7 SLEEPER
Departure !!

For a long time we stayed in the magnificent mansion owned by Mr. Alberd, we have memorized the entire face and names of all employees in the mansion.

We are also used to the activities here, and they are also used to our existence. It was as if we would already be part of this Mansion.

There's still so much I want to do in this town, but now's not the time.

According to the letter that came yesterday, a group from the capital will come within a few days from the date stated in the letter.

This group will bring all dangerous prisoners to trial in the Capital City. Because only the courts in the capital are able to prosecute criminals like fugitives at high prices.

Within a few days we were ready to buy more stock.

With the prize money from past operations, at least able to meet the quota for food stock.

There are some additional people who will come to the capital, so we have to shop a lot.

All the good-natured shopkeepers also gave us discounts on the whole item.

Although it has been spending a lot but it is only enough for a trip to the capital alone, not even close to the initial quota.

At that moment we were conscious. That the total start we brought in required a lot of money.

But take it easy, we heard in the capital later we will get more.

But we need it now, not later.

Actually we could have taken the mission and got paid. But the ruler of this city, Mr. Alfred, forbade us to go out the gate without knowing why.

In exchange, Mr. Alfred is willing to cover all our shopping. Of course we refused, I especially. Because I know, the money is people's money which is certainly more suitable for the benefit of its people.

" Look down, this is my own money I saved up because I don't know what to buy. At least consider it my deepest gratitude."

" Mister Alfred, you are very coercive, although the number is tempting still I cannot accept it, for my feelings"

" My feelings are at stake here, too. On the other hand I cannot help but appreciate our helper, so accept it. If the number is still less, we will send it again later "

" I'm going home "

" Thu.. Waita minute... " Mister Alfred held my hand when I was about to leave.

" Sir, you are very forced. I told you I didn't need it"

" At least tell me what to do to thank you for all the services you have given. ?!"

This old man, I'm the laziest with this.

" Yet already... I surrendered. But still I won't receive a single piece from that pile"

" Ah, if that's me I can't grant it "

Without saying any more words I left there despite having to drag Mr. Alfred along.

*****

Several guards intercepted me in front of the mansion gate as Mr. Alfred hung at my feet.

The unpleasant sight was seen by many people. How hard is this old man's head.

******

I was brought back into the room earlier. Everyone seemed to be overwhelmed by this incident.

" Listen, I really can't accept these coins. There are a lot of reasons I can't name one by one"

" At least think of it as my gratitude "

" Any, start over again.. " I got back up and was stopped by more people.

" Listen, before I was rewarded, from the guild I also got money for yesterday's mission. Now comes this again that I have absolutely no idea for what was suddenly given a tempting gift."

" Ah that.. " Mister Alfred wanted to say the sentence again but he swiftly restrained his attitude.

" Hear me here, I am in need of money, I will not accept money from those who need it more. You said you needed money to build schools and farms, right ?"

" For that, of course, I separated him. All the workers and materials are all."

" Huh... Hear... You have just pioneered a field that you have not touched before, later there will be some unexpected needs and require a lot of money, and this money will definitely be able to cover it all"

" Calm down, as I have said, all of it has been calculated carefully, even to the data of losses that if later failed to harvest, all of it has been calculated carefully."

Ahg... My head

" Why not just accept. ?!, if it continues this will not be finished until the group from the capital comes"

" I gave up... "

" Thank you for your consideration "

" It should have been my phrase "My words were weak, really to discuss this alone had made me tired.

*****

A few days later the group that later came brought hundreds of horsemen, among them carrying a train that pulled iron bars.

Many residents who came filled the streets to see the group with luxurious clothes and awesome armor from the cavalry soldiers.

Everyone was cheering especially when the troupe returned their cheers with a wave.

Until I finally realized from the group there was a familiar face.

Instantly I paced these feet closer. At an unusual speed I approached the man quickly.

From a distance I could see the man aware of me and coming down from his horse. With the same attitude in sped up at the same speed.

Everyone and the party were unable to react quickly to what they were seeing.

In the middle of the lane we exchanged punches and kicks faster than everyone else's reaction.

I knew this would cause panic and excitement.

But this one has become our tradition.

Punch after punch from the same stance hitting each other produces a loud sound of bone meeting bone.

The streets are now silent and they can only hear the sound of our punches and kicks. After being satisfied we stopped and hugged each other like nothing had happened.

Of course, this is a big question mark from everyone.

How not, a young man bravely stopped the army entourage alone and had time to exchange blows with the biggest person among them.

But their worries were broken when the lord of this city came from behind them with some of his bodyguards.

" Welcome to Kazuma San and his entourage, we've been waiting for your arrival"

Mr. Alfred got off his horse and greeted the father I still held tightly. I don't want this moving moment to be missed, we haven't seen each other for almost five years.

I can't believe the first person I met among people I knew was my own father.

His laughter was still the same as the laughter in my memory, his gentle embrace was still the same, the only difference was his height and muscle time which was more and more amazing.

" loud.. "

" Hahahaha I'm not lazy slacking over on the side. I'm still training them to see this... "

Still in my arms, Dad showed off the muscle mass that seemed to be screaming.

Of course it makes me hot.

" If you have a lot of free time for your muscles, at least go home to see the development of your child growing up, damn it"

" Hehe sorry "

That innocent laugh still pisses me off even though I've seen it before.

I lowered the circle of my arms to his waist, then with all my energy kicked the ground on my footing and I pulled my body back, as a result of which the giant body was lifted. It wasn't enough to get there, I put more pressure on my lower body and I slammed it backwards.

Without even realizing it, his body was on the verge of collapsing. In the next second a body was embedded in the street.

"" Heeee!!! ""

Of course that reaction I get if doing dangerous things like slamming a senior even plant it on the floor, especially in the event of an official visit.

I felt a little uneasy about Mr. Alfred as the ruler of this city who had to intervene to calm his people.

At least I feel a little satisfied.

*****

We went back to Mr. Alfred's residence.

And as an apology from me, I serve a special drink from my beloved country.

With Mr. Alfred and each of his loyal bodyguards, I left several bottles of sake and Brandy for them, as well as a few snacks that fit to be enjoyed with alcohol.

And I left those who were enjoying their reunion.

Then what about me?

" You didn't get together?, I thought you'd stick to your father who hadn't seen you for a long time" asked Izumi, astonished to see me join him while he was training to compete with the 2 warrior camps.

" It's not necessary, from now on I can reunite anytime. More importantly, as with you, you are even involved with my own personal selfishness"

" I don't miss home at all, just calm down from the start I was determined to follow you until this was all over"

" Wuah, you even changed your style of speech. Though before you didn't even talk "

" Everyone is bound to change, it's just that they need time "Izumi defends herself.

" I'm sure Momo changed you, didn't she ?"

" I will not deny "

" Hahaha you're easy to guess "

" What are you talking about "

I don't know where Momo came from with her entourage. Some girls of the same age have been following him lately.

" And the third... Because I love Momo more than anything "Izumi's beautiful eyes behind those glasses, looking gently at Momo who blushed.

Momo who got a surprise attack was unable to hide her embarrassment. Unilaterally usually he is the one who attacks, he does not even think will get a counterattack with critical over Combo attacks.

Without saying a word, Momo continued on her way, following the group of girls who shouted seductively.

" Waw, it looks like it's critical of "Godaku by slipping in-game terms.

" It seems so "Izumi replied satisfied.

I won't comment on his trembling hands, let's keep it to our secrets only.

*****

Three days later we say goodbye to everyone. Although previously we had said goodbye to various places we had visited before, but their faces were again seen in this residence.

" Keep your health, do not hesitate to return even if just say hello ", said Mr. Alfred

" There's no way I've come all the way here just to say "Reply me

" Hahaha then, come again to play" he said again fixing his previous sentence.

" I'll work it out. "

" Buddy, take care of your health, and don't wander around alone, make sure you're with others when traveling "

This time it was my turn to Salami.

" Hahaha do you think I'm a five-year-old boy until I have to be escorted ?"

" No, I'm afraid you'll get lost again like the previous visit"

" ...... "

" ...... "

" a.. I don't remember that ever happening"

Dad threw his face away and went up on his horse.

" Huh, it's old still like to get lost, is Dad a Five-year-old boy ?" My ejek throws jokes.

But everyone put a worried face towards me as if to say, 'father and son are the same'.

" Oy, it's not polite !! " Snap me

Come on, let's go back to the main event.

We were escorted by the march to the front row escort.

Near the gate I could see the fresh faces of the guild members gathered to meet the side of the road.

They were cheering loudly at the same time. Although it is not clear but they say they will wait for our arrival again in the future.

I repay their kindness with a wave of my hand. They have been instrumental in teaching us the code of ethics and how to hunt them. Even after that we were under house arrest and could not hunt anymore.

They are good seniors, if they sideways their faces that look bad.

So far, everyone I have greeted. Only one person left from yesterday I haven't seen the trunk of his nose.

Yup, right. Our beloved ninja. Konoha.

I told you to come to my farewell party.

Is he asleep somewhere?, I don't know.

But until the peak event even until our entourage began to walk, I did not see the girl at all.

Slightly sad, but unable to do anything.

After coming out of the gate, a pair of sisters on the day I was sentenced waited with anxious faces behind the soldiers watching the streets.

" A minute, you guys go first "

Seeing myself coming out of line and approaching them, their faces became elated. Of course I am too, they came for me.

I got off the roof of the carriage and came to greet the brothers.

" You guys came to take me  ?"

The older brother did not reply and only smiled proudly while giving encouragement to his little sister.

Nervously and hesitantly the sister gave me a packing box.

" Thank you for that ice cream. Although the shape is not attractive, but about the taste I dare to guarantee it "The Brother explained.

Ah... That's so...

" Thank you very much, I'll enjoy it later, in exchange, accept this as a sign that I've been here "

A cute teddy bear that is much larger than the size of his body I gave to his sister.

" The bear  !!" My sister likes it very much. While the brother was massaging his forehead.

Did I do anything wrong.

" It's true that I don't know your names at all. "

" Ah, my name is Jhon, and my sister is Mimi "

" Okay, Jhon, always take care of Mimi for me. Next time I come here I'll check to see if you're doing your job right"

" Give me "Jhon answered steadily.

" I'll say goodbye, take care of your health "

" Eek kebelet ?"

" Where is it, you fool!!"

" Then what?"

" Just meet a little friend who met a while ago "

" You saying right?"

" Don't underestimate me"

" What's in your hand  ?"

True too, so glad I forgot if this gift I keep holding.

When it opens.

" What is this.. ?" Dad's face looks confused after peeking at the contents of the parcel.

I actually also asked the same thing, but from the smell of caramel is slightly charred.

I ventured to push the food into my mouth, because Jhon said it felt so secure.

Hup. And right, from the first bite alone can be felt how delicious the cakes are.

" This is cupcake. "

The father who heard my words tried to steal my cookies while I was enjoying them.

" Sweet, but it looks like this "

" Well, this was made by a five-year-old girl "

" You're asking a five-year-old to make food for you ?"

" Of course not, I just found out when I accidentally saw them."

" Really  ?"

" Of course, why would I lie"

" Cih, even though I wanted to avenge that time if you lied "

" Daddy think I'll let it ?"

" Let's see later "

I would have almost spent the last cookie if Dad hadn't stolen it from my hand, and just eaten it.

The face of her intimidation when licking her hands was very bothersome to me.

After half an hour of traveling with a group like this. We felt some people were watching us. I know their position. But father stopped me, his sight venturing around.

" Stop the train. "

Dad got off his horse and took some soldiers with him into a suspicious bush. After a while their screaming sounds were heard along with a huge falling sound.

" uh... " I took a long breath.

Several other soldiers came down and rushed towards the source of the sound, but I quickly stopped them.

" Konoha chan is you, right ?"

I stared intently at a tree that I thought was strange from the tree next to it.

I'll be long after the first call. There was no response, but I was sure that the sensation of the aura was very similar.

I grabbed a knife out of my inventory and threw it on the thick branch of the suspicious tree.

Before long the knife I threw hit the metal object from his voice. And another throwing knife came right at me.

Without panicking I grabbed a katana from my inventory and I shook off a barrage of attacks directed only at me.

Seeing this the troops who were late realized there was an attack coming down from their carriage and formed a formation quickly.

" Not to worry, it's a friend."

" But, young master, a friend cannot attack a friend "

" Yes, there's a point. But this one is their way of greeting, right Konoha chan "

With a sullen look, the girl named Konoha came out of hiding and jumped out of the dense foliage.

The girl clicked her tongue.

" Wooaa... !! "

A soldier closest to him was shocked and fell with his butt.

" As expected of the person who was able to find me despite having removed the presence even "

" You're too complimentary, then what's up ? You didn't come just to surprise us, did you ?"

" I'm not as lazy as it is to have to bother like this just to see you"

" really ? I was so lonely not to find you when I said goodbye. I think we're so familiar that I've prepared a farewell gift for you "

" Huh, I don't need... After all, we are not at all familiar to say goodbye even a gift" said Konoha by maintaining its Shame attitude.

" Ha~~ah's. Too bad, even though I have prepared Mr. this bear specifically for you"

In a second later the teddy bear vanished from my hand and a darting shadow snatched the doll from my hand.

Konoha looked fascinated by his farewell gift while hiding behind the tree where he had descended.

He occasionally makes funny noises when talking to Mr. Bear himself.

" Do you like it ?" My god

Konoha peeked out from behind the Tree trunk where he was hiding.

" Thank you "His reply was timid while turning his face the other way.

" Everyone "

Thank goodness she liked the gift, I thought she would be angry for treating her like a child.

Now back to the original topic.

" Isn't it time to introduce us to your friends?, Konoha chan?"

" I forgot to." Konoha came out of hiding while carrying the teddy bear on its back.

The design of the doll was deliberately made larger than her body size, because I thought it might be used as a substitute for Guling.

" Ahem... Sorry for introducing myself late. Let me introduce my friends "

" Anzu "A slim little man in a black all-round costume descends from a tree branch.

" Liu Liu "A dense blob slowly emerged from Anzu's shadow and gradually began to form a human figure.

" Koji "From the Ground beside the two people was previously seen starting to crack, and from the cracks that started to enlarge it came out the figure of a muscular man with a veil.

Konoha introduces its eccentric friends one by one.

" And the Master of our Clan. Hanzo Same "

Everyone is waiting for the epic appearance of the last person called Master.

But after a few seconds of waiting, nothing happened. Everyone feels cheated and disappointed, but not me.

I could feel the presence of that person clearly, although his form felt faint because that person was camouflaged with air.

" Greetings, nice to meet you Mr. Hanzo "

When I said that still from my position at the beginning, I raised my right hand as high as I could, then I quickly pulled my left leg back. My left hand seemed to feel a body sensation as I lowered it, without wasting my time catching it with my left hand.

My right hand was pulled quickly. And I stopped in the middle of the road.

" Can you see me ?" The hoarse voice of the man in his late 20s commented on me being able to withstand his surprise attack.

All the soldiers were jolted when from the source of the voice appeared a large-statured person who was being locked by me.

I hug the man's right hand on my left armpit, while the man's right hand is holding my knee that almost landed on his chin. And the last elbow of my right hand stopped a few inches before landing on the crown of the person called Hanzo.

" Now I understand Konoha's real reason for such a frenzy "

" Oo~ girl what's the story ?"

I let go of my lockdown, because I thought it was over.

Pretty good greetings.

After that, once again they all introduced themselves properly. Without any more tricks, of course.

" I represent all those who are here apologizing for the commotion we made and also apologizing for taking up your precious time. "

Sir Hanzo said as they knelt on one leg there.

" Not to think about it, quite the contrary. I personally feel lucky that a great clan leader personally approached us specifically."

" Thank you from the bottom of your heart for your generosity for our disrespect "

" Then, what is it going to take with us so that Mr Hanzo himself intervenes to meet us specifically ?"

" For that matter, I especially acknowledge the greatness and discernment of your senses, Mr "

" Mister ? You mean I ?"

" As you've expected, this time we've all given special assessments since you and the group came out of the city gate. "

" Test?, wait a minute, don't tell me... "

" In other words, you graduated with a perfect grade !"

Behind Mr. Hanzo, Konoha responded. Mr. Hanzo seemed to be sending a sharp look at him, while Konoha who felt glared looked the other way.

Yoshaa!!!

I would love to shout that, but it will not be in accordance with the Shinobi's ever-silent code of conduct.

On the other hand, I still have an initial goal. Indeed, their invitation is very tempting, but the life of my best friend is currently in danger.

Like this, my mind is now in a struggle. I really wanted to get into their organization.

Do I just accept it ? No. gabe. I refuse, but it's a pity.

Aghs...

Huuu... Haaa...

Huuu... Haaa...

I knelt before them following the same attitude.

" Hanzo Dono, it's a great honor to be recognized by a great person like you. But really, somewhere in my heart there is something else that is no less important than joining the group you founded. Therefore, without prejudice to respect allow me to refuse, at least for now, if you don't mind"

Yeah, correct. There is no time for my pleasure at this time. Learning from the Genuine Ninja is tempting, but... Rin's salvation is currently at stake.

I can't be leha-leha while Rin is still in danger. Somewhere in the world people who are after Rin are still wandering around freely.

" If that's what you're saying, even I can't force someone "

" Sorry as big as it is."

" There is no need to hesitate like that, although it is very unfortunate. But for this one I hope you won't reject it "From behind his black uniform Mr. Hanzo pulled out something like a Ninja paper roll.

" Take it as a greeting introductory from me personally "

" I will not hesitate to accept it, I will take good care of it "

" Thank you for your attention. We beg you to resign, see you next time "

After saying it like that. Their bodies slowly melted with the air and in the next second their shadows turned into light foliage, so lightly the leaves flew in the wind like they were marching and maneuvering.

" It looks like my son got the acquaintance of an unusual person "

Dad came out of the bushes dragging the collars of his two soldiers.

Father released the two men while the other soldiers checked the condition of their unconscious friend.

" Do you know that guy ?"

" You know the name, it's an organization that's been around for a long time. Although they do not have their own territory, I heard from some informants that they are currently making a village in the forest. They also housed people made homeless by the atrocities of war "

" Really ?"

" That's what I heard "

" Well.. "

" Are you interested ?" Dad asked when I opened the contents of the scroll I just received.

" So interested "

" I won't stop you if it's your will, but are you sure ?"

" I did say I was interested, but I didn't say I would take it now "

" I understand "

Dad patted my shoulder gently and also rubbed my head. Then turned towards the group, instructing that the journey was soon resumed.

Not until Five minutes later, the group resumed its journey, it would still be a long time to get to the capital.

*****

From a distance, Hanzo and his subordinates came to see the departure of Rion's entourage from above the treetops in the depths of the Forest.

And there was their short conversation that Rion could not hear.

" Sir, what are you thinking ?" His men asked curiously, as his master did not blink at all when he saw Rion's entourage getting further away.

" Hmm...  ?!"

" Mister what's wrong ?" Koji feels strange about his master's mimicry.

" No, maybe it's just my feeling. "

" What's the matter?, if Hanzo similarly feels that person is returning your gaze, you're not at all wrong. Even I who was with him longer have ensured, the ability of that person is not just a figment"

The other members expressed their disbelief when Konoha praised Rion with words such as booze.

" It seems like you've found another interesting person, Konoha San"

" You're too complimentary of Mr " replied Konoha humbly.

" And also like it, you like it a lot... "

Konoha immediately wavered when he heard the word like, his mouth was wide open and quivering funny.

" This funny bear I mean "

Temptation Hanzo while experiencing a teddy bear in the cage of Konoha. Konoha's face was red until it let out a thin white smoke.

They all laughed when the rare moment was presented to them.

Before long, they disappeared and left only the leaves that flew over where they had been.