Naruto entry

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He immediately put his arm around Makado's shoulder and forced him to start a conversation.

Faced with Sarutobi Asuma's enthusiasm, Makado couldn't refuse.

"She's definitely the sunny and positive type..."

During a rest stop along the way, Kiyoshi gently patted Kurenai's head to comfort her.

Kiyoshi was not surprised by Makado's personality, because only in this way could Shennong bring out the darkness in his heart.

It's likely that soon, Makado will be tortured by Shennong and then possessed by "Zero Tail".

"I want the entry, and this... the dark chakra of the 'Zero-Tails,' I want that too."

Qing Si remained expressionless.

I'm already thinking about how to arrange their deaths.

A few days flew by.

Occasionally, wandering ninjas would try to attack Kiyoshi and his group, but upon seeing the flame fan family crests on Mikoto and Kiyoshi, they would all flee.

They all successfully left the western border of the Land of Fire and entered the Land of Rain from the most chaotic no-man's-land among the three kingdoms: the Land of Grass, the Land of Rain, and the Land of Fire.

The dense raindrops resembled millions of silk threads hanging from the sky.

The distance is always shrouded in a gray haze, as if forever enveloped in rain and mist.

Upon arriving here, Kiyoshi and his party had already changed into warm robes.

This is one of the basic equipment issued to ninjas by Konoha. It is all white with flame patterns on the edges and can effectively retain the ninja's body temperature.

Furthermore, the fabric is very thin, so it won't hinder the ninja's movements.

"It's been raining the whole time."

The setting sun casts a longing glance.

Through the misty drizzle, one can vaguely see the steel city in the distance, exuding a steampunk vibe.

This was completely different from the more old-fashioned and conservative style of Konoha, which Kurenai found quite strange.

Ever since we entered the Land of Rain, the rain has never stopped.

"Why hasn't it been submerged yet?"

Sarutobi Asuma asked curiously.

If it rains every day, shouldn't there be puddles everywhere?

"The terrain here is special. Water from many places flows into the surrounding countries, so there are many swamps. I have been practicing medicine and traveling around for many years. There are even environments in the ninja world that are more special than the Land of Rain."

Shennong explained to everyone in a gentle tone and with a smile.

Mikoto nodded; that was true, she had been to many places.

"Let's find a place to camp today."

Mikoto glanced at the sky. The rain here was affecting the ninjas' senses, so it would be best to rest for the night.

"it is good."

Kiyoshi took out a tent from his bag to use as a shelter from the rain that night.

Makado also took out two tents and set up camp on the spot.

"The Land of Rain, I have finally arrived here."

Shennong, who had entrusted all affairs to his disciples, emerged from under the towering tree where he had taken shelter from the rain.

Shennong spreads out his hands, as if embracing the rainwater here.

"Shennong was a renowned physician."

Mikoto seemed to have thought of something and suddenly beckoned to Kiyoshi.

Kiyoshi did as he was told, and bent down to listen to what Mikoto wanted to say.

Mikoto brushed a strand of hair behind her ear, revealing her stunning profile, and breathed softly as she spoke:

"Qingsi, you should spend more time with Shennong; you might gain something from it."

In Mikoto's view, Shennong must have had a lot of experience from his travels, and this experience would be very useful to Kiyoshi.

Seeing Mikoto's considerate attitude, Kiyoshi smiled, as if she were talking about supermarket discount coupons.

Although they are all trivial matters, they give people a subtle sense of warmth.

"As for the harvest, I think there will be some."

Qing Si said meaningfully.

Shennong may appear to be a good person, but in reality, he was just wearing a hypocritical facade.

When Qing Si steals from others, he feels no psychological pressure whatsoever.

By the time everyone had finished setting things up, it was already getting dark.

"I'll keep watch."

Under the cover of a large cloth, a campfire slowly burned, providing warmth for everyone.

The firewood in the campfire seemed damp, crackling as it burned.

The orange firelight shone on everyone's face.

After quickly finishing their bento boxes, it was already late at night.

Darkness, like ink, thickly enveloped the area outside the campfire.

The only sound was the soft, pattering of dripping water, which was somewhat eerie in the quiet mountain forest.

"I'm with Kiyoshi."

Mikoto nodded.

The strongest people here are her and Kiyoshi, so it's perfect for the two of them to keep watch together.

Kurenai wanted to keep watch, but due to her lack of strength, she couldn't say anything in response.

He could only puff out his cheeks and take out the illusion scroll given to him by Kiyoshi, and study it carefully.

"Master Shennong, please go inside and rest."

Asuma Sarutobi said.

Shennong and his disciples did not refuse and quickly packed up to go inside to rest.

When Kiyoshi saw that Mikoto wanted to stay with him, he took out a carpet, heated the ground with fire jutsu, and then laid it on top of it.

After Sarutobi Asuma and Kurenai Yuhi went inside, Mikoto sat down, her plump buttocks pressing against the carpet.

Kiyoshi sat next to Mikoto, and the two looked out at the night view.

"Miss Mikoto, if you're cold, you can sit a little closer."

Chapter 262 Snuggling with Mikoto for Warmth

Kiyoshi patted the carpet next to him, indicating that Mikoto could come over.

Mikoto tightened her long robe to keep warm, which naturally taut while she was sitting, allowing Kiyoshi to see the curves of human hearts.

It is very round and smooth.

"Aren't you cold?"

Mikoto was puzzled.

The climate of the Land of Fire is completely different from that of the Land of Rain, so you should feel colder here.

"It's not cold, Mikoto-neechan, feel it if you don't believe me."

Kiyoshi stretched out his hand; his skin was fair, but it was a size larger than Mikoto's hand, and one could imagine the power contained within it.

Upon hearing this, Mikoto extended her slender fingers and touched Kiyoshi's fingertips.

A warm feeling spread from my fingertips to the parts of my body that were in contact with it, like a warm stove.

"I'm right."

Kiyoshi gripped her hand tightly and pulled Mikoto closer to him.

Sometimes, a bolder approach is needed.

Mikoto's body bumped into Kiyoshi, and her rounded curves flattened instantly.

It's like a heavy steamed bun that has to be squeezed down because the steamer is too small, causing it to deform.

Mikoto's eyes widened, as if she wanted to say something, but she met Kiyoshi's sincere gaze.

He sighed softly and said nothing.

The two of them moved closer to each other, using each other's body heat to keep warm.

Crash.

The hem of the long robe fluttered in the wind, and occasionally raindrops drifted in with the breeze.

The temperature is naturally getting lower and lower.

Without realizing it, the two of them got closer and closer.

Kiyoshi remained calm. He wore a long robe for warmth, with an inner lining made of Uchiha clan clothing underneath, and did not feel any coldness.

This is true even if you're not wearing anything.

His vitality, far exceeding that of ordinary Senju and Uzumaki clan members, made him vigorous and impervious to heat and cold.

This is the change brought about by strength.

Those born into the sacred Otsutsuki clan are born at the pinnacle, surpassing 99% of all living beings in this world from birth.

It's understandable that Momoshiki Otsutsuki would view others as inferior.

Kiyoshi shook his head; these things were still too far removed from his life.

By the time the Otsutsuki invade, he will probably have grown up.

Feeling Mikoto shiver slightly from the cold, Kiyoshi took off his long robe and covered her with it like a blanket.

"Qingsi, you..."

Mikoto looked over.

Unfortunately, Kiyoshi didn't look at her at that moment; his gaze was fixed on the darkness beyond the firelight.

"A rat has come; I'm going to take care of it."

As soon as he finished speaking, Kiyoshi's figure flickered.

Mikoto instinctively tried to grab him, but missed. Kiyoshi had already teleported several kilometers away.

At this moment, several Rain Village ninjas were groping their way forward.

“Ninjas from other countries have entered the Land of Rain.”

The leader, Yuuki Kanbu, had only one eye. Like the other Rain Village ninjas, he wore a breathing mask and carried an umbrella, making him seem even more somber in the darkness.

On his forehead, there are four vertical lines symbolizing Amegakure (the village of Amegakure).

"Lord Hanzo gave orders to keep these ninjas under strict surveillance, and they almost managed to infiltrate."

Another Rain Village ninja took over the conversation.

"There are too few ninjas in the village, and we can't manage the entire Land of Rain. What exactly is Lord Hanzo doing...?"

"Be careful what you say."

The whispers of several Rain Village ninjas reached Kiyoshi's ears.

He listened to the ninjas' conversation in the darkness.

The "Lord Hanzo" they were referring to was Hanzo of the Salamander, the current ruler of Amegakure.

This guy seems more like a real ninja.

He is confident yet suspicious, cautious, prefers to operate in the shadows, and has a 24-hour bodyguard system to protect him.