Within the Country of Rain.
Under the gloomy weather, the dark clouds kept rolling as if they were preparing for a heavy rain.
In a cave.
An orange-haired boy was hugging his legs as he sat desolately beside a burning fire. His clothes were very tattered, like a child abandoned after a war.
Outside the cave, dark clouds gathered and the sky was very gloomy. From time to time, the howling of the wind could be heard.
This made the little boy curl up even more and move closer to the fire, as if only by doing so could he drive away the darkness from this world and move closer to the light.
Porridge was cooking on the fire. Other than the orange-haired boy, there was also a kind and amiable old granny and a little girl with big eyes.
A tall figure stood at the entrance of the cave. His body was straight and his face was expressionless.
His eyes looked out of the cave from time to time, maintaining a vigilant state.
"Hiss …"
The porridge on the bonfire was cooked, making hissing noises as white steam rose from it.
Seeing that the porridge was cooked and smelling the fragrant porridge, a happy smile appeared on the little girl's face. However, when she looked at the little boy beside her, the expression on her face became gloomy again.
The old granny slowly scooped the porridge and handed it to the little girl with a kind smile on her face.
"Xiao Nan, drink a little first. You must be tired these two days."
However, Xiao Nan gently shook her head. Holding the piping hot porridge, she gently stood up and walked to the young man standing at the entrance of the cave.
"Brother Amato, you drink first."
Xiao Nan looked up at the tall figure with her big innocent eyes. She held the porridge bowl in her hand and said softly.
Hearing her words, Amato slowly turned his head to look at her. His expressionless face slowly softened and a touch of gentleness appeared in his eyes.
He gently bent down and took the porridge in Xiao Nan's hand and said softly.
"Thank you, Xiao Nan."
In response, Xiao Nan showed a sweet smile and said in a childish voice.
"Big Brother Amato has saved Xiao Nan so many times. Xiao Nan should do these little things for Big Brother Amato."
Then, he walked briskly back to his seat.
On the other hand, the old lady looked at the two of them with a complicated expression. However, when Xiao Nan returned, her face revealed a touch of kindness.
After returning to her seat, Xiao Nan helped the old lady to scoop rice.
First, he scooped a bowl for the old granny, then scooped another bowl for the orange-haired young man who was sitting by the side, consoling him.
"Yahiko nii-san, have some porridge first. You haven't eaten for days."
"Yeah, Yahiko, drink a little, or your body won't be able to bear it."
Grandma also looked at Yahiko with a gentle expression and said kindly.
Hearing the comforting words of the grandma and Xiao Nan, Yahiko who had been hugging his legs and curling up his body slightly trembled. He gently raised his head and looked at the smiling face of Xiao Nan and the kind face of the grandma.
His originally desolate face revealed a trace of emotion as he spoke in a trembling voice.
"Thank … Thank … Thank you."
Then he slowly lowered his head to eat the porridge. He didn't want the two of them to see him like this.
"Hiss … Hiss …"
The sound of eating porridge covered the inexplicable sobbing sound. The strange sound of eating porridge sounded in the cave.
"Slow down, Yahiko nii-san."
Xiao Nan whispered.
The old lady looked at Yahiko who was lowering his head to eat the porridge with a complicated expression. Her face revealed a touch of tenderness.
Amato glanced at the scene with a blank expression. He was not moved by the sobbing Yahiko.
He gently put the porridge that Xiao Nan handed to him in his mouth and slowly tasted it.
He didn't know why.
Even if it was cloudy outside, the wind and thunder were rumbling.
He felt that the porridge in front of him was extraordinarily sweet. It had a warm taste, making him reluctant to swallow it …
.....
At the same time.
Wood Leaf Village.
Early in the morning, there was no trace of people on the street.
At the entrance of the village, there was a thick morning fog.
Three figures were standing there.
Yuusuke Fuji stood at the entrance of the village, carrying some necessities. He had a gentle smile on his face as he gently looked at the two people in front of him.
"It's just another long trip. Why do you have to be so serious?"
Hearing his words, Kazumi Shimura gently glanced at him and didn't say a word. Her somewhat cold face looked very beautiful in this fog.
Dai on the side said excitedly.
"Yuusuke Fuji!
You must be careful this time! "
"I heard from Kazumi sensei that Iwagakure is not as simple as To Endure The Rain Village!
They are one of the five great villages, and they have countless excellent ninjas! "
"Even if … Yuusuke Fuji is strong, you must not let your guard down!!"
"Yuusuke Fuji!
You must come back safely!! "
Speaking of this, he suddenly imagined Yuusuke Fuji's sad ending in his mind.
Suddenly, tears of pain flowed out of his eyes, and he shouted with grief and indignation.
Listening to Dai's words, Kazumi Shimura slapped herself on the head for Dai's intermittent brain damage.
This idiot!
A black mark appeared on her forehead, and a helpless expression appeared on her pretty face.
Why … Why do all three members of my team have this or that kind of problem?
Kazumi thought helplessly.
Amato, who is expressionless like ice …
Dai, who runs after the sunset every day like a patient with intermittent brain spasms …
And … in front of me … this … smelly … Yuusuke Fuji!
Smile at me like this again!
Be careful, Captain, I'll hit you!
In front of her, Yuusuke Fuji looked at Dai and Kazumi with a helpless face, and said softly.
"Well, Dai, I didn't die on the battlefield, you don't have to be so sad."
Hearing Yuusuke Fuji's words, Dai couldn't control his sadness, and tears flowed down his face. He suddenly stopped!
He stared at Yuusuke Fuji in front of him in disbelief!
He shouted loudly!
"Yes!
Yuusuke Fuji, you're fine!
Just now … just now I was too excited … I'm sorry, Yuusuke Fuji. "
In this regard, Yuusuke Fuji smiled and shook his head gently. He knew Dai's personality very well, so he naturally didn't take it to heart.
He turned his head and looked at Kazumi Shimura, and said gently.
"Thank you for your concern, Captain Kazumi."
"Your concern … I'll accept it."
"After today, I hope that the next time we meet, you and I can still be like before …"
After softly saying these words, Yuusuke Fuji smiled gently.
Ignoring Kazumi Shimura's beautiful blushing cheeks, he slowly turned around and walked out of the village.
His figure quickly disappeared in the thick morning fog.
Kazumi Shimura was stunned, staring blankly at his departing figure, she felt strange about Yuusuke Fuji's words just now.
Is … is this guy confessing to me!!!
Inexplicably, such a shocking thought appeared in her mind!
Kazumi Shimura's face was slightly red, she didn't know what to do, she just stood there, watching the black figure slowly disappear in the thick fog.