Sunagakure's Visit

Three days later, at the entrance to Konoha.

Kiyomi stood among the crowd, watching the dust rise in the distance.

"They're here," Boruto said.

A group of people emerged from the dust. Gaara led them, with Kankuro, Temari, and Shinra following behind.

"Welcome, Lord Kazekage," Naruto said, stepping forward.

"Hokage," Gaara said with a nod. "Sorry to trouble you."

"Think nothing of it," Naruto said with a smile. "We're glad to have you in Konoha."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the group entered the village.

Kiyomi's gaze fell on Shinra. They hadn't seen each other in three months, and he seemed to have grown even stronger.

Shinra spotted her too, and the corners of his mouth lifted.

"Uchiha Kiyomi."

"Shinra."

"I heard you've awakened the Three Tomoe?"

Kiyomi activated her Sharingan. Three tomoe slowly revolved.

"So the rumors are true," Shinra said. "Let's have another match sometime."

"Anytime."

Boruto came over. "Why's there so much tension between you two?"

"It's nothing," Kiyomi said, deactivating her Sharingan. "We just want to see who's stronger."

The group arrived at the Hokage Building. Naruto arranged for the people from Sunagakure to settle in.

"The exchange event starts in three days," Naruto said. "You can look around the village as much as you like until then."

"Thank you," Gaara said.

After the meeting ended, Kiyomi was about to leave.

"Wait," Shinra called after her. "Want to take a walk with me?"

Kiyomi hesitated, then nodded.

The two walked along the streets of Konoha.

"Your village is pretty lively," Shinra said.

"It's all right."

"Unlike Sunagakure. There's sand everywhere."

Kiyomi smiled. "You get used to it."

"You look pretty when you smile," Shinra said suddenly.

Kiyomi froze, her face turning a little red.

"What are you saying..."

"It's true." Shinra looked at her. "I wanted