Chapter 220 Stranded on a Desert Island
Chapter 220 Stranded on a Desert Island
The first day was uneventful and nothing happened, after all, we hadn't arrived at our destination yet.
The second day was the same, but Chu Yi had adapted to the environment and began her daily practice.
The destructive power of her Lightning Release ninjutsu was such that she didn't train on the ship at all, but instead controlled her chakra to travel on the sea.
Every now and then, dolphins would come and play with her, which was much more interesting than being on the boat.
Seeing this, Maji and Sari also went to the sea.
However, instead of dolphins playing with them, they were chased by a number of sharks, which made Chu Yi, who was present, laugh non-stop.
This was probably the most hearty laugh she had ever had in Kumogakure.
Darui happened to see this scene as he came out of the cabin, and it was deeply imprinted in his mind.
Called back by Darui, Chu Yi reluctantly hugged a white dolphin and kissed it before returning to the boat, turning back every few steps.
"You like dolphins so much?" Darui asked as he approached her.
"Huh?" A hint of doubt flashed across her face.
What does Teacher Darui mean by this? Does it mean we shouldn't indulge in frivolous pursuits that lead to neglecting our duties?
While she was still thinking, Darui spoke up again, "I can take you out sometime."
This left Chu Yi completely bewildered. She wondered to herself, "What exactly did the teacher mean? I don't quite understand."
"Can we play it or not?"
"No wonder he was able to become her mentor, while she could only be a student."
Chu Yi's thought process is truly something else. If Ye Li knew, he would definitely complain, "Chu Yi, is it possible that you're just a newly graduated genin while she's already an elite jonin?"
On the third day, we finally arrived at our destination, and the ship stopped in place.
The fishermen on the boat moved about in an orderly manner, while the three men each guarded a specific area to ensure the fishermen's safety.
Darui intended to train them and never came out of the cabin.
This continued until late at night, and nothing happened, probably just like the teacher said.
However, they only have one day to catch these fish, and they must stay in their area until dawn.
It's the middle of the night when people are most sleepy, so Maji immediately suggested, "Chuyi, Sariyi, let's take turns keeping watch."
Chu Yi shook her head and rejected the suggestion, "The ship is so big, one person can't possibly keep an eye on three areas. What if something really happens..."
Before she could finish speaking, Maggie interrupted her, saying, "The teacher said that the fish monster wrote the request on the list just to make the mission look like a D-rank. How could anything possibly happen?"
"Anyway, I'm going to rest first, and I'll be back to take over the shift in two hours."
After saying this, Maji left and headed towards the cabin.
Sarri didn't leave, but he only lasted an hour longer before he couldn't take it anymore and left.
At this moment, an elderly-looking fisherman said, "Girl, there are only four hours left until dawn. Go and rest with your companions. Nothing will happen."
Seeing that she still refused to leave, the fisherman tried to persuade her again, "I have come here every year since I came of age. Today is the forty-seventh year, and I have never seen that so-called fish monster."
“Grandpa, I understand what you mean, but it is my duty, and I cannot leave.”
She can't gamble on that probability, even if it's 100%.
"You're quite stubborn, girl. Fine, whatever you want!"
The old fisherman chuckled and shouted, "Get ready to haul in the nets!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the ship suddenly jerked.
"Don't panic, everyone. This happens when you're hauling in the nets; it's a natural phenomenon," the old fisherman reassured them. Hearing this, the fishermen who were there for the first time felt much more at ease.
Upon hearing this, the boat gradually stabilized, but Chu Yi felt even more uneasy.
Suddenly, with a 'bang', a huge tentacle slung over the ship's hull.
She's all alone on the boat now, she can't be afraid.
Chu Yi suppressed her fear as she watched a fisherman about to be swept away by the tentacles.
She quickly formed hand seals, conjuring a lightning blade, and rushed forward to cut off the tentacle.
The fish monster roared, and more and more tentacles began to lash at the boat, seemingly trying to capsize it.
"Lightning Release: Lightning Binding!"
Despite having only learned ninjutsu a few days ago, Chu Yi no longer cared.
Countless chains of lightning appeared in the sky, each binding the fish monster's tentacles that had reached onto the ship.
Chu Yi finally spotted the fish monster's head and immediately had an idea. She formed hand seals and leaped towards the location, unleashing "Lightning Release: Lightning Blast Stream!" which hit the target directly.
Countless electric currents flowed through the fish monster's body. After convulsing for a while, the fish monster fell into the sea, while Chu Yi stood steadily on the surface of the sea, panting heavily.
She didn't notice a tentacle appearing beneath her feet, which then coiled around her and dragged her into the sea.
With such a commotion, Darui, Maji, and Sariyi all came out of the cabin and happened to witness the scene.
"No..." Darui jumped down at the fastest speed he had ever been, but Chu Yi was nowhere to be found.
It's normal for ninjas to die on missions, but why does his heart ache so much?
At this time, a typhoon hit the sea, and soon heavy rain began to fall. In the midst of the storm, it became increasingly difficult to find people.
In this situation, we have no choice but to go back first.
“Majiyi, Sariyi, you two go back with the ship, I’m going to find Chuyi.”
Darui left these words behind, ignoring the others' attempts to persuade him to stay, and jumped into the prepared small boat to leave.
The teacher did not blame them, which made Maji and Salii feel even worse, while Darui felt more guilty towards himself.
Chu Yi hadn't expected that after getting rid of several octopus monsters in the water, she would encounter this kind of weather. Luckily, she found a piece of wood, grabbed it, and drifted with the waves.
I don't have much chakra left in my body right now, so I can only use it in critical moments.
She didn't know how long she had been drifting when she spotted a small island in the distance, and she immediately perked up.
"It feels so good to be standing on land!"
The most important thing now is to take a shower; this sticky feeling is just too uncomfortable.
Chu Yi felt that being stranded on a deserted island was quite nice. She had secretly left a Flying Thunder God mark at the place in Kumogakure where ninjutsu was taught. She could learn a little bit each time and then practice on this island. It couldn't be more perfect.
She finally didn't have to face so many people or do tasks anymore.
Now everyone probably thinks she's dead and doesn't need to go back. The only downside is that she lost all her belongings.
"Just bear with it. At worst, I can steal a set of clothes while I'm stealing ninjutsu."
"Has she been drifting all day? How come it's dark again!"
Chu Yi looked at the darkening sky, then turned back to the beach where she had landed. There was a tree hollow there that would be a perfect place for her to rest for the night.
It's dark now, so the search for fresh water will have to wait until tomorrow morning; she doesn't have the courage for the time being.
After fighting several octopus monsters in the sea for a while and drifting at sea for so long, Chu Yi was actually exhausted.
She nestled in the tree hollow and soon fell asleep, completely oblivious to her surroundings.
Darui searched for a day and a night but found no trace of Chuyi. Seeing a small island in the distance, he decided to go and take a look.
"What if Chu Yi is there?"
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