The little author could finally add illustrations. Morning.
Another mass of Gold Dust rose from an isolated island beside Hot Water Country and headed north.
Near midnight, Naruto and Uchiha Shisui had rested for the night under Mitarashi En's arrangements before setting out.
But when they departed, the original duo had become a four-person team.
Standing behind Naruto and Uchiha Shisui were Mitarashi En and Chino.
The genjutsu on Chino had long since been dispelled.
Yet she still looked dazed and foolish, her gaze unfocused and her eyes lifeless.
Her reddened eye sockets also showed that she had just gone through an intense emotional upheaval.
The previous night, knowing that the two would soon part ways, Mitarashi En had pondered for a long time before finally deciding to tell Chino her true identity.
He also told her about the Chinoike Clan's past.
She had first been confused, then shocked, and finally lost. Her emotions had been like a roller coaster.
After learning that Naruto and the others still needed to visit Hell Valley, Chino requested to accompany them.
She wanted to see the Chinoike Clan's homeland. She wanted to know what had made Mitarashi En choose to slaughter the entire clan.
If not for a special reason, Mitarashi En might never have returned to Hell Valley for the rest of his life.
But this time, his daughter wanted to go back and take a look. For her safety, he chose to travel with Naruto and Uchiha Shisui.
Naruto had no objections. Taking the two of them along was no trouble.
Time passed quickly.
Naruto's group flew through the air, their journey completely unimpeded. Under Mitarashi En's guidance, the four soon entered Hell Valley in Hot Water Country.
But after entering the region of Hell Valley, perhaps due to the severe