With Xuan Yu, what should have been a three-day journey took only three or four hours to reach the Land of Hot Water.
The Land of Hot Water was known as "the ninja village that forgot war." After the Third Shinobi War ended, the once "combat-oriented" Hot Water Village gradually declined, as the daimyo cut its funding. However, thanks to its beautiful natural scenery and tourist attractions, it found renewed appreciation as the times changed.
Hao Shuai strolled leisurely down the streets of the Land of Hot Water. Inns lined both sides of the road, packed tightly together, and each one had a sign by the entrance advertising its hot springs.
He went out of his way to find the most luxurious hotel in the Land of Hot Water. After throwing around a pile of silver, he checked into its most lavish room.
After resting briefly, Hao Shuai changed into his swim trunks and hurried off to the hot springs, full of anticipation.
"Damn it! If anyone ever tells me again that those Japanese hot springs have mixed bathing, I'll wipe them out!"
A short while later, Hao Shuai stormed out of the hot spring inn, cursing under his breath.
Giving up on the hot springs, Hao Shuai spread his Divine Thought over the entire town and soon located Mitsui Taimaru, who was soaking in a hot spring.
He gave Mitsui Taimaru no chance to react, appearing right in front of him with Teleportation and killing him in one blow. Then he took out a sealing scroll and sealed the body inside.
That was five million ryo!
After taking care of Mitsui Taimaru, Hao Shuai didn't head straight back to Konoha.
It was still too early. If he went back now, he wouldn't be able to explain how he'd made