Encounter

Seeing the two brothers speaking so affectionately, Senyo took Karin and left the room.

Orochimaru was operating something on a machine in the outer room, his eyes fixed on the data displayed on the screen.

When he saw Senyo come out, he reminded him, "Sasuke's only compatible senjutsu seal pattern requires a massive amount of natural energy. He can't succeed in this environment."

"I know. There's no rush. I'll figure something out."

Senyo had pulled Karin away while she was eating, so naturally, he needed to spend time with his fiancée.

"Can you still manage?"

What Senyo meant, of course, was her vitality.

Although Karin's complexion was rosy and she had suffered little loss, she loved it when Master showed concern for her.

Karin lightly patted her stomach. "I can't manage anymore. I'm starving!"

Senyo smiled. "Then I'll take you to get something to eat."

Karin wrinkled her nose. "I was just eating with Shion, and I left her there."

"We need to go find her now."

"Sure. I'm hungry too, so let's go together."

After fighting Might Guy, Senyo was somewhat hungry himself.

Konoha Commercial District.

After Konoha's expansion, people continuously poured into the village. As the population grew, all sorts of shops sprang up like mushrooms after rain.

Not only had an outer city been added, but the inner city had also been replanned.

Several commercial streets had been laid out in each district, making it convenient for everyone to shop and eat in one place.

Inside a tempura shop.

Shion bitterly bit into the fried shrimp in her mouth.

Even though it tasted delicious, she was not happy at all.

Karin had just been sitting beside her, but now there were only dozens of stacked empty plates left.

The owner beside her watched Shion with a