"Be extra careful on the way! Especially since this involves a war between two countries..." Mikoto gently straightened Yamei's clothes, her tone full of concern.
Karin held his hand as well, tears glistening in her eyes, looking utterly pitiful.
"Don't worry. Forget two small nations—even if it were a war between two major nations, I could still guarantee my safety."
Yamei helplessly rubbed Karin's head, then gave Mikoto a reassuring look.
"Shisui, keep a close eye on Konoha's news during this time. If any urgent intelligence comes in, send it to me."
"Alright. Be careful on the road."
"No problem. We're off, then." Yamei waved, then turned to Izumi and Pakura. "Let's go!"
After leaving the Land of Waves, Yamei led Izumi and Pakura toward the distant Land of Shadows.
The Land of Shadows was a small nation similar to the Land of Waves. The difference was that its military strength far surpassed that of the former Land of Waves.
After all, the Land of Waves had once lacked ninja of its own and could only hire ninja from other villages.
The Land of Shadows was different. Although it did not have its own ninja village either, it possessed a daimyo's personal guard force.
There were even several Jonin within that guard force, along with Chunin, Genin, and other fighters.
The neighboring Land of Snow was much the same. However, the Land of Snow seemed far more advanced in technological development, and its military strength was therefore greater than that of the Land of Shadows.
This time, Yamei and the others were heading to the Land of Shadows to help resist the Land of Snow's invasion!
The previous report had mentioned that, due to internal turmoil in the Land of Snow, it had not established sufficient diplomatic ties with the