Hyuga Byakka gave a cold snort and looked at Uchiha Sekigen.
That old Uchiha geezer was still as annoying as ever!
But she said nothing more. Dressed in a white Hyuga kimono, she continued strolling along at an unhurried pace.
They passed Hokage Rock, passed a small grove, and entered Konoha's commercial district.
The spring rain fell in a fine drizzle. Though there was still a trace of winter's lingering chill, it was nowhere near as cold as winter itself.
Hyuga Byakka looked at the desolate streets and let out a leisurely sigh. "The village has become much quieter. Even Fuyou Milk Tea has far fewer customers."
"After all, quite a few ninja have gone out." Uchiha Sekigen nodded with a sigh. "It's already incredible that Fuyou Milk Tea still has business. I suppose... we'll have to wait until the war ends before things continue." As he spoke, he looked at the bleak milk tea shop. "Are you thirsty? This old man is thirsty. Are you drinking? If you are, I'll conveniently buy you a cup! Hmph! No need to thank me!"
"Just buy your own." Hyuga Byakka looked at him indifferently. He was still as hateful as he had been in his youth. "And at your age, you should not drink too many sweet things!"
"Hmph! This old man suddenly isn't thirsty anymore! I don't want any!"
"..."
That old geezer.
Was he sick or something?
Hyuga Byakka smiled helplessly and shook her head. She said nothing else and continued onward.
Before long, she looked in surprise at a shop that was still being renovated. "Is this a new store? Don't tell me it belongs to that kid from your family too?"
"It really is that brat's!" Hearing someone mention the Uchiha, Uchiha Sekigen spoke up again. "I heard