World of Naruto
A man who is a scientist, researcher, and expert mechanic in robotics dies in a massive explosion that occurs in his laboratory while developing an advanced robot project. However, instead of experiencing death as he thought, the man awakens in another world—a strange place with vast stretches of desert.
There, the man is surrounded by people who can jump high, calling themselves ninjas. The confusion he initially felt grows as he realizes that this world is not unfamiliar to him. This is the world of Naruto! However, there is one thing that surprises him.
"Isn't this Sunagakure? Why am I not in Konoha? This poorest village... Oh my God, this is serious!"
Now, in the midst of a new life filled with danger and uncertainty, the scientist must find a way to survive in Sunagakure, a harsh place full of limitations. With his robotic knowledge, can the man change his fate in this ninja world, or will he fall along with the village?]
________________________
[Note: 371+ latest chapters have been added! For Just 3$ You Get Access To Chapters Way Ahead,
Now you can access the chapters before Webnovel And Scribblehub by following,
Just become a patron on Patreon:
Patreon.com/Alex_Fabianoki]