Seeing Zhe here, he also got back on track.
Dong Shilang didn't hesitate at all, and directly stood up and walked to the podium. He handed his test paper to the invigilating teacher. Inside the classroom, amidst the envious gazes of a group of underperforming students, he walked towards the exit of the classroom.
As for Uchiha Yan, from Dong Shilang's perspective, although these questions were somewhat difficult, they were still within an acceptable range for her. The little girl was always smart and meticulous, and she studied seriously. Over the past few days, she had even crammed specifically for the Chunin exams. He didn't need to worry about her at all. He only needed to pull Zhe at the crucial moment.
Just as he stepped through the classroom door, he happened to see a familiar figure walking out from the exam room opposite.
"Yo! Isn't this Kakashi?"
"Did you also participate in this Chunin exam?"
Seeing the familiar face with a look of deep anguish, wearing a black short-sleeved shirt, Dong Shilang was slightly surprised and greeted him.
Unfortunately, the guy on the opposite side completely ignored his existence. He just kept his head down, hands in his pockets, and walked towards the exit.
"Well, still as indifferent as ever!"
Seeing that Kakashi didn't respond, Dong Shilang wasn't surprised. He just sighed helplessly and then quickly caught up to walk side by side with him. He didn't respond to Kakashi's coldness with the same attitude. Kakashi's distant demeanor only stirred up Dong Shilang's mischievous nature. He wanted to see how long Kakashi could maintain this cold façade.
"Hey, don't be so distant. If you continue like this, you won't make any friends!"
"…"
"The gift I gave you last time, have you kept it well?"
"…"
"Tsk! Still hasn't changed a bit."
"…"
Seeing that Kakashi's expression didn't change at all despite his attempts at conversation, Dong Shilang wasn't angry but rather pensive. This cursed ninja world, it really isn't just any ordinary place. Turning a six-year-old child into this kind of state is really frustrating!
Back in Dong Shilang's past life, six-year-old children were the most carefree, laughing the most joyously and playing the happiest, living every day without worries. That age was what people cherished the most! However, in this twisted world, reality tortured children into how they are now. Ice-cold every day, indifferent to everyone.
One couldn't help but feel sorrowful. Who knows, maybe 'Konoha's White Fang,' if he knew that after his departure his son would be in such a state, would regret his decisions and wouldn't find peace even in the afterlife!
Well! That guy... it seems he hasn't reunited with the Sage of Six Paths yet and is still in that corner, waiting to meet his son again!
Thinking this, Dong Shilang couldn't help but shiver! Glancing back at the short sword on Kakashi's back, it looked somewhat too long for Kakashi right now. It didn't have the invincible feeling that Sakumo Hatake had when wielding it on the battlefield.
[Could this old man's soul be residing in this short sword?]
For some reason, Dong Shilang's mind wandered uncontrollably towards unknown directions, completely missing the strange look Kakashi was giving next to him.
Regarding this chatty guy, Kakashi had quite an impression. Their acquaintance started perhaps from once when they were out shopping. At that time, both his father and mother were still around! If he recalled correctly, he had accidentally bumped into him. Only after that did they have some interactions! The other party seemed to have even given him a mask or something, but he couldn't remember the details.
After that incident, aside from those two people, this guy was the only one who still kept in contact with him. So he didn't dislike him! It's just that for now, he didn't know how to interact with him, responding only with silence.
Seeing that Dong Shilang was eyeing the 'White Fang' on his back with that peculiar look, Kakashi himself was unsure why the other party was staring like that. Suddenly recalling something, he became somewhat melancholic and didn't feel like conversing further.
In the spacious corridor, with the sound of footsteps fading away, Dong Shilang's voice gradually became inaudible~~~
"Dong Shilang, over here~"
Just as Dong Shilang, along with Kakashi, walked out of the Ninja Academy, he heard a distant call. Looking up, he saw Sister Mika, whom he hadn't seen for a long time!
At that moment, Uchiha Mika was wearing a high-ranking Jonin green vest, with traditional dark Uchiha attire underneath and a pair of common ninja three-quarters pants. Her figure appeared more voluptuous and curvier than before, exuding more womanly charm. A relatively happy married life hadn't left any marks on her face; she was still as young and beautiful as ever. However, she now seemed more casual.
"Kakashi, see you next time~"
Seeing his aunt coming to pick him up, Dong Shilang didn't dawdle. He said goodbye to Kakashi and walked towards Mika.
"Goodbye~"
Seeing that the other had family coming, and looking at Dong Shilang's fleeting figure, Kakashi's expression grew even more melancholic, with a touch of loneliness. Nonetheless, he still bid farewell.
Hearing Kakashi's 'goodbye,' Dong Shilang was rather surprised and turned back to look at him. The guy who hadn't responded all along, unexpectedly bid him goodbye at the end. Though surprised, Dong Shilang didn't overthink. He smiled, waved to Kakashi, and then headed towards Mika.
"Let's go home!"
Seeing Dong Shilang dodging her enthusiastic hug, Uchiha Mika didn't think much of it, considering it as part of his childish shyness. Even though he was now a ninja and participating in the Chunin exam, in her eyes, Dong Shilang would always be that little kid who used to sit on her lap, just somewhat grown up now!
"Everyone's waiting for you at home!"
"For this occasion, I've prepared a feast, all your favorite dishes."
Watching from afar, the retreating figures of Dong Shilang and his family, Kakashi, who stood quietly, also turned to head home. But there, no family waited for him~~~
(Chapter End)