"Yu, will this be our new home?"
"Unfortunately, it can only be a convenient place to stay."
"But we can build a lakeside villa here. Whenever we're upset or tired, we can come spend a few days here and forget about everything."
"But for now, get to work."
"You're a demon, meow! Let me rest, meow! I hate water, meow!"
Natural Energy was released from the lake as the water evaporated. Its source had to be submerged, so they could only search underwater.
Miwa Masayo refused. She already hated bathing, and after this experience, she had come to hate all water that could submerge her body.
"But if Rika-chan doesn't help me, I won't have enough time to search the entire lake before the mission deadline."
"Then don't search it. Leave it to Maoyu and the others."
"Even the Cat Sage is afraid of water. Other cats must be even more afraid."
"Who's afraid of water? I'm not afraid of water! I just hate water, meow!"
Having accidentally admitted she was afraid of water, Miwa Masayo flew into a rage and turned to run away.
The Tabby Cat scampered up the hillside in a few leaps, then looked back and tossed out a sentence:
"I'm not afraid of water!"
Then she disappeared over the hill.
Uchiha Yu's attempt to coax Miwa Masayo had failed, so he could only enter the water alone and feel his way along the lakebed inch by inch in search of the source of Natural Energy.
He was not worried about Miwa Masayo's safety. There were no large Chakra signatures nearby, nor were there any powerful ninja beasts or Chakra monsters.
Ninja were good at concealing themselves, but they would not attack unidentified ninja beasts in the wilderness. That was one of the basic taboos for