Chapter 148: The Return Journey
"You, you guys..."
The Kusa Ninja was trembling, his speech stuttering with fear. He probably didn't know what else to say.
"You what?"
"Get out of here right now, and I can pretend that nothing happened."
Nawaki drew his sword sharply. In an instant, the blade's tip was pressed firmly against the Kusa Ninja's throat. Feeling the chilling murderous intent radiating from the young man, cold sweat trickled down the Kusa Ninja's forehead.
No one dared to speak up for him. Without so much as a harsh word, they grabbed him and fled without pause.
"Ha, a useless person," Fugaku sneered, his gaze shifting toward Misaki behind Nawaki. She really was a pretty girl, easily on par with Mikoto.
"Um, can I call you Misaki?" Nawaki turned to look at her, scratching his head awkwardly. Despite his embarrassment, he remembered his brother-in-law's advice—this was all trivial.
"Yes, then I'll call you Nawaki too," Misaki replied, exhaling in relief as she watched the Kusa Ninja disappear around the corner.
"Are you willing to come with us?" Nawaki asked after a moment of hesitation. He preferred to be straightforward rather than beat around the bush.
"Where are we going?" Misaki blinked, her expression thoughtful as she considered her options.