-----------
This high quality machine translation is powered by: https:// geriatrictranslations.com/
Special Permission was given to upload the novel on WebNovel.
Geriatric Translations can be supported on patreon (https://www. patreon.com/geriatricvibes) where additional chapters can be enjoyed.
You can also join the Geriatric Translations Community on Discord to connect with other readers: https:// discord.gg/NSWvfN7vua
-----------
"Yeah! I'll take care of these two!"
Uchiha Tetsu, being a boy, stepped forward, taking on the task of 'killing' the bandits. He then asked:
"Flame! Do you have any weapons left?"
He had already discarded the Ninja Tool Pouch on his waist and the Kunai Pouch on his leg. Even Uchiha Flame was no exception.
On the other hand, Fuyu Shirou, who had used the Shadow Clone technique, still had his weapons and equipment intact.
He reached into the Ninja Tool Pouch on his back, pulled out two kunai, and handed one to Flame and one to Tetsu.
"Flame, you go too. Each of you take one and deal with them!"
Fuyu Shirou had already realized that his previous cunning plan, although simple, could easily lead to more serious consequences at critical moments.
Just like this time!
The plan seemed perfect, but once it was put into action, all sorts of unexpected situations arose.
In the end, everything turned into a mess!
So, it might be better to let them get some training and make them more 'suitable' for the ninja profession.
"But! Fuyu Shirou, you're not in good shape either! Let Flame stay and take care of you!"
However, Fuyu Shirou's 'good intentions' were not accepted by the person concerned.
Instead, he came up with another reason, hoping to persuade the other.
In this way, he could handle the 'killing' alone.
"Tetsu! We are all ninjas! Sooner or later, we will have to face this!"
"Besides, why don't you ask Flame what she thinks?"
Fuyu Shirou knew that to change this stubborn guy's mind, it would depend on Uchiha Flame's attitude.
If she also disagreed, Fuyu Shirou wouldn't force the issue.
"Tetsu! Listen to Fuyu Shirou!"
To Uchiha Tetsu's surprise, Flame rejected his suggestion!
Instead, she held a kunai and led the way towards the two bandits.
Although she had been safely rescued from being a hostage, she felt immense guilt.
Because of her, her comrades had been put in danger, and she, Uchiha Flame, would never allow such a thing to happen again.
So, she was more open to Fuyu Shirou's suggestion than Uchiha Tetsu.
"Don't worry... Tetsu! I can take care of myself."
"You should go with Flame! That way, if anything unexpected happens, you can help each other!"
Fuyu Shirou, seeing Uchiha Tetsu staring at Flame's back as she walked towards the bandits, had to remind him to stay with Flame for support!
"It seems we can't resolve this peacefully!"
The bandits, who had been silently observing the three of them, glanced at their companion.
They exchanged a look, tightened their weapons, and charged at Uchiha Flame.
The current state of the bandit camp was clearly caused by these three ninjas.
Looking around at the hellish scene, it was evident how cruel and twisted they were.
However, it wasn't entirely their fault.
Who could blame them for looking so bloody?
Uchiha Tetsu was relatively normal, despite some dirt and scattered bloodstains on his coat.
But Fuyu Shirou and Flame looked absolutely ghastly.
Especially Fuyu Shirou, who, while rescuing Flame, had decapitated the bandit leader, causing a gush of blood to drench both of them.
They hadn't had time to clean up due to the impending chain explosion, making them look like starving ghosts crawling out of hell.
In a different setting, in a dark place, an ordinary person would likely be terrified just by looking at them.
Their current state, due to their first exposure to such a bloody scene, left them in a state of confusion and helplessness.
"They are still just kids!"
He had a deeper understanding of the cruelty of this so-called ninja world.
The other bandit, Dahe, understood his companion's signal.
Seeing the two of them charging towards them, he used his companion as a distraction and circled around to attack Uchiha Flame from the side.
Although they both knew that with just the two of them, it was almost impossible to kill the two ninjas, "Flame! Be careful!"
Uchiha Tetsu, who was a bit slower, saw the bandits trying to surround Flame and sped up, warning her.
After the recent events, he was genuinely concerned about her condition, fearing that Flame might be affected by the previous incident and something might go wrong again.
He sprinted past Flame, leaving the words "be careful" echoing in the air, and charged towards the enemy attempting a side attack.
"So fast!"
The bandit, ignored by Uchiha Tetsu, was startled by his speed.
He broke out in a cold sweat, relieved that Tetsu wasn't coming for him, or he would have been in serious trouble.
Even so, his heart raced.
"This time, I might really be done for!"
Even if his opponent was weaker, he doubted he could handle him.
Even if he used some tricks to delay, the outcome wouldn't change.
Not to mention, there was still the leader, who hadn't moved yet.
"Die!"
A roar filled with fear and unease echoed from the battle between Uchiha Tetsu and his enemy.
Dahe, the only bandit with a name, abandoned all defenses and charged at Tetsu in a reckless, life-or-death attack, aiming for his vital points.
For a moment, Tetsu was at a loss.
Although they were superior in skill and strength, Their age disadvantage still gave the bandits a significant edge.
But this edge was useless.
To be honest, I think these few chapters are a bit watery, but since they're free, you can just read them to pass the time.
(End of Chapter)