The Azure Oxpython's action was undoubtedly a warning to Rota. After all, a human with unknown strength appearing rashly beside him and Er Ming was not very appropriate.
The Azure Oxpython wasn't some brute. He wouldn't just start fighting without a word. Moreover, he hadn't sensed any threatening intent from Rota.
"Kowai ne, just like a monster!" Rota pretended to be scared and raised both hands to indicate surrender.
Fighting with the Azure Oxpython had no benefits for Rota. Why cause trouble when he could avoid it?
"Borsalino, right? You're the most peculiar human I've ever met. So what's your purpose for coming here? Please tell us."
"Purpose? Actually, I just got lost and don't know how to get out. I wanted to ask for directions." Rota scratched his head and answered somewhat helplessly.
"Lost? Although I don't really believe this reason of yours, I won't make things difficult for you since you don't seem to have malicious intent. However, if you want to leave, you'll have to agree to one thing for us." The Azure Oxpython's voice carried a hint of pressure.
"What thing? Feel free to say it."
If agreeing to one thing could solve the problem, that would indeed be good. At least it wouldn't be so troublesome.
"After you leave, you can't reveal information about us. Can you agree to this?"
"Of course no problem. If it's just that, rest assured!"
"Big brother, this human's way of speaking is really annoying. Can we really trust him?"
Hearing the Titan Giant Ape say this, Rota felt like crying. This was Kizaru's way of speaking! This is too hard for me.
"I trust my judgment. You can't judge a book by its cover, although this human does look a bit ugly."
Rota was speechless. Even the Azure Oxpython said that about him...
"Sorry, you don't need to mind our spirit beast aesthetics too much!" The Azure Oxpython even explained.
Rota knew what Uncle Kizaru looked like in his heart. He could understand these things happening.
"Alright, second brother, you take him out!"
Even though the Titan Giant Ape was extremely unwilling, he had no choice. He couldn't go against his elder brother's request.
"Then thank you, little gorilla!" Rota's casual remark almost enraged the Titan Giant Ape. If the Azure Oxpython wasn't still watching from the side, the Titan Giant Ape might have exploded on the spot in anger.
"Human, keep up. If you can't keep up, stay in the Star Dou Forest forever!"
Without another word, the Titan Giant Ape charged forward. Despite its massive size, its speed was truly no joke.
The Titan Giant Ape disappeared without a trace in an instant, leaving Rota and the Azure Oxpython at the original spot.
"What, aren't you going to chase?" The Azure Oxpython looked at this human named Borsalino with amusement.
Although Borsalino gave him the feeling of being completely unmotivated, his subconscious told him that this human before him wasn't weak.
"No rush, no rush. I'll go over after the little gorilla gets out."
This statement left the Azure Oxpython stunned. This wasn't the outer area of the Star Dou Forest. It couldn't be exited casually. Without guidance, one would probably remain lost in the forest forever.
Seeing that Borsalino had no intention of moving, the Azure Oxpython simply didn't bother anymore. After all, he had already done his part.
Just then, a sweet childish voice came from the distance.
"Da Ming, Er Ming, Mom and I are back~"
As soon as the words fell, two figures, one large and one small, appeared in the distance. The smaller figure should be the source of the voice.
Rota guessed correctly. This should be Xiao Wu and her mother. Young Xiao Wu was truly full of energy, unlike an old person like himself.
Rota had unknowingly gotten too deep into character!
At this moment, Xiao Wu had already climbed onto the Azure Oxpython's head, laughing happily.
"Da Ming, who is this gentleman?" Xiao Wu's mother first noticed Kizaru and asked the Azure Oxpython beside her.
"Him? He's a lost human named Borsalino. I had Er Ming lead him out, but for some reason, he's been staying here."
After listening, Xiao Wu's mother carefully examined Borsalino. This human's height was frighteningly tall, to the point where describing him as a monster wouldn't be excessive.
"Hello, Mr. Borsalino!"
Seeing Xiao Wu's mother take the initiative to greet him, Rota felt he couldn't be too impolite.
"Hello, beautiful lady!"
"May I ask, how did you get lost so deep in the Star Dou Forest?"
Xiao Wu's mother had some favorable impression of Borsalino's polite response. In her understanding, humans who encountered spirit beasts would be eager to hunt them for spirit rings. This was the first time she had seen someone like Borsalino who greeted them.
"Well, I can only say it was a momentary mistake and I got lost. Didn't expect it would cause so much trouble, haha." Rota said with a laugh.
"I see. You really were quite careless." Xiao Wu's mother was also surprised. Could there really be such a strange human?
"Uncle, why do you look so much like a monkey!"
No need to guess, this must be something said by Xiao Wu, this mischievous child. But Rota couldn't argue with a little kid. Moreover, Uncle Kizaru would never take such things to heart.
"Xiao Wu, how can you say that about Mr. Borsalino!"
Xiao Wu's rabbit ears drooped down, clearly feeling aggrieved after being scolded by her mother.
Rota sighed and crouched down to comfort her. "Haha, Xiao Wu is right. Uncle has a nickname called Kizaru!"
"Hahaha, what a fun nickname!" Xiao Wu grinned and laughed.
Seeing that Xiao Wu wasn't upset anymore, Rota's effort wasn't in vain. What Rota couldn't stand the most was seeing children cry. This was probably just each person's special personality trait!
"Uncle, you're really interesting. Are all humans like you?" Xiao Wu asked expectantly.
"Oh my, how should I put it? Very few, I suppose!" Rota thought about it and gave this answer. The future protagonist Tang San really liked Xiao Wu. He couldn't speak too definitively.
"I see. I was hoping to visit the human world to play!"
Since Xiao Wu's mother was still alive, that meant Bibi Dong hadn't come yet. In other words, the current timeline was still relatively early. As for Xiao Wu's mother, Rota didn't have any particularly strong feelings. It was probably because she had too few scenes.
As for future events, Rota couldn't say how he should intervene right now. He'd take it one step at a time!
After chatting with Xiao Wu and the others for a while, Rota sensed that the Titan Giant Ape had stopped moving. It looked like he had reached a relatively outer area.
"It's time to depart!" Rota spoke up.
"Is Uncle Kizaru leaving?" Xiao Wu asked, confused.
They were just chatting, so why was he suddenly leaving?
"Yes. That little gorilla called Er Ming seems to have reached a relatively outer area already."
The Azure Oxpython was quite surprised hearing Borsalino say this. He didn't expect Borsalino could sense Er Ming's position at such a great distance.
"Then, uncle is departing! Next time if there's a chance, I'll come play with Xiao Wu again."
Although Xiao Wu still had some reluctance in her eyes, she was very sensible and nodded, then said goodbye to Borsalino. "Goodbye, Uncle Kizaru!"
"Sayonara! (See you!)"
Under everyone's astonished gazes, Borsalino transformed into dots of golden light and flew toward the distance, disappearing from view in an instant.
"A very strong human!" The Azure Oxpython said in a low voice.
Author's Note: Some settings—Currently, because it's quite a while before the plot begins, I'm having Xiao Wu transform first. The setting I'm giving for this period is the transition period after transforming into a human, with slower growth, hehe~