God of the Multiverse: A Shinobi's Destiny

Chapter 21

"What's your two favorite colors?"

"Blue and white"

"Wow. I would have pegged you for more of a red guy. Mine's rose red and orange. Anyway, what's your favorite type of request?"

"High-level assassination."

"Oh, I prefer intel gathering. Favorite time of the year."

"Night time."

"...That's a time of day."

"..."

"Fine. Kinda obvious i love the summer. Favorite village to visit?"

"Momo village"

"That far. I gotta say i love the scenery in Konoha."

It had been like this for more than an hour now. Since Shinku said the two should know each other more, Gin had started a game of 21 questions.

Meanwhile, Ye Xiao was barely hanging on and looked like he would collapse at any moment if he didn't get some rest.

"Huh. Are you doing alright back there, kid? We've been at it for two or three incense sticks now." Gin asked, glancing back at the sweat drenched boy who was gradually slowing.

"Huh... oh... yeah... I'm... alright." Ye Xiao nodded, his vision dark from the exhaustion that was too much for his young frail body.

"Hmm." Gin narrowed her eyes at the obvious lie. Turning back to Shinku, she whispered a few words into his ear, receiving a side eye from him.

"Do whatever, as long as he's not my burden." Saying this, Shinku picked up his pace. At the same time, Gin slowed down and offered Ye Xiao a canteen, which he was more than grateful for.

"Thanks, Onee-San..." Ye Xiao gulped the water down and spoke softly. A small giggle was heard from his side as he blushed.

"Don't worry about it."

"No. I shouldn't be a burden."

Gin stared at the top of the boy's head with pitying eyes. The sound of muffled sobs slowly entered into her ears, but there were no words that would help him.

"Hold on tight." After a moment, she finally broke the silence, and at her words, Ye Xiao wanted to ask why, but was soon jerked up and tossed onto her back.

"What are you doing?"

"There's not much distance left, I'm sure Shinku wouldn't mind me doing this to catch up." Saying this, Gin increased her speed, barely able to follow after Shinku.

"Thank you."

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. .

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Dropping down from the trees, running over the snowy ground, Shinku didn't worry about Gin as he sped through what was left of the forest before entering a vast expance of snow.

Shinku only continued to run. Not minding the blizzard that swirled further than the eye could see. His cloak blowing violently in all directions.

Each step taken was left, no footprint or a trace of his existence. His speed made him akin to just a blur moving through the blizzard.

Seemingly in a trace, Shinku ran and ran with his eyes narrowed.

"Hmm?"

"What is it?

Two densely armored men in the snow spoke, barely catching a glimpse of the black blur that soon disappeared.

"..."