Early morning, hot spring inn.
Hashirama carefully tucked the sleeping Calico into his arms, while the bamboo-woven pack on his back was stuffed with fish cakes forcibly given to him by the proprietress.
They were food for Calico to eat on the road.
Renye changed back into his black combat uniform and strapped Muko to his waist.
The two left Yugakure side by side.
"Little Renye, where should we go next?" Hashirama said. "I heard the Cloud Falls in the Land of Lightning are spectacular. Or perhaps the mirages of the Land of Wind?"
Calico poked its head out from his collar and looked curiously at Renye.
Renye pondered for a moment. "Uncle Hashirama, how about we visit the Land of Water?"
The Land of Water was the only island nation among the Five Great Nations, with a geographical environment somewhat similar to a certain island nation from his previous life.
Since the Land of Water was an island nation, its seafood was exceptionally delicious.
He wanted to first see what the seafood in the Land of Water tasted like before visiting the other countries.
"Haha, whatever you say." Hashirama smiled. "The First Mizukage's Water Release was truly masterful. Perhaps you can further improve your Water Release ninjutsu there."
Renye did not respond. He was not skilled in Water Release, nor was he particularly interested in it.
As an Uchiha, he still preferred Fire Release.
He pulled out a map from his ninja tool pouch and slowly traced the coastline with his finger before tapping the location of Mist Village.
"Uncle Hashirama, let's set off now and try to arrive today."
On the map, Mist Village was located to the lower right of the Land of Hot Water.
They needed to travel to the border of the Land of Hot