Naruto: Passerby and Returnee

Chapter 402 New Residents of Beichen

Beichen had never received so many powerful non-organizational personnel at once, but everyone was well-mannered and well-trained, and no dozen pairs of red eyes stared at the already tense Jinchūriki.

The Uchiha clan's atmosphere has become much more harmonious in recent years. Even the xenophobia has been broken by the increasingly broadened horizons and enthusiasm of the Senju. They have long been accustomed to not using their Sharingan to stare at people. Moreover, in order to conceal their identities, there is no place in the entire base except for individual homes where conspicuous clan crests are displayed. Everyone has also become accustomed to wearing light and simple clothing. At first glance, it is impossible to tell who is from whose clan.

Therefore, the Jinchuriki were unaware that about a third of the friendly streets they had just crossed were inhabited by Uchiha clans who claimed to be able to control the Tailed Beasts.

"Welcome to Hokushin!" Fu, who had been cooped up in the base for almost a year, took the initiative and became the guide. "I'm Fu from Takigakure, the Jinchūriki of Chōmei! Shall we exchange names first?"

The Jinchūriki looked at each other, completely bewildered by what was going on. Among the group, Rōshi, who trusted "Hikari" the most and also liked children, was the first to break the ice and answered, "Rōshi, Iwagakure ninja, Four-Tails Jinchūriki."

Fu happily grasped Old Purple's hand and shook it vigorously. "Hello, Mr. Old Purple, may I be your friend? My goal is to make a hundred friends... well, I've made a thousand now, because the outside world is really huge!"

Old Purple had never seen such an overly familiar ninja. Aside from keeping his mouth open and smiling, he could only cast his gaze at someone in front of him. Perhaps the plea for help in his eyes was too obvious, because Golden Wheel's smile widened, filled with barely suppressed amusement. However, he didn't just stand there grinning foolishly with his hands in his sleeves. Instead, he stepped forward and slightly suppressed the lively girl.

"Fu, let's wait until everyone has finished speaking before asking. What if someone is too embarrassed to speak after you interrupted them?"

"Oh, sorry! I've never seen so many companions before, I'm a little too excited." Fu finally let go of the old Zi who couldn't handle her, and stood obediently next to Jinlun, but her eyes were still sparkling, a little dazzling.

To ease the tension, Jinlun said, "I probably don't need an introduction. I am Bofeng Jinlun, the leader of 'Hui'. Welcome to Beichen."

People couldn't be so casual around this leader. His incredible space-time ninjutsu, which transported them directly away from the ninja village and the battlefield, was something that couldn't be ignored.

Yugito stepped forward and extended his hand, saying, "My name is Yugito. I come from Kumogakure and am Matatabi's jinchūriki. Hello, Fu, I would like to be your friend."

Fu's eyes were sparkling, but she only rushed over to shake hands vigorously after getting Jinlun's approval.

Kinlun understood the female ninja's attitude. When he took her away, the battle was in full swing, unlike Fu who was on the verge of defeat. Even after the explanation, informing her of the special abilities of the two opponents, Yugito remained skeptical. As for advising her to leave the Land of Lightning to avoid the limelight... that was even more far-fetched. It could be said that Yugito actually came to gather information on "Hui" and Kinlun, not to hide away for the sake of the ninja village's peace like Fu.

As for the man who was like a wall, it took Lao Zi several attempts to get him to utter a few words.

"Iwagakure Village, Han Chinese, Five-Tails Jinchuriki."

"Thank you all for your trust." Regardless of whether it was genuine trust or not, choosing "Hui" under the pursuit of "Xiao" meant that Jinlun considered you as one of his own. "For the time being, you will have to stay in Beichen. There are basically no forbidden areas here. You just need to abide by the laws of 'Hui'."

"You can ask the building manager for any living needs you may have, and you can ask Fu if you want to find something to do. Apart from not being able to leave the protective barrier, 'Hui' will not restrict your personal freedom."

Old Purple immediately understood and asked, "Is the barrier used to conceal the aura of the Tailed Beasts?"

"Yes, there is a very troublesome intelligence agent in Akatsuki, and it's not easy to evade his detection. Hokushin has closed off all external channels for more than half a year, and supplies and personnel are all transported using space-time ninjutsu, which basically eliminates the possibility of being discovered. Don't worry, even if Akatsuki really comes knocking on our door, we will guarantee your safety."

Space-time ninjutsu teleportation is still within their comprehension, but... maintaining the supplies of such a large city using space-time ninjutsu? Has the Flying Thunder God Technique become such a common ninjutsu? Are there many people who can learn it?

However, no one directly asked this question, and even if they did, they might not get an answer.

After dropping everyone off at the designated building, Jinlun left. It was the first day the Jinchūriki had arrived, so it was best not to overstimulate them. The building manager, a rather sweet and pretty young woman, gently handed over the room keys assigned to them, led them to their respective rooms, explained the functions of the various furniture pieces and the location of small tools, and even thoughtfully asked if they needed meal delivery or regular housekeeping services.

Ninjas certainly couldn't accept their private space being invaded by unknown individuals. Housekeeping was out of the question, and food delivery was even less necessary. None of these people, each with their own agendas, intended to stay comfortably indoors.

"Great! Finally, I have new neighbors!" Before everyone entered the house, Fu showed off her house number and also betrayed the two unlucky Jonin who had accompanied her to the "Akatsuki". "I live in 303. My two friends who came out of the village with me live across from me, but they are not Jinchuriki and can take on missions. They won't be back for a while. I'm so bored living alone."

Several newly arrived Jinchuriki doubted they had heard correctly. Yugito was the first to ask, "Are your two friends also from Takigakure?"

"Yes, they accompanied me to the Chunin Exams, but we were ambushed on the way back. Luckily, Jinlun saved us."

Fu, who was already used to Hui's free-spirited atmosphere, didn't see anything wrong with it, but her new friends were a little confused.

Are you really just letting them out like that? Aren't you afraid of being exposed? Oh... I almost forgot, they came directly using the Flying Thunder God Technique, they have no idea of ​​Hokushin's exact location. Is this some kind of indirect restraint? Fu's comforting words stopped the two ninjas from moving.

Yukito and Han, who didn't understand "Hui," thought this way, while Lao Zi had the look of someone who had been through it all.

Look at how Fu treats this place like home; those two have probably become completely part of "Hui" as well. Their assimilative power is as strong as ever. I wonder how long Han can hold out?

I'm a little curious.