Sunny and cheerful Konoha Genin

"If you don't come, then don't come. It's so late, why don't you go to rest?"

Heitu said hesitantly, "Besides, they are actually very nice to me. There's no need to take it too seriously."

Every word was like an icicle piercing into Ōnoki's heart.

His whole body began to tremble.

"no!!"

Ohnoki shouted. At this moment, his face and neck were already red and his face was extremely red!

"Call it yellow earth! Call it red earth!"

"No need to act in secret! Find them for me!"

"I must see the Konoha ninja before dawn!"

Ohnoki's roar echoed in the empty hall, even outside

Another thin layer of snow accumulated.

In the ruined temple.

".....well."

Jiraiya felt a little sad and sighed slowly.

What is this all about...

I should have been lying on the soft bed, feeling a little tipsy and falling into a bounded dream.

And now, after running away in a hurry, I was first frightened and broke into a sweat, and now I have come to this deserted and dilapidated temple.

How to describe this feeling?

There is a sense of disparity...

At this moment, a strong wind blew outside, blowing the snowflakes into balls.

A few small snowflakes floated in and landed on Jiraiya.

It gave him a chill.

"Forget it, let's go in..."

Jiraiya muttered, turned around and walked into the ruined temple.

Crackling~Crackling~

Toru Ito had already started a fire, and everyone gathered around it to warm themselves.

Add some dried meat and dry food that he brought out before leaving, put them together in a small pot, add some seasonings and vegetables, and cook them.

The fragrant soup gurgled, and this small, dilapidated temple had a warm feeling.

"You can eat in a moment. I also brought some bowls and chopsticks."

Toru Ito rummaged through his backpack and took out these things and put them on the table.

"After it's cooked, everyone can drink some hot soup. It can replenish your energy and warm your body."

"Thank you, Ito."

Tsunade smiled and said, "So reliable."

"Nothing, it's just something that happens naturally."

Ito Toru smiled modestly.

"I'm used to keeping some tricks up my sleeve, but I didn't expect to actually use them now."

"As expected of you."

Tsunade sighed, "Much more reliable than Jiraiya."

???

Jiraiya, who was sitting next to him, was full of questions.

I have no objection if you praise him, but why do you have to step on me?

"What? Are you not convinced?"

Tsunade glared at him, "Are you feeling a little cold? Do you want me to warm you up?"

"I'm convinced. I'm convinced."

Jiraiya raised his hands helplessly.

He knew Tsunade's personality very well. The so-called warm-up was mostly to beat herself up with her fists...

"Humph."

Tsunade withdrew her gaze with satisfaction and looked at Karin and Kimimaro who were sitting together by the fire.

After the two of them ran out together, they lowered their presence, just like little Karami, staying quiet and silent.

But Tsunade could feel something special about them.

Especially Karin, with her red hair, she vaguely felt a sense of familiarity.

Although Kimimaro also did not say a word, his calm temperament and the vague sharpness allowed Tsunade to judge that this young man should be the type who is extremely good at fighting.

"Orochimaru has a really good eye."

Tsunade said with emotion: "I have unknowingly recruited two talented young people."

"Yes."

Jiraiya nodded in agreement, "They are indeed talented. If nothing unexpected happens, they should be able to achieve great accomplishments in the future."

But he secretly thought in his heart: I admit that the disciples Orochimaru finds are indeed very talented, but... do they have the Rinnegan?

None of them are suitable for the Son of Prophecy!

And I am going to be the master of the Son of Prophecy!

Thinking of this, Jiraiya straightened his spine silently.

Why did this guy become so confident for no apparent reason?

Tsunade glanced at him, somewhat speechless, but at the moment, she had no intention of paying attention to Jiraiya.

"As I recall, your name is Karin, right?"

"Ah, hi! Yes, Tsunade-sama."

Karin didn't expect to be called out, and answered nervously and panickedly.

After all, these are the legendary three ninjas.

The bloodline of the Senju clan.

An existence on the same level as Orochimaru!

And I am just an ordinary little ninja...

She shrank her head in a somewhat inferior manner.

"Don't be so nervous."

Tsunade said in a gentle tone: "I'm just chatting casually. Look, there are only two girls here. Do you want to go chat over there?"

"Ah this..."

Karin was a little overwhelmed, so she looked to Ito Toru for help.

"Hahaha, Lady Tsunade wants to talk to you. This is a rare opportunity. Why don't you agree?"

Ito Toru winked at her.

This girl...seems to be very dependent on Ito Toru.

Tsunade saw all of this, but didn't say much, and even thought it was a good thing.

After all, judging from Karin's performance, she is not someone who would easily trust others.

If she could develop a certain sense of belonging to Konoha through Toru Ito.

Even friendly sentiment is a good thing.

"OK then."

Karin nodded, moved a little, and sat close to Tsunade.

Tsunade tilted her head slightly and the two girls began to whisper.

Karin, who was originally a little nervous, gradually let down her guard and became cheerful again during Tsunade's casual chat.

Girls' friendships develop like a rocket.

Especially when two people have common topics.

As a mature jonin, Tsunade is not very good at chatting, but it doesn't matter. She already knows that Karin cares about Ito Toru, so she repeatedly mentioned the other party's performance when she taught Ito Toru medical ninjutsu.

As expected, Karin was very interested in this, and she listened to Tsunade attentively, just like a child pestering her to tell a story.

Because Toru Ito had good hearing, he passively received a lot of information, which made his expression look quite strange.

Before I knew it, ten minutes passed.

Toru Ito used a large spoon to stir the bubbling broth in the pot, and the aroma filled the air. However, he suddenly felt something and paused slightly.

Kimimaro, who had been sitting cross-legged and concentrating his chakra, suddenly opened his eyes.

At the same time, a solemn look appeared in Jiraiya's eyes.

Although Tsunade and Karin did not stop their conversation, their eyes slowly looked outside the ruined temple.

In the wind and snow, there was a sound of footsteps on the snow.

somebody is coming!

Who could it be on such a cold and snowy night?

The wind and snow outside the dilapidated temple were blowing harder and harder.