Unexpected Encounter

At the gates of the Temple of Fire, three people had appeared at some point: one man and two women, standing arrogantly beneath the red torii.

"It should be about time, right? Kyoutou had better not be late." Fudou crossed his arms over his chest and glanced down the steps. Seeing no one appear, he spoke with displeasure.

"Shut up, idiot." Leaning against the torii, Fuu immediately rebuked Fudou upon hearing his complaint.

"Huh? You'd better show me some respect, got it?" Fudou turned to glare at Fuu, grinning.

"Stop arguing, you two. You're disturbing my reading." A lantern stood beside En, while she held a magazine and read it with great interest. The magazine was called Stylish Lady, a fashion magazine Ming Jing had published to improve the clothing tastes of Konoha's young ladies. It had become immensely popular among women as soon as it was released. It had even sold overseas, and thanks to the fervent support of a certain unnamed Miss Teru, it had also sold remarkably well in the Land of Water.

Just then, a crisp ringing sound echoed out, and the three of them changed expression. The next second, a figure appeared in their midst. Gripping a tin staff, Kyoutou swept his gaze over the three and said, "Remember, don't make too much of a scene. If you draw out the one in the Royal Capital, none of us will escape."

"Wouldn't it be better if that person showed up?" Fudou pressed his index finger against his vivid red lips, his tone becoming somewhat seductive. "The more outstanding a man is, the more suited he is for my passionate kisses!"

"Let's go." Kyoutou gave Fudou a cold glance, then tapped the ground with his tin staff. The earth beneath the four of them began to