Chapter 56: Ryugetsu
The forest path was long. Sunlight cut through the foliage, giving them a clear view of the greenery.
Koko swung from branch to branch with surprising agility as Arthur walked. She let out delighted squeals when she managed to snag a particularly fat beetle or chase a flitting butterfly.
Arthur kept his senses up as he fixed his gaze on the path ahead.
Escaping the village was just the first step. Now, he had to get to the Fire Temple and access their special chakra to complete his technique. It was the best place to venture to lay low while still in the country.
If he remembered correctly, he would be dubbed a rogue ninja, and his information would be added to a list with other wanted ninjas.
Arthur would personally ensure not to let his face be seen in public. And what better way to hide his identity than with the transformation technique?
This universe had a plethora of characters for him to change his physical appearance to. Whether they were dead or not, he could always alter the minute details to ensure no one recognized him.
As he considered who he would transform into, suddenly, Koko stopped mid-swing, her tiny face crumpling in a frown. She scrambled back down to Arthur's shoulder, her grip tighter than usual.
"Daddy," she whimpered in a strained voice.
"What is it...?"
"My body," she mumbled, clutching her belly. "Feels funny. Like someone's pulling on me."