After the three finished eating and packed up, they set off again.
Since they were not in a hurry, they did not take to the sky.
Instead, they followed the route on foot. After all, one should not engage in strenuous exercise right after eating.
As they strolled through the forest, Shamu felt as though he were on a camping trip.
As they walked, mist began to rise among the trees.
Shamu clearly sensed a trace of Chakra within the fog.
"We should be close to our destination. This fog can confuse people's sense of direction."
"Don't try too hard to identify the direction, or you might easily wander out."
Shamu gave his instructions.
"Yes, Lord Shamu."
The two answered. Haku had Natural Affinity, while Kimimaro possessed Combat Intuition. Both of them had exceptionally sharp senses.
If they carefully discerned their direction, this thick fog would not affect them at all.
Shamu also cleared his mind, and before they knew it, the group had followed a path.
The woods on both sides gradually parted, and the view ahead brightened.
A magnificent castle appeared before them.
However, its architectural style was extremely ancient. It was not a product of modern times.
Shamu knew they had found the right place.
"We're here."
Shamu's words immediately sharpened Haku and Kimimaro's focus.
"Can you tell?"
Shamu gestured for the two to look at the castle.
Haku and Kimimaro observed it carefully for quite some time, then shook their heads.
Shamu had to admit that this Kubisaki Lizard was quite formidable. Its camouflage was exceptionally powerful.
Even Shamu's Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan could only detect a few faint clues.
But failing to see through it did not mean they could not defeat it.
"Let's go."
Shamu led the two to the castle gates, which stood three