Ringo Ameyuri: "Then let's slowly catch up from behind, ha..."
The Unosuke couple: "..."
Rescue Nonō
"Young Master Ryo is so fast!"
Might Duy chased after him from behind, but the distance between him and Akira Sarutobi visibly widened.
He had trained in the Eight Inner Gates for more than a decade and had practiced taijutsu ever since he was young.
Might Duy considered himself fairly knowledgeable in the field of taijutsu.
At a glance, he could tell that Akira Sarutobi was extraordinarily skilled in taijutsu.
And the seemingly petite Hyuga girl at his side, who looked as though a gust of wind could blow her away, was no slower than most Jonin.
"This is... youth..."
Might Duy smiled, sincerely marveling at the vigor of the young.
Brimming with energy, Might Duy tensed his body and accelerated.
Thus, time passed. The sun rose and set, and the stars shifted overhead.
They departed from Konoha and traveled to the border of the Land of Fire.
The northeastern edge of the country bordered the Land of Hot Water. Beyond the Land of Hot Water, the land before them was covered in frost, looking like endless snow.
The Land of Frost... had been named for this strange scenery and climate.
"We're here."
Akira Sarutobi stopped.
A place that would normally take more than two days to reach had been reached in two-thirds of that time.
After looking around and confirming that this was the route Ringo Ameyuri had described, Akira Sarutobi prepared to lie in wait.
"Ruri, scan within a ten-kilometer radius at intervals. Mr. Duy, please remain on standby here."
"Oh, all right." Might Duy nodded and immediately walked over to Ruri.
When sensory ninja carefully observed their surroundings, they needed protection.
Since he had nothing else to do, protecting his teammates