Douluo Dalu: An Uchiha Traveler

When returning to the academy, Su Fan goes back to his room with Zhu Zhuqing and immediately begins training to enhance his spirit power. Of course, Zhu Zhuqing takes a moment to admire the beautiful scenery before she starts training as well for the next few hours before resting.

As dawn approaches, Su Fan opens his eyes and gets up from his sleep, then looks toward the window.

'There is still some time before sunrise.'

Once again, Su Fan resumes his training, and not long after, Zhu Zhuqing also wakes up and sees Su Fan practicing.

'Su Fan has such an extraordinary figure and face. I guess I should thank his parents for giving birth to him and let me enjoy their amazing work.'

After staring at Su Fan's figure and face for a moment, Zhu Zhuqing begins training as well. The two of them continue their training until the sun touches their eyes. As Su Fan feels the warmth of the sun on his face, he slowly opens his eyes, stands up from his bed, and tidies up his messy clothes.

"Good morning, Su Fan."

Hearing Zhu Zhuqing greet him, he shifts his attention to her.

"Good morning, Zhuqing. Today, I have a job and need to go to the Star Dou Forest to find someone their fifth spirit ring."

"What about your tree-climbing training?"

"Don't worry."

Su Fan then forms a hand seal, and a white mist appears. When the mist disappears, another Su Fan is standing beside him.

"You can train with my clone here. Remember not try to trick me cause once my clone disappear, his memory will return to me and I will punish you guys harder when I return."

Zhu Zhuqing nod hearing Su Fan order. Su Fan then change his attention to his clone and say:

"You train with them. I will take care of my work first."

His clone also nod then Su Fan then leaves the room and immediately departs for Soto City. Before long, he arrives near the city gate, but he still does not see any sign of Qian Renxue. Su Fan decides to have breakfast and makes a sandwich similar to the one he once gave Ning Rongrong. After finishing his meal, he drinks a bottle of milk that he had prepared in his spirit ring and finishes it. Just as he finishes drinking the milk, he finally sees Qian Renxue arriving with her two titled Douluo guards.

"You finally arrived."

Su Fan looks at Qian Renxue, but this time he feels confused as to why the girl in front of him suddenly turns red upon seeing him. Of course the reason she's have red because she still remember Ci Xue suggestion making her shy when she thinks about it.

"Why is your face red? Are you sick?"

"I'm not sick! I just feel a little hot today."

The two titled Douluo glance at each other and only smile. Seeing that they do not want to answer truthfully, Su Fan decides to let it go.

"In that case, let's set off immediately."

The four of them rent a luxurious carriage to travel to the Star Dou Forest. Although using his Rinnegan ability to open a portal would be faster, he prefers not to reveal his Rinnegan ability at all. However, the eye bandage he always wears sparks curiosity, especially in Qian Renxue, who wants to dig for information.

"May I ask what happened to your left eye?"

"It's because my left eye has a special ability and constantly drains my spirit power. So I forcibly keep it covered."

"What kind of ability does your left eye have?"

Su Fan remains silent and simply looks at Qian Renxue. Seeing that he does not want to answer, Qian Renxue eventually falls silent as well. For a moment, the carriage is quiet before she speaks again.

"What do you think about the Heaven Dou Empire?"

"I don't care at all."

"Do you have any compassion for the weak who are oppressed by the nobles?"

"Why do you care about my opinion? If you want to recruit me through sympathy, forget it. I've seen too many annoying people like you, so abandon your idea of bringing me into your faction."

Qian Renxue falls silent, unable to say anything. Every direction she had prepared for the conversation is shattered by Su Fan's blunt response. But she is not ready to give up yet.

"We can give you anything you want—whether it's a high-ranking position, vast wealth, or treasures like spirit bones. Whatever it is..."

"You can't give me what I want."

"And what is it that you want?"

"Family. My entire family that was massacred."

Qian Renxue instantly freezes upon hearing Su Fan's wish. When she looks into his eyes, she sees a cold aura, yet at the same time, a deep loneliness. She remains silent and unable to find the right words realizing that she is not in a position to speak. Although she lost her father at a young age, at least she still has a grandfather who loves her and a mother who, despite being distant, is still alive. But Su Fan has no family left at all.

All of her planned words, her carefully controlled conversation, are swept away by the emotions stirred from Su Fan's response.

"I... I'm sorry."

"No need. I'm not someone who needs pity."

Su Fan then shifts his gaze toward the carriage window, while Qian Renxue remains quiet. She has a soft spot when it comes to family, and Su Fan unknowingly touched that spot. The once arrogant girl now looks at him with sympathy.

'Maybe his cold nature comes from loneliness... Just like me.'

For the first time, Qian Renxue feels that someone might actually understand her, making her smile.

"Maybe I misjudged you. In that case, why don't we just start as friends? My name is Qian Renxue. I like onigiri and hate wheat-based foods because I'm allergic. My dream is to bring peace to this continent!"

Qian Renxue unconsciously tucks her hair behind her ear, a subconscious act of a girl who is beginning to develop feelings for someone.

Su Fan suddenly pauses upon hearing Qian Renxue's introduction, as it brings back a memory.

'My name is Uzumaki Naruto, and I love Ichiraku Ramen from Iruka-sensei's shop! I hate waiting three minutes before eating ramen. And my dream is to become the greatest Hokage recognized by everyone!'

Remembering that memory makes Su Fan chuckle slightly, unconsciously softening his usual cold demeanor.

"My name is Su Fan. I also like onigiri like you, as well as tomatoes. I don't like soybeans or sweet foods. My dream is to restore my family because I'm the only one left."

Qian Renxue's face turns red upon hearing the word "restore," immediately recalling Ci Xue's suggestion from the previous night.

'Qian Renxue, calm down… Don't think about weird things!'

She doesn't mock Su Fan's seemingly arrogant dream, understanding that it is important given that he is the only survivor. They continue chatting as friends, laughing and joking like normal people. For the first time, she experiences the joy of having a friend, and deep in her heart, she vows to cherish this relationship.

The journey to the Star Dou Forest requires more than a day by carriage, so they must stop and rest at a small town near the forest's border.

Qian Renxue and Su Fan step out and walk into an inn. Ci Xue and She Long, observing their interaction, feel that everything is going smoothly, making them smile. Su Fan and Qian Renxue book their rooms first before ordering dinner.

"Renxue, do you have a favorite type of meat?"

"I don't have a problem with any kind of meat."

"Then let's go with chicken because that's my favorite."

Qian Renxue nods while mentally noting that Su Fan likes chicken meat. Su Fan then calls a waiter and places their order.

The attention of the people in the inn focuses on them—a beautiful girl and a handsome man sitting at a table. The less-than-luxurious setting does nothing to diminish their attractiveness. Su Fan's striking looks discourage men from approaching Qian Renxue, while her beauty keeps the women from getting close to him.

"Oh my, why is there such a perfect couple? One is so beautiful, and the other is so handsome."

"They look like a match made in heaven."

Everyone agrees with the sentiment. Hearing this, Qian Renxue's face turns red.

'Why is everyone trying to pair me with Su Fan?! Yesterday Uncle Ci and now these people?'

Although she's quite resistant hearing it but deep down she's really happy what these people says about them. She glances at Su Fan, who remains unfazed by the chatter and calmly eats his chicken.

"Renxue, do you want this chicken meat?"

Su Fan offers it to Qian Renxue as if he is about to feed her, drawing even more attention from the people around them.

"Ah! If I had such a handsome and caring man, I think I would be happy living an ordinary life."

"I would gladly trade half of my life to have a girl as beautiful as her!"

Qian Renxue's face turns even redder upon hearing the comments from the people around them. However, since Su Fan has already placed the food in front of her, she cannot refuse her friend's offer and finally eats the chicken he gives her.

"How does it taste? Does it suit your taste?"

"Yes, it's very delicious."

"Then eat as much as you like."

All eyes are filled with envy as they watch them. Although Qian Renxue feels embarrassed, deep inside, she also feels a sense of pride—knowing that she has something others do not.

After that, Qian Renxue happily continues eating while gazing at Su Fan handsome face as he enjoys his meal. At this moment, in her eyes there is only Su Fan—a friend who makes her heart flutter.

'Su Fan might be the friend that fate has given me.'

To Be Continued...