Red sand dust

Not long ago, Shanai, who was "beaten" by Rock Lee in the Chunin Exam and was defeated and eliminated, was bandaged like a mummy and was lying on the hospital bed recovering from his injuries.

Thanks to Fu Yi, who was disguised as Xi Yan, Shanai avoided the critical attack. He looked miserable, but in fact he was fine. It just took some time to recover from his injuries.

Later, he was sent to the hospital for examination. He only had a few fractures, some internal bleeding due to the high pressure, and a slight concussion, so he was in a coma for a day and a half before slowly waking up.

As a ninja, you are not a genius who has been amazed since childhood. Victory and defeat are common. I took part in the chunin exam two years ago and was defeated by Yakushi Kabuto without any suspense. Now I lost to Rock Lee. It is indeed a sign of strength. If you are not as good as you, you have no one to blame.

However, my self-awareness has improved a lot, and with the help of my new "portable assistant", I think I should be able to make a difference, but the result is contrary to my wishes. My elder sister Saya, who has always been quite respected, naturally wins, and even the usually silent Zi Luo had all won, but he was the only one eliminated, which was really embarrassing.

Especially when everyone went to Konoha Village to compete in the third trial, it was really boring to lie in the hospital in Sunagakure Village and stare at the boring ceiling in a daze.

"Xiyan, are you there?"

"Um!"

Xi Yan, who had not spoken for a while, took over Shanai's place.

"I heard that Senior Fuyi died unfortunately and your first contractor is no longer there. Does it affect you?"

"The lack of power supply has slowed down my growth a lot, but it's okay..."

Compared with how to become stronger, Xiyan prefers to chat with Fu Yi, and then sit in the "Cradle Garden" to read quietly, or listen to the so-called "big things" discussed by her sisters.

From this point of view, not much has changed.

However, Xi Yan's words fell into Shanai's ears, like words of comfort that "I hate him for not fighting".

"Whether it's Yamabuki, Kashiwagi or Asagao, the contractors are all very powerful. Only I am holding you back..."

No matter how smart and precocious she may appear to be, she is still just a fifteen-year-old girl.

"Are you blaming yourself?"

"I... I asked my sister to help me contract an 'artificial elf' before. I saw you several times before you were born. I really hope that I am your first choice. Unfortunately, my talent is limited and I can only be an Alternative!"

"Actually, I am very ordinary, and my three sisters are enviable. However, my father said that every life has its own meaning. Although I don't understand it very well, I also hope to see the beauty in myself and the contractor. The shining point..."

Xiyan's words converged into delicate sounds in Shanai's mind, disturbing the deepest thoughts and making people involuntarily immersed in them.

All illusions based on deceptive perception are inferior to the resonance mobilized by Xiyan's empathy, which can subtly change people's thoughts.

This is also a kind of talent, a powerful contagious power brought by natural charm. He is very good at detecting the weakness in his heart and opening up deep communication. His perception of emotions is so keen that even Daimaru looks at him sideways.

Not only is she beautiful on the outside, but there is also a shining spiritual spark hidden in her ordinary soul.

Because of the accident, Chao Yan lost a lot of his ninjutsu ability and mental talent, but he got unexpected gains.

Among the four original "artificial elves" formed by the fusion of the qualifications of Daimaru and Miss Saya, Xiyan's birth was the most bumpy. After stripping away the external appearance, Xiyan's performance is really surprising, especially after communicating with Fu Yi for a long time. , and after reading a lot of books, it works from time to time, and I don’t know whether it is a strong or weak ability.

This is not like ninjutsu talent, spiritual magic or blood power, but more like an innate instinct.

However, Daimaru couldn't figure out how to use this talent for a while, so he could only try his best to provide conditions and let Xiyan explore on her own.

The exchange with Xi Yan was quite speculative, but after coming back to his senses, Shanai, who didn't know what meaningful conversation they had talked about, sighed deeply:

“It’s so hard to live a life when you are surrounded by geniuses and only you seem mediocre!”

"Would you be happy if you beat those geniuses?"

"Hard to say!"

Shanai thought for a while and then replied,

"If others praise me, onee-sama will also be very happy..."

"The first half of the sentence seems like a dispensable excuse. I want to make my mother happy, and the main reason for treating you differently is probably..."

Shanai, who comes from an extraordinary family, is the second daughter of a wealthy family. She has long passed the point of being happy with others' praise. The daughter of the "Ravage Controller" does not need those dispensable reputations, just like Miss Shaye doesn't care much about tricks. Too many scandals can damage one's reputation.

"Maybe you're right!"

Shanai nodded,

"Onee-sama is a gentle person. We had a good relationship when we were young and have been living together. Later, onee-sama moved out... I want to do more for onee-sama who has been misunderstood, but it seems that onee-sama now does not Why do you need me?"

"Sister-controlled sister is a little at a loss as she watches her grown-up sister drift away from her!"

Xi Yan chuckled and said,

"In my eyes, Mother is not that weak! Maybe it's not that Mother needs your help, but that you need 'Sister' to fill your empty heart!"

"this……"

Shanai, who seemed to be shocked by Xi Yan's words, asked in a harsh voice after being silent for a long time,

"No way? It's possible, but... doesn't it make me look like a little love-starved girl who needs my sister by my side? I obviously have many friends, but unlike my elder sister, I don't go out very much, and I don't have much to socialize with... …”

"The so-called 'friends' and 'socializing' you mentioned have nothing to do with whether you are a lonely little girl who lacks love, right?"

It is easy to find fair-weather friends, but it is hard to find a confidant. I know how many people want to "make friends" with me because of my identity as the second daughter of the "Ravage Controller". Perhaps, my sister, who always wants to solve the problems for her elder sister, is actually doing it. You are acting coquettishly towards onee-sama in different ways!

"Then...does your sister think so too?"

Shanai couldn't help but asked uneasily.

"I don't know, my mother is a very proud person, so she won't tell me her true feelings! However, my mother neglects to care about external things, but her emotions related to herself are very keen. Many times, she is actually wiser than you... …”

"That's it! As expected, you are still the one who thinks about your sister..."

"Sorry to interrupt..."

Suddenly, Xiyan suddenly interrupted Shanai's thoughts, which was immersed in memories.

"You should get ready, there is a girl who will come to visit you soon..."