After entering the area of Yugakure, the number of bandits and robbers quickly decreased.
Although Yugakure had actively reduced its military strength, it was, after all, the Ninja Organization of the Land of Hot Water.
No matter how much it declined, it was still overwhelmingly powerful against ordinary people.
"Wow, it's so lively!" Shizune clapped her hands cheerfully, temporarily forgetting the unpleasantness of the journey.
As if worried that Setsuna might say sothing shocking again, Hizashi quickly said: "It's rare to co to Yugakure. You can find a hot spring to soak in. For us Taijutsu specialists, hot spring therapy can not only relax muscles but also eliminate so internal injuries."
Guy's eyes lit up, but he was still sowhat worried: "Hizashi-sensei, wouldn't we be too relaxed? We haven't even started the mission yet."
Hizashi smiled: "Combining work and rest is the way to train. Don't keep yourself too tense."
Shizune asked: "What about you, Hizashi-sensei?"
Hizashi said: "I'll go et with the mission client first. I'll join you later."
"Is that really okay?" Shizune felt a bit guilty. They would be enjoying the hot springs while Hizashi-sensei handled the mission alone.
Setsuna smiled: "It might actually be better if we don't go. Although we know our own strength, the people of Yugakure don't. If they see children in a team taking an A-Rank mission, they might think Konoha is deliberately brushing them off."
"Oh, that makes sense." Guy suddenly understood. Looking at Setsuna, who was half a head taller than Hizashi, he couldn't help but envy: "I really want to grow taller quickly too, so I can look as reliable as you, Setsuna-san."
After Hizashi left, Guy and Shizune gathered around Setsuna and asked: "Setsuna-san, which hot spring should we go to now?"
"Let's go to..." Setsuna looked around and suddenly let out a surprised sound. "They're here too?"
"Ah? Who?" Guy was confused.
"It's the team led by Minato-senpai. Co on, let's go say hello." Setsuna led the two towards the entrance of a hot spring establishnt.
Guy indeed spotted the few people standing at the entrance and exclaid excitedly: "It's my rival, the White-Haired Kakashi!"
Hearing the nickna Guy had unilaterally given him, Kakashi twitched awkwardly.
"Setsuna-san, Guy, Shizune!" Obito nearby waved his arms frantically, very excited.
After the groups t and exchanged brief greetings, Setsuna asked: "Obito, what are you all doing in the Land of Hot Water?"
Obito boasted not without pride: "We took a B-Rank escort mission! What about you, Setsuna-san?"
"We ca out for an A-Rank mission." Guy explained.
"A-Rank mission!" Obito staggered back a step as if struck by sunlight, "You're already taking A-Rank missions! Kakashi, it must be because you're holding us back!"
Kakashi looked at him speechlessly: "You'd better have so self-awareness."
Just as the two were about to start arguing again, a portly man dressed as a rchant beside them exclaid: "To be taking A-Rank missions at such a young age is truly remarkable."
Setsuna asked: "And this is?"
"Uncle Caz is the client for our escort mission. We were supposed to escort him to the Land of Frost, but Uncle Caz said the Land of Frost is freezing cold, so he invited us to the hot springs before entering. He's a super nice guy!" Obito said bluntly.
"Haha, it's the least I could do." Caz laughed heartily. "You all work much harder than I do. A-Rank missions must be quite difficult, right?"
"It's alright. It's mainly about eliminating an organization called the Jashin Cult." Guy spoke straightforwardly, not giving Setsuna ti to remind him about confidentiality.
"The Jashin Cult!" Caz's expression changed. He lowered his voice and said: "You must be very careful. I've heard the Ninjas of that cult are all madn. They feel no pain at all. So monsters even enjoy pain."
As he spoke, he waved his hand sowhat mysteriously: "Be careful, they might have people nearby. Better not talk about it. Let's go enjoy the hot springs."
Not long after, Hizashi and Minato found them, they had apparently also t by chance on the way.
Shizune and Rin went to the won's bath, while Setsuna and the others soaked in the hot spring on the other side. They chatted freely, feeling very relaxed.
"It's strange, though. The climate in the Land of Hot Water is warm and pleasant, but the neighboring Land of Frost is all wind, blades, frost, and swords. Two adjacent countries, yet the climate difference is so vast." Hizashi remarked in amazent.
Caz smiled: "I've actually heard a theory. Legend has it that a Shinigami's Sword nad [Frost's Sorrow] is plunged into the land of the Land of Frost, which is why its climate is so severe."
Setsuna found this rather speechless, 'Frost's Sorrow? Why not just call it Frostmourne?'
Minato shook his head with a smile: "I've never heard of Shinigami having such a divine weapon."
The Dead Demon Consuming Seal originated from the Uzumaki Clan. When it ca to understanding the Shinigami, he was probably second only to Kushina. And from what he knew, the Shinigami used a tanto.
Just then, water splashed beside Setsuna, and a moan was heard: "Ah, only in the water can one truly feel the aning of life."
Setsuna looked beside him and instinctively raised an eyebrow, 'This guy's attire... seems to be that of Kurosuki Raiga, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsn of the Mist?'
Setsuna had so impression of him, after all, he was one of the three lucky survivors of the Eight Gates Released Formation… worthy of sitting at the sa table as Uchiha Madara.
He just didn't know why a Ninja from Kirigakure would appear here.
Setsuna couldn't be bothered to think too much about it. Anyway, he was now in the sa team as Guy. If, as in the original tiline, they encountered the Seven Ninja Swordsn during the Third Great Ninja War, then the [Tragic Seven] could only bla their own bad luck.
The anticipated conflict did not erupt, and they spent the hot spring ti harmoniously.
After finishing their soak, Team Minato set off for the Land of Frost. Hizashi didn't forget to remind them: "The Land of Frost borders the Land of Lightning. Be very careful. Those barbarians are the most unreasonable."
"Mm, I'll be careful." Minato's expression was grave. He hadn't forgotten that Kumogakure still blad him for the deaths of those three invading Ninjas.
Although Kumogakure had been quiet for nearly a year, it was indeed unwise to let their guard down.
After seeing off Team Minato, Hizashi said: "Alright, let's go carry out our mission. I've found out the location of the Jashin Cult's base from the village chief."
"Ah? You found the base that easily?" Setsuna was sowhat surprised.
Shizune was worried: "Could it be a trap?"
"Probably not." Hizashi said hesitantly. "I also asked other villagers. They said that base has existed for a long ti, and it wasn't established recently. It's just that their doctrine has beco increasingly extre in recent years."
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