Red sand dust

In the "Cradle Garden", in the area that meets the entrance to reality, in the studio where the setting sun shines slantingly, on the lush grass outside the window, the figure of the dead Fu Yi is sitting opposite the petite Xi Yan, drinking tea and chatting.

"Is this the place where Daimaru was raised as a place of inheritance? It's really surprising..."

After putting down all his baggage and even sacrificing his life, Fu Yi, who had a much softer expression on his old-fashioned face, looked around with interest.

"If I hadn't been told, I would have thought this place was a pure land for people to sleep..."

From the very beginning, the psychic contract between Fu Yi and Xi Yan included the condition that after death, the souls would be temporarily controlled by Xi Yan.

Fu Yi, who has the consciousness of "killing one's body to benevolent", can accept his own death to help the village, and naturally he does not object to the temporary return of his soul to peace after death.

"It's wonderful to be able to see the future of the village after you die from this perspective! By the way, how long do I have?"

"Look at how tenacious your obsession is! A conservative estimate is at least two years! However, my father doesn't know much about the secrets deep in the soul. Perhaps, death is only one step away from you!"

Xiyan still had a good impression of the old man in front of her. When they had free time, they chatted and told many stories together.

Xi Yan, who was born not long ago, is still full of expectations for this world, so some of her cannot understand her contractors' disregard for their lives.

"One step away is really an ambiguous description!"

Fu Yi, who was laughing, shook his head gently.

"Two years is long enough! Although I know you won't have any bad thoughts in bringing me here, I'm still a little curious! How can I, a lonely ghost who hasn't had time to go to the Pure Land, help you? What are you doing?"

"My father once said that intelligent beings with the ability to think independently are worthy of respect. Please don't belittle yourself..."

Looking at Xi Yan who was admonishing seriously, Fu Yi also nodded:

"You make sense! No matter what it is, as long as it doesn't violate human ethics, I will help you!"

"Actually, I don't know very well either!"

Xiyan said a little embarrassedly,

"Maybe it's a problem like how 'Chakra Reincarnation' works! Compared with my sisters, I'm really stupid..."

"Chakra...reincarnation?"

Fu Yi, who has lived for decades, is no stranger to these two words, but when they are combined, he does not understand them very well.

"What a word that makes people think of it!"

After thinking for a moment, Fu Yi said to Xi Yan,

"The same evaluation is given to you! I think you also have your own talents, and you will be able to surprise people in the future..."

"Hopefully!"

Xiyan said in her usual calm manner,

"Now, there is something I need your help with! Another of my contractors is taking the Chunin exams, but I can't help at all. It feels a bit tricky..."

"Are other 'artificial elves' also active in the examination room?"

"Sister Kashiwagi is here, but her contractor doesn't need any help at all..."

"Are the contractors of the 'artificial elves' who have a high starting point and strong talents stronger?"

"I also asked my father, and he said it was because of the 'suitable attributes', but I don't really understand! Sister Shanai doesn't seem to be very smart. It might be easier if she has a stronger 'partner'!"

"It's hard to say, if you have different temperaments, there will be no future!"

Seemingly aware of Xi Yan's true intentions, Fu Yi decided to help.

"What do you want me to do to help you?"

"Since you don't object, let's get started!"

As Xi Yan spoke, a trace of milky white light appeared on her body, just like an inconspicuous gourd flower blooming. The petals, which were weak but inexplicably touching, rolled up Fu Yi's soul, and then turned into a ball. The green fruit, following the connection of the contract, reached the other end of the traction.

Shanai, who was calling Xi Yan, was about to complain to his sister when he suddenly noticed the chakra fluctuations deep in his soul.

"This is... you finally realized my good intentions and are ready to help me!" 』

Glancing at Miss Shaye who didn't care at all, she turned her back calmly and communicated with her inner will.

Fuyi, who had regained consciousness, felt the eager will lingering around him. It was a very fresh feeling that he had never experienced before.

"This... is probably part of the test of the so-called "Chakra Reincarnation"! 』

Communication at the soul level is very strict, so it's not surprising that Shanai regarded the changes in his body as a softening of Xi Yan's attitude.

"There is no way to make you stronger quickly, but I can give you a few tips..."

"As long as it works!"

Shana said happily.

As long as we have a good start, everything will fall into place in the future, right?

After feeling the power composition in Shanai's body, Fu Yi roughly understood its level of strength.

"The wind escape and sand shield talents are excellent, the combined use of the two escape arts, and the tactical coordination are pretty good, the physical skills are good, the Yin Escape talent is average, and the others are not so good! 』

Overall, he is a talented junior who will grow up step by step and is expected to be promoted to Jonin before the age of thirty. Such a talent will be the focus of attention in any ninja village.

However, Shanai is still at the level of an ordinary ninja, and there is still a gap between him and those unreasonable super geniuses.

"My logical thinking ability is acceptable. Unfortunately, I haven't cultivated it since childhood. It's a bit late to start learning barrier techniques and sealing techniques now. Then continue to cultivate on the typical traditional sand ninja path!" 』

After weighing the temporary residence of his soul, Fuyi searched for helpful ninjutsu and experiences in his memory, and selected a small part for Shanai to slowly experience.

"Xiao Xiyan knows so much! She is obviously very powerful, but why is her qualifications rated as mediocre? Are other 'artificial elves' so powerful..."

"Hurry up and get familiar with it! It may come in handy soon..."

Locke Lee, who didn't know how to restrain his chakra and aura at all, stood out like the full moon in the dark in front of a master of perception like Fu Yi. Even with the help of Shanai's not very sharp body, he could still get the general idea.

"Are there some blind guys who want to try their luck? With my sister and I joining forces, others have nothing to fear..."

"This time is different. It's a tough challenge. Be careful and don't lose!"

There are only two or three teams of genin who can carry the banner of Sunagakure Village. If Saya, Shana and Shiro are eliminated, there will probably be no one who can enter the third trial of the joint chuunin exam, which would be too embarrassing.